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How Much Are We Paying To House Migrants? Mayor Johnson Won’t Tell Us.
How Much Are We Paying To House Migrants? Mayor Johnson Won’t Tell Us.

Episode 122

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Mick Dumke

As the new mayor and his team grew desperate to find housing for the migrants, the migrant emergency offered lu…

2 years, 4 months ago

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They Hated Chicago’s Grid So Much They Started Their Own Town
They Hated Chicago’s Grid So Much They Started Their Own Town

Episode 121

Host - Iridian Fierro

Editor - Jon Hansen

One Chicago suburb didn't grow organically over time, it was built with a plan -- to be the exact opposite of…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Inside The School That Has Lost 94% Of Its Students
Inside The School That Has Lost 94% Of Its Students

Episode 120

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Trey Arline

The Story - HERE

Editor - Iridian Fierro

Frederick Douglass Academy High School’s low enrollment numbers are a m…

2 years, 5 months ago

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It's All Good - 'It Beats Bingo!' Meet The Seniors Rediscovering Their Lost Talent
It's All Good - 'It Beats Bingo!' Meet The Seniors Rediscovering Their Lost Talent

Episode 119

Host - Jon Hansen

Once a week, a dozen seniors rediscover their love for music while sitting at the organ. Many played as children, but stopped playin…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Despite Housing Crisis, The CHA Is Letting Empty Homes Decay For Years
Despite Housing Crisis, The CHA Is Letting Empty Homes Decay For Years

Episode 118

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Rachel Hinton

The Chicago Housing Authority is supposed to provide affordable homes for those in need. But the agency has …

2 years, 5 months ago

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Death Of A Nightclub - Chicago's ‘Island Of Misfit Toys' Closes
Death Of A Nightclub - Chicago's ‘Island Of Misfit Toys' Closes

Episode 117

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Jake Wittich

Berlin Nightclub, which closed Nov. 19 after 40 years in business, was home to generations of LGBTQ+ people a…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Chicago's Small Business Holiday Gift Guide!
Chicago's Small Business Holiday Gift Guide!

Episode 116

Host - Jon Hansen

Block Club Chicago's Holiday Gift Guide is here, and we've got some great ideas on where to shop this season!

Find the entire gift gu…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Why Are So Many People Dying On The CTA?
Why Are So Many People Dying On The CTA?

Episode 115

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Mack Liederman

Guest - Sheila Haennicke

David Haennicke is one of over 120 people who have died of overdoses on the CTA sin…

2 years, 5 months ago

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It's All Good - The Record Store Bringing Vinyl And Live Music To A New Generation
It's All Good - The Record Store Bringing Vinyl And Live Music To A New Generation

Episode 114

Host - Jon Hansen

Lots of great news today, including a visit to Val's Halla Records in Oak Park! The record store has been around 50+ years and is as…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Why Fires Are Getting Hotter And Spreading Faster
Why Fires Are Getting Hotter And Spreading Faster

Episode 113

Host - Jon Hansen

Guest - Drew Hansen

Firefighter Drew Hansen joins the podcast to discuss how departments battle a big blaze, and why fires are gettin…

2 years, 5 months ago

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