Chicago Stories: Funkytown Brewery, Beverly’s “Knife Guy” & Mahjong moment | Block Club
Block Club Chicago joins us to break down some of the city’s most talked-about local stories, from Funkytown Brewery bringing a Black-owned taproom to Lake Street to Beverly’s “Knife Guy” keeping an old-school sharpening tradition alive. Plus, why Mahjong is having a moment in Chinatown and across Chicago.
Block Club Chicago joins us to break down some of the city’s most talked-about local stories, from Funkytown Brewery bringing a Black-owned taproom to Lake Street to Beverly’s “Knife Guy” keeping an old-school sharpening tradition alive. Plus, why Mahjong is having a moment in Chinatown and across Chicago.
Caitlin Tracey case: Husband Adam Beckerink charged with murder appears in court again
The husband of a 36-year-old woman found dead at the bottom of a Chicago condo stairwell in 2024 appeared in court again Thursday morning as prosecutors move forward with a murder case against him.
The husband of a 36-year-old woman found dead at the bottom of a Chicago condo stairwell in 2024 appeared in court again Thursday morning as prosecutors move forward with a murder case against him.
Indiana moves Bears closer to new home | What it means
The Chicago Bears may be one step closer to a new home, and it’s just across the state line. On Thursday, an Indiana House committee unanimously approved a stadium framework bill tied to the Chicago Bears. Mark Carman with the CHGO sports podcast explains what this means moving forward.
The Chicago Bears may be one step closer to a new home, and it’s just across the state line. On Thursday, an Indiana House committee unanimously approved a stadium framework bill tied to the Chicago Bears. Mark Carman with the CHGO sports podcast explains what this means moving forward.
Chicago men arrested, suburban police recover 130 catalytic converters
Two Chicago men face felony charges after suburban police say they stole catalytic converters and were later tied to a much larger stash.
Two Chicago men face felony charges after suburban police say they stole catalytic converters and were later tied to a much larger stash.
Joly’s Vinegar sold on Amazon recalled over labeling error posing deadly poisoning risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.
Chicago Bears stadium push in Indiana moves forward; Cassie Carlson weighs in
An Indiana committee unanimously passed a bill aimed at bringing the Chicago Bears across the state line to Northwest Indiana. FOX Chicago Sports’ Cassie Carlson breaks down the vote and what it could mean for the team and its future stadium plans.
An Indiana committee unanimously passed a bill aimed at bringing the Chicago Bears across the state line to Northwest Indiana. FOX Chicago Sports’ Cassie Carlson breaks down the vote and what it could mean for the team and its future stadium plans.
Boyfriend of woman missing for weeks accused of dismembering her, sending disturbing messages from her phone
The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.
The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.
Bears to Indiana? Team calls bill 'most meaningful step' as new site gains traction
The Chicago Bears may be one step closer to a new home, and it’s just across the state line.
The Chicago Bears may be one step closer to a new home, and it’s just across the state line.
Indiana committee passes Bears stadium bill
An Indiana committee voted 24-0 Thursday to advance a proposal aimed at luring the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Northwest Indiana.
An Indiana committee voted 24-0 Thursday to advance a proposal aimed at luring the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Northwest Indiana.
Man found shot after crashing car in Heart of Chicago alley, police say
A man was found shot after crashing into a pole in a Chicago alley late Wednesday.
A man was found shot after crashing into a pole in a Chicago alley late Wednesday.
Two killed, three hurt in Bishop Ford crash
Two people were killed and three others were injured in a rollover crash early Thursday morning on the Bishop Ford Freeway.
Two people were killed and three others were injured in a rollover crash early Thursday morning on the Bishop Ford Freeway.
Bishop Ford crash: Two killed, three hurt in early morning Chicago rollover
Two people are dead and three others hurt after an early morning crash on the Bishop Ford in Chicago.
Two people are dead and three others hurt after an early morning crash on the Bishop Ford in Chicago.
Illinois man arrested two months after Chicago shooting
An Illinois man is facing a felony charge two months after a shooting in Chicago.
An Illinois man is facing a felony charge two months after a shooting in Chicago.
Chicago weather: Springlike storms today give way to snow and colder air
Storms today, snow tomorrow, and a February chill for the weekend. Here’s what to expect in Chicago.
Storms today, snow tomorrow, and a February chill for the weekend. Here’s what to expect in Chicago.
Celebration of life schedule announced for Rev. Jesse Jackson
Celebration of life services have been announced for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago-based civil rights leader, political trailblazer and lifelong advocate for equality who died at 84.
Celebration of life services have been announced for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago-based civil rights leader, political trailblazer and lifelong advocate for equality who died at 84.
City Council falls short in attempt to reinstate hemp ban
Chicago’s City Council failed to veto Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a ban on intoxicating hemp products. That means the hemp businesses can breathe easier, knowing their livelihood is not being threatened.
Chicago’s City Council failed to veto Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a ban on intoxicating hemp products. That means the hemp businesses can breathe easier, knowing their livelihood is not being threatened.
City Council falls short in attempt to reinstate hemp ban
Chicago City Council tried to override the mayor's decision on the hemp ban. Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed a ban passed by city council last week. Joanie Lum is here with what this means for the hemp industry.
Chicago City Council tried to override the mayor's decision on the hemp ban. Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed a ban passed by city council last week. Joanie Lum is here with what this means for the hemp industry.
Pritzker blasts Trump's policies, touts Illinois' improved finances in budget address
Gov. JB Pritzker covered affordability and pushed back against Trump in his State of the State budget address.
Gov. JB Pritzker covered affordability and pushed back against Trump in his State of the State budget address.
Officials confirm body found is missing man
Elgin police confirm the body found in the river yesterday is that of a missing man.
Elgin police confirm the body found in the river yesterday is that of a missing man.
Faith leaders allowed inside Broadview ICE facility for Ash Wednesday
Church leaders were allowed inside the Broadview ICE Detention Facility on Wednesday to offer Ash Wednesday sacraments to detainees for the first time.
Church leaders were allowed inside the Broadview ICE Detention Facility on Wednesday to offer Ash Wednesday sacraments to detainees for the first time.