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:

Chicago Turns All Public School IDs Into Library Cards To Boost Student Access: Chicago Public Library and CPS announced the expansion of The 81 Club, building on a pilot launched in 2022 to give students access to the library system’s vast collection and databases.

Folk In Andersonville Debuts Cafe Inside Its Vintage Store — With Yemeni Coffee And More: Folk Coffee & Vintage sets itself apart from the half-dozen other coffee shops on Clark Street by brewing Yemeni, Kurdish and other international coffee styles.

25 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Expo Chicago, Clothing Swap And Community Cleanups: YarnCon, the Giordano Dance Company, the Wicker Park Green Fest, a Lao New Year celebration and a Joni Mitchell tribute are also on deck.

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