# West Ridge YMCA For Sale, Indie Concerts Archive, and Chicago’s Worst Trades

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Podcast: [City Cast Chicago](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-chicago-1425697)
Published: 2026-04-13T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Chicago YMCA locations have fallen on hard times in recent decades. After the West Ridge location closed in 2021, neighbors fought to save it. Now, the property is on the market. We discuss the latest details with Veronica Arreola and Jill Hopkins. Plus, a 40-year collection of Chicago concert recordings is going digital, and y’all had thoughts about Chicago’s worst sports trades and bus “flights.” Good News: 42nd annual Latino Film Festival Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, April 13 episode: Window Nation Paramount Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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