It’s St. Paddy’s Day again. Remember last year, when local officials warned Chicagoans not to party this week, and they did anyway? Less than a week later, Governor JB Pritzker put Illinois under a stay at home order. A year on, in a city longing for normalcy, mayor Lori Lightfoot surprised us all by dyeing the Chicago River its iconic green after all. We admire its neon glow and wonder – how much has changed? It’s the inaugural episode of City Cast Chicago! Guests: Simone Alicea, Producer, City Cast Chicago; Michael Roper, Owner, Hopleaf