Extremely Local News: Rising costs making it difficult for pet owners to keep pets

Bob Sirott

Content provided by wgnradio.com. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by wgnradio.com or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

13d ago

MP3•Episode home

Jen Sabella, 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:

Pe Erre Domino Club Coming to Humboldt Park’s Paseo Boricua: An all-ages social club aimed at preserving the game of dominoes, a Puerto Rican cultural tradition, is set to open this summer with classes and tournaments.

Woman Donates Kidney To Renowned Chicago Choreographer — Who Will Soon Dance Again: Randy Duncan has worked all over the world and trained hundreds of dancers. When a woman read about his kidney disease in Block Club, she donated hers.

As Pet Surrenders Surge, Chicago’s Overcrowded Animal Shelter Sounds The Alarm: Chicago Animal Care and Control is struggling to keep up with the large number of pets being surrendered daily — but escalating costs are making it hard for people to keep their furry family members, experts said.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7437948/7437948_2025-05-28-154848.64kmono.mp3