EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 34 MIN
Peacebook Executive Order, New Lesbian-Owned Bar, and Does Chicago Need Film Critics?
from City Cast Chicago · host City Cast
After years of advocacy, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed the Peacebook Executive Order. Developed by the youth-led organization, Good Kids Mad City, this order establishes the city’s first permanent year-round youth peacekeeping program. Host Jacoby Cochran is joined by contributors Brandon Pope and Anna Deshawn. They discuss details of the executive order, the new lesbian-owned bar Fathom, and the Chicago Critics Film Festival. Good News: First Friday Music Series Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 29 episode: Steppenwolf Theatre Paramount Theatre Visit Bloomington TimeLine Theatre Co Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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After years of advocacy, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed the Peacebook Executive Order. Developed by the youth-led organization, Good Kids Mad City, this order establishes the city’s first permanent year-round youth peacekeeping program. Host Jacoby Cochran is joined by contributors Brandon Pope and Anna Deshawn. They discuss details of the executive order, the new lesbian-owned bar Fathom, and the Chicago Critics Film Festival. Good News: First Friday Music Series Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 29 episode: Steppenwolf Theatre Paramount Theatre Visit Bloomington TimeLine Theatre Co Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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Peacebook Executive Order, New Lesbian-Owned Bar, and Does Chicago Need Film Critics?
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