Ranked #1
This Man Visited Every Country On Earth And Yes He Stopped In Chicago
This Man Visited Every Country On Earth And Yes He Stopped In Chicago
Host - Jon HansenGuest - Thor Pedersen, Once Upon a SagaThor Pedersen is thought to be the first person to visit every s... Read more
10 Aug 2023
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22mins
Ranked #2
Covering Chicago's Art & Culture Beat
Covering Chicago's Art & Culture Beat
Block Club's new(ish) Arts and Culture Editor Gwen Ihnat discusses the beat, best things to do this weekend, and her fav... Read more
3 Aug 2023
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19mins
Ranked #3
How Chicago Started House Music
How Chicago Started House Music
Host - Jon HansenGuest - Brandon PopeFour-on-the-floor, 120 beats per minute. Today's artist are getting on the house mu... Read more
20 Jul 2023
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19mins
Ranked #4
The Owners Of A 99-Year-Old Hardware Store Are Selling It To Their Employees
The Owners Of A 99-Year-Old Hardware Store Are Selling It To Their Employees
Host - Jon HansenReporter - Mack LiedermanMore on the story HEREMore on Ravenswood On Tap HEREMany employees — now owner... Read more
13 Jul 2023
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19mins
Ranked #5
The Entrepreneur Promoting Queer Artists And Sharing LGBTQ+ Stories
The Entrepreneur Promoting Queer Artists And Sharing LGBTQ+ Stories
Award-winning media personality Anna DeShawn has been sharing queer news and stories through radio and podcasts for near... Read more
29 Jun 2023
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20mins
Ranked #6
Book Bans Be Damned: Chicago’s Queer-Owned Bookstores Won't Stop Fighting For LGBTQ+ Community
Book Bans Be Damned: Chicago’s Queer-Owned Bookstores Won't Stop Fighting For LGBTQ+ Community
Independent Bookstores Unabridged and Women & Children First have been there for the LGBTQ+ Community For Decades. T... Read more
22 Jun 2023
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16mins
Ranked #7
Exploring Chicago's LGBTQ History Through Tours
Exploring Chicago's LGBTQ History Through Tours
Mike McMains, founder of Tours With Mike and creator of the Ugly Buildings tours, has three tours focusing on LGBTQ+ his... Read more
15 Jun 2023
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23mins
Ranked #8
Drag Artists Finding Sanctuary In Some Chicago Churches
Drag Artists Finding Sanctuary In Some Chicago Churches
Host - Jon HansenReporter - Kayleigh PadarMore Proud City Coverage HERE
8 Jun 2023
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17mins
Ranked #9
Proud City - Highlighting LGBTQ+ Chosen Families
Proud City - Highlighting LGBTQ+ Chosen Families
Four Chicago transplants have formed a deep bond known as chosen family, a term for people who choose to embrace, suppor... Read more
1 Jun 2023
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18mins
Ranked #10
The 2023 Summer Bucket List!
The 2023 Summer Bucket List!
From street festivals, to concerts, to bike rides and picnics -- Block Club Chicago staffers share what's on their summe... Read more
25 May 2023
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11mins