Extremely Local News: Why Chicago’s private pools are still shut down

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Private Pools Across Chicago Shut Down All Summer Thanks To Health Dept. Delays: Residents, contractors and building managers say a newly enforced state law and a short-staffed public health agency has led to months-long delays in pool openings this summer.

White Sox Legends Relive Glory Days With Savannah Bananas: ‘This Is Awesome For Baseball’: The Savannah Bananas’ wacky take on baseball brought Mark Buehrle and A.J. Pierzynski back to Sox Park. Special guest Chance The Rapper performed, babies raced and fans loved every second.

Retired Firefighter Honors Late Wife With Huge Near North Mural: ‘Our Forever Garden’: Larry Burns, 93, was looking for a way to honor Pat Burns, his wife who died last year. Inspiration struck when he passed artist Ryan Tova Katz’s flower mural in Andersonville. “It’s the best tribute I could ever give,” Burns said.

Kids Can Play In Nature While Surrounded By Art At This South Shore Community Garden: Featuring work by local artists and elementary school students, the new “nature playscape” at the Crandon Community Garden is the first of five planned by the LUV Institute across Chicago.