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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 339 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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The Groupon story is personal to many Chicagoans. The company at one point was located in the former Montgomery Ward Warehouse along the banks of the Chicago river.
On today’s Block Club Chicago podcast, sponsored by Groupon, we turn the page to the... more
A once high-profile Italian restaurant in Fulton Market is facing legal and financial troubles, with records showing more than $400,000 in unpaid rent, vendor bills, taxes and wages, even as its owner tries for a comeback.
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporte... more
The Rink, 1122 E. 87th St., has been a haven for South Side skaters for 50 years. As one skater says as he rolls by, “Everybody’s welcome. No one is invited.”
This year, owners and married couple Curtis and Ramona Pouncy hosted a glow-in-the-dark mu... more
In “A House of Dynamite,” the U.S. nuclear defense apparatus is caught off-guard by a single intercontinental ballistic missile, which is fired from an unknown point of origin and is headed toward Chicago.
What do experts say would happen if this pl... more
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The Block Club Chicago podcast consistently adds context and depth to discussions about news in Chicago. Thanks for keeping us informed, and taking us behind the headlines.
Block Club Chicago is a group of hard working, talented Chicagoans looking to highlight stories from the hyper-local to the national. They do so with integrity, vigor, and (on this podcast and the ‘It’s All Good’ variety) a dash of optimism where appropriate.
As a lifelong Chicagoan, I was excited to find this podcast. Some of the stores are covered in a very poor fashion. They unfortunately disproportionately cover street crime like the rest of Chicago media. Block Club Chicago articles are typically pretty good. This needs a revamp
The Block Club Chicago podcast gives a voice to a city full of people with stories to tell. It’s a refreshing source of informative and interesting local journalism, delivered with a conversational tone that feels like an informed neighbor telling me about the things that are going on around me that I should know about. I’ve been enjoying it as a regular source of local news and often recommend this podcast to other Chicagoans.
As a lifelong Chicagoan, I was excited to filter this podcast. Some of the stores are covered in a very poor fashion. The interviews are generic, even have inaccurate information. they unfortunately disproportionately cover street crime like the rest of Chicago media. Block Club Chicago articles are typically pretty good. This needs a revamp
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The content focuses on the impactful and vibrant stories that resonate deeply with residents of Chicago. Episodes frequently spotlight local personalities, events, and urgent issues, from public health to cultural heritage, drawing listeners into the richness of their community through engaging storytelling and insightful discussions. The podcast also touches on themes such as community resilience, social justice, urban development, and the significance of local history, making it a noteworthy source for anyone interested in understanding the fabric of Chicago life.
Inclusion of both personal narratives and larger systemic discussions distinguishes this podcast, providing listeners not only with news but with context and meaning behind the... more
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