Extremely Local News: When can we see an extension of the Red Line?

Bob Sirott

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:

Red Line Extension Secures $2 Billion In Federal Funds Before Trump Takes Office: Transit officials said last month they were “confident” they’d strike the deal to extend the Red Line south to 130th Street before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Trump lobbied to kill the bill that will now support the $5.7 billion project.

Chicago’s Rat Hole, 1 Year Later: Where Is It Now?: A year after it became viral, the slab of sidewalk with the Rat Hole has been encased and preserved by city officials. Its public future is still uncertain.

Here Are The 50 Finalists For Chicago’s ‘You Name A Snowplow’ Contest: This year’s finalists include Flake Shore Drive, Cold Style and Joakim Snow-uh.

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