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Chicagoans Doubled Our Bike Trips In Past 5 Years. Why?
Chicagoans took more than twice as many bike trips last year as they did in 2019, with increases of nearly 200 percent in some parts of the South Side, according to recent estimates.
But that growth isn’t uniform, as ridership is growing more slowly on the Far South and Southeast sides — mirroring trends elsewhere on the city’s outskirts. -
Proposed Bears Stadium 'For Our Children' -- But Community Leaders Are Skeptical
Mayor Brandon Johnson said the proposed $4.7 billion stadium and surrounding green space will be open to Chicago’s kids and teens, but some organizers who work with youth question what that access will actually look like.
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How Mayor Johnson's First Year Lined Up With His Campaign Promises -- And We've Got Receipts
Mayor Brandon Johnson is finishing up his first year in office. The Block Club Chicago team examined his campaign promises, and analyzed which ones have been met, are being worked on, or have been left to the side -- for now.
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'The Entire City Needs Access To Entertainment' - Harry Lennix Joins 'On The Block'
Distinguished film, television, stage actor and producer (and South Side native) Harry Lennix joins 'On The Block' to discuss performing back in Chicago, and how he is turning a building on South Cottage Grove into an African-American museum and stage.
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CHA’s Vacant Homes Are Turning Into Money Pits And Hubs For Drug Activity
In Pullman, A roughly 150-year-old home the Chicago Housing Authority owns has sat vacant since 2005. Facing criticism, the CHA pledged to rehab it and others six months ago — but work hasn’t begun and it’s unclear if it ever will.
In West Humboldt Park, neighbors surrounded by the drug trade are desperate for help as the house has been left empty by the CHA for seven years. But the CHA and police point fingers. -
Ready Or Not, Here They Come -- What You Need To Know About The Cicadas About To Emerge
The rare double brood of Cicadas is getting close to emerging across Chicagoland, and Janelle Iaccino from Rose Pest Solution fills us in on what we need to know. She's also getting ready to make a cicada album from the incest sounds!