

The Block Club Chicago Podcast
Block Club Chicago
The important, emotional, inspiring stories affecting Chicagoans.
New episodes Tuesdays, Thursdays, or whenever a BIG story breaks.
New episodes Tuesdays, Thursdays, or whenever a BIG story breaks.
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May 20, 2021 • 20min
Episode 5 - The Dancer and the Poet
Host - Jon HansenReporters - Mauricio Pena, Ariel Parrella-Aureli
Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

May 13, 2021 • 20min
The Skater and the Artist
Host - Jon HansenReporters - Mina Bloom, Joe Ward, Jamie Nesbitt Golden, Kelly BauerGuests - Enrico Hufana, Trenton
Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

May 6, 2021 • 20min
Episode 3 - The Barber
Host - Jon HansenReporters - Jamie Nesbitt Golden, Alex Hernandez, Mina Bloom, Colin Boyle, Jake Wittich
Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

Apr 29, 2021 • 19min
Episode 2 - The Pastor and the Ninja
Episode Host - Jon HansenReporters - Pascal Sabino, Ariel Parrella, Jake Wittich Love Blooms Here Go Fund Me PagePull Up the City Go Fund Me Page
Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

Apr 22, 2021 • 21min
Episode 1 - The Chef and the Swimmer
Host Jon Hansen @jonhansentvReporters - Jamie Nesbitt Golden @thewayoftheidMina Bloom @mina_bloom_Hannah Alani @hannahalaniMaxwell Evans @afrodipMusic Credits - chill. by sakura Hz https://soundcloud.com/sakurahertz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/chill-sakuraHz Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pF2tXC1pXNoDeep Sea by Vendredi https://soundcloud.com/vendrediduo Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-deep-sea Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pgyO_nxgmnE
Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

Apr 15, 2021 • 52sec
Trailer #3!
Our final trailer before Episode 1 launches next week! Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE
Who we are
Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated
to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's
diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be
covered in a meaningful way.
We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council
meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by
traditional news media.
Ground-level coverage
Our neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a
story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building
relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level
approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate
portrayal of a neighborhood.
Stories that matter to you — every day
Since our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000
stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings
and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000
Chicagoans.
We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering
their neighborhoods, we are a part of them.
Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken
Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and
chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make
Chicago a better place for all.

Apr 8, 2021 • 57sec
Trailer #2!
We're two weeks from launching It's All Good, and here's a little taste of what we're working on! Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HERE
Who we are
Block Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated
to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's
diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be
covered in a meaningful way.
We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council
meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by
traditional news media.
Ground-level coverage
Our neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a
story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building
relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level
approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate
portrayal of a neighborhood.
Stories that matter to you — every day
Since our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000
stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings
and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000
Chicagoans.
We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering
their neighborhoods, we are a part of them.
Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken
Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and
chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make
Chicago a better place for all.

Mar 31, 2021 • 54sec
It's All Good - Trailer #1!
Launching April 22nd, It's All Good - a Block Club Chicago Podcast will cover all the people that make Chicago's neighborhood great. Each episode will feature multiple interviews with Block Club Chicago reporters and the people they cover on a daily basis. We're trying to talk to the people who make a difference on their block, and have an impact on their community.
Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.


