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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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