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Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include George H. W. Bush’s visit to Chicago, The Bob Newhart Show, and the founding of Affy Tapple. Anna also mentions a PBS special that focuses on the mental health crisis in young people.

This Week in Chicago History: Bob Newhart, Affy Tapple, and George H. W. Bush

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. In honor of Pride Month, Jen talks about the LGBTQ+ coverage Block Club Chicago has on their website. For more information, and to sign up for the newsletter, go to BlockClubChicago.org/lgbtq-pride/. Jen also provides details on:

Extremely Local News: You can adopt a cat for $13 from the Anti-Cruelty Society

Everyone wants to be “free to be” who they are – and be accepted. And this June, WGN Radio, in partnership with Jewel-Osco, is celebrating Pride Month with a “Free to Be” theme. Tune-in to Lisa Dent, weekdays 2pm to 6pm, throughout the month of...

Celebrate Pride: Free to Be sponsored by Jewel-Osco

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a number of different topics and stories that are making news including the Chicago Ridge festival being canceled over safety concerns. Does Eric think these festivals should be canceled? A permit parking sign for school personnel that popped up recently in Chicago is raising some eyebrows in that neighborhood. Should public parking spaces be reserved for teachers and other school employees? And finally, should we still be making Mother-in-Law jokes?

Eric Zorn: Canceled festivals, permit parking for schools, mother-in-law jokes

Howard Tullman, general managing partner for G2T3V, LLC and for the Chicago High Tech Investors, LLC, joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to explain why it’s important for senior managers in the workplace to physically be in the office, and why their absence puts a strain on younger, less-experienced employees. This conversation with Howard Tullman is sponsored by Career Vision.

Howard Tullman on what you miss most when you work from home

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:. REI Brings Kayak Rentals Back To Ping Tom Memorial Park Boathouse After Three-Year Hiatus: REI will offer public kayak rentals and guided tours on the Chicago River.

Extremely Local News: Kayak rentals are back at Ping Tom Memorial Park Boathouse

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Voting in Chicago runoff: What you need to know

Alvaro Obregon, Associate State Director of Advocacy, AARP Illinois, joins John...

Voting in Chicago runoff: What you need to know

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