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Podcast: The Block Club Chicago Podcast
Episode: The Alderman's Office That Kicked A Block Club Reporter Out Of A Public Meeting
Description: When 25th Ward officials announced the reopening of a controversial Pilsen bar at a public meeting last week, Francia Garcia Hernandez wasn’t allowed to hear what neighbors had to say about it.That’s because Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez’s 25th Ward chief of staff kicked her out, a move media experts say may violate First Amendment rights that protect the press’ right to investigate and report the news. Host - Jon HansenReporter - Francia Garcia HernandezRead More Here
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