Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

As South Side Businesses Face Challenges, Some Turn To Crowdfunding To Survive: The Silver Room in Hyde Park, Woodlawn restaurant Conscious Plates and the Quarry Event Center in South Shore have leaned on crowdfunding. “Every entrepreneur deserves the right to ask for help,” one owner said.

Artis Restaurant And Lounge Closes For Good After River North Mass Shooting: The owners made the announcement on social media Tuesday afternoon, citing political hostility. Four people were killed and 14 were wounded in the July 2 shooting outside the restaurant.