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Will The State's Attorney Charge Fed Officials After Midway Blitz?
Episode 366
A coalition of almost 250 elected officials, faith leaders, community organizations and other residents are demanding a special prosecutor be appoint…
5 months ago
Chicago's Weather Whiplash -- From Hail To Snow, Single Digits to 60s
Episode 365
Buckle up, Chicago: It’s going to be a wild weather ride for the next week.
“What we’re about to endure over the next couple days can only be classif…
5 months ago
Chicago Is Hemorrhaging Breweries. Is There A Way To Stop It?
Episode 364
Two popular Chicago craft brewers are merging to form a new company, their owners announced Tuesday.
Half Acre Beer Co. in Bowmanville and Maplewood…
5 months ago
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…
5 months, 1 week 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…
5 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…
5 months, 2 weeks 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…
5 months, 3 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…
5 months, 3 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,”…
5 months, 4 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 …
6 months ago