Podcasts about Near West Side

Rosanna D’Amato and Arlena D’Amato, 3rd generation owners of D’Amato’s Bakery on the Near West Side of Chicago joins David Hochberg, in for Bob Sirott, to share the history of D’Amato’s Bakery. Listen in while Rosanna and Arlena talk about their mouthwatering bakery staples such as their sandwich bread, focaccia, Sicilian pan “bakery” pizza and […]

Rosanna D’Amato and Arlena D’Amato, 3rd generation owners of D’Amato’s Bakery on the Near West Side of Chicago joins David Hochberg, in for Bob Sirott, to share the history of D’Amato’s Bakery. Listen in while Rosanna and Arlena talk about their mouthwatering bakery staples such as their sandwich bread, focaccia, Sicilian pan “bakery” pizza and […]

Everybody needs nourishment. It's at the top of the list for survival. But it's not the end of the list. Tiffany Miller was well aware of that as she made plans for what would become Fruition Cafe.Located in the Concordia 27 Building on the corner of 27th and Wells, the space opened in July 2024 with what you'd expect from the name: coffee, tea, kombucha, baked goods, and protein-packed sandwiches and wraps.Then there's the less-expected aspect: a place for the city's creative minds to express themselves.In this episode, Rachel Tarby takes you inside Fruition Cafe to hear from its owner about opening the space and her plans for its future. #####Episode host: Rachel TarbyUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

The Great Chicago Bed Race, hosted by the Chicago Furniture Bank, is set for Sunday, Sept. 28, outside Midwest Coast Brewing on the Near West Side. The inaugural fundraiser will feature teams of five–four pushers and one rider–decorating twin beds on wheels and racing them head-to-head down Walnut Street.

The Great Chicago Bed Race, hosted by the Chicago Furniture Bank, is set for Sunday, Sept. 28, outside Midwest Coast Brewing on the Near West Side. The inaugural fundraiser will feature teams of five–four pushers and one rider–decorating twin beds on wheels and racing them head-to-head down Walnut Street.

The Great Chicago Bed Race, hosted by the Chicago Furniture Bank, is set for Sunday, Sept. 28, outside Midwest Coast Brewing on the Near West Side. The inaugural fundraiser will feature teams of five–four pushers and one rider–decorating twin beds on wheels and racing them head-to-head down Walnut Street.

Welcome back listeners!We have a great episode for you this week which highlights the amazing changes to reform in the USA but also the hauntings in a very historic site.Nestled in the heart of Chicago's Near West Side, Hull House stands as a testament to social reform and a beacon for the supernatural. Established in 1889 by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr, this historic settlement house provided refuge and support to immigrants and the underprivileged. However, beyond its philanthropic mission, Hull House has garnered a reputation as one of Chicago's most haunted locations, captivating the imaginations of locals and visitors alike.Among the myriad of ghostly tales, the legend of the "Devil Baby" stands out. In 1913, stories emerged of a deformed infant with pointed ears, scales, and a tail, allegedly born to a local woman and hidden within Hull House. Despite Jane Addams' efforts to dispel the myth, throngs of curious onlookers flocked to the house, hoping to catch a glimpse of the infamous child. This tale, deeply rooted in cultural and religious tensions of the time, continues to intrigue and unsettle.Beyond the Devil Baby, Hull House is rife with reports of paranormal activity. Visitors and staff have recounted sightings of a "Lady in White," believed to be the spirit of Millicent Hull, the original owner's wife who died in the house. Others have reported unexplained footsteps, cold spots, and apparitions of children playing in the courtyard. These enduring legends contribute to Hull House's status as a focal point for ghost tours and paranormal investigations in Chicago. Join us in this episode as we delve into the eerie history of Hull House, exploring the intersection of social activism and the supernatural. We'll unravel the stories that have cemented its place in Chicago's haunted lore, from the chilling legend of the Devil Baby to the spectral sightings that persist to this day.

How can your brewery make the most out of the holidays? More than just slinging stout on St. Patrick's Day, or a festbier during Oktoberfest, there are ways to create a welcoming vibe that will get people coming back year after year and can establish your brewery as a hospitable spot.One person who has been working to crack the code is Sam McNulty. He has developed and operates seven restaurants and breweries on West 25th Street in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland's Near West Side. Three of these concepts are brewpubs of vastly different scale: One a nano brewery where experimental beers are concocted, while another is a brewpub restaurant with close to five hundred seats, and in 2016 he rebuilt a 43,000 square foot warehouse that dates back to the 1800s and launched a full-scale production brewery sending Market Garden Brewery beers out across Northeast and Central Ohio.He has lived largely car-free in Ohio City for the past 20+ years. And one of his guiding investment principles is to nest his businesses within a 15-minute bicycle ride from the Market Garden Brewery. As one of his former professors once said: “Sam is a beer entrepreneur fermenting the rise of a post-industrial frontier with opportunity galore. Sam is building on the Pride of Cleveland.”The BYO Nano Podcast Episode 63  is sponsored by:FermentisHow can you make your beer stand out? There might not be one magic answer, but one thing is certain: yeast plays a pivotal role in shaping your beer's unique character. Explore the Fermentis range, crafted to support your brewing ambitions with:- Unmatched quality- Simplicity in use- Boundless creativityReady to elevate your brew? Visit www.fermentis.com and start crafting the beer of your dreams!”BYO Nano+ MembershipGet access to hundreds of hours of on-demand videos covering small craft brewery strategies with BYO's Nano+ Membership. Learn from craft beer experts watching replays of past NanoCon seminars plus a complete library of in-depth workshops. You'll also have full online access to all of BYO's digital content and an annual digital magazine subscription. Check out byo.com/nanoplus for more details.BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 63Host: John HollGuest: Sam McNultyContact: nano@byo.comMusic: Scott McCampbell

Chicago's efforts to fight opioid overdoses show early promise. Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Gov. JB Pritzker says feds targeting 2,000 in Chicago for deportation as the threat of immigration raids stifles Little Village commerce, United Center owners snap up nearby lots as Near West Side mega-project takes shape, Pulaski Savings Bank closed by regulators due to "unsound" condition and proposed zoning changes could bring more density to Far North Side corridor.

Better late than never! We hope you all had a great Christmas/Holiday. Today's listen back is in Near West Side. This episode originally aired July 5, 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

As the year comes to a close, host David Manilow is sharing three of his favorite new spots. He'll take us from the Near West Side to Lincoln Park to Pilsen. One restaurant is an ode to the melting pot that is Chicago, while another is the rare example of a coffee shop worth visiting for the food alone. Plus, the Michelin stars are out. We'll share the good news and the bad news for Chicago.

While the Candyman movies involve a mysterious paranormal murderer that can be summoned thought the bathroom mirror stalking the projects of Chicago, they are based on a true story.  Today's podcast discusses the bizarre details surrounding the murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy who was killed in her apartment in the ABLA housing project of Chicago's Near-West Side. McCoy's killer/killers entered her apartment though her bathroom medicine cabinet, crawling through from the vacant apartment next door by taking advantage of a hole created to access piping between apartments. 

Near West Side union hall sale could mean demolition of mural; Studies looking into alternative breast cancer treatment; Mayor Johnson's communications director stepping down, and more.

Near West Side union hall sale could mean demolition of mural; Studies looking into alternative breast cancer treatment; Mayor Johnson's communications director stepping down, and more.

Near West Side union hall sale could mean demolition of mural; Studies looking into alternative breast cancer treatment; Mayor Johnson's communications director stepping down, and more.

In other news: A box containing human remains found on the Near West Side; Longtime candy plant closing in North Chicago; North Shore pool shut down over health concern. Photo Credit: Getty Images

In other news: A box containing human remains found on the Near West Side; Longtime candy plant closing in North Chicago; North Shore pool shut down over health concern. Photo Credit: Getty Images

In other news: A box containing human remains found on the Near West Side; Longtime candy plant closing in North Chicago; North Shore pool shut down over health concern. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Man hospitalized after shooting on Near West Side; Group to hold rally demanding freedom for wrongful convicted; Chicago man facing felony for sex trafficking 16-year-old girl and more.

Man hospitalized after shooting on Near West Side; Group to hold rally demanding freedom for wrongful convicted; Chicago man facing felony for sex trafficking 16-year-old girl and more.

Man hospitalized after shooting on Near West Side; Group to hold rally demanding freedom for wrongful convicted; Chicago man facing felony for sex trafficking 16-year-old girl and more.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: DNC Boom Or Bust? Businesses Near United Center, West Loop Say It's A Mixed Bag: While some businesses on the Near West Side and West Loop […]

Oberweis Dairy's new ownership regime officially took the reins at the more than 100-year-old ice cream maker emerging from bankruptcy. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: United Airlines plane turns back after engine piece falls off, Cameo moving HQ back to Fulton Market, Jewel-Osco-anchored retail center on Near West Side nets $31 million and Goolsbee says Fed can cut rates with more inflation reports like last month's.

Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series is presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration happening July 25–28. Learn more Harley-Davidson.com! This episode features Milwaukee Legend Lindsey St Arnold Bell, the Executive Director at the Near West Side Partners - a business improvement district covering several Milwaukee neighborhoods. Who are the founding corporations of the Near West Side Partners? How does Lindsey and her team collaborate with these corporations while collecting and representing the needs of residents and small businesses? What are the Near West Side hidden gems and other Milwaukee spots Lindsey loves (and where they hold secret meetings…)? What recent championship is one of her biggest accomplishments yet? Jump in to learn more. Lindsey's Milwaukee passion is inspiring and her style is welcoming. Experience Milwaukee has its home studio in Transfer Pizzeria Cafe. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Learn more about our FREE Monday giveaways with our daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

Also in the news: First one-stop-shop DMV opening in Chinatown; Violent attach on Near West Side leads to exchange of gunfire; New exhibit explores genocide throughout the world at Illinois Holocaust Museum and more.

Also in the news: First one-stop-shop DMV opening in Chinatown; Violent attach on Near West Side leads to exchange of gunfire; New exhibit explores genocide throughout the world at Illinois Holocaust Museum and more.

Also in the news: First one-stop-shop DMV opening in Chinatown; Violent attach on Near West Side leads to exchange of gunfire; New exhibit explores genocide throughout the world at Illinois Holocaust Museum and more.

We're getting closer to this year's baseball playoffs, so Matt & Ashley look back at Hardball, where Keanu Reeves plays a gambling addict who ends up coaching a Little League team from Near West Side of Chicago.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Police Are Launching A Nightlife Patrol In The West Loop And West Town: The new unit will be tasked with patrolling entertainment districts overnight on the Near West Side. Wieners […]

We all know you can get books at the library. But your library card can get you way more than you think, from passes to city attractions to seeds for starting a garden. Patrick Molloy is government and public affairs director director for the Chicago Public Library, and Alejandra Santana manages the Manning branch on the Near West Side. They're here to help us make the most of this free resource. 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 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also in the news: An excerpt from WBBM's exclusive interview with Mayor Lightfoot as she wraps up her term; Suburban flag football teams get a day at Soldier Field; New taco shop opening on Near West Side just in time for Cinco de Mayo.  

Also in the news: An excerpt from WBBM's exclusive interview with Mayor Lightfoot as she wraps up her term; Suburban flag football teams get a day at Soldier Field; New taco shop opening on Near West Side just in time for Cinco de Mayo.  

Also in the news: An excerpt from WBBM's exclusive interview with Mayor Lightfoot as she wraps up her term; Suburban flag football teams get a day at Soldier Field; New taco shop opening on Near West Side just in time for Cinco de Mayo.  

Grubhub's CEO is leaving less than two years after stepping into the role. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks about the leadership shakeup with host Amy Guth. Plus: NASCAR bumps Taste of Chicago to new month, Pritzker reportedly promises Dem leaders that costs for a Chicago convention would be covered, Univar Solutions to be acquired by Apollo Global for $8.1 billion and Chicago Fire sign lease agreement for Near West Side training facility.

Also in the news: Trial begins today in ComEd bribery case; Illinois Supreme Court to hear arguments on the SAFE-T Act; Chicago Fire to build a new training facility on the Near West Side and more.

Also in the news: Trial begins today in ComEd bribery case; Illinois Supreme Court to hear arguments on the SAFE-T Act; Chicago Fire to build a new training facility on the Near West Side and more.

Also in the news: Trial begins today in ComEd bribery case; Illinois Supreme Court to hear arguments on the SAFE-T Act; Chicago Fire to build a new training facility on the Near West Side and more.

Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including Gov. Tony Evers' capital budget. The proposal includes more than $9 million to support the Iron District soccer stadium in downtown Milwaukee. Andrew and Arthur also discuss other projects in the budget and the potential for the Milwaukee state office building to finally be sold, someday. Insider Story Spotlight:MSOE buys U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services building adjacent to its campusDetails revealed for Wisconsin's new $50 million investment fundBig StoryEvers wants to provide $9.3 million in state funds for downtown Milwaukee soccer stadiumMillions for Bronzeville Center for the Arts and a dozen other southeastern Wisconsin projects in Evers' capital budgetEvers administration again pushing plans to replace downtown Milwaukee state office building with new building on Near West Side

Chicago's municipal election is one week from today. So how are voters feeling about the biggest issues facing the city? Lead producer Carrie Shepherd and producer Simone Alicea headed to the Triibe's ballot party on the Near West Side to talk to voters about their questions and concerns. Learn more about Chicago Votes and check out the Triibe's voting guide. 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a look into who is more likely to be behind the wheel in pedestrian accidents and examine some traffic calming measures in the Near West Side. Then learn about Madame Goldye Steiner, the first Black woman cantor. Milwaukee Ballet's resident choreographer Timothy O'Donnell speaks about his last piece for the company, plus we start the new Season of Bubbler Talk.

During a budget hearing last month, Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Maurice D. Cox said the city has 4,000 vacant lots that are clean and ready for sale. He also promised a more streamlined process in purchasing those lots. City Cast Chicago listener Makema Adkins has one of these city-owned lots behind her condo on the Near West Side, where she's lived for over a decade. In 2020, she started the process of buying the lot to build a bigger home for her growing family, but it was going frustratingly slow. We revisit our August conversation with Makema about why she thinks the city should make it easier for residents like her to build on these lots. We also get an update on where she is with her new home.  Parts of this episode were originally published Aug. 1, 2022. Makema texted us with her question, and you can too! Reach out or leave a voicemail at (773) 780-0246.  Some news: Today is the last day to request a mail-in ballot. And applications are now open to replace George Cardenas as 12th Ward alderperson. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also in the news: Chicago Fire team to build a practice facility on the site of the old "ABLA" public housing project; More than two dozen people suspected of COVID-19 relief aid fraud in Joliet; Affordable housing complex in Near West Side finally has a new owner and more.

Also in the news: Chicagoans troubled by Riot Fest going on this weekend; CPD Board voted to fire officer who shot and killed man during foot chase; Student with pellet gun caused a lockdown at Barrington High School and more.

With three new grants in hand, the long-delayed National Public Housing Museum is finally ready to start construction in the Near West Side. Crain's real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss that and more as they recap the week in housing news. Plus: Inflation runs cooler than forecast, easing pressure on Fed, U.S. e-commerce prices fall for first time in over 2 years, Sam Zell-backed SPAC to return cash to investors, and distressed River North hotel loan heads to auction.

If you have a vacant lot on your block, then you know what it's like to constantly pass by the overgrown weeds and the trash. The city owns more than 10,000 of these lots alone. City Cast listener Makema Adkins has one of these city-owned lots behind her condo on the Near West Side, where she's lived for over a decade. Two years ago she started the process of buying the lot to build a bigger home for her growing family. And she's still trying to buy it. Makema walks us through the process and explains why she thinks the city should make it easier for residents like her to build on these lots. Makema texted us with her story idea, and you can too! Reach out or leave a voicemail at (773) 780-0246 Some Good News: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo  Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also in the news: the owner of an Evanston food truck is helping feed the people of Highland Park in the days after this week's tragedy; four people were hurt in a shooting on the Near West Side last night; back-to-school shopping could be a summer-long process; former Chicago Public Schools Chief Paul Vallas reports 836,000 dollars in donations to his campaign for mayor during the second quarter; and much more.

When the former ABLA Homes on the Near West Side were torn down in the 2000s, the city promised to build new housing. But 20 years later, most of the planned units haven't been built and most families never returned. Earlier this year, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a deal to develop the biggest plot of the former public housing complex, but it wasn't for more housing. The land is set to be developed by the Chicago Fire, the city's professional men's soccer team, as a practice facility. ProPublica's Mick Dumke has been investigating how this deal came together with “unusual urgency,” and he tells host Jacoby Cochran how it appears to be yet another broken promise in Chicago's housing history.  A little bit of sad news: Trans icon and activist Gloria Allen, aka Mama Gloria, has died at the age of 76. We spoke with Mama Gloria in December. We are giving away two tickets to Karaoke Storytellers at Schubas on Sunday. To win, text us at (773) 780-0246 with your name, email, and go-to karaoke song. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: Don't Tell Comedy Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When children are released from the Cook County Juvenile Center on Chicago's Near West Side, they're expected to be picked up by a guardian. But many kids under the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services are not assigned housing and are forced to wait in jail until a guardian arrives — sometimes for months. Reset gets the latest from the WBEZ criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith, who uncovered the story. For more Reset interviews, subscribe to this podcast. And please give us a rating, it helps other listeners find us. For more about Reset, go to wbez.org and follow us on Twitter @WBEZReset

In other news: A bicyclist was critically wounded after being hit by a car last night on the Near West Side; Chicago Police confirm Two bodies were recovered from the Chicago River in less than an hour yesterday morning; and much more. 

Also in the news: Women dies in a car crash on the Near West Side; Dinkel's Bakery will close for good at the end of the month; A South Side shooting left three members of one family dead; A man was attacked on the CTA last night; A former Chicago restaurant will be open more time before closing for good; and much more.