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Extremely Local News: Could Washington Park see a new community center?

A person walks along the ice-covered Montrose Harbor on Lake Michigan as the downtown skyline shimmers in the late afternoon light Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Proposed $32 Million Community Center Near Washington Park Goes Before Neighbors For Support: Space for arts and music, a café, rentable offices, athletic courts, programs for older people, a demonstration kitchen and much more are planned for the $32 million center.

The Understudy, A Theater-Themed Bookstore And Cafe, Debuts In Andersonville: The book and coffee shop will host script readings and other events with local theaters.

Falling Bricks From Crumbling Guyon Hotel Damage West Side Homes, Displace Neighbors: The hotel was designed in 1927 by Jens Jensen and has been on Preservation Chicago’s 7 Most Endangered List three times.