Extremely Local News: DNC detrimental for local businesses?

Bob Sirott

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 have had their “busiest day ever” since the convention began, others are seeing a dip in customers — but they hope that will change later this week.

Nicky’s Of Beverly Nixes Its Popular Live Music — But Nobody Will Really Say Why: The South Side eatery has become a popular spot for local musicians, but it had to cancel the rest of its summer programs earlier this month.

Chicago River Swim Moving To Lake Michigan After City Blocked Permit: Organizers wanted the Sept. 22 event to be the first open-water swim in the river in almost a century, but the city denied the permit over safety concerns. WGN’s own Bob Kessler will be participating.

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