Today we’re talking about the rise of Flock automatic license plate reading <a href="https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/09/17/five-public-universities-in-illinois-use-controversial-flock-cameras-to-surveil-campus">cameras on college campuses</a>, including at the University of Illinois Chicago. Contributors Liegh Giangreco and Al Scorch walk us through the growing controversy. Plus, we’ve got a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdRfGDQo2Na/">floating riverboat circus</a> unlike anything you’ve ever seen, and our favorite Chicago documentaries.&nbsp;
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Today we’re talking about the rise of Flock automatic license plate reading cameras on college campuses, including at the University of Illinois Chicago. Contributors Liegh Giangreco and Al Scorch walk us through the growing controversy. Plus, we’ve got a floating riverboat circus unlike anything you’ve ever seen, and our favorite Chicago documentaries.&nbsp;

Good News: Bronzeville Trail Framework Plan Open House #2

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Follow us @citycastchicago

You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246

Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept. 21 episode:


  Steppenwolf Theatre

  Broadway In Chicago - Jekyll & Hyde

  Chicago Architecture Center - Open House

  Destination Madison


Become a member of City Cast Chicago.

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Where Are the Flock Cameras? Plus, Circus on the River

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