Extremely Local News: Short-term Airbnb rentals could be banned in certain precincts

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:

Could Alderpeople Soon Have The Power To Ban Short-Term Rentals? City Council To Decide Next Week: A proposed ordinance would allow alderpeople to ban Airbnb and other rentals on a precinct-by-precinct basis. Opponents say the ban could infringe on property owners’ rights.

Former Signature Room To Become Observation Deck, Private Event Venue: 360 Chicago will be taking over the 95th and 96th floors of the former John Hancock building, creating a multi-level observation deck and private event space. The project is slated to open within 24 months.

The Legend Of Chicago’s Great Lake Jumper: A Hangover Cure, Frostbite And 5 Years Of Daily Leaps: Dan O’Conor, aka the Great Lake Jumper, leaps into Lake Michigan every morning for the solitude and a splash of rejuvenation. He marks five years of daily lake jumps with a party Saturday.