Podcasts

Block Club Chicago Podcast

Block Club Chicago’s twice-weekly podcast shines light on all the important, emotional, inspiring stories affecting Chicagoans in the neighborhoods.

Listen to the latest episodes:

‘The Entire City Needs Access To Entertainment’ – Harry Lennix Joins ‘On The Block’
‘The Entire City Needs Access To Entertainment’ – Harry Lennix Joins ‘On The Block’
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‘The Entire City Needs Access To Entertainment’ – Harry Lennix Joins ‘On The Block’
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CHA’s Vacant Homes Are Turning Into Money Pits And Hubs For Drug Activity
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Ready Or Not, Here They Come — What You Need To Know About The Cicadas About To Emerge
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The Tiny Chicago Restaurant Quietly Serving Sports Biggest Stars
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Should Chicago Lower The Speed Limit?
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The End Of The CTA As We Know It?
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Will Foxtrot & Dom’s Closure Lead To Stronger Laws For All Chicago Workers?
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Hometown All-Star Making Sure Kids Get The Same Chances He Got Playing Baseball
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Why The Chicago Sky Are The Hottest Ticket In Town
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The Insane And Inspiring Story Of A Missing Ring And It’s 27-Year Journey Home
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How A Mall Closure Forced A Dress Shop Owner To Reinvent Herself, And The Dresses In Her Store
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Death Behind The Wheel: How The CTA Failed A Driver In Crisis
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How A South Side Yarn Store Helps Stitch Together A Community
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Can Riot Fest Win Over West Siders?
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Chicago Is The Deadliest City For Migrating Birds. How One Group Is Trying To Save Them.
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Our Team

Jon Hansen is the executive producer and host of the Block Club Chicago podcast. Jon is also a host at WGN Radio, for CW26’s “On the Block” and “Chicago Food to Go,” and the in-arena host for the Chicago.