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The Illegal Junkyard Operating On City Property For A Decade
Episode 281
Corroded cars, broken-down trucks and dusty motorcycles have piled up on two lots in Englewood.
For years, families have been forced to live next to t…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Is The Mag Mile Staging A Comeback?
Episode 280
As questions about Water Tower Place’s future swirl, city leaders say a new plan will prevent the historic mall from becoming another casualty of the…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
The Chicagoans With The 3,000 Mile Commute
Episode 278
Mat Riendeau, his wife, and their three kids spend fall, winter, and spring like all Chicagoans. In the summer, they commute to Kodiak Island, Alaska…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Chicago Teacher’s Book Explores Life As A Kid In An Immigrant Household
Episode 279
Teacher Jacqueline Alcántara’s book is inspired by her experience as a first-generation child growing up in a Spanish-speaking household. Families ca…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Neighborhood Looking For Answers As Survivors Look For Justice
Episode 277
Six survivors, some of whom were attacked as recently as last month and others back in 2022, have come together to speak out about their assaults in …
1 year ago
How Do You Pronounce ‘Paczki’?
Episode 278
Dobra Bielinski, owner and pastry chef at Delightful Pastries in Jefferson Park, with the proper pronunciation. Want to donate to our non-profit new…
1 year ago
90 Years Of Cheezborger Cheezborger
Episode 276
There’s now a Billy Goat at both Chicago airports, Navy Pier, near the United Center, and most recently Wrigley Field, with two additional locations …
1 year ago
The Alderman's Office That Kicked A Block Club Reporter Out Of A Public Meeting
Episode 275
When 25th Ward officials announced the reopening of a controversial Pilsen bar at a public meeting last week, Francia Garcia Hernandez wasn’t allowed…
1 year ago
City Tears Down Encampment Tents During Bitter Cold
Episode 274
City crews removed tents at the Gompers Park encampment Wednesday morning in Mayfair. The tent removals came after neighbors and elected officials pu…
1 year ago
Are Chicago's Winters Changing Forever?
Episode 273
Despite this week's cold snap, we have had very little snow in Chicago this winter. After a few years of below-average snowfall, WGN's Bill Snyder di…
1 year ago