Podcasts about portage park

Three people, including an 8-year-old boy, were hospitalized after a house fire Monday morning in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood.

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on: Network Of Bike Lanes Coming To Portage Park With Work Starting This Fall: Part of the Portage Park Neighborhood Bike Network, the new lanes and neighborhood greenways will start being installed this fall. Gingie, River […]

Segment 1:  Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John to talk about a recent study regarding networking and its relationship to a company landing the best candidate for the job, a new study on the cost of childcare. Segment 2: Matt Adams, principal at Deloitte Consulting specializing in retail, joins John Williams to […]

One of the world's largest scuba organizations was founded in the Chicago suburbs by Portage Park pool swim instructor Ralph Erickson. Decades later and Chicago still has a small but mighty scuba diving scene, driven in part by Lake Michigan's many well-preserved shipwrecks. So Curious City jumped into Lake Michigan and talked with people in the local diving community who are carrying on the area's surprisingly-robust scuba legacy.

Chicago Restaurant Week is underway! From January 23rd to February 8th, over 500 restaurants across the city and its neighborhoods are offering great opportunities to try their menus at an affordable price. One of those restaurants is La Dolce Vita Cucina in Portage Park. Andrew Hayes from World Business Chicago and La Dolce Vita Cucina […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about different types of Homecoming scams and fake phone calls claiming to be an employee from the village of Mount Prospect. He also shares details about how a Portage Park woman lost over twenty thousand dollars to a fake message on her computer […]

Manny Ramos, Investigative Reporter for Block Club Chicago’s The Watch, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Community First Medical Center in Portage Park. Ramos details his findings in his year-long investigation into the medical center that has been plagued by problems.

Patients and staff have reported filthy rooms, broken supplies and a flooded ER at Community First in Portage Park despite the tens of millions in taxpayer grants sent to the for-profit safety-net hospital since the pandemic.Host - Jon HansenReporter - Manny RamosRead More HereMore on today's sponsor, Columbia College Chicago  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.

Sophie McNeill, marketing manager for the Portage Park Farmers Market, joins Lisa Dent to share the scoop on seasonal markets running through October. Held on select Sundays at 4100 N. Long Ave, the market serves up fresh produce, meats, baked goods, live music, and more!

Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to share an update on his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago's neighborhoods — what Cole calls his “listening tour.” Cole just finished living for a month in Rogers Park. Cole will now spend a month living in […]

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: Prospective Portage Theater Owner Wants To Restore It As A Cinema, But Tax Issues Remain: An attorney for the potential buyer said his client wants to return the Portage […]

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Jooyeol Oh, Principal at MG2 Architects in their Seattle Office. MG2 also has offices in Portland, Irvine, Minneapolis, Washington DC, New York, and Shanghai, China. They discuss the 6 Corners Lofts Project in Chicago, IL.You can see the project here as you listen along.Located in Chicago's Portage Park, the historic Sears building at 4714 W Irving Park Road has undergone a remarkable transformation. Originally an Art Deco department store and warehouse that opened its doors in 1938, it closed in 2018, marking the end of an era. However, thanks to the visionary efforts of MG2, in collaboration with Colliers Engineering & Design and clients Novak Construction, this iconic structure has been reborn as the 6 Corners Lofts—a dynamic mixed-use development combining retail and residential spaces.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

Tom Homan, president-elect Trump's pick to lead border security, said this week that he wants to start the Trump administration's planned deportations here in Chicago. Speaking at a holiday party in Portage Park, he said he would prosecute Mayor Brandon Johnson if he does not cooperate. Reset discusses how Homan's plans could affect undocumented immigrants and the greater Chicago community with Mark Fleming of the National Immigrant Justice Center, Xanat Sobrevilla from Organized Communities Against Deportations and Beatriz Ponce De León, Deputy Mayor of Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Former Chicago rideshare driver suing platforms for violating workers' rights; Joffrey Tower affected by fire, and more.

Former Chicago rideshare driver suing platforms for violating workers' rights; Joffrey Tower affected by fire, and more.

Former Chicago rideshare driver suing platforms for violating workers' rights; Joffrey Tower affected by fire, and more.

Come back to the community area of Portage Park and learn all about it! This episode originally aired January 17, 2022Send 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

Join us as Fr Kyle Oesch from Cornerstone Anglican Church in Portage Park continues our joint series, "God's Saving Deeds" with a sermon from Exodus 14 & 15; the story of the Israelite crossing of the Red Sea. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision and ministry, you can do so by visiting https://immanuelanglican.org/give You can also find us in all these places:

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: Anti-Gentrification Ordinance Protecting Homes Near The 606 And Pilsen Could Be Extended: Logan Square, Humboldt Park and Pilsen alderpeople want to establish a permanent ordinance that charges steep fees to tear […]

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

While federal agencies track flood risk across the country, FEMA maps may paint an incomplete picture of the risk in Cook County. Heat risks are also rising for Chicagoans, and community groups are trying to fill a gap in resources. Block Club Chicago's Mina Bloom and WBEZ's Patrick Smith are with lead producer Simone Alicea to break down those stories, plus catching up on a fatal shooting of a 9-year-old in Portage Park, Simone Biles' return to competitive gymnastics, and a Humboldt Park roller skating club. 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

Charges are expected soon following a shooting in the Portage Park neighborhood Saturday that left an eight year-old girl dead.

Charges are expected soon following a shooting in the Portage Park neighborhood Saturday that left an eight year-old girl dead.

Charges are expected soon following a shooting in the Portage Park neighborhood Saturday that left an eight year-old girl dead.

Mark is flying solo as co-host this week as he interviews a very special guest; flipper, investor, and fellow SUCI podcast co-host Tom Shallcross! Mark takes a different spin to start the show by asking Tom about his childhood and upbringing in Portage Park! Tom talks about the differences between Jefferson and Portage Park. Tom breaks down Portage Park at a street-level including the lesser and more desirable pockets, rents and property values, and schools in the neighborhood! To close the show, Tom shares powerful words on committing to succeeding in real estate and encourages listeners to leverage all the SUCI resources that he and Mark have put out! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: Tom Shallcross, Straight Up Chicago Investor Link: The Road Less Stupid (Book Recommendation) Link: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (Book Recommendation) Link:  Chicago's ADU Ordinance - What Investors Need to Know ----------------- Guest Questions 01:00 Housing Provider Tip: Ensure you're adding sewer backup to your insurance policy. 02:51 Intro to our guest, Tom Shallcross! 04:02 What was young Tom like? 10:58 Portage Park vs Jefferson Park. 12:01 Breaking down Portage Park! 21:04 The original Six Corners! 28:14 Schools in Portage Park. 29:40 Tom's investment strategy. 35:32 Price points in Portage Park. 37:42 Opportunities for Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs)! 41:53 Rent Values in Portage Park. 49:29 What is Tom's competitive advantage? 50:07 One piece of advice for new investors. 50:16 What do you do for fun? 51:40 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 53:01 Local Network Recommendation? 53:51 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2023.

Episode 66 TRS crew sit down with Tony from Tone Deaf Records in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, Il. Tony and crew chop it up on his store's origin and the importance of music on vinyl as a community-shaping force for good, and much more. Check out Tone Deaf Records if you are in the Chicago area and check out the Discogs page. As always leave your thoughts with us via email at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com  

Jason Wagner is the Managing Broker of Greystone Realty; a brokerage where every agent is also an investor. If you don't already know, Jason is a huge proponent of 75 Hard, and he explains the program and the amazing impact it's had on his life! He breaks down how he started and continues to invest in Portage Park and Jefferson Park. Jason dives deep into the housing supply shortage, recent trends in inventory, and projects what could be on the horizon. Jason closes by discussing Greystone Realty and the Wagner Report and how they are adding huge value to Chicago Real Estate Investors! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Jason Wagner, Greystone Realty Link: Jason's Instagram Link: Traction (Book Recommendation) Link: SUCI Ep 43 - RJ and Nicky De Leon Link: SUCI Ep 82 - Property People Sponsors: Pentwater Cabinetry and Essex Realty Group ----------------- Guest Questions 03:52 Housing Provider Tip: End leases at noon, instead of midnight, to allow time for turnover! 05:11 Intro to our guest, Jason Wagner! 06:33 Jason explains 75 Hard! 11:05 Jason breaks down investing in Portage and Jefferson Park! 20:00 Discussing months of supply and the supply shortage over the last few years. 31:12 What drew Jason to Belmont Cragin? 36:18 Valuation of 2-4 units vs 5+ units. 40:24 Concept of an investment-minded brokerage! 45:14 How did Jason develop the Wagner Report? 47:00 What is Jason's competitive advantage? 47:22 One piece of advice for new investors. 48:34 What do you do for fun? 49:49 Good book, podcast, or self-development activity that you would recommend? 50:46 Local Network Recommendation? 52:25 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2023.

Today we have a special guest, Smuckuss, the second overall treasure hunter in the Upland Metaverse, who has claimed an impressive 3,000 treasures so far! We'll be diving deep into the Upland Metaverse with Smuckuss, exploring their treasure hunting journey and learning about their strategy.But that's not all, folks! We've got your hosts, 2Stupid2Win and ThankMeLater, here to keep you updated on all the latest happenings in the Upland community. They'll be analyzing the secondary market, discussing Spark Week, and talking about the latest rising stars challenge. And of course, we can't forget about Chokes for Charity, where if we raise $25,000 for Tap Out Cancer, The Hyde Park Ninjas will choke out ThankMeLater!In addition, we'll be hearing from the Upland Racing League about their week 1 updates and week 2 in Portage Park, sponsored by the UPX podcast. And we have the Playa Del Ray community represented by CEllis and BC4FUn, who will tell us why they are the #1 rated neighborhood in the Upland Metaverse and share their weekly giveaways.But hold on, folks, there's some drama on the horizon! On this episode, 2Stupid2Win and ThankMeLater get into a heated debate about the recent city releases. London and Birmingham have just been released, and 2Stupid2Win is confused about which city is which. They also disagree on the number of properties that should be released. 2Stupid2Win believes there should be more, given that it's the first Tier 1 international city, but ThankMeLater thinks that the current number is perfect for selling out the new city quickly.So, what are you waiting for? Grab a drink and join us for another exciting episode of The Upland Property Xperts PodcastThe UPX Podcast is the ORIGINAL and #1 spot for news, strategy, non-financial advice, and more in Upland. Join 2Stupid2Win, ThankMeLater, TDavis, and BDag as they discuss the current events, strategies, and community of the metaverse known as Upland.Sign up for Upland using this referral code discover.upland.me/UPX-Podcast. Earn of 50% bonus on your first deposit up to $100.Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/upxpodcastSHOW DISCLAIMER: The views, information, and opinions expressed on The Upland Property Xperts (UPX) Podcast are solely those of 2Stupid2Win, TML, and any guests of the podcast and do not necessarily represent/reflect those of UplandMe Inc. We are not employed by, or provided insider information from the UplandMe Inc. Nor are we financial/investment advisors. All discussion about properties, types of properties, or any other NFTs in Upland to buy or sell is not financial advice. Please do your own research first. We do not guarantee any particular outcome from participating in Upland. There is potential for loss from participating in the purchase, sale, or investing in Upland and their metaverse.

2Stupid2Win and ThankMeLater jump right int the weekly update for the Upland Metaverse. They discuss the secondary market with plenty of distractions. They discuss the next Landmark auction, Patio Do Colegio. ThankMeLater triggers everyone's Alexa trying to find out if Sao Paulo is really the 'Land of Drizzle'. There is excitement for the Metaventure Directory. 2Stupid2Win announces the podcast sponsorship for Portage Park racing this season in the Upland Racing League. The UPX Podcast is the ORIGINAL and #1 spot for news, strategy, non-financial advice, and more in Upland. Join 2Stupid2Win, ThankMeLater, TDavis, and BDag as they discuss the current events, strategies, and community of the metaverse known as Upland.Sign up for Upland using this referral code discover.upland.me/UPX-Podcast. Earn of 50% bonus on your first deposit up to $100.Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/upxpodcastSHOW DISCLAIMER: The views, information, and opinions expressed on The Upland Property Xperts (UPX) Podcast are solely those of 2Stupid2Win, TML, and any guests of the podcast and do not necessarily represent/reflect those of UplandMe Inc. We are not employed by, or provided insider information from the UplandMe Inc. Nor are we financial/investment advisors. All discussion about properties, types of properties, or any other NFTs in Upland to buy or sell is not financial advice. Please do your own research first. We do not guarantee any particular outcome from participating in Upland. There is potential for loss from participating in the purchase, sale, or investing in Upland and their metaverse.

This episode is a perfect example of what Car Con Carne tries to accomplish. I'm joined by the Nettes (Alex, Kristina and Sonya) for a visit to Perkolator (6032 W. Irving Park) in Portage Park. Before enjoying coffee and breakfast from Perkolator, the Nettes performed a stunning, how-did-they-do-that-in-a-car, version of their song “Another Bet.” Joe Basilone, co-owner of Perkolator, jumped in the car to talk about the cafe and roastery's evolution, the food menu, the coffees and the importance of the local independent community. Finally, the Nettes and I got into a chat about their music, history and otherworldly harmonies. The Nettes release their first original single, “The Loudest Voice,” on March 24. You can also see them live at Uncommon Ground on March 31! I really enjoyed everything about this session. I hope you enjoy listening/watching!   __ Car Con Carne is sponsored by Suburban Roofing and Siding, a family-owned company that provides interior and exterior home remodeling services, offering services to the Chicagoland area. Their staff has more than 40 years of collective experience. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters...they do it all! Call their friendly team to get started today!  Call 224-677-6149 or visit SuburbanRoofingandSiding.com __ Car Con Carne is also sponsored by Ninety Days in the 90s: A Rock N Roll Time Travel Story  Ninety Days in the 90s: A Rock N Roll Time Travel Story is the ultimate novel about the '90s and Chicago's music scene. Join record store owner Darby on her trip back to 1990s Chicago as she jumps on the Grey Line to time travel back to her carefree twenties, soaking up all the pop culture and rock n roll nostalgia you could ever imagine.  https://90daysinthe90s.com/  

Pochodząca z Polski Eva Bratcher została oskarżona o ukrywanie przez prawie dwa lata śmierci matki, której ciało w stanie rozkładu znaleziono w poniedziałek, 30 stycznia w zamrażarce w garażu przy domu w Portage Park na północnym zachodzie Chicago. Jak ustalono, 96-letnia Regina Michalski nie żyje od 4 marca 2021 roku. Z redaktor naczelną "Dziennika Związkowego" Alicją Otap rozmawia Joanna Trzos.  Podcast „Dziennika Związkowego”powstaje we współpracy z radiem WPNA 103.1 FM.   

Humboldt Park is the center of Chicago's Puerto Rican community. But that pride extends to other neighborhoods, like Hermosa, a little northwest of Humboldt. Last month, City Cast Chicago lead producer Carrie Shepherd took a tour of both neighborhoods with Joshua Smyser-DeLeon, host of Paseo Podcast, which highlights stories by, from, and about the Puerto Rican community. Hermosa: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center Rica Arepa Salty Sweet Chicago Hermosa Park Walt Disney's Home  The Bungalow Belt  Humboldt Park: Borinquen Esmeralda's Tiki Bar Nellie's  Paseo Boricua Mural Tour We have more tours of the West Side and Northwest Side, including North Lawndale & Garfield Park, Jefferson Park & Portage Park, and Avondale! 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: Lightfoot chooses Anabel Abarca as 12th ward alderman replacement; Three killed, one injured after a bar fight in Portage Park; Son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo pleaded guilty to cheating on taxes and more.

Also in the news: Lightfoot chooses Anabel Abarca as 12th ward alderman replacement; Three killed, one injured after a bar fight in Portage Park; Son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo pleaded guilty to cheating on taxes and more.

Also in the news: Lightfoot chooses Anabel Abarca as 12th ward alderman replacement; Three killed, one injured after a bar fight in Portage Park; Son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo pleaded guilty to cheating on taxes and more.

Also in the news: Oak Forest teen facing charges after allegedly stealing dozens of weapons from gun store; Winter holiday market opening in Edgewater this weekend; Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn expected to join Chicago mayor race and more.

Also in the news: Oak Forest teen facing charges after allegedly stealing dozens of weapons from gun store; Winter holiday market opening in Edgewater this weekend; Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn expected to join Chicago mayor race and more.

Also in the news: Oak Forest teen facing charges after allegedly stealing dozens of weapons from gun store; Winter holiday market opening in Edgewater this weekend; Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn expected to join Chicago mayor race and more.

Mike Stephen talks to sociologist David Schalliol about the societal impact of demolishing buildings in Chicago, discusses the state of politics in Springfield during this polarized time with State Rep. Margaret Croke (D-12th), and plays audio of his experience at the immersive FORTS! experience at the Filament Theatre in Portage Park.

Host Jacoby Cochran meets fellow podcaster Zac Emery at Fort Knox Studios in Portage Park to talk about things to eat, see, and do on the Northwest Side. Emery, who hosts the podcast Album Rebrews, talks about moving to the area to be close to one of the city's largest music rehearsal spaces and discovering spots in the city and nearby suburbs that align with his eclectic interests. Spots Zac recommends: Thrifting books and collectibles at Village Crossing American Science and Surplus (now in Park Ridge) Tone Deaf Records LaBagh Woods Leaning Tower of Niles Mom's Old Recipe Mexican restaurant Weston's Coffee and Tap Co. Elly's on Milwaukee Want to know where to see birds in Uptown? Find a Chicago-mix-scented candle in Beverly? Or get a coffee (or two or three) in North Lawndale? Peep our neighborhood guide playlist. Some good news: The three-day Lincoln Park Gyrofest starts Friday. 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

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joined Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provided details on: The Hot Dog Box's Bronzeville Bourbon Wiener Named One Of The Best In The US: National food website Tasting Table named the Portage Park spot’s steak dog with bourbon barbecue […]

Helllloooo Lamer Gamers this is LamerTravis and Rowdy5000 for the Lamer Gamers Podcast! (Portage Park links below!)In today's episode we're going to break down the latest gaming news from the last couple weeks from Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox. Our Nintendo section will have a fun new sponsor from HGTV's upcoming totally real and definitely not fake show Animal Crossing Happy Home Hunter! We've also heard rumblings about a new acquisition blob monster species in town by the name of Sony! Find out who they ate later in the show, you might be surprised. Rowdy : OOOH OOOH! We should give them a clue like if Sony were pushed off a bridge and survived because someone tied a BUNGIE cord around their ankle when they weren't looking…Travis : Shhhh, don't give them good clues. We have to make sure they listen past the first part of the show. It's like clickbait or a Kotaku headline but we'll actually tell them later instead of scamming them.Rowdy : Oh yeah, good point. Travis : Towards the end of the news roundup we're going to make a cup of angry coffee to get ready for discussing the microtransaction hellscape we are now turning this world in to. If you haven't heard about the latest Diablo Immortals and BMW news then buckle up sunshine because it's going to be a bumpy, extremely overpriced ride!  Rowdy : BMW, I thought we were a gaming podcast? Travis : Yeah well I thought cars couldn't have Microtransactions or subscriptions for software based services but I was wrong!Rowdy : After we get all angsty I will be declaring that I am no longer a console peasant and have joined the glorious PC Royalty because I bought a Steam Deck! I'll give my impressions of the Switch-like Pc known as the Gabe Newell box that our Lord and Savior Gabe Newell has delivered to us. ALL BLESS THE STEAM DECK! Travis : Does everyone have to recite their love for the Steam Deck and pledge to Gabe Newell of Steam when they buy one of these? Rowdy: Yes. Yes they do….peasant. Travis : You are starting to sound like Lord Kromdore The God King of Gaming PCs. I don't like it…We'll end the show with a special BONUS POINTS where we asked a bunch of Lamers on Twitter and Discord : “The Real World is Now A Game – What DLC or Microtransactions does or should it have?”All this and more on the Lamer Gamers PodcastTravis : Rowdy, cue the music!    Our sponsor this week (ok…so we normally do joke commercials but we do have a real one this week…) is the Portage Park Development Project - a thriving community in the Upland metaverse.If you are from Chicago, Portage Park might sound familiar. That's because the Upland metaverse is based on real world cities and properties, and Portage Park is an actual neighbourhood in Chicago.The metaverse version of Portage Park is the most developed neighbourhood in Upland with over 700 supportive members and property owners, enjoying competitions, community initiatives and local shops with monthly town hall meetings to connect with fellow Uplanders.And now Racing is coming to Upland! Portage Park are developing a racing team ready to fight for the top step of the podium. We have a training academy for drivers and race tracks in development making the most of our shops and local attractions. We want to show the best Portage Park has to offer.Come join us!Discord - https://discord.gg/portagepark Website - http://portagepark.me Twitter - https://twitter.com/PortageParkDP Shops:Parkview Memorabilia - https://play.upland.me/nft-shop/nflpa-shop/48/48… Tarrins - https://play.upland.me/nft-shop/nflpa-shop/49/49… BE Academy - https://play.upland.me/nft-shop/block-explorer-shop/65/65… Track Maps:GP Circuit - https://felt.com/map/Portage-Park-Chicago-GP-Circuit-Upland-lCCMGS5FR76ZXlHipazaXD… 1/4 Mile Drag - https://felt.com/map/Portage-Park-Chicago-1-4-Mile-Upland-v2lQxHNbS6Sk19CbnjKXxnC

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joined Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provided details on: Unofficial Winnemac Park Fireworks Are A Tradition. But Battered Ball Fields Won't Get Upgrades Because Of Them, Ald. Says: The amateur fireworks show has been going on for at least […]

Tony Assimos knows what it takes to run an independent record store. He opened Tone Deaf Records in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago in 2019. He talks about the good times and the challenges, including navigating COVID with a new business. And, of course, he tells us what he loves about Chicago. Enjoy! Time stamps: 1:26: We are here with Tony Assimos from Tone Def Records 2: How did you get your start owning a record store? 3: Buying collections off of people, how does that work? 4: Are you looking for specific records or just taking what you can get? 5:34: Greatest find in buying record collections? 8:07: How did you get the word out about the record store? 9:34: What are the challenges you face? 11:32: What pushed you to make owning a record store a reality? 13:37: Was there a local record shop in the Bay Area that was instrumental in your music education? 16: What does success look like to you? 19:30: How is it having shows at the store? 21:45: How did you come up with the name of the store? 22:45: What is the process like of acquiring new music? 24:10: How does the process work of getting involved in Record Store Day? 27:50: How did you navigate the Covid waters? 31: What is the process like of a local band selling their album at your store?/Why is it important to support local bands? 36:40: How do you get the guy wondering the shop for hours to leave the store? 38:17: Favorite part of owning and running a record store? 39:45: Tell us a story of weird encounters of buying records from people 43:40: Do you have a holy grail album? 46:40: Any dream band to get to play in the shop? 47:45: Thick or thin crust pizza? 48:40: Favorite music venue? 50: What makes the Chicago music scene unique? 53:40: What have you been listening to lately? 55:45: Favorite cheap drink?

Also in the news: a motorcyclist is dead after a hit and run in Portage Park on the Northwest side last night; a member of the Chicago Bears was arrested in Florida over the weekend; the Kane County Clerk's office is urging voters to look closely examine the new registration cards that are arriving in the mail; a 40-year-old Joliet man says his roommate attacked him after they argued over rent and some remodeling issues; Chicago Police say a 16-year-old girl has been missing since Thursday; and much more. 

Also in the news: a motorcyclist is dead after a hit and run in Portage Park on the Northwest side last night; a member of the Chicago Bears was arrested in Florida over the weekend; the Kane County Clerk's office is urging voters to look closely examine the new registration cards that are arriving in the mail; a 40-year-old Joliet man says his roommate attacked him after they argued over rent and some remodeling issues; Chicago Police say a 16-year-old girl has been missing since Thursday; and much more. 

In other top stories: Chicago's top doctor not going anywhere, as her state colleague steps down; 'serial stowaway' sentenced to prison, treatment; little girl pays tribute to Ukraine in Portage Park; and more. 

In other top stories: Chicago's top doctor not going anywhere, as her state colleague steps down; 'serial stowaway' sentenced to prison, treatment; little girl pays tribute to Ukraine in Portage Park; and more.

AYYYYE! What's up, everyone! We are in Portage Park this week! This has a fun bit of history. And we stopped by The Hot Dog Box for their grand opening! it was so fun! As always, it's a good time! So come kick it with us! Also, thank you for nominating us for best podcast in the city for 2021! We appreciate you all so much. This is why we love doing this! Let's take home the win! Please vote for us HERE!! Thanks! 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

In Episode 002 of irRegular People, I'm joined by John Roman Saint-Jon, a hospitality professional living and working in the city of Chicago. John tells us about growing up on both the South and North sides of the city, about coming out as gay to his mother, and about the evolution of their relationship. We talk about his experience in the hospitality industry both before and during the age of Covid19, and about how much passion matters to John and to the world of food and beverage at large. John is tells the story of the end of his last relationship with a white man. The breakup happened during the pandemic and during the first week of the protests and riots surrounding the death of George Floyd, Brionna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many other Black citizens who have died at the hands of police. I asked John to come onto the show and tell us the story of the end of his last relationship. One of the things that he told me that kept ringing in my head was, "Loving a Black person doesn't mean fighting for their rights." John found that out - first hand.John Roman Saint-Jon was born on the Southside of the city of Chicago. When he was around the age of seven, his mother moved him to the Northside neighborhood of Rogers Park. John moved from the all-Black environment of Southside housing project Stateway Gardens to an area populated mostly by white and LatinX residents. He was one of the only Black students at a private high school in the Portage Park neighborhood. John has spent his professional life in the hospitality industry in Chicago. He's been a busboy, a server, and a general manager - just to name a few of the positions he's held. He's worked for small, family-run establishments and high-volume behemoths run by large restaurant groups. John has worked with Rick Bayless, at one point traveling to Mexico City with him. John has a love of performance and theatre and hopes to work his way into the world of acting.---------Episode Credits: Produced, edited, engineered, and hosted by Calvin MartyMusic by Calvin Marty