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The Block Club Chicago Podcast

Block Club Chicago

The important, emotional, inspiring stories affecting Chicagoans. New episodes Tuesdays, Thursdays, or whenever a BIG story breaks.

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00:18:41

Why Many Chicagoans Are Saying No To More Delivery...

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2026/02/11

Companies operating food delivery robots will not be allowed to expand across parts of Wicker Park and Logan Square following overwhelmingly negative feedback from neighbors, the local alderman said Monday.Almost 500 1st Ward residents replied to an online survey distributed by Ald. La Spata’s office, with more than 83 percent said they “strongly disagreed” that the robots should be allowed to operate across the ward, according to numbers provided by La Spata.Host - Iridian FierroGuest - Josh

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00:21:19

New Year, Same You. Why Most Resolutions Fail And...

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2026/02/05

On today’s Block Club Chicago podcast, sponsored by Rush, a chat with Dr. Elizabeth Simkus, diving into why it’s 'New Year, Same You.'Dr. Simkus discusses Rush's Prevention Center, and how it's unique in the city at helping you keep those goals. Host - Jon HansenGuest - Dr. SimkusMore on the Rush Prevention CenterWant to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan

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00:20:20

Chicago Sees Longest Winter Freeze In 19 Years -- But...

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2026/02/03

On January 16th, as snow crept into the Chicago area, temperatures dropped from a high of 37 degrees, and slipped below freezing.They haven’t crept above, since.On today’s Block Club Chicago podcast, WGN-TV meteorologist Bill Snyder says it’s not your imagination — it’s been a cold winter, even by Chicago standards. But there is light at the end of tunnel, and warmth, by the end of the week. Host - Jon HansenGuest - Bill SnyderWant to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock

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00:13:16

Fugitive Ex-Loretto Leader Arrested In Serbia

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2026/01/29

The former Loretto Hospital executive who is accused of embezzling millions from the hospital — and defrauding the federal government of nearly $300 million — has been arrested in Serbia.Anosh Ahmed was taken into custody in Serbia on Nov. 30. On Friday, the U.S. government requested his extradition, according to a Wednesday court filing.Host - Jon HansenReporter - Kelly BauerREAD MORE HEREWant to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a501(c)(3) nonprofit news

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00:20:01

Is There Any Way Out Of Chicago's Horrible Parking...

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2026/01/22

In 2008, as a recession swept across the country, cities and states were desperate for cash. Chicago looked to privatize anything it could to close its deficits.Enter, the parking meter deal. A 75-year lease that has some have called the "worst deal a city has ever made in American history."On today’s Block Club Chicago podcast, investigative reporter and editor Mick Dumke gives us the back story, and ponders if there’s ever a way out of the deal. Host - Jon HansenReporter - Mick DumkeWant to

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00:15:57

The 28-Year-Old Breaking Birding Records In Chicago

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2026/01/20

When Tarik Shahzad spotted two patches of white among the sea of gray sandhill cranes, he knew he’d done it again.Over Thanksgiving weekend, the 28-year-old avid birder saw two whooping cranes — one of the rarest birds in North America and his 295th bird species of 2025. Seen flying over Wood Oaks Green Park in suburban Northbrook, the cranes helped Shahzad secure the top spot in the Cook County Birding Big Year competition, breaking his own record of 294 species last year. The Norwood Park resident

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00:23:08

Good. Better. Best. Grater -- The Bears’ Wild Ride...

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2026/01/15

What a ride.On today's episode CHGO's Mark Carman on the miraculous win over the Packers. And the 'Cheese Grater Guy' joins the show!Host - Jon HansenGuests - Mark Carman, Brandon MartinezRead More About Cheese Grater Guy HereCHGO Chicago Bears Podcast on AppleCHGO Chicago Bears Podcast on YouTubeWant to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's

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00:19:44

As Crime Rates Fall, Domestic Homicides Are Surging...

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2026/01/13

While homicide totals and most other violent crime figures dropped in Chicago last year, homicides that resulted from domestic violence increased by 15 percent, according to the city’s violence reduction dashboard.Advocates say the surge in violent abuse is due to “a tornado of risk factors,” including longstanding issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, such as unstable employment, food insecurity and homelessness. Host - Jon HansenReporter - Mina BloomWant to donate to our

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00:21:34

Bears. Packers. Grate night? Or Does The Pack Still...

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2026/01/08

How ya feeling Bears fans? Is Ben Johnson and crew ready to take a giant leap and slay the dragon that is Green Bay? Mark Carman from the CHGO Bears Podcast breaks it all down. Read More HereCHGO Chicago Bears Podcast on AppleCHGO Chicago Bears Podcast on YouTube Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe

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00:19:52

In 2025, Chicago Recorded Its Fewest Murders In 60...

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2026/01/06

Throughout 2025, Chicago faced a barrage of attacks from President Donald Trump and other politicians painting the city as a murder-ridden hellscape needing federal — and even military — intervention. Yet as the city brought the year to a close this week, it reported its lowest number of murders in more than half a century, according to preliminary data. Quinn Myers dives into why. Host - Jon HansenReporter - Quinn MyersRead More HereWant to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we

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00:25:13

The Stories We Loved In 2025!

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2026/01/01

Some of reporters, editors, and staff weigh in on the stories they loved in 2025. Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods

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00:28:41

Chicago Under Siege -- How Operation Midway Blitz...

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2025/12/30

Midway Blitz’s aim was to “target” undocumented immigrants with serious criminal histories — “the worst of the worst,” Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, said when announcing the initiative in early September.Yet, neighbors saw immigration agents detain day laborers, construction and landscaping workers and street vendors, mothers and fathers, many of whom had no criminal history.Federal agents often used violent and unlawful tactics during the operations,

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00:21:14

Fraud Cases Are Skyrocketing -- How AARP Is Fighting...

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2025/12/25

In the 1940s, a retired principal named Ethel Percy Andrus, learned that a former colleague of hers had been forced to live in a chicken coop because she couldn’t afford housing or medical care.That moment started her on mission to help retired people in the country. And eventually led to the start of AARP. On today’s Block Club Chicago podcast, sponsored by AARP, we chat with the irIllinois chapter about their efforts today - including a big push in 2026 to help stop seniors from falling victim to

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00:21:02

After Budget Battle Ends, A New Question Emerges -...

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2025/12/23

Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday he will not veto the so-called alternative budget that passed the City Council over the weekend, despite weeks of sharply criticizing parts of the spending plan as unbalanced and harmful to working Chicagoans.The announcement comes one week before a year-end deadline to pass a balanced 2026 budget. If Johnson had issued a mayoral veto, the city ran the risk of facing an unprecedented government shutdown, which could have interrupted services, paychecks and other

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00:23:40

Chicago's Flu Season Is Here -- Is It Too Late To...

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2025/12/18

On today’s podcast, sponsored by Rush, epidemiologist Dr. Michael Lin on what we’re in for this flu season, and if it’s too late to protect yourself. Host - Jon HansenGuest - Dr. Michael LinMore on Rush HEREWant to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful

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00:18:24

Is Chicago Closing In On A Government Shutdown?

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2025/12/11

A group of 27 alderpeople introduced a set of alternative budget proposals to City Council that would scrap a corporate head tax. Mayor Brandon Johnson has doubled down on his support of the idea. Are we headed toward a government shutdown?Host - Jon HansenReporter - Quinn MyersRead More HereWant to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's

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00:26:07

‘Lying Constantly’ - How The Feds Used Propaganda...

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2025/12/09

Homeland Security has sought to reshape violent encounters into triumphant narratives — even as judges, journalists and experts said the agency has repeatedly distorted facts, misled the public and attacked those who challenged its story.Host - Jon HansenReporter - Patrick FilbinRead More HereBECOME A BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO SUBSCRIBERWant to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and

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00:22:13

Financial Crimes Have Become 'The New Wave' In...

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2025/12/04

Today's podcast is a field trip to the Chase Bank South Shore Community Center at 6650 S. Stony Island Ave. The branch was established to be a place for all neighbors to gather nearly five years ago. Today we attend a forum on fraud prevention, and see how neighbors are buying into the community center, and learning important tips to avoid scammers this holiday season. Host - Jon HansenGuests - Jared Evans, Chase Community Manager; CPD Detective John MaddenMore on Chase's Community Banking HereBlock

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00:19:31

He Started His Own Postal Service Delivering And...

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2025/12/02

A whimsical yet very serious public art project by Logan Square artist Charlie Dean is gaining traction as an alternative to a paid postal service, designed to be used for monumental conversations or difficult news that need softening.Host - Iridian FierroGuest - Charlie DeanRead More HereWant to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse

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00:21:22

The Ultimate Guide To Shopping Local In Chicago For...

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2025/11/27

Block Club reporters are putting the spotlight on small, locally owned businesses, which are offering everything from jewelry to toys, books, self-care items, clothing and more during the holidays.THE ENTIRE GIFT GUIDEWant to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a

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