Chicago, One Block at a Time: The Ultimate City Run

Welcome back to another episode of All For the Love of Chicago! This episode, we're catching up on the latest happenings around the city, from the never-ending hype and long lines at Hello Kitty to the arrival of Chicago's new Nutella store.

Plus, with Labor Day Weekend right around the corner, fall is already creeping in, and apparently Costco is ready for it! We kick things off with "The Deep Dish" as Lisa and Kristen recap what's been happening around Chicago.

They chat about the latest buzz around town, look ahead to Labor Day Weekend and the unofficial start of fall, and playfully read an honest review from one of their listeners who had a few things to say about the show. In our featured segment, "We're Lovin' It," Lisa and Kristen welcome Joabe Barbosa, a graduate student at Roosevelt University who has taken his love for Chicago to an incredible scale.

Originally from Brazil, Joabe set out to become the first person to run every block in Chicago, covering more than 4,000 miles across all 77 neighborhoods. They dive into what inspired his journey, how experiencing Chicago one block at a time changed his perspective on the city, the communities and neighborhoods that left the biggest impressions, and how his story went viral and helped showcase Chicago to audiences around the world.

Plus, Joabe shares what he loves most about Chicago, where he'd send someone spending their first weekend in the city, and what he hopes people take away from his journey. We wrap up with Let's ChicaGO, where Joanie and Fabiola highlight some of the events and experiences happening around the city, including Chicago Summer Screenings, the Edgewater Music Festival, the Malört World Record Contest, Bike the Drive, and more.

From neighborhood festivals to unique Chicago traditions, there's plenty happening around the city as summer winds down. Follow Along on Instagram: Choose Chicago: All For the Love of Chicago: Visit for more information, and be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

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