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Lawsuit Says Warlord On ‘Brink Of Ruin’ After Chef’s Abusive Behavior
Episode 363
Former Warlord chef and co-owner Trevor Fleming’s abusive behavior has led to an estimated $1.4 million loss in revenue at the once-celebrated restau…
2 months ago
Can We Save Chicago's Dwindling Number Of Neon Signs?
Episode 362
There are about 30 mid-century neon signs remaining in Chicago — but not clear incentives for owners to keep them up when their small businesses clos…
2 months, 1 week ago
The South Side Is Primed To Become A National Hub For Green Tech
Episode 361
The TRECC Global Campus for Youth & Families will house the Hip Hop Heritage Museum, a community center, sports and tech hub, workforce center and ho…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Cook County Is Prosecuting ICE Protesters While The Feds Drop Cases
Episode 360
A Block Club investigation found dozens of protesters arrested by state police are still facing criminal charges for minor infractions, such as sitti…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How Five Deep Breaths A Day May Save Your Heart
Episode 359
Five deep breaths. It takes longer than you think, we’ll likely get through this entire introduction till you’re done.
But those five deep breaths ar…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
For Many South Siders, Icon Jesse Jackson Was Their Neighbor ‘Rev’
Episode 358
Rev. Jesse Jackson was an icon, a civil rights advocate, a two-time presidential candidate and a political powerhouse for decades.
He was also “Rev,”…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Long Lasting Impact Of Operation Midway Blitz On Our Neighborhoods
Episode 357
On Chicago’s Southwest and East sides, the presence of federal agents lingers long after they left town. The mental health of many communities needs …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Many Chicagoans Are Saying No To More Delivery Robots
Episode 356
Companies operating food delivery robots will not be allowed to expand across parts of Wicker Park and Logan Square following overwhelmingly negative…
3 months ago
New Year, Same You. Why Most Resolutions Fail And What To Do Next
Episode 355
On today’s Block Club Chicago podcast, sponsored by Rush, a chat with Dr. Elizabeth Simkus, diving into why it’s 'New Year, Same You.'
Dr. Simkus disc…
3 months, 1 week ago
Chicago Sees Longest Winter Freeze In 19 Years -- But Relief Is Coming
Episode 354
On January 16th, as snow crept into the Chicago area, temperatures dropped from a high of 37 degrees, and slipped below freezing.
They haven’t crept a…
3 months, 1 week ago