A Four Star Podcast (Chicago, but Better)

A Four Star Podcast is a new series from FOX Chicago built on a simple idea: our city’s biggest challenges shouldn't just be endless points of debate—they’re problems with practical, attainable solutions. Named for the stars on our municipal flag, the show acts as a filter for the usual civic noise. We're moving past the "Chicago politics" headlines to focus on the actual quality of life issues that affect us every day. Whether it's the reliability of the CTA, the safety of our streets, the health of our business climate, or the reality of the housing market, we’re looking at the nuts and bolts of how this city really functions. Our goal is common-sense progress over political gridlock. By sitting down with technical experts, boots-on-the-ground advocates, and industry insiders—the voices you don’t always see in the local news cycle—we’re deconstructing the hurdles that keep Chicago from reaching its full potential. We aren’t just here to point out what’s broken; we’re talking t