Extremely Local News: Plan our your weekend at the Chicago Air and Water Show

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:

The Chicago Air And Water Show Returns This Weekend. Here’s Everything You Need To Know: This year’s show recognizes the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. Headliners include returning acts from the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.

Invasive Shrubs Cover Nearly 80% Of Chicago-Area Forests. Can Conservationists Turn Things Around?: Restoration crews and thousands of volunteers are out restoring Chicagoland’s forests every day, but it’s an uphill battle.

Junior Chefs Kitchen Expanding To West Loop, Offering Cooking Classes For Kids: Classes are tailored for kids ages 2–18, with memberships, themed parties and trips to local restaurants.