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August 11, 2022

Here's How to Still Live That Summertime Chi Life

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Here's How to Still Live That Summertime Chi Life

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We‘re a month away from the end of our Summer Bucket List Challenge. Host Jacoby Cochran and lead producer Carrie Shepherd discuss who, uh, poorly they're doing at hitting all the spots. Plus, participants Annie A. and Dea B. tell City Cast where they've visited this summer, and how the list has exposed them to more of Chicago.


Check out who's winning the Bucket List Challenge!


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