Podcasts about Albany Park

BrownTown takes on  "La Plataforma 2" (2024) with Alderhomies Rossana Rodriguez (33rd) and Jessie Fuentes (26th) about a vertical prison where those inside are fed off of a descending platform, leaving only the diminishing leftovers for those below. BrownTown and the alderhomies breakdown the second installment noting the commentary on governance systems, resistance factions and social movements, relational ethics, and abolition.--GUESTSAlderwoman Rossana Rodriguez (33rd), now in her second term, is the Chair of the Committee on Health and Human Relations for the Chicago City Council. Rossana was born and raised in Puerto Rico and started organizing at six years old when her community had to fight for access to running water. Organizing soon became a fundamental part of her life and remains her main tool within her work in government. Rossana came to Chicago after austerity and budget cuts forced her to leave her job as a drama teacher in Puerto Rico. She originally moved to Albany Park to work as a theatre director with a youth theatre company 14 years ago and chose to stay and organize around housing, education, immigrant rights, and mental health. She is the chief sponsor for the Treatment Not Trauma legislation and continues to organize with grassroots organizations to transform Chicago. Follow Rossana on Facebook, Instagram, (personal, political) and Twitter (personal, political). Stay up to date with her City Council work and 33rd ward services at Rossanafor33.org.Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th) is a queer Latina grassroots organizer, educator, and public policy advocate with over a decade of experience in education, criminal justice reform, affordable housing, community development and sustainability. A lifelong Chicagoan and resident of the Northwest side, Jessie spent most of her formative years growing up and working in Humboldt Park. Through personal resilience, community support and restorative justice, Jessie turned her most traumatic life experiences into tools to uplift others facing similar circumstances. In her previous roles as an educator and Dean of Students at Roberto Clemente Community Academy and as an organizer around issues of violence prevention, housing affordability, and re-entry for returning citizens, she convened and connected community stakeholders to create community-driven solutions to the biggest problems facing Humboldt Park. Jessie recently served as the Director of Policy and Youth Advocacy at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. She Co-chaired the Violence Prevention program of the Illinois Latino Agenda and is also a Founding Member of the Illinois Latino Agenda 2.0, focusing on community development and Latine equity. Follow Jessie on Facebook (personal, political), Instagram (personal, political), and Twitter (personal, political). Stay up to date with her City Council work and 26th ward at Jessiefor26thward.com. Opinions on this episode only reflect David, Caullen, Rossana, and Jessie as individuals, not their organizations or places of work. CREDITS: Intro music Revolución and outro music End Credits by Aitor Etxebarria from the film's soundtrack. Episode photo from La Plataforma 2. Audio engineered by Kiera Battles and Kassandra Borah. Production assistance by Jamie Price.--Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | Support

From an artistic coffee shop in North Lawndale to the return of delicious tavern-cut pizza in West Town, we're discussing some exciting restaurant openings. Plus, Tribune Food Critic Louisa Chu teaches us about an indigenous food program in Albany Park, and host Jacoby Cochran picks the Chicago chef he'd love to cater his holiday party. Voting in the Reader's Best of Chicago is open! Vote City Cast Chicago as Best Podcast and Hey Chicago as Best Email Newsletter. Good News: WGCI's Big Jam 2024 Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Dec. 4 episode: The Second City Paramount Theatre - CityCast for $5 off of up to 4 tickets! BetterHelp - Get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

This week come back to Albany Park with us. We got our good friends, Byron & Gabe with us from Chi Food Local! This episode originally aired August 30, 2021Send us a textSupport the showCheck out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago ⁠@77flavorschi⁠ Dario ⁠@i_be_snappin Sara @sarafaddah

BrownTown takes on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) with Alderhomies Rossana Rodriguez (33rd) and Jessie Fuentes (26th) in the first for Whiskey & Watching installment of 2024! BrownTown and the return guests breakdown the film and its predecessor's social impact and commentary on imperialism, geo-politics, science and spirituality, diasporic traditions, Black and Brown solidarity, and so much more. Originally recorded May 30, 2024.Mentioned in episode:BnB Alum Ricardo Gamboa on Chicago's Gaza Ceasefire resolution#TreatmentNotTrauma campaign and planUS-Indian Boarding School History2020 Cicero & Cermak: Black & Brown Tensions (1, 2, 3)--GUESTSAlderwoman Rossana Rodriguez (33rd), now in her second term, is the Chair of the Committee on Health and Human Relations for the Chicago City Council. Rossana was born and raised in Puerto Rico and started organizing at six years old when her community had to fight for access to running water. Organizing soon became a fundamental part of her life and remains her main tool within her work in government. Rossana came to Chicago after austerity and budget cuts forced her to leave her job as a drama teacher in Puerto Rico. She originally moved to Albany Park to work as a theatre director with a youth theatre company 14 years ago and chose to stay and organize around housing, education, immigrant rights, and mental health. She is the chief sponsor for the Treatment Not Trauma legislation and continues to organize with grassroots organizations to transform Chicago. Follow Rossana on Facebook, Instagram, (personal, political) and Twitter (personal, political). Stay up to date with her City Council work and 33rd ward services at Rossanafor33.org.Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th) is a queer Latina grassroots organizer, educator, and public policy advocate with over a decade of experience in education, criminal justice reform, affordable housing, community development and sustainability. A lifelong Chicagoan and resident of the Northwest side, Jessie spent most of her formative years growing up and working in Humboldt Park. Through personal resilience, community support and restorative justice, Jessie turned her most traumatic life experiences into tools to uplift others facing similar circumstances. In her previous roles as an educator and Dean of Students at Roberto Clemente Community Academy and as an organizer around issues of violence prevention, housing affordability, and re-entry for returning citizens, she convened and connected community stakeholders to create community-driven solutions to the biggest problems facing Humboldt Park. Jessie recently served as the Director of Policy and Youth Advocacy at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. She Co-chaired the Violence Prevention program of the Illinois Latino Agenda and is also a Founding Member of the Illinois Latino Agenda 2.0, focusing on community development and Latine equity. Follow Jessie on Facebook (personal, political), Instagram (personal, political), and Twitter (personal, political). Stay up to date with her City Council work and 26th ward at Jessiefor26thward.com. Opinions on this episode only reflect David, Caullen, Rossana, and Jessie as individuals, not their organizations or places of work. CREDITS: Intro soundbite and episode photo from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer and outro music Con La Brisa by Ludwig Göransson from the movie's soundtrack. Audio engineered by Kiera Battles.--Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | Support

Schantelle Alonzo is the daughter of Filipino immigrants and grew up in Chicago's Albany Park. She was born deaf in her left ear and felt she didn't see her story represented in animations she grew up seeing. Today, she creates short films to share stories of underrepresented communities like the deaf, Asian Americans and immigrants. Reset sits down with the animator to learn more about the impact she hopes to leave on people viewing her work. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Chicago Kalbi in Albany Park looks like an unassuming neighborhood spot until you see the lineup of stars on the wall, including Ichiro, who once ate there six nights in a row.Host - Jon HansenReporter - Dave HoekstraRead More HereDONATE TO BLOCK CLUB ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch five years ago, we've published more than 25,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 130,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

“To know Jesus is to Know God” Jesus does not point us to the way of life. Jesus IS the Way, the Truth and the Life. HE is the light of the world and the bread of life. HE is the resurrection and life. Jesus is not pointing us to something other than himself. Listen to the message now on our website or through Apple podcasts. Restoration Church- We are a local church located in Irving Park, Albany Park, Old Irving Park Chicago.

Also in the news: West Dundee has moved closer to $7 million acquisition of Spring Hill Mall; Older appliances perform better than newer ones, expert says; Kenosha County collecting money for new police dog and more.

Also in the news: West Dundee has moved closer to $7 million acquisition of Spring Hill Mall; Older appliances perform better than newer ones, expert says; Kenosha County collecting money for new police dog and more.

Also in the news: West Dundee has moved closer to $7 million acquisition of Spring Hill Mall; Older appliances perform better than newer ones, expert says; Kenosha County collecting money for new police dog and more.

Tuesday December 5 was First Tuesdays at the Night Hawk bar in Albany Park. The last First Tuesdays, at least for awhile. Maya and Ben welcomed Mick Dumke--who started the show with Ben back at the Hideout in 2014. Maya, Mick and Ben talk Chicago politics, then and now. And Mick addresses the Maya question--so named cause she came up with it. A great ending, at least temporarily, to a fabulous run. Maya Dukmasova is a reporter for Injustice Watch. Mick Dumke is a reporter for Block Club. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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: Slim, 37-Story Tower Proposed For North And Clybourn: A New York-based developer presented plans for the 396-apartment building during a community meeting Monday. The Commissary To Replace Old Town's Treasure Island […]

Our next guest is a physician, deacon, family man, farmer, and he's currently running for Senate in Illinois. He's created a 100% free allergy and asthma clinic through his foundation, Strength to Love. He has a knack for identifying root causes of an issue, coming up with a potential solution, and scaling these methods to reach a larger group of people. Two issues that he's been successful with recently are gun violence and food insecurity. He's battling gun violence by implementing a bill that assists families with children who are victims of gun violence up to $10,000 with funeral and burial costs. As for food insecurity, we still have areas of the city that are food apartheids. His patients would share that it would be easier and cheaper to get fast food rather than make the trek to a grocery store to potentially find spoiled fruits and vegetables. So Dr. Dave bought a farm. He most recently donated 16 acres to food depositories across the midwest. He's currently running for the Senate seat in the 20th district which includes Portage Park, Belmont Cragin, Logan Square, Albany Park, Avondale, Lincoln Park, and Bucktown. Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Dave Nayak. We're lucky to have you Dr. Dave!Connect with Dr Dave Nayak:https://drdavenayak.com/https://strengthtolove.org/https://nayakfarms.com/Sponsors:Doughnate Pizza “Where Dough Does Good”www.doughnatepizza.comChicago EMT Traininghttps://www.chicagoemttraining.com

Nick welcomes Monica Eng from Axios.com to talk about crazy snacks in Albany Park, her trip to Champaign-Urbana where she stayed at Roger Ebert's house (which may, in fact, be haunted by Roger), her hatred of horror movies, and Monica talks about the time she reviewed movies for The Sun-Times including the Larry David 'classic' "Sour Grapes." Plus, they talk about Senator John Kennedy reading about sex toys on the Senate floor, and how composting needs to be curbside in Chicago. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about the upcoming Nick D Podcast LIVE show at Zanies Comedy Club in Rosemont. They also chat about the origin of "Donkey Kong," exactly how many names Puff Daddy has had, the weird setup at The Salt Shed music venue, what the hell is "Ladder Ball?," and who the hell is Al Snopes? And, Nick's Dad Tells a Joke. [Ep180]

BrownTown chops it up with Alderhomies Rossana Rodriguez (33rd) and Jessie Fuentes (26th) in the inaugural recording within the Harambe Studios at the SoapBox office. Chicago City Council is now the most Black and Latine, the most queer, the most politically left, and with the most female leaders in the city's history (and in some cases, currently in the country). With that, the gang discusses Mayor Johnson first 100 days, progressive city policy, the relationship between representation and the co-struggle for liberation, Twitter trolls, and everything in between. GUESTSAlderwoman Rossana Rodriguez (33rd), now in her second term, is the Chair of the Committee on Health and Human Relations for the Chicago City Council. Rossana was born and raised in Puerto Rico and started organizing at six years old when her community had to fight for access to running water. Organizing soon became a fundamental part of her life and remains her main tool within her work in government. Rossana came to Chicago after austerity and budget cuts forced her to leave her job as a drama teacher in Puerto Rico. She originally moved to Albany Park to work as a theatre director with a youth theatre company 14 years ago and chose to stay and organize around housing, education, immigrant rights, and mental health. She is the chief sponsor for the Treatment Not Trauma legislation and continues to organize with grassroots organizations to transform Chicago. Follow Rossana on Facebook, Instagram, (personal, political) and Twitter (personal, ward). Stay up to date with her City Council work and 33rd ward services at Rossanafor33.org.Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th) is a queer Latina grassroots organizer, educator, and public policy advocate with over a decade of experience in education, criminal justice reform, affordable housing, community development and sustainability. A lifelong Chicagoan and resident of the Northwest side, Jessie spent most of her formative years growing up and working in Humboldt Park. Through personal resilience, community support and restorative justice, Jessie turned her most traumatic life experiences into tools to uplift others facing similar circumstances. In her previous roles as an educator and Dean of Students at Roberto Clemente Community Academy and as an organizer around issues of violence prevention, housing affordability, and re-entry for returning citizens, she convened and connected community stakeholders to create community-driven solutions to the biggest problems facing Humboldt Park. Jessie recently served as the Director of Policy and Youth Advocacy at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. She Co-chaired the Violence Prevention program of the Illinois Latino Agenda and is also a Founding Member of the Illinois Latino Agenda 2.0, focusing on community development and Latine equity. Follow Jessie on Facebook (personal, political), Instagram (personal, political), and Twitter (personal, political). Stay up to date with her City Council work and 26th ward at Jessiefor26thward.com.--Mentioned in episode:Ep. 90 - Electoral & Radical Politics 4.0 ft. Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez & Alderperson-elect Jessie FuentesEp. 91 - Narratives in Media & Documenting Movements 2.0 ft. Morgan Elise JohnsonEp. 94 - Police Abolition 2.0 ft. District Councilors David Orlikoff & Ashley VargasSh*t Talks: Studio Sessions - People Power & ElectoralismChicago's Progressive Alderpeople Retain Seats, Look To Expand Influence On City Council — And Even Mayor's Race (Block Club)Chicago Is About To Have The Gayest City Council In The Country (Chicago Magazine)We Have the Most Diverse City Council in Chicago History (Chicago Magazine)Brandon Johnson, LSCs, and police in schools (WBEZ)Treatment Not Truma (1, 2) and the 2022 referendumBring Chicago Home and One Fair WageContentious Co-governance (In These Times) Opinions on this episode only reflect David, Caullen, Rossana, and Jessie as individuals, not their organizations or places of work.--CREDITS: Intro soundbite of Rossana Rodriguez at the 2020 Freedom Square action. Outro song Contra Todo by iLe. Audio engineered by Kiera Battles.--Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | Support

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: Albany Park Elotero Asks For Help After His Food Cart Is Stolen”: Joaquín García Jimenez has been a fixture around Volta Elementary for years, neighbors say. He hopes to raise $8,000 […]

On June 6, Ben and Maya brought First Tuesdays to the Night Hawk in Albany Park. Our guests were state Rep Kam Buckner and activist Lynda Lopez. We were talking CTA. Things got interesting when several bus drivers, with years in the system, explained what's really going on. If only Chicago's leaders listened to the people who really know what's going on—the people who actually do the work. As we all know, “Maya” is Maya Dukmasova, star investigative reporter for Injustice Watch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pastor Tom Terrell of Christ Lutheran Church in Albany Park joins Lisa Dent to talk about why he made the compassionate decision to open his church doors to five migrant families who were bused in from Texas. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

This week Vanessa spoke about the gift of prophesying. The Gift of prophesy is not about foretelling the future, directing and correcting others, but about tuning into the heart of God, to listen to Him, and stepping out in faith and obedience to encourage, edify and build the church. Listen to the message now on our website or through Apple podcasts. Restoration Church- We are a local church located in Irving Park, Albany Park, Old Irving Park Chicago.

This week Hue spoke about the spiritual gift of leadership. The gift of leading is one of the spiritual gifts in Romans 12:3-8. Biblical definition of leading means to motivate others to work together to achieve a common purpose or goal; to advance the kingdom of Jesus. Listen to the message now on our website or through Apple podcasts. Restoration Church- We are a local church located in Irving Park, Albany Park, Old Irving Park Chicago.

Welcome back!! This episode we are searching for the roots of Chicago food! We know that Chicago is built from a very diverse population of people that make the city one of the best for food. But we are on the hunt for the very beginning! This is the first part of an ongoing series! We spoke with DePaul Instructor, Howard Rosing and Axios', Monica Eng. Both are authors and historians who have really studied Chicago's food and its tie to the people. Of course we had food, and we had lots of it this episode. We stopped by Dulce de Leche, Nak Won Korean Bakery, and Kabobi Grill! All of these fantastic spots are located in the diverse Albany Park community area. They all were so good! Check them all out!

If your pastor called and asked if you would take in a Middle Eastern family who escaped from their homeland, what would you do? Chicago pastor, Joshua Sherif, escaped from his home in Egypt as a new believer to come to America. In this episode, Joshua and I talk about what it was like for him to leave his homeland, Islam, and encounter resistance in America. During our conversation, Josh tells us the 3 ways that believers need to stop hardening their hearts towards strangers and practical ways for us to love and disciple the immigrants and refugees that God puts in our path.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE The Stranger at Our Shore: How Immigrants and Refugees Strengthen the Church   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Joshua Sherif was born in Egypt to a Muslim family and immigrated to the United States, where he later came to faith in Jesus. Before transitioning to a new role, he planted and pastored in Albany Park, Chicago, IL, one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country for a decade. Joshua has enjoyed his years equipping and coaching other missionaries and pastors around the world. In his new role, Joshua now works bi-vocationally to equip churches to reach their cities. His story was featured in Love Costs Everything, a documentary produced by CIY and Voice of the Martyrs, concerning Christian persecution.

Nick Yassan, President of Rany Management, grew up in a family of real estate investors and has been instrumental to growing his company's real estate portfolio! Nick begins by explaining how he was involved in real estate from an early age and the competitive advantage that it has given him. He shares what the 2008 housing crash was like and how that impacted his real estate investing. Nick jumps into his investing philosophy, particularly the quality of the finished project he provides and the neighborhoods he focuses on which include Albany Park, Lincoln Square, and Ravenswood. Building a strong team and leveraging technology to improve business operations are also topics addressed on this show! Nick closes by sharing his outlook on the 2023 real estate market and his plan to double the size of his portfolio in the coming years! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Nick Yassan, Rany Management Link: Nick Yassan's LinkedIn Link: Chicago Real Estate Investor Meetups ----------------- Guest Questions 02:06 Housing Provider Tip: Take care of your brick buildings by tuckpointing and keeping up with maintenance! 04:05 Intro to our guest, Nick Yassan! 04:52 How did Nick get started in real estate? 08:09 Nick talks about the real estate market during the housing crash of 2008! 11:17 Nick provides insight on balancing paying down debt and cash flow! 14:25 What areas did Nick start investing in and how has he migrated? 16:49 Would Nick start investing in Albany Park in 2022/2023? 20:36 Nick discusses the process of acquiring and stabilizing a storefront! 27:52 How was Nick able to scale so quickly and what would he have done differently? 31:50 How has Nick incentivized his team to perform at a high level? 33:47 How has Nick leveraged technology and other resources to more efficiently run his business? 36:09 Nick talks about having opportunities in better neighborhoods after proving himself as a serious buyer. 42:58 Nick provides his outlook on the real estate market in 2023! 44:25 What does Nick see as his biggest challenge with growing his portfolio moving forward? Wrap Up Questions 46:14 What is Nick's competitive advantage?  46:31 One piece of advice for new investors. 46:49 What do you do for fun? 47:11 Good book, podcast, or self-development activity that you would recommend?  47:27 Local Network Recommendation? 49:33 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2022.

Joshua Sherif and Amber discuss his life as a Muslim boy in Egypt, his immigration to the United States, coming to faith in Jesus, and casting a wider net for discipleship in our communities. Josh shares his experience as a US immigrant and as a pastor of a church representing more than 30 nationalities, and speaking 20 languages in his new book, The Stranger At Our Shore: How Immigrants and Refugees Strengthen the Church. Immigrants, Refugees, and The Church Questions Discussed: (1:41) To lay a foundation for our conversation today, share a little about your childhood. Where did you grow up? What was family life and faith life like? (4:25) Your family eventually immigrated to the United States. What brought your family here and what were those first few years as an immigrant like for you and your family? (12:21) What was it that caused you to leave Isalm for Christianity? (14:59) fYour book, The Stranger at Our Shore: How Immigrants and Refugees Strengthen the Church, is in large part your story, but it is also a call to Christians to reconsider the strangers at our shore or living next door and our call to discipleship. What are some of the problems you see in the Church today, regarding how we relate to immigrants and refugees? (28:04) This is not only your personal experience, but you founded and pastored a church in Albany Park, Chicago, IL which is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the U.S. for a decade. What were some of the challenges and successes of leading a diverse church? (38:50) All too often, as a member of the local church, I forget I am a missionary. I forget that a large portion of Scripture is the story of Israel living as refugees and immigrants. Why is it vital to care for the immigrant and refugee like we see them cared for in Scripture? SHOW NOTES cont. Resources Mentioned: Book: The Stranger At Our Shore: How Immigrants and Refugees Strengthen the Church by Joshua Sherif 8 Books That Were Influential In Ways That Surprised Me Come be a part of the Grace Enough Gang Follow Grace Enough: Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the video version of this episode here. Joshua Sherif grew up Muslim, escaped from Egypt, and found Christ in the US. In The Stranger at Our Shore, he shares his remarkable testimony, Chicago pastor Joshua Sherif calls the Western Church to reconsider the plight of the modern day sojourners in our land—the strangers at our shore and the ones living right next door—and to return wholeheartedly to its first charge: making disciples. Joshua was born in Egypt to a Muslim family and immigrated to the United States, where he later came to faith in Jesus. For the past decade, he has planted and pastored in Albany Park, Chicago, IL, one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country. His congregation represents more than thirty nationalities, speaking twenty languages. Josh has enjoyed his years equipping and coaching other missionaries and pastors around the world. His story was featured in Love Costs Everything, a documentary produced by CIY and Voice of the Martyrs, concerning Christian persecution. Support this podcast and impact God's mission. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Karla and Ashraf discuss municipal leadership through and for the arts. Karla interviews Rossana Rodrguez-Sanchez, an educator, artist, activist, and alderwoman of Chicago's 33rd ward. They discuss the role of artists at the decision-making table and the importance of the politics of care. Karla and Ashraf debrief by thinking big about municipal and local leadership by creatives. In this episode you'll learn: How culture and identities inform local governance; What “politics of care” is and why its important in communities; and The impact of artists and creatives in municipal government. ABOUT ROSSANA RODRIGUEZ-SANCHEZ: A mother and resident of the Albany Park neighborhood. Prior to taking office, Alderwoman Rodriguez-Sanchez worked as a youth educator and was involved in community groups as an activist and organizer. Her priorities as Alderwoman include protecting neighborhood affordability, supporting our ward's immigrant population, young people, and diverse communities, and creating more democratic processes so that ward residents are involved in the decisions that impact their lives. Originally from Puerto Rico, Alderwoman Rodriguez-Sanchez has been a lifelong advocate for public education, labor rights, and the wellbeing of youth and families. Her career as an educator includes eight years as a director and mentor in a nationally acclaimed youth theater company in Albany Park, where she guided high school students to fulfill their artistic and academic potential. Alderwoman Rodriguez-Sanchez is the first Latinx Alderman to represent the 33rd Ward. She serves as chair of the immigration committee on the City Council's Latino Caucus and is a member of the Progressive Caucus. She serves on the City Council's committees on Education and Child Development, Environmental Protection and Energy, Ethics and Government Oversight, Health and Human Relations, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, and Committees and Rules. This episode was produced by Karla Estela Rivers; executive producer is Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. Creative Generation's Digital Media Producer is Daniel Stanley. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whychange/support

Rich joins Bonelang in their Albany Park studio. On a hot summer day, the boys discuss the importance of balancing their work and personal lives. Samy Sabh and Matt Bones share their perspective and experience as music artists using Spotify. Bones breaks down the streaming and revenue model and Samy shares ways that independent artists can grow in other ways. The two discuss the importance of music artists simultaneously being digital marketing specialists, analytical, and organized. Bonelang shares the experience of their recent tour run with Flobots and what they're excited for next.   Bonelang's Spotify   Bonelang's website   Bonelang's YouTube Channel   Episode 001. Samy Sabh Episode 059. Chicago Music Scene and Experience with Bonelang's Matt Bones  

Today's guests: - Thom Karmik, Political Strategist - Flavors of Albany Park, Delia & Marisabel

Pastor Joshua Sherif joins Dawn and Steve in the Morning to discuss his radical transformation, leaving the Muslim faith, and developing a personal relationship with Jesus. He has written the book The Stanger at Our Shore: How Immigrants and Refugees Strengthen the Church. Joshua was born in Egypt to a Muslim family and immigrated to the United States, where he later came to faith in Jesus. For the past decade, he has planted and pastored in Albany Park, Chicago, IL, one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country. His congregation represents more than thirty nationalities, speaking twenty languages. Josh has enjoyed his years equipping and coaching other missionaries and pastors around the world. His story was featured in Love Costs Everything, a documentary produced by CIY and Voice of the Martyrs, concerning Christian persecution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Albany Park, neighbors met outside Wednesday for a walk. But this time, their City Council members and police officers went with them. Reset learns more about the event and other efforts to prioritize neighborhood safety.

Choque multi vehicular deja 1 muerto y 7 heridos en I-294.Identifican a la víctima de choque contra tren como Jesús Castrejón.Análisis de las estrategias contra la violencia callejera en Chicago.Demandan a centro donde murieron 3 mujeres presuntamente por calor.Los efectos a largo plazo, pacientes reportan síntomas prolongados de covid.En el 2020 las muertes aumentaron 20% por suicidio, drogas y alcohol.En Albany Park protestan por efectos negativos de recorte presupuestal en escuela.Sigue subiendo precio de gasolina en Chicago.Supermercados Pete´s y Cemak tendrán cupones de 25 dólares.

In other news: One person is in serious condition after being shot by a Chicago police officer in Pullman, Chicago police are asking for your help, as they look for the person who shot and wounded a 68-year-old woman as she was walking in the Albany Park neighborhood, a man in Arlington Heights is facing a host of charges after authorities say he impersonated a police officer, a fire at an auto repair shop in Ravenswood.

In other news: One person is in serious condition after being shot by a Chicago police officer in Pullman, Chicago police are asking for your help, as they look for the person who shot and wounded a 68-year-old woman as she was walking in the Albany Park neighborhood, a man in Arlington Heights is facing a host of charges after authorities say he impersonated a police officer, a fire at an auto repair shop in Ravenswood.

In other news: One person is in serious condition after being shot by a Chicago police officer in Pullman, Chicago police are asking for your help, as they look for the person who shot and wounded a 68-year-old woman as she was walking in the Albany Park neighborhood, a man in Arlington Heights is facing a host of charges after authorities say he impersonated a police officer, a fire at an auto repair shop in Ravenswood.

What's up again, everyone! Back with a Wednesday drop here in Albany Park! This time around we talk a bit more about this very diverse community. It truly is a hidden gem right here in the city. Also, we have some amazing Turkish food at Antepli Turkish Gourmet. You definitely want to come explore this part of the city! Tune in! Thank you to our partner, Choose Chicago! #capturetheexcitement WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschi Dario @dariodcomedy Sara @TamarHindi.s --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/support

Tiroteo en Albany Park deja un hombre herido y varios autos dañados.Realizan estudios en East Side sobre los efectos del manganeso en niños.Avión son suministros para Ucrania sale del aeropuerto de Aurora.

In other top stories: Chicago narrows list of potential casino developers; city braces for second gasoline giveaway; mother of murder victim calls on feds to help with Chicago violence; and more. 

In other top stories: Chicago narrows list of potential casino developers; city braces for second gasoline giveaway; mother of murder victim calls on feds to help with Chicago violence; and more. 

In other top stories: Chicago narrows list of potential casino developers; city braces for second gasoline giveaway; mother of murder victim calls on feds to help with Chicago violence; and more. 

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago.On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are sipping on some cans from Casa Humilde Cerveceria as they share the sad news about Twisted Hippo in Albany Park. Both Brad and Nik have been following and supporting Twisted Hippo since the early days and to see them go out this away is truly awful. The guys also talk about trips to the suburbs to Emmett’s, More Brewing, and Bavarian Lodge. And Nik makes plans to go to Goldfinger for Dark Lager Days.Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (52.3 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

In other top stories: Durbin wants to punish Putin's oligarch buddies; authorities examining whether three fires in Albany Park are related; pothole filling continues; and more.

In other top stories: Durbin wants to punish Putin's oligarch buddies; authorities examining whether three fires in Albany Park are related; pothole filling continues; and more.

The fire that started in a residential building on the 4300 block of North Richmond on Monday morning is owned by a landlord who has incurred hundreds of building code violations for his dozens of properties. Reset checks in with a reporter who has been covering this story, and a representative from a tenants rights organization about what you should know if you suspect there are safety concerns in your building.

Have you ever thought about going green in your pet business? ♻️ Maybe you've looked into it but thought it was too much work. It turns out there is much more to being eco-responsible than simply buying bio-degradable poop bags. When being eco-friendly is at the core of your business, the impacts go much deeper. Riti Sobilo, Growth Officer, and Jen Austin, General Manager, of Green Paws Chicago, share how to “go green”. We also discuss how to grow a great company culture through allowing your staff to embed their values and why they invest so heavily in their staff. Topics on this episode: * What is "green"? * Sticking to their mission * Leaning the business * Leaning into your staff Main take away? Build your culture by having a lens through which you make all of your decisions. About our guests: Jen Austin: Jen (she/her) grew up in the Chicago area and has lived in a variety of places including Madison WI, Boulder CO, Portland OR, and relocated back to Chicago in 2003. After 20+ years in the coffee industry, she is excited to combine her passion for dogs, being outdoors, business, and adding value to the community. Jen lives in Albany Park with her rescue pup named Pablo, a Shar Pei/Great Pyrenees mix. Riti Sobilo: Riti (she/her) grew up moving internationally with her family, exploring places like India, London, and Singapore before arriving in Chicago. After spending the majority of her career in corporate America, she is thrilled to be joining a local business like Green Paws. She is a passionate animal lover and environmentalist who is now settled in the West Loop with her husband and a growing pack of pets. Her two spunky pups, Archie and Panda, are beagle mixes that have been loved on by the Green Paws family their entire lives! Links: Their website: www.greenpawschicago.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/greenpawschicago/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/greenpawschicago/ Full show notes and transcript (https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/242)

In our second episode, we focus again on the critically important topic of Public Education--this time with a distinctly different perspective. This episode features teen story-gatherer Kaylen Brandt in conversation with Chicago alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez, a teacher and community organizer by training. Running as a Democratic Socialist, she won her first political campaign in 2019, when she was elected to represent the city's 33rd Ward on the Chicago City Council. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where her father was a community organizer. Rodriguez studied and taught drama in Puerto Rico before government cut-backs sparked her move to Albany Park in Chicago, where she became a resident director at the Albany Park Theater Project. In this episode, Rodriguez shares a photograph she took when she was a teacher at Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School in Humboldt Park. The photo shows Koko, a Black trans woman in Rodriguez's integrated arts class, on a very good day. Koko is smiling as she shows off a sock puppet she made as part of the class. Content Warning: Anti-trans violence and transphobia. Our Stories, Our World is a collaboration that connects Chicago's Public Narrative, a longtime advocate for broader, more accurate and more authentic community representation in media, and A Picture's Worth, a nonprofit focused on strengths-based storytelling for community transformation. Our Stories, Our World combines audio stories and photography to create a series of youth-led, citizen-centered podcasts that add depth and context to stories about Public Narrative's three thematic pillars: public safety, public health and public education.Interviewer/Host: Kaylen BrandtMusic: MalciArtwork: Dan MacDonald StudiosAudio Producer: Samantha GattsekExecutive Producers: Mareva Lindo & Elissa YanceyThis podcast is brought to you by Public Narrative and A Picture's Worth.Resources and LinksOur Stories Our World podcast site: http://apicturesworth.org/publicnarrativeChicago Magazine profile of Rossana Rodriguez: https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/march-2021/new-power-30/rossana-rodriguez/Albany Park Theater Project: https://aptpchicago.org/Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School: https://pachs-chicago.org/El Rescate: https://www.humboldtparkportal.org/directory/el-rescate/Resources and programs for LGBTQ+ individuals in Chicago: https://www.bravespacealliance.org/Public Narrative: http://publicnarrative.orgA Picture's Worth: http://apicturesworth.org

Abi is..........kinda smart. He's figured out the #thing. Born in Puerto Rico, he moved here to Chicago as a baby and grew up mostly near Albany Park. After high school, he found himself working factory jobs and got into IT work for 10 years, before a comedy workshop opened his eyes to the possibility of standup. He hit the mic, and the rest is history. Well, it took a few years, but after cashing out his 401k savings, and leveraging COVID payouts, he eventually quit his job and won the 2020 HBO Latino Comedy Contest, also selling out shows at Zanies and the Laugh Factory here in Chicago. Catch him on IG @abisanchezcomedy, and come by one of his sets, he's legit, he even used to run a Legal Aliens podcast.

This week we take a stroll through the very diverse community area of Albany Park! Find out about one of the most diverse zip codes in all the county! We also stop and eat at Subo! We are even joined by our friend, Byron, of Chi Food Local. Tune in and find out all about it. Follow us on IG: @77flavorschi @dariodcomedy @TamarHindi.s @chifoodlocal @byrondoesitall Follow this episode's restaurants: @subochicago Salgado's Bakery --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/support

Born and raised in Chicago, Lisa Davidson grew up in a very under-resourced neighborhood in Albany Park. As a young girl, Lisa never dreamed of the success her future would hold. Lisa is now a Vice Chairman, Board Member, and Chief Diversity Officer for Savills North America. She is also a part of the Hyde Park Angels and Chief- a private network designed specifically for women leaders.  Lisa has a passion for mentoring women and investing in female and minority-owned businesses. In Lisa's words, ”Don't stay stagnant! Keep moving forward!”

In this episode Dave Johnson, pastor of Church Of The Beloved in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago stops by the podcast.

When we think of Mexican communities, we think of Pilsen, Little Village, and in recent years, Albany Park. But who talks about the neighborhood of South Chicago? Monica and Page chat with powerful Mijente member, immigrants rights activist, baseball mom, and vital member of our Chicago organizing community, Corina Pedraza Palominos! Steel Barrio: The Great Mexican Migration to South Chicago from 1915-1940 by Michael Innis-Jiménez is a beautiful documentation Mexican migration, arguing that the Mexican immigrants who came to South Chicago created physical and imagined community not only to defend against the ever-present social, political, and economic harassment and discrimination, but to grow in a foreign, polluted environment.