Pilsen resident Matt Lopez is dealing with the nightmarish fallout from a fire in his building, which left his family without a home. Rashanah Baldwin commends hometown heroes Cliff Rome and Derrick Rose for the way they constantly give back to the Englewood community.

Cannabis Man Don Kleppin explains the city council's ban on hemp products. Wisconsinite Kirsten awards her seal of approval to the cheese curds at Maplewood Brewery.

Shu checks in from Japan as his Bears march on in the playoffs. Danny's Tavern, a Bucktown institution, has a date with a wrecking ball. Longtime bartender Hans details the neighborhood significance of Danny's.

Gabe from Archway Pet stops by the studio to share the story of how he turned invasive carp into a healthy snack food for dogs and cats. Barnes & Noble is opening a huge Loop bookstore this summer. Condensation postpones a Bulls game.

Horse Thief Hollow pleases Cahill with its burgers and beer. Trevin eulogizes his favorite Uptown restaurant. Gilad from Giladi's Extra Creamy Hummus stops by the studio to discuss his collaboration with J.P. Graziano.

We talk with the man who trapped a troublesome Lake Geneva raccoon, Matt Snorek of Guaranteed Gone Wildlife Control. Joabe Barboasa is in studio to share details of his mission to run every block in Chicago. Kelley Whalen from Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp recaps the coat and toy drive organized by Chicago boxing champ Kenneth "Bossman" Sims Jr.

The CTA Holiday Train delights riders. Food and wine abound at Christkindlmarket. Jimbo names his Top 3 Italian Beefs. McGee's serves its last drink. Danger is a rug guy.

Delivery robots navigate Chicago sidewalks. TBOX hero Grace previews the annual Wrigleyville bar crawl. Danger walks Damen. A romance movie films at Brookfield Zoo.