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:

After Trump Denies August Flooding Disaster Aid, City Leaders Vow To ‘Get Creative’ To Help Neighbors: Following FEMA’s decision to deny Illinois’ appeal for aid, alderpeople and community leaders are stepping up to help South and West side neighbors, from creating heat maps of flood-prone areas to reviewing sewer lines that need repairs.

Lizard’s Liquid Lounge Will Close In April After 18 Years In Albany Park: The bar will close April 12 on its 18th anniversary. “It’s going to be missed, and I’m going to miss it more than anybody,” owner Liz Kavanagh said.

Meet Beverly’s ‘Knife Guy,’ The South Sider Keeping Old-School Cart Sharpening Tradition Alive: Retired Chicago firefighter John Carmody has taken up where the original Knife Guy of Beverly left off, traveling the neighborhood with his signature cart and honing neighbors’ knives for $2 a blade.

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