Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Chicago-Area Residents Support Proposed CTA, Metra, Pace Merger, Survey Finds: The survey comes as some lawmakers and transportation groups push for a single consolidated agency, saying it could save money and better address longstanding issues with the CTA.

Wicker Park Barnes & Noble Opening Next Week At Noel State Bank Building: The grand opening is Wednesday morning with author Jeneva Rose. The site was home to a Walgreens that closed in early 2023.

Vacant Logan Square Lot Could Become Community Plaza As Neighbors, City Plan Next Steps: The lot at Logan Boulevard and Milwaukee Avenue was once part of the Megamall. More feedback is being sought, but plaza construction could begin in early 2026.

Illinois’ Vegan School Lunch Program Is Thriving At Logan Square School: Chase Elementary has the highest concentration of students of any Illinois school who have opted in to the plant-based lunch program.