Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

Bally’s Chicago Doubles Down On Chinatown Shuttle Service As Casino Struggles Financially: Bally’s shuttles make 30 trips daily from Chinatown to the casino’s front door. The strategy is cause for concern among some Asian community leaders, who fear their neighborhoods are being targeted.

Animal Rescue Groups Sound Alarm As City Shelter Faces Overcrowding, Higher Euthanasia Rates: Chicago’s Department of Animal Care and Control has not had a permanent leader in more than three years. Animal rights groups say naming a director would allow the agency to better advocate for funding.

Jerry Garcia-Inspired Venue Opens This Month After Years Of Delays: The 300-seat concert venue and restaurant will open March 21 with a show by Grahame Lesh & Friends, featuring special guests Daniel Donato and Nicki Bluhm.