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:

Rogers Park’s New 400 Theaters Is Reopening As New Operator Revives 113-Year-Old Movie House: The operator of three historic movie theaters in Michigan has leased the shuttered Rogers Park theater, which was the city’s oldest continually running movie theater when it closed in 2023.

The Chicago Diner Is Closing Its Logan Square Location ‘After 13 Wonderful Years’: The famed vegetarian and vegan restaurant’s last day in Logan Square will be Dec. 12.

Chicago Artist Jazmin Rodriguez’s Playful Prints Are ‘Love Letters’ To The City: Humboldt Park native Jazmin Rodriguez draws vibrant digital illustrations of the city, inspired by the folkloric art of her Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage.

After Snowy Small Business Saturday, Chicago Shop Owners Urge Neighbors To Buy Local: With this weekend’s snowstorm keeping some customers home on Small Business Saturday, local businesses saw 40-60 percent drops in sales. They hope the rest of the season can make up for it.