Peacebook Executive Order, New Lesbian-Owned Bar, and Does Chicago Need Film Critics? episode artwork

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

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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