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How One Woman Changed Health Care For Thousands Of Her South Side Neighbors

Episode 73

Host - Jon Hansen

Guest - Debra Wesley, Sinai Community Institute 

Debra Wesley has been the driving force behind improving the health and well-being o…

3 years ago

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Chicago Theaters Need You Back In The Seats

Episode 72

Host - Jon Hansen

Chicago theaters struggled during the pandemic, and they still need help to get back to full capacity. Chicago Theater Week is a gre…

3 years ago

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The Ballot - Show Me The (Mayoral Candidates) Money!

Host - Jon Hansen

We have a second podcast, and here's an episode! It's called 'The Ballot' and it's all about Chicago elections. Here's an episode we…

3 years ago

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Helping Unhoused Chicagoans Survive The Winter

Episode 71

Host - Jon Hansen

Two Chicagoans, both fighting their own personal battles, are finding purpose and sobriety by helping Chicagoans experiencing homele…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Why Do Chicagoans Join The Polar Bear Club?

Episode 70

Host - Jon Hansen

This weekend is the Chicago Polar Bear Club's 'Polar Plunge' so we want to know, why would anyone jump into a near-freezing Lake Mic…

3 years, 1 month ago

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The Chicago Tool Library Has You Covered For Nearly Everything

Episode 69

Host - Jon Hansen

The Chicago Tool Library non-profit gives members the chance to borrow tools instead of buying them or hiring someone for jobs they …

3 years, 1 month ago

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Episode 68 - Trans Chicagoans Finding Joy in gods closet.

Episode 68

Host - Jon Hansen

A free pop-up closet has worked to create safe, welcoming places to shop for transgender and gender nonconforming people — but it ne…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Episode 67 - The Stories We Loved In 2022

Episode 67

Block Club reporters share their favorite stories from 2022!

Host - Jon Hansen

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3 years, 2 months ago

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Semicolon Owner Reminds Chicagoans ‘Every Bookstore Doesn’t Have To Look The Same’

Episode 66

Host - Jon Hansen

A popular local bookstore is moving back to River West after its owner got an opportunity to buy the store’s original location. It's…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Episode 65 - Meet The Tour Guide Showing Off Chicago’s Stranger Side

Episode 65

Host - Jon Hansen

A Chicagoan who takes people on tours of the city’s ugliest buildings and underground to check out its many rats has a new project: …

3 years, 3 months ago

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