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:

$50 Million, Adults-Only Magic Theater Coming To Former Lawry’s Prime Rib Downtown: The Hand & The Eye is slated for a spring 2026 opening. It will have 37 magic rooms, seven theaters, live jazz music and more.

Miko’s Italian Ice Facing Backlash After Worker Says She Was Fired For Masking: Owner Zach Roombos denied firing the employee, saying the encounter was a misunderstanding. The family-run shop is now facing “relentless harassment” online, he said.

Why Can’t Chicagoans Use E-Scooters After Midnight? Critics Slam City’s ‘Impossible’ Regulations: Though the city lifted a ban on overnight scooters last year, disagreements about how to prevent drunk riding have stalled plans — despite little evidence that drunk riding is an actual issue.

Dust Storm Friday Was City’s Worst Since 1930s, Weather Service Says: Storms on Friday sent dust from Central Illinois farms into the city. Chicago hasn’t seen a dust storm that significant since 1934, during the height of the Dust Bowl.