Lead Producer for @CityCastChicago. Formerly @knkxfm, @CSTbreaking and @CapeTimesSA. PNW bred. @MedillSchool alum. Reach me at simone.alicea@citycast.fm.
Joined January 2012
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30 Jan 2025
I'm mostly lurking around here these days. But I want to give Chi journos a heads up that we're hiring @CityCastChicago. Come write the Hey Chicago newsletter and work with the best team around. apply.workable.com/city-cast…
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22 Aug 2023
So we have started to collect this list:
🎧 In the pod: chicago.citycast.fm/podcasts…
💻 And in the newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm/newslett…
But we're not done with this. Clearly we are going through it, and we will have more crying resources to come 👀
17 Aug 2023
Inspired by @AlexNitkin, we are indeed putting together a list of best places in Chicago to cry in public for @CityCastChicago. Tell us yours at (773) 780-0246
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17 Aug 2023
Maybe it's because I just know a lot of journalists. Or maybe we're the only ones left on this app. But are y'all okay?!?
17 Aug 2023
Inspired by @AlexNitkin, we are indeed putting together a list of best places in Chicago to cry in public for @CityCastChicago. Tell us yours at (773) 780-0246
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17 Aug 2023
Inspired by @AlexNitkin, we are indeed putting together a list of best places in Chicago to cry in public for @CityCastChicago. Tell us yours at (773) 780-0246
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28 Jul 2023
Are we still announcing ✨professional news✨ on this site?
Well here's mine: I'm now officially Lead Producer @CityCastChicago! So excited to keep making a podcast and newsletter with the best team in the game @JacobyCochran @sidney_madden_
But wait — there's more!
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28 Jul 2023
This means we are hiring an Audio Producer @CityCastChicago.
Do you NEED to tell Chicago stories? Are you a wizard with tape? Do you want to produce for an audience that loves this city as much as you do? You should apply by Aug. 11. citycast.fm/job-audio-produc…
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5 Jul 2023
We finally got to roller skate!!
5 Jul 2023
Chicago roller skaters have been called the smoothest skaters for their intricate footwork, elaborate routines, & signature swagger.
We visit @MLKSkating in Auburn Gresham with Chicago legend Theresa “Sweet T” Ferrell, aka host @JacobyCochran's mother.
pod.link/citycastchicago/epi…
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27 Jun 2023
Chicago currently has the world's worst air quality due to fires in Canada. That means, if you can:
- Stay inside
- Close your windows
- Use a mask if you have to go outside
- Stay hydrated
- Run a/c or a fan with a filter
- Don't push yourself
Sincerely, a former West Coaster
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27 Jun 2023
Here's what @ChicagosMayor is saying: x.com/ChicagosMayor/status/1…
No mention so far of any smoke shelters like you'd see for heat...but in my experience, libraries are always a good option.
27 Jun 2023
The City of Chicago is carefully monitoring and taking precautions as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has categorized our Air Quality Index as "unhealthy" due to Canadian wildfire smoke present in the Chicago region. 🧵
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27 Jun 2023
Update: It looks like the city is providing some indoor resources x.com/ChicagoOEMC/status/167…
27 Jun 2023
An Air Quality Alert is in effect until midnight on Wednesday. For Chicagoans without access to safe indoor conditions, please utilize our public libraries, senior centers, Park District facilities, and the Cultural Center or the six community service centers
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21 Jun 2023
ICYMI @CityCastChicago talked with @Amanda_Kass about the problems with Chi's pension funds and why we're always talking about them bit.ly/city-cast-chicago-pen…
21 Jun 2023
The working group formed by Mayor Brandon Johnson to tackle Chicago’s acutely underfunded pensions is set to meet for the first time this week to confront one of the major fiscal challenges facing Chicago’s new leader.
to.wttw.com/3NBAMqQ
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20 Jun 2023
I don't know about you, but I always need more poetry in my life. So restorative to talk with Chi's first-ever poet laureate
20 Jun 2023
Host @JacobyCochran sat down with @beblk to learn about Chicago’s poetry scene. Plus, we get some tips for crafting our own poems!
pod.link/citycastchicago/epi…
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2 Jun 2023
We've got an ep on school closures coming up, and I am trying to think of a generous reason why Chicago Board of Education meeting videos from Spring and Summer 2013 might be "unavailable/private"...but gotta say...I'm feeling mighty suspicious.
cpsboe.org/meetings/meeting-…
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18 May 2023
.@CityCastChicago is talking to Douglass Park neighbors about @RiotFest. And we know a lot of folks don't want the fest in the park...but are there are any residents who like having it there? Would be sad to see it go?
We want to hear from you. Text us at (773) 780-0246.
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15 May 2023
I'm not crying, you're crying 😭
Love our friends at Axios and looking forward to having Carrie in my inbox. But I miss her already as Our Fearless Leader™️
15 May 2023
The Last two years have been a honor to work w/ @JacobyCochran @svalicea and @sidney_madden_ to create @CityCastChicago. This team is so damn talented. And man do we have fun! Love them and the incredible pod and newsletter they make. Subscribe! chicago.citycast.fm/
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11 May 2023
Guys I think I might start getting into birds?
11 May 2023
Beginning in 2019, two names dominated headlines and became a love story Chicago could get behind. Monty and Rose were piping plovers who came to nest, and fell in love, at Montrose Beach.
pod.link/citycastchicago/epi…
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5 Apr 2023
Is there anything more disappointing than having to wake up early post-election, getting too distracted to pour yourself coffee, the coffee gets cold...and there are grounds in the brew 😭
On the plus side, today's @CityCastChicago is hot and fresh ☕ pod.link/citycastchicago
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28 Mar 2023
But @JacobyCochran...where are the conservatory pics 👀📷🌷
28 Mar 2023
Host @JacobyCochran , lead producer @cshepherd, and producer @svalicea are talking all things Spring--even Springfield!-- flowers and the city’s blooming spring art scene!
🎧: pod.link/citycastchicago/epi…
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21 Mar 2023
In other news...I have now started some flag drama in the City Cast slack 😈
cc @CityCast_DC @CityCastSLC @CityCastMadison @CityCastPDX
17 Mar 2023
There's a proposal in Springfield to study a potential redesign of Illinois' state flag. Which got me wondering...
What would YOU put on a new state flag?
Here's the current one for reference
ALT The state flag of Illinois, featuring an eagle over a red, white, and blue shield with a sunrise over water in the background
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17 Mar 2023
There's a proposal in Springfield to study a potential redesign of Illinois' state flag. Which got me wondering...
What would YOU put on a new state flag?
Here's the current one for reference
ALT The state flag of Illinois, featuring an eagle over a red, white, and blue shield with a sunrise over water in the background
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17 Mar 2023
And yes we're planning to talk about this on @CityCastChicago. So you know. Voicemail's always open (773) 780-0246
Personally, I'm hoping for some monarch butterfly love (the state insect). Mostly because I love the idea of little girls with Illinois hair clips.
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