R. Kelly’s Charges, And The Chicago Poetry Block Party

R. Kelly’s Charges, And The Chicago Poetry Block Party

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The 4th annual Chicago Poetry Block Party is this Saturday in Pilsen. I t features poets from across the country reading their work, activities for all ages, and some great music. Chicago poet, professor, and editor Nate Marshall and Ydalmi Noriega, director of community and foundation relations at the Poetry Foundation join us to talk more about the event.

Plus WBEZ criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith gives us the latest on the charges against singer R. Kelly