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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:

South, West Sides Hit Hardest By Massive Property Tax Bill Spikes, New Report Shows: A report this week from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office found the median residential tax bill in Chicago rose 16.7 percent. The Downtown economy still rebounding from the pandemic is to blame, officials said.

Chicago Artist Starts His Own Postal Service — And Will Deliver And Read Mail To Anyone For Free: A whimsical yet very serious public art project by Logan Square artist Charlie Dean is gaining traction as an alternative to a paid postal service, designed to be used for monumental conversations or difficult news that need softening.

Smoke Daddy BBQ Closing In Wicker Park After 31 Years: The barbecue joint on Division Street will close in early January, although the owners plan to open another restaurant there. The Wrigleyville Smoke Daddy will remain open.

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