Extremely Local News: The Metro celebrates the life of Tony Fitzpatrick

Bob Sirott

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Hundreds Pack The Metro — And Lakeview Streets — To Honor Tony Fitzpatrick: ‘Tony Was Chicago’: The Chicago visual artist, poet and actor died in October at the age of 66. A Sunday “celebration of life” included a program at the Metro and parade through the neighborhood.

As Beloved Logan Square Crossing Guard Pete Parada Retires, Neighbors Thank Him: Whether he’d wave people across the street or start up a conversation with one of the many neighbors he’s gotten to know, Parada never stopped smiling — so much so that kids nicknamed him “Smiley.”

Chicago’s Essential Dive Bars Vol. 2: The History And Legacy Of 12 More Iconic Watering Holes: We asked: What are your favorite dive bars in the city? Here’s what Chicagoans said.

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