Extremely Local News: American Science & Surplus owner creates fundraising page for the store

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Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Chicago Public Transit In Limbo After State Lawmakers Fail To Fill Nearly $1 Billion Budget Gap: State lawmakers missed a deadline Saturday to fill a $770 million budget gap being faced by the Regional Transportation Authority. Steep service cuts could now be in the works, officials have warned.

Big-Box Stores ‘Killing’ American Science & Surplus, Owner Says As Beloved Shop Launches GoFundMe: The novelty shop has been around for 88 years. It was a Far Northwest Side staple before moving to Park Ridge in 2021. “There’s no place else like American Science and I’m not ready to let it go yet,” its owner said.

Tommy’s On Higgins Reopens Monday, More Than 2 Years After Devastating Fire: Tommy’s on Higgins, a beloved Norwood Park sports bar, had to close in 2022 after an electrical fire.

Irving Park Food Pantry Awarded $1 Million City Grant To Build New Home: The Irving Park Community Food Pantry has partnered with Irving Park Lutheran Church to build a new home on Pulaski Road. Construction could begin next year, according to the nonprofit.

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