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Episode 82
From street festivals, to concerts, to bike rides and picnics -- Block Club Chicago staffers share what's on their summer bucket list!
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2 years, 11 months ago
Why Chonk The Snapper's Fame Is A Sign The Chicago River Is Getting Cleaner
Episode 81
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - Chris Anchor, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Forest Preserve District of Cook County
A chunky, scaly bad boy is stealing the city…
2 years, 11 months ago
Chicago-Fried Comic Maggie Winters Credits Beverly Roots For Stage Success
Episode 80
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - Maggie Winters - Insta - TikTok
Maggie Winters learned everything she knows about comedy from her experience growing up in Ch…
3 years ago
A Chat With Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson
On The Block Host Brandon Pope interviews Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson.
You can catch 'On The Block' Thursdays at 7p on The U, Saturdays at 10a and Su…
3 years ago
Meet The Man Who Makes Pizza In His Alley For A Good Cause
Episode 79
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - John Carruthers
John Carruthers is the communications manager for Revolution Brewing and a contributor to The Takeout. He als…
3 years ago
Meet The Whitney Young 'Breakfast Club' That Can't Stop Winning Championships
Episode 78
Host - Jon Hansen
Competing in 10 academic subjects, the decathlon is a rigorous and fun competition students said has given them much-needed social b…
3 years ago
The Wrestler Who Isn't Giving Up His Dream - Despite Being Shot 4 Times
Episode 77
Host - Jon Hansen
From a childhood dream to a WWE tryout, Jason Harrison's pursuit of wrestling professionally has eluded him for years. But he refus…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Ballot - How Brandon Johnson Won (We Think)
Host - Jon Hansen
Guests - Brandon Pope, Mick Dumke
A bonus episode, featuring our other podcast, The Ballot, with our analysis about how Brandon Johns…
3 years, 1 month ago
Chicago's Famed Framers Giving Back And Need Your Business
Episode 76
Host - Jon Hansen
Guests - Helendora Samuels Picture Framing
Wicker Park has few Black-owned businesses. With neighbors' support, framing experts Sylve…
3 years, 1 month ago
How A Boxing Gym Is Giving West Side Kids A Fighting Chance
Episode 75
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - David Ortiz Jr. - The Barracks
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The Barracks boxing gym helps Chicago youth avoid violence, but many part…
3 years, 1 month ago