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A 100-Year-Old Theater Needs a Makeover. Meet the Person Doing It
The Avalon Regal Theater in South Shore pays homage to two old venues that served as entertainment hubs for Black Chicagoans.
New Bears Stadium a Likely ‘Loser’ No Matter Where It Is
Whether it's in Chicago or Arlington Heights, a new stadium doesn't mean a big payout for the city
Gun Violence in Schools, Scooters Return to Chi, and Why Jacoby Hates Halloween
Block Club Chicago's Jamie Nesbitt Golden and WCIU's Brandon Pope return to talk the week's news.
Let's Take a Moment to Remember Timuel Black
The Chicago historian, activist, and icon died Wednesday at age 102.
WhatsApp is Essential for Many, Including in Chicago
We hear from locals who lost contact with their loved ones during the Facebook outage last week.
Why Mister Kelly's was Home to the Stars
A new documentary looks at the iconic jazz and comedy club.
Playoff Buzz, El Milagro Walkout, and 'No Goofiez Allowed'
It’s Friday, and while the week has been mostly rain and clouds, there were some important stories we want to look back on.
What TV Gets Right and Wrong About Chi
Some shows are set in Chicago, but not the REAL Chicago, and others go for easy stereotypes. But, we talk about a couple that get it right.
Inside the Mike Madigan Machine
Michael J. Madigan served as Speaker of the Illinois House for nearly 40 years.
The Chicago of 1871 Was Built to Burn
It’s been 150 years, and many people still think Catherine O’Leary’s cow set the city ablaze.