Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Gardener Changing His Neighborhood One Corner At A Time
Episode 46
Edgar Florentino is brightening up the neighborhood he grew up in by landscaping "hot corners" — streets where there is a lot of gun violence.
Host - …
3 years, 11 months ago
Episode 45 - Fixing Chicago’s Restaurants — One Future Chef At A Time
Episode 45
Impact Culinary Training is a 12-week, no-cost training program for 16-24 year olds from the city's West Side. The program aims to diversify our city…
3 years, 11 months ago
Episode 44 - The New White Sox Host Is Living His Dream
Episode 44
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - Ryan Lee
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4 years ago
The Mom Who Fought For Clean Air
Episode 43
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporter - Maxwell Evans
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4 years ago
Episode 42 -A Barber, An Entrepreneur, A Missing Ring, And A Mom Fighting For Her Son
Episode 42
The episode highlights:
The Bulls Barber Who Says Cutting Hair Saved His Life, The South Side Mom Stitching Together Her Dream, A Missing Ring's 25-Ye…
4 years ago
Episode 41 - The Logan Square Man Battling Muscular Dystrophy With An Apron And An Oven
Episode 41
After years of struggling with physical problems, Billy Zureikat was diagnosed with a rare disease. His love of cooking has provided a creative and t…
4 years ago
From Weed Arrests To Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Episode 40
People once arrested for marijuana possession are now learning how to work in the legal weed industry thanks to a scholarship program funded by canna…
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 39 - We're Launching A TV Show!
Episode 39
Block Club Chicago is partnering with Weigel Broadcasting to launch a TV show on WCIU! Host Brandon Pope joins Jon Hansen to discuss the project, and…
4 years, 1 month ago
Bonus Pod Swap! Week in Review with City Cast Chicago
Host - Jacoby Cochran
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4 years, 1 month ago
Fighting Food Insecurity One Home Delivery At A Time
Episode 38
Host - Jon Hansen
Dion Dawson, founder of Dion's Chicago Dream, is expanding access to free, fresh food from Englewood directly to your door.
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4 years, 2 months ago