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Extremely Local News: Highlights of the city council’s 2026 budget

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

City Council Passes 2026 Budget: Here Are The Major Fees And Changes: Mayor Brandon Johnson could still veto the alternative spending plan, which includes a shopping bag tax increase, a new retail liquor fee and a small property tax hike to help fund the public library system.

Austin Artisan Market Planned For Vacant West Side Lot: ‘Our Version Of Christkindlmarket’: Local nonprofit Root2Fruit received $50,000 to jumpstart the open-air market, which is spearheaded and will be owned by young people from Austin.

Humboldt Park Neighbors Push To Save St. Mark Church, Hoping It Won’t Be Demolished For Housing: Neighbors said they want to see the 1890s building saved and turned into a community hub rather than townhomes.

Block Club’s Neighborhood Print Subscription Special!: We teamed up with local artist Steve Shanabruch to bring you 75 incredible prints featuring famous Chicago neighborhoods and landmarks all across the city. Check out all of the prints here.

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

City Council Passes 2026 Budget: Here Are The Major Fees And Changes: Mayor Brandon Johnson could still veto the alternative spending plan, which includes a shopping bag tax increase, a new retail liquor fee and a small property tax hike to help fund the public library system.

Austin Artisan Market Planned For Vacant West Side Lot: ‘Our Version Of Christkindlmarket’: Local nonprofit Root2Fruit received $50,000 to jumpstart the open-air market, which is spearheaded and will be owned by young people from Austin.

Humboldt Park Neighbors Push To Save St. Mark Church, Hoping It Won’t Be Demolished For Housing: Neighbors said they want to see the 1890s building saved and turned into a community hub rather than townhomes.

Block Club’s Neighborhood Print Subscription Special!: We teamed up with local artist Steve Shanabruch to bring you 75 incredible prints featuring famous Chicago neighborhoods and landmarks all across the city. Check out all of the prints here.

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