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July 8, 2022

Live From the Silverroom, We're Breaking Down the Week's News!

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Live From the Silverroom, We're Breaking Down the Week's News!

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After two years of pandemic hiatus, the Silver Room Sound System Block Party is back next weekend. To celebrate, we set up at the Silverroom store in Hyde Park and talked with founder Eric Williams and block party host Ramonski Luv about the growth of the event and what we can expect this year. Plus, Jacoby breaks down the week’s news with Block Club’s Jamie Nesbitt Golden and “Hood Feminism” author Mikki Kendall — who also happen to be longtime friends. They talk about the latest on the shooting in Highland Park, including details about the shooter’s history, affordable housing in Chicago, and getting out to enjoy summertime Chi. 


Here’s where to find tickets to the Silver Room Sound System Block Party.


And speaking of getting out, check out our Summertime Chi Bucket List challenge. You might win some City Cast swag!


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