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Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:
Italian American Sports Hall Of Fame Moves To Dunning, Anchoring Northwest Side’s Growing Little Italy: The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame had to leave its home on Taylor Street in 2019 after its building was sold. The museum found a new location in Dunning and hopes to open next spring.
Maria’s In Bridgeport Cancels Events As City Makes It Apply For Entertainment License: City inspectors issued a cease-and-desist order to Maria’s Packaged Goods for hosting events without a Public Place of Amusement license, which the bar is now in the process of securing.
Candlelite’s Tavern-Style Pizzas Now In Frozen Food Aisle: The beloved North Side pizzeria started selling frozen pizzas through the Goldbelly website during the pandemic and has expanded to select local grocery stores.
Pilsen CTA Worker Remembered As Bright Light At Pink Line Station: Juana “Juanita” Fuentes Alacantara was a friendly, familiar presence at the 18th Street Pink Line station. She died April 5 of complications from cancer and pneumonia.
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Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:
Italian American Sports Hall Of Fame Moves To Dunning, Anchoring Northwest Side’s Growing Little Italy: The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame had to leave its home on Taylor Street in 2019 after its building was sold. The museum found a new location in Dunning and hopes to open next spring.
Maria’s In Bridgeport Cancels Events As City Makes It Apply For Entertainment License: City inspectors issued a cease-and-desist order to Maria’s Packaged Goods for hosting events without a Public Place of Amusement license, which the bar is now in the process of securing.
Candlelite’s Tavern-Style Pizzas Now In Frozen Food Aisle: The beloved North Side pizzeria started selling frozen pizzas through the Goldbelly website during the pandemic and has expanded to select local grocery stores.
Pilsen CTA Worker Remembered As Bright Light At Pink Line Station: Juana “Juanita” Fuentes Alacantara was a friendly, familiar presence at the 18th Street Pink Line station. She died April 5 of complications from cancer and pneumonia.
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