Jianan Shi has made history by becoming Chicago's youngest Board of Education President earlier this year. Shi joins 'On The Block's' Brandon Pope addressing issues on declining enrollment, asylum seeker children entering the Chicago Public School system, and more.

Ohio-based grocer Yellow Banana vowed to improve conditions and revamp South and West side stores, which hasn’t happened. “… We have not seen anything that has changed,” one neighbor said. Block Club Chicago's Atavia Reed gives the story.

The Chicago Public Library is one of the city's oldest institutions, and after 150 years, it still has exciting changes ahead. Host Brandon Pope took a trip to the Loop's Harold Washington branch to explore how CPL stays relevant to modern community needs. Check out the Library's podcast by clicking here.

Shut down during the pandemic, the Chicago Water Taxi has returned to the river as commuters slowly make their way back to the office. Block Club Chicago's Mack Liederman hitched a ride. Check out the full article here.

Immigration advocates want the feds to help longtime undocumented immigrants access work permits as they expand opportunities for newly arrived migrants. Block Club Chicago's Madison Savedra chatted with Brandon Pope about their demands. Click here to read the full article.

Clayton Harris III is a lifelong Democrat running to bring safety and justice to Cook County as our next State's Attorney for March 2024.

It’s been 25 years since a Milwaukee man strolled into a Chicago studio to record the thousands of directions, delays and warnings that still move the nation’s third-largest city. Lee Crooks, “The Voice of the CTA” who tells “L” and bus riders what stop is coming and on which side the doors open, doesn’t have much to say about the fact that most people still don’t know the name behind the recordings.

"Fitted In Black" a White Sox documentary based on how the White Sox Hat influences and holds strong ties to hip hop, culture, and more. Sports writer, Shakeia Taylor, Deputy Senior Content Editor at the Chicago Tribune, expands on how she connected the famous White Sox logo to various parts of music, fashion, and Chicago.

When Chicago first started housing migrants in police stations as emergency overflow shelters over the winter, officials expected it’d be a temporary solution. But nine months later, men, women and children are still sleeping on police station floors in what volunteers have called “inhumane” conditions. Plus, the final credits have rolled at The New 400 Theaters, the oldest-running movie house in the city.

After decades as one of the Cubs most prominent superfans — and some squabbles with the team — the 81-year-old Woo Woo said he’ll be coming back more regularly to rile up the Friendly Confines now that the team is in contention to “make a real run at the World Series.”

Chicago is generally considered to be a very accessible city, but for people with a disability, it’s not that easy to get around. Dr. Yochai Eisenberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago and affiliated researcher at the Great Lakes ADA Center, and he joins us to explain why. Justin Cooper, disability advocate will also join us to talk about what he has experienced first-hand.

African dance has come to Englewood thanks to the Red Clay Dance Company. It's a place where the arts are more than just freedom of expression. Brandon Pope caught up with the founder to learn about the programs and why activism is the drumbeat behind them.

Lower Wacker Drive, where a leisurely Uber trip goes to die. It's a concrete jungle and a Chicago cultural icon. So how did this underground passageway come to be? Jon Hansen chatted with Northwestern professor and Chicago roadway expert Bill Savage.

After nearly 20 years, a popular Hyde Park festival is calling it quits. We chat with Silver Room Block Party founder Eric Williams about the legacy it leaves behind. We hit the road to learn about the history of one of Chicago’s most iconic and confusing streets. Guests interviewed include Northwestern professor Bill Savage. Plus, the dance teacher using movement to share African history with her class. Guests interviewed include choreographer Vershawn Sanders-Ward. Additional news stories covered include Metra’s UP North rebuild, 606 Trail extension, Trangender representation in media.

We interview Wayne Lensing, director of the Historic Auto Attractions Museum, about the history of stock cars in IL and NASCAR races that were held at Soldier Field.

The casino operator is still waiting for its gaming license, but they plan to open the River North gaming hall by the end of the summer. Plus, we head to Sim Racing in Algonquin to test out their racing simulators and learn how drivers use them to practice tough courses ahead of races.

The interim commission — led by seven Chicagoans picked by Mayor Lori Lightfoot — has 120 days from Brown’s March resignation to conduct a nationwide search, said its president, Anthony Driver. The commission will select three finalists by July 14 to present to Mayor Brandon Johnson, who can make a pick or throw out the list and ask for a new one, Driver said.

The story of Engine 21 holds a special place in Chicago's history as a symbol of progress and resilience. Brandon Pope shares how their dedication and bravery paved the way for greater opportunities and advancements for Black firefighters.

Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program supports mentoring opportunities for local Black and Latinx girls. Founder and Executive Director, Kelly Fair, shares more about how the group teaches Black and Latinx girls 7-17 years old communication skills for home, school and careers.

Migrants and volunteers said food is scarce, access to clothing and medical help is extremely limited. Plus, Chicago church leaders say developing a more inclusive community attracts more parishioners and helps LGBTQ+ people heal from trauma.