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

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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.

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