Simone Alicea

Lead Producer for @CityCastChicago. Formerly @knkxfm, @CSTbreaking and @CapeTimesSA. PNW bred. @MedillSchool alum. Reach me at [email protected].

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

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. https://t.co/HQ486qDrRU

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

@CelticJade13 @CityCastChicago It's a nuanced take 😂 I don't like horror for horror's sake. But creepy-adjacent stuff is great for dates!

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

So we have started to collect this list:
🎧 In the pod: https://t.co/FHq5qgg7J2

💻 And in the newsletter: https://t.co/1FN6wdpyvS

But we're not done with this. Clearly we are going through it, and we will have more crying resources to come 👀

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

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 [phone]

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

@ArionneNettles @cshepherd @CityCastChicago Omg 😭😍

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

@journo_cam @rrhinton @AlexNitkin @CityCastChicago I’m starting to feel like we need to do a power ranking within the ranking: Best CTA Lines to Cry On; Best Libraries; and Best Lakefront Spots 😂

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

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 [phone]

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

@maddycfox Lots of Red Line criers, I'm learning

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

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?!?

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

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 [phone]

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

@LeighGiangreco @Tati_WM @AlexNitkin @CityCastChicago Yes definitely think this is key!

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

@sidney_madden_ 🥹🥹🥹

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

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. https://t.co/Qhjx3fjrb8

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

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!

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

@chicago_pod @CityCastChicago @JeppsonsMalort @JacobyCochran Ahaha I purposefully did not include that question because I knew Jacoby would know it...and then he said it...and then I cut it out 😆

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

We finally got to roller skate!!

[City Cast Chicago @CityCastChicago]

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.
https://t.co/a5V1597WHE

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

@ChicagosMayor Update: It looks like the city is providing some indoor resources https://t.co/f43c0i1xof

[Chicago OEMC @ChicagoOEMC]

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

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

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

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

Here's what @ChicagosMayor is saying: https://t.co/kLqRMD42kg

No mention so far of any smoke shelters like you'd see for heat...but in my experience, libraries are always a good option.

[Mayor Brandon Johnson @ChicagosMayor]

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. 🧵

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

ICYMI @CityCastChicago talked with @Amanda_Kass about the problems with Chi's pension funds and why we're always talking about them https://t.co/L8CPDSpamP

[WTTW - Chicago PBS @wttw]

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.

https://t.co/y4p6r6LwsL

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

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

[City Cast Chicago @CityCastChicago]

Host @JacobyCochran sat down with @beblk to learn about Chicago’s poetry scene. Plus, we get some tips for crafting our own poems!
https://t.co/lg9JwCraPm

[Simone Alicea @svalicea]

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.
https://t.co/GRHjmURJOr