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:

Heart Of Lincoln Square Will Be Closed To Car Traffic April 21: The closure is expected to last about a week, during which the stretch of Lincoln between Lawrence and Leland avenues will host a sidewalk sale.

Prescribed Burns Were Banned 3 Decades Ago. Now, Cook County Is A Leader In Urban Burning: The Forest Preserves of Cook County burns thousands of acres every year. The program, which was once banned amid neighbors’ complaints, has grown in recent years thanks in part to additional voter-approved funding.

To learn more about the opening of a new martini bar in Rogers Park, clock on the headline: Glenwood Martini Bar Opens In Rogers Park, Offering Classic Cocktails, Live Entertainment