State & Lake Closes, Bears Playoff Outlook, and City Budget Fallout
06 January 2026

State & Lake Closes, Bears Playoff Outlook, and City Budget Fallout

City Cast Chicago

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We’re back to catch up on some of the biggest stories around the city! The State & Lake CTA station officially closed Monday for a three-year renovation. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea discuss what the $444 million project means for commutes and budgets. We also discuss the Bears’ playoff outlook and recap what happened with the city budget (spoiler: no veto, and no shutdown). Plus, we’ve got some New Year’s resolutions.

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