Extremely Local News: Clark Street to resume their dining program in the summer

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Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of ‘It’s All Good’ podcast from Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Will Bears Stadium Be ‘For Our Children’? Some 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.

Clark Street Outdoor Dining Program Will Return This Summer — But Traffic Lanes Will Stay Open: A compromise was stuck to bring the popular dining program back to River North. But unlike past years, the strip will remain open to car traffic.

Chicagoans Doubled Bike Trips In Past 5 Years. The South Side Saw Some Of The Biggest Increases: Neighborhoods like Kenwood and Englewood saw some of the highest increases. Cycling advocates want the city to invest in more bike infrastructure on the South Side to keep riders safe.

Pete’s Fresh Market Opens To Hundreds Of Waiting Ashburn Neighbors: The store on 87th Street replaced an Ultra Foods that closed in 2017. Pete’s is hosting 21 days of giveaways to celebrate its opening.

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