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Podcast: City Cast Chicago
Episode: Why Ice Fishing Tents Are Better for People Who Are Homeless
Description: Chicago is set to get blasted with dangerously cold temperatures this week, which only highlights the desperate need to safely house people who are homeless. Pilsen resident Andy Robledo is trying to help by building large orange ice-fishing tents more suited to cold weather. Producer Simone Alicea went out with Robledo to Humboldt Park where volunteers were building the tents, and talked to some of the people living in the tents.How you can give and get help:If you’re interested in donating or volunteering to build ice-fishing tents, learn more he...