Extremely Local News: Chicago Public Library introduces a reading program for adults

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

From 12 People To 4,000: How A Free Pilates Class Took Over Oak Street Beach: Olivia Santelli began leading the Friday sunrise classes last year to help manage her depression and anxiety. Now, Rise Pilates is her full-time job that draws thousands. “This is incredible.”

Lincoln Park’s Leon Hotel, A Former SRO Building, Could Be Redeveloped Into Apartments: The proposal would add a two-story addition to the century-old hotel building and convert it into 25 apartments.

Chicago Public Library Rolls Out The Summer Reading Program For Adults You’ve Been Dreaming Of: Adults who complete six of 10 summer reading and program activities at local libraries will win a Chicago Public Library hat and be entered into a raffle.

Humboldt Park’s 1st Factory-Built Homes Are Complete, And More Are Coming: Modular house company Inherent Homes is also building six single-family homes and one two-flat building on vacant Humboldt Park land in partnership with the city.