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How The Mayor Got His Budget Passed -- With No Property Tax Increase
Episode 255
Alderpeople narrowly approved Mayor Brandon Johnson’s spending plan on Monday. The $17.1 billion budget will avoid a property tax hike after the mayo…
1 year, 4 months ago
How Lou Manfredini Became 'Mr. Fix-It' For Millions
Episode 253
After nearly 30 years of answering listener’s home improvement questions on WGN Radio, Lou Manfredini said he doesn’t plan on signing off any time so…
1 year, 5 months ago
North Side Businesses Struggle Amid Burglary Surge
Episode 252
The crime wave this year in commercially dense neighborhoods like Lakeview and Lincoln Park has taken a financial and emotional toll on restaurant ow…
1 year, 5 months ago
How You Can Save Local News
Episode 251
Block Club’s 2024 Neighborhood Print Subscription Special is here!
We teamed up with local artist Steve Shanabruch to bring you 62 incredible prints f…
1 year, 5 months ago
Turns Out There Are 120 Chicago Neighborhoods
Episode 250
Last winter, researchers at the University of Chicago distributed a survey that asked residents to define their neighborhood boundaries. The survey g…
1 year, 5 months ago
'You Had Me At Truffle' -- How Chicago's Small Businesses Thrive
Episode 249
Today's episode is sponsored by Chase, and their 'Coaching For Impact' program that helps many small businesses in Chicago. One business is SydPlayEa…
1 year, 5 months ago
Chicago’s Essential Dive Bars
Episode 248
Block Club Chicago's Linze Rice went deep — like, really deep — into the history of some of the city’s most beloved and historic dive bars.
Host - Jon…
1 year, 5 months ago
Chicago Owed Millions In Police Overtime -- But They Aren't Sending The Bill
Episode 247
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been rei…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Mayor's Proposed Police Therapist Cuts Raising Alarm Bells
Episode 246
More than 30 police employees have died by suicide in recent years. Police reform advocates fear moves like this could leave the city — already behin…
1 year, 5 months ago
Why Are Grocery Stores Leaving?
Episode 245
A Far South Side grocery store closed abruptly Sunday, leaving West Pullman with minimal access to fresh food. It's part of a larger trend of stores …
1 year, 5 months ago