Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on:

An AI School, With No Teachers, To Open in Chicago This Fall: Alpha School, a pricey private school with campuses nationwide, uses artificial intelligence to instruct students. AI schools have been praised by the Trump administration, but researchers say there’s limited evidence the model works.

Rat Birth Control Is Working In Wicker Park, Early Results Show: With early data pointing to a reduction of rat activity in the area, organizers said they will expand the program to other parts of Wicker Park and Bucktown. A similar effort is underway in Lincoln Park.

Kelli’s Lounge Fills Void In Bronzeville As Welcoming 3rd Space For Neighbors: Kelli’s Chicago owner Kelli Dace said she’s committed to supporting the neighborhood that raised her, offering a lowkey space for guests to have coffee during the day and cocktails at night.

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