Extremely Local News: What to know about NASCAR in Chicago

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:

Another Person Connected To Loretto Hospital Charged In $200 Million COVID Test Scheme: Jamil Elkoussa, 35, is charged with five counts of wire fraud, according to an indictment unsealed Monday.

After Pride North Abruptly Canceled, Glenwood Bar Ordered To Close Over Liquor License: Neighbors were frustrated when the Rogers Park bar’s annual Pride North festival was canceled without notice. Officials said the bar failed to secure city permits for the event.

113-Year-Old Morning Star Baptist Church In Bronzeville Is Now A Chicago Landmark: The church was a “spiritual and community anchor” for Black people who came to Chicago during the Great Migration, according to the city’s landmarks commission.

What To Know About The NASCAR Chicago Street Race This Weekend: The NASCAR Chicago Street Race returns for a third year. Here’s a guide to the race schedule, street closures, entertainment and more.