The Block Club Chicago Podcast
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Quiet Zone Established Around Downtown Women’s Clinic Targeted By Protesters
June 18, 2024 10:50 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBAn ordinance establishing a noise-sensitive zone around a Downtown woman’s clinic passed City Council Wednesday, ending an eight-month battle spearheaded by Ald. Bill Conway (34th). Host- Jon Hansen Reporter - Melody Mercado Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neig...
The Fight For Local News -- And You Can Help
June 13, 2024 10:50 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBSix years ago, a small and scrappy group of journalists refused to give up on neighborhood news, and Block Club Chicago was born. But our 6th birthday is not just a celebration of Block Club — it’salso a celebration of reader support. We wouldn’t be here without the generosity of readers like you. Host - Jon Hansen Guest - Shamus Toomey, Stephanie Lulay Donate, Subscribe, or Contribute Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(...
Will DuSable Lake Shore Drive Always Be A Big, Fast, Loud Highway?
June 11, 2024 10:50 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBHost - Jon Hansen Reporter - Mack Liederman A group of alderpeople want the state to pump the brakes on plans to redesign DuSable Lake Shore Drive and instead find ways to prioritize public transit on the city’s most famous road. Fourteen alderpeople have signed a letter to Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Omer Osman and Chicago Department of Transportation President Tom Carney, asking the state to “halt” its Redefine the Drive project, which calls for redesigning and rebui...
The Country’s Oldest Black Tennis Club Is Keeping The Sport Alive In Bronzeville
June 06, 2024 11:45 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBThe nation’s first Black tennis club started on privately owned land needs help repairing its tennis courts, and club members are looking to the public for support. The Chicago Prairie Tennis Club, 3211 S. Ellis Ave., faces a heavy financial lift as four of the courts they’ve been using for decades have fallen into disrepair. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Jamie Nesbitt Golden Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(...
The Cubs-White Sox Rivalry Goes Back To A Baseball ‘War’ In 1900
June 04, 2024 10:50 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBFor over 120 years, the battle over fans, space and prestige in Chicago — and in the history books — has simmered between the North Side and South Side teams and their supporters. Here’s how it happened. Host - Jon Hansen Guests - Linze Rice, Shamus Toomey Read More Here About Cubs - Sox History Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan cove...
This Chicago Bar Is Celebrating 90 Legal Years -- Not Counting Its Speakeasy Era
May 31, 2024 10:50 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThe backdrop of Andersonville’s Clark Street business corridor may have evolved over the decades, but one anchor on the street has remained steadfast: an unsuspecting neighborhood bar with a large “pickled” herring neon sign hanging over the sidewalk. Simon’s Tavern, 5210 N. Clark St., has been operating for 90 years as of this spring, owner Scott Martin said. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Madison Savedra Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chi...
Turns Out, Our 'City Of Neighborhoods' Has No Neighborhoods At All
May 29, 2024 10:50 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBThe city has 77 community areas -- but no officially recognized neighborhoods. A Chicago Neighborhood Project survey asked residents to define where they live. Project leader Professor Emily Talen joins the Block Club Chicago podcast to explain. Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all ...
The Ultimate 2024 Summer Bucket List!
May 27, 2024 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Block Club Chicago Staff offers their summer bucket lists for 2024! Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way. We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighbo...
Chicago's Pride Month Celebrations Start With The Queer Fam Pride Jam
May 25, 2024 15:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBQueer Fam Pride Jam returns June 2nd for its second annual edition. The LGBTQ+ family-friendly celebration will kick off Pride Month with drag performances, DJ sets, dancing, crafts, face painting, a vendor market and more. Today's episode chats with the organizers of the event. Queer Fam Pride Jam will take place 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 2 at Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. This year’s event is being hosted alongside the Chicago House Music Festival for a daylong celebration at the park. ...
What ShotSpotter And CTA's Dorval Carter Share - A Murky Future, And Trouble For Mayor Johnson
May 23, 2024 15:24 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBAlderpeople voted 34-14 on Wednesday to pass legislation to upend Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to phase out ShotSpotter this year. Johnson later said the vote “did nothing.” A majority of alderpeople want CTA President Dorval Carter out -- the Mayor doesn't. Are these two stories a sign of fading City Council support for the Mayor? Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Quinn Myers More on ShotSpotter Vote Here More on Dorval Carter Here Sponsor - Queer Fam Pride Jam Want to donate to our non-pr...
Lost In Translation: Migrant Kids Struggle In Chicago Schools
May 21, 2024 10:50 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBTwo years after busloads of migrant children began arriving in Chicago, many have landed in schools where most don’t speak Spanish. Custodians and kindergarten teachers are taking on the role of translator, but students are still falling behind. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Mina Bloom Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisa...
Chicagoans Doubled Our Bike Trips In Past 5 Years. Why?
May 17, 2024 16:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBChicagoans took more than twice as many bike trips last year as they did in 2019, with increases of nearly 200 percent in some parts of the South Side, according to recent estimates. But that growth isn’t uniform, as ridership is growing more slowly on the Far South and Southeast sides — mirroring trends elsewhere on the city’s outskirts. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Maxwell Evans Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 5...
Proposed Bears Stadium 'For Our Children' -- But Community Leaders Are Skeptical
May 16, 2024 10:55 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBMayor Brandon Johnson said the proposed $4.7 billion stadium and surrounding green space will be open to Chicago’s kids and teens, but some organizers who work with youth question what that access will actually look like. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Jamie Nesbitt Golden Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chica...
How Mayor Johnson's First Year Lined Up With His Campaign Promises -- And We've Got Receipts
May 14, 2024 10:55 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBMayor Brandon Johnson is finishing up his first year in office. The Block Club Chicago team examined his campaign promises, and analyzed which ones have been met, are being worked on, or have been left to the side -- for now. Host - Jon Hansen Reporters - Quinn Myers, Melody Mercado, Madison Savedra, Reema Amin - Chalkbeat Chicago Editor - Iridian Fierro Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization de...
'The Entire City Needs Access To Entertainment' - Harry Lennix Joins 'On The Block'
May 10, 2024 10:50 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBDistinguished film, television, stage actor and producer (and South Side native) Harry Lennix joins 'On The Block' to discuss performing back in Chicago, and how he is turning a building on South Cottage Grove into an African-American museum and stage. Host - Jon Hansen 'On The Block' Host - Brandon Pope Reporters - Molly DeVore, Jamie Nesbitt Golden Guest - Harry Lennix Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit new...
CHA’s Vacant Homes Are Turning Into Money Pits And Hubs For Drug Activity
May 08, 2024 10:50 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn Pullman, A roughly 150-year-old home the Chicago Housing Authority owns has sat vacant since 2005. Facing criticism, the CHA pledged to rehab it and others six months ago — but work hasn’t begun and it’s unclear if it ever will. In West Humboldt Park, neighbors surrounded by the drug trade are desperate for help as the house has been left empty by the CHA for seven years. But the CHA and police point fingers. Host - Jon Hansen Reporters - Rachel Hinton, Mick Dumke For 2 Decades, A His...
Ready Or Not, Here They Come -- What You Need To Know About The Cicadas About To Emerge
May 06, 2024 13:28 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThe rare double brood of Cicadas is getting close to emerging across Chicagoland, and Janelle Iaccino from Rose Pest Solution fills us in on what we need to know. She's also getting ready to make a cicada album from the incest sounds! Host - Jon Hansen Guest - Janelle Iaccino Rose Pest Solutions Website How To Protect Your Trees - Morton Arboretum Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to...
The Tiny Chicago Restaurant Quietly Serving Sports Biggest Stars
May 03, 2024 15:41 - 17 minutes - 16 MBChicago Kalbi in Albany Park looks like an unassuming neighborhood spot until you see the lineup of stars on the wall, including Ichiro, who once ate there six nights in a row. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Dave Hoekstra Read More Here DONATE TO BLOCK CLUB ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago'...
Should Chicago Lower The Speed Limit?
May 02, 2024 10:50 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBA City Council committee revved up discussions Wednesday over dropping Chicago’s default speed limit from 30 to 25 mph. Transit experts and leaders with the Chicago Department of Transportation testified at a Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety hearing Wednesday that lowering speed limits could save lives and better deter fast and furious driving. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Mack Liederman Read More Here Correction - Mack Liederman mentioned there were 100,000 signs that would ...
The End Of The CTA As We Know It?
April 30, 2024 18:20 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBState lawmakers proposed new legislation on Monday that would overhaul public transportation in northeastern Illinois by merging CTA, Metra and Pace under a single agency. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Manny Ramos Editor - Iridian Fierro Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We be...
Will Foxtrot & Dom's Closure Lead To Stronger Laws For All Chicago Workers?
April 29, 2024 14:38 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB35 Foxtrot and Dom's stores closed abruptly Tuesday, devastating shoppers and employees. Did the owners violate state or federal laws? While the lawsuit moves through the judicial system, some leaders are calling for stronger protections for Chicago workers. Host - Jon Hansen Guest - Patrick Dolan, Conti & Dolan Read More Coverage Here Additional audio from Fox 32 Coverage Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ne...
Hometown All-Star Making Sure Kids Get The Same Chances He Got Playing Baseball
April 26, 2024 10:45 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBFormer UIC Flame and current MLB All Star outfielder, Curtis Granderson, generously donated a sum of $5 million to help fund a $10 million ballpark at the University of Illinois at Chicago, the largest one-time gift from a professional athlete back to their alma mater in history. 'On The Block' host Brandon Pope reports on the difference the organization is making. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Brandon Pope More On The Organization Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HE...
Why The Chicago Sky Are The Hottest Ticket In Town
April 24, 2024 10:45 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThe Chicago Sky went big in the WNBA Draft, and the city is extremely excited about it. With the No. 3 and the No. 7 overall picks, the Sky selected 6-foot-7 Brazilian center Kamilla Cardoso of South Carolina and 6-foot-3 forward Angel Reese of Louisiana State University. What does that mean for the team, and women's basketball across Chicago? Mack Liederman reports. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Mack Liederman Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we ...
The Insane And Inspiring Story Of A Missing Ring And It's 27-Year Journey Home
April 22, 2024 10:45 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBLaVonté Stewart, founder of the nonprofit Lost Boyz Inc., once again is wearing the championship ring he won with Hampton University’s football team in 1994. Where it was found, and Stewart's journey to redemption, are improbable and inspiring. Host - Jon Hansen Guest - LaVonté Stewart Read Original Story Here More On Lost Boyz Inc Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering rel...
How A Mall Closure Forced A Dress Shop Owner To Reinvent Herself, And The Dresses In Her Store
April 19, 2024 10:45 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBKocoy Malagón was among the small business owners forced to leave Little Village Discount Mall last year after their landlord wouldn’t renew their leases. “When we closed in the mall, that forced me to reinvent myself,” she said. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Iridian Fierro, Madison Savedra Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisa...
Death Behind The Wheel: How The CTA Failed A Driver In Crisis
April 17, 2024 10:30 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBAntia Lyons, 63, passed out on her bus and later died — and no one noticed for nearly an hour. Reporter Manny Ramos explains how that's possible, and what the CTA says - or isn't saying - about what happened. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Manny Ramos Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighbor...
How A South Side Yarn Store Helps Stitch Together A Community
April 15, 2024 18:59 - 24 minutes - 22 MBKamaca Champion dreamt for years of turning her love for knitting into her own store. Miss Purl opened in 2021, a place for South Side crafters to express themselves in a yarn paradise. After chatting with Kamaca in 2021, we got an update for how things are going nearly three years later! Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Atavia Reed Read More About Miss Purl Here Miss Purl's Website Call our hotline 312-772-5756 and tell us why you love Block Club Chicago! Want to donate to our non-profi...
Can Riot Fest Win Over West Siders? Update: No
April 11, 2024 10:45 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBUpdate: Riot Fest is leaving the Douglass Park following years of tension between festival organizers, neighbors and local officials. Original Episode Summary: Riot Fest is set to return to Douglass Park in September. Though some neighbors still want it gone, local business owners said organizers have stepped up efforts to support them. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Leen Yassine Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 50...
Can Riot Fest Win Over West Siders?
April 11, 2024 10:45 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBRiot Fest is set to return to Douglass Park in September. Though some neighbors still want it gone, local business owners said organizers have stepped up efforts to support them. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Leen Yassine Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighbor...
Chicago Is The Deadliest City For Migrating Birds. How One Group Is Trying To Save Them.
April 09, 2024 10:30 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBAdvocates want bird safety building requirements to be mandatory. They say small changes, like requiring developers to use materials birds can see on the first 75 feet of a building, would make a huge impact. Host - Jon Hansen Guest - Annette Prince, director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpar...
Mayor Brandon Johnson: ‘Name One Thing … I Haven’t Done’
April 07, 2024 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThe first-term mayor defended his handling of the migrant crisis and pointed to enacted policies as proof he’s fulfilling his campaign promises in an interview with Block Club. But he’s also faced criticism from his own supporters. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Quinn Myers Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chic...
89-Year-Old Bike Shop Adapts Thanks To Amish Mechanic
April 05, 2024 10:30 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBDavid Ross taught himself to make electric bikes while growing up in an Amish community. He’s helped make Robert’s Cycle, opened in 1935, a hub of e-bike repairs and sales. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Kayleigh Padar Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhood...
The Politics of Patios: How Chicago Killed Outdoor Dining Downtown
April 04, 2024 10:45 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBAs neighborhood groups and nearby restaurant owners lobbied against Clark Street Outdoor Dining program, Ald. Brendan Reilly says he was pressured to write a letter agreeing to end it or permits wouldn’t have been approved last year. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Melody Mercado Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of...
Most 911 Calls Don’t Need An Urgent Police Response, So Should Chicago Change Its Policing Strategy?
April 03, 2024 10:30 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBA report on policing alternatives looked at over 4 million 911 calls from 2022 in Chicago and in seven other cities. It found that most were unrelated to urgent safety needs, spurring calls from advocates for more alternative policing strategies. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Rachel Hinton Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan...
Most 911 Calls Don’t Need An Urgent Police Response, So Should Chicago Change Our Policing Strategy?
April 03, 2024 10:30 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBA report on policing alternatives looked at over 4 million 911 calls from 2022 in Chicago and in seven other cities. It found that most were unrelated to urgent safety needs, spurring calls from advocates for more alternative policing strategies. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Rachel Hinton Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan...
Why Are There So Few Black Chicago Firefighters?
April 01, 2024 20:26 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBLocal alderpeople and firefighter organizations formed a Black Fire Coalition Friday to demand the city implement policies to rectify discriminatory practices that have kept Black people from joining and getting promoted within the Chicago Fire Department. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Atavia Reed Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and no...
Chicago Vintage Shop Reunites A Woman With Her Prom Dress — And Now It’s Her Daughter’s
March 29, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBAshley Dickson never expected to see her copper-colored prom dress again. Now, her daughter will get to wear it to her own prom. Host - Jon Hansen Reporters - Iridian Fierro, Francia Garcia Hernandez Read More About The Prom Dress Story Here Read More About The Pet Store Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's dive...
Why The City May Start Clearing Snow Covered Sidewalks
March 28, 2024 10:30 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBAfter years of unanswered 311 complaints and fines ignored, the city is considering a pilot program to clear sidewalks. For inspiration, Chicago can look to Toronto, Syracuse where the cities do the plowing. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Casey Toner Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborho...
The Big Change At CPS That Nobody Is Talking About
March 26, 2024 15:19 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBChicago Public Schools plans to do away with a decade-old system in which school funding was largely based on student enrollment. Instead, starting next year, each school will get a set number of staff and additional funding based on need. Host - Jon Hansen Reporters - Reema Amin, Becky Vevea - Chalkbeat Chicago Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliabl...
What The Heck Is Happening In The State's Attorney Race?
March 25, 2024 22:30 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBHost - Jon Hansen Guests - Quinn Myers, Max Bever Read More Here It's been nearly a week since Election Day, and we still don't know who won the Democratic State's Attorney primary. In the meantime, some incorrect information disseminated from the Chicago Board of Elections caused confusion and calls of election fraud. Block Club's Quinn Myers with the latest on the race, and Max Bever -- the CBOE official who made the mistake -- joins the podcast. Want to donate to our non-profit news...
What Secrets Does A Museum Have In Their Basement?
March 23, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWe get a behind the scenes tour of the archives of the Museum of Science and Industry, with curator Dr. Voula Saridakis, and find out what exactly her job is and how she ended up working at MSI. Host - Jon Hansen Guest - Dr. Voula Saridakis Part 1 Of Our MSI Podcast, learning the history of the 1893 building. Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and no...
What Secrets Does A Museum Have In The Basement?
March 23, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWe get a behind the scenes tour of the archives of the Museum of Science and Industry, with curator Dr. Voula Saridakis, and find out what exactly her job is and how she ended up working at MSI. Host - Jon Hansen Guest - Dr. Voula Saridakis Part 1 Of Our MSI Podcast, learning the history of the 1893 building. Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and no...
The Life, Death, And Rebirth Of Chicago's Famous Rosenwald Apartments
March 21, 2024 10:30 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBNothing is the same at the apartment building where Mary Buford raised her family. The once-neglected courtyards on the side of the building are flush with grass and a rainbow of florals. In her first visit back in decades, Buford was quietly impressed at what has become of the complex. She’ll be the first to tell you that living in the former Michigan Boulevard Garden Apartments was one of the high points of her life, and she is forever indebted to the chosen family of neighbors who saw he...
What Went Down On Election Night
March 20, 2024 03:50 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThe Democratic Primary for Cook County State's Attorney is close, 'Bring Chicago Home' is done, and Quinn Myers reports live from an uber between campaign headquarters to break it all down. Oh, and barely anyone voted - Max Bever from the Board of Elections explains! Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Quinn Myers All Things Elections Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reli...
As Evictions Loom, Migrants Are Trying To Figure Out Where To Live
March 18, 2024 18:08 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThe Asylum Seeker Emergency Rental Assistance Program has helped 4,600 households move into apartments. But some could soon lose their homes if they can’t find work. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Madison Savedra Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods dese...
Why Chicago Has 4 St. Patrick’s Day Parades
March 14, 2024 20:28 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWhile most associate Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with dyeing the river green and the Downtown parade, the city’s neighborhoods have storied parades of their own. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Linze Rice Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods ...
Will Mayor's Past As A Teacher Help CTU Get The Contract They Want?
March 12, 2024 15:17 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBThe Chicago Teachers Union will push for teacher raises, plus more funding for special education, mental health services and sports programs as teachers negotiate the union’s first contract with Mayor Brandon Johnson -- who worked as a teacher and organizer for years. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Mina Bloom Read More Here Watch Stacy Davis Gates' Full Remarks To The City Club Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE Who we are Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ...
They're Building Tiny Houses To Tackle Homelessness, But The City Wants Them To Stop
March 11, 2024 12:53 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBFor more than four decades, unhoused Chicagoans have called a small strip of land along the Dan Ryan Expressway in the South Loop home. While neighbors have gotten used to seeing tents, a tiny wooden home went up last week -- the first put up by volunteers with the Orange Tent Project, a local nonprofit that’s already drawn the ire of the city and backlash from some neighbors for bringing hundreds of orange tents to the unhoused at over 15 city sites. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Mack Lied...
They're Building Tiny Houses To Tackle Homelessness But The City Wants Them To Stop
March 11, 2024 12:53 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBFor more than four decades, unhoused Chicagoans have called a small strip of land along the Dan Ryan Expressway in the South Loop home. While neighbors have gotten used to seeing tents, a tiny wooden home went up last week -- the first put up by volunteers with the Orange Tent Project, a local nonprofit that’s already drawn the ire of the city and backlash from some neighbors for bringing hundreds of orange tents to the unhoused at over 15 city sites. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Mack Lied...
He Got Famous Filling Potholes. Now He Has A Gallery
March 08, 2024 19:13 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBA few years ago, Jim Bachor was hit by a “tsunami” of projects when he began filling city potholes with small mosaics. He’s since filled more than 100 potholes in Chicago with images of everything from hot sauce packets to tiny replicas of famous paintings to the Chicago flag. He just opened a gallery in Uptown. Host - Jon Hansen Reporters - Iridian Fierro, Kayleigh Padar, Maxwell Evans, Shamus Toomey Story Links: Artist Famous For Filing Potholes With Tiny Mosaics Opens Gallery In Uptow...