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How Mayor Johnson's Performance Lines Up With His Campaign Promises -- And We've Got Receipts
Episode 187
Mayor Brandon Johnson is finishing up his first year in office. The Block Club Chicago team examined his campaign promises, and analyzed which ones h…
2 years, 3 months ago
'The Entire City Needs Access To Entertainment' - Harry Lennix Joins 'On The Block'
Episode 186
Distinguished film, television, stage actor and producer (and South Side native) Harry Lennix joins 'On The Block' to discuss performing back in Chic…
2 years, 3 months ago
CHA’s Vacant Homes Are Turning Into Money Pits And Hubs For Drug Activity
Episode 185
In 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 a…
2 years, 3 months ago
Ready Or Not, Here They Come -- What You Need To Know About The Cicadas About To Emerge
Episode 184
The 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 …
2 years, 3 months ago
The Tiny Chicago Restaurant Quietly Serving Sports Biggest Stars
Episode 183
Chicago 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…
2 years, 3 months ago
Should Chicago Lower The Speed Limit?
Episode 182
A City Council committee revved up discussions Wednesday over dropping Chicago’s default speed limit from 30 to 25 mph.
Transit experts and leaders wi…
2 years, 3 months ago
The End Of The CTA As We Know It?
Episode 181
State lawmakers proposed new legislation on Monday that would overhaul public transportation in northeastern Illinois by merging CTA, Metra and Pace …
2 years, 3 months ago
Will Foxtrot & Dom's Closure Lead To Stronger Laws For All Chicago Workers?
Episode 179
35 Foxtrot and Dom's stores closed abruptly Tuesday, devastating shoppers and employees. Did the owners violate state or federal laws? While the laws…
2 years, 3 months ago
Hometown All-Star Making Sure Kids Get The Same Chances He Got Playing Baseball
Episode 178
Former UIC Flame and current MLB All Star outfielder, Curtis Granderson, generously donated a sum of $5 million to help fund a $10 million ballpark a…
2 years, 3 months ago
Why The Chicago Sky Are The Hottest Ticket In Town
Episode 177
The 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 …
2 years, 3 months ago