Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

So Many Divvy Bikes Are In Lake Michigan That There’s Now A Group Dedicated To Fishing Them Out: So many bikes litter the lake that the Fire Department, the rideshare company and a group of volunteers dubbed the Divvy Fishers Society can barely keep up.

Promontory Point Paths Get Bollards After Outcry Over Cars On Walking Paths: The bollards were installed after drivers went onto the Lakefront Trail and Promontory Point walking paths, sparking debate over how the space is used.

Blue Jay Cafe Opens At Loyola Beach In Former Home Of Ropa Cabana: The beachfront eatery opened in June, serving picnic essentials like hot dogs, sandwiches and soft-serve ice cream.

Why Did The Park District Remove Donated Toys From Chicago Playgrounds?: Families leave old toys at the play spaces for children, but the Park District recently started enforcing a rule prohibiting items from being left in parks.

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