'On The Block': Episode 330

There’s a troubling trend of businesses bailing out of Chicago in recent years. We discuss the reasons why and ways to keep them in town. Guests interviewed include William Towns from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Robin Ficke from World Business Chicago, and Austin Berg from the Illinois Policy Institute. New measures are being put in place to help ease Chicago’s budget woes. Plus, from his favorite spots to growing his community, our 1-on-1 with 1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata. Additional stories include students taking on the roles of teachers at local schools as the country deals with a nationwide teacher shortage.


Watch On The Block on Thursdays at 7P on The U Too, Saturdays at 10A and Sundays at 12A on The U.

09/12/24 5:55PM