Extremely Local News: When does Chicago Avenue Bridge construction start?

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:

Milwaukee Avenue In Wicker Park Will Go Car-Free Once A Month This Fall: The Meet Me On Milwaukee pilot will shut down Milwaukee Avenue between Damen and Ashland avenues to cars and buses during the daytime Aug. 31, Sept. 28 and Oct. 26. Bike traffic will still be allowed.

Chicago Avenue Bridge Construction, Closures To Start In August, Snarling Traffic. Here’s What To Know: Halsted Street will shut down, Chicago Avenue will narrow to one lane and CTA bus service will be rerouted as part of the reconstruction project near Bally’s casino.

80 Apartments Coming To Former Leona’s Building On Sheridan Road: The development team is also bringing eight apartments to a former single-family home on the southwest corner of Sheridan Road and Juneway Terrace in Rogers Park.