In this episode of Notes from Chicago, we talk with Jahmal Cole, founder of My Block, My Hood, My City, about what he's learning during his 77-month journey to live in all 77 neighborhoods of Chicago. He discusses building bridges across neighborhoods, investing in youth, and creating lasting social change, similar to the Red Cross.

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Stephanie Skora, Girl, I Guess Progressive Voter Guide, shares how her Illinois voter guide went viral in 2018, turning her small project into a movement that influences over 100,000 voters in Illinois. Stephanie explains why primary elections are the most critical yet overlooked elections in Chicago, and how key offices like judges, the County Board, and the Board of Review shape your everyday life while going under the radar.

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In this episode of Notes from Chicago, Ashley sits down with Marc Schulman, President of Eli’s Cheesecake, to explore the remarkable story behind one of the most iconic names in Chicago food.

From its beginnings in 1940 as a family-owned coffee shop founded by Eli Schulman, to becoming a nationally recognized brand featured at Taste of Chicago, this conversation dives deep into Chicago’s relationship with the cheesecake brand and the power of building a lasting family business.

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