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Chicago’s Ultimate 2026 Rooftop Guide: 60 Open-Air Bars, Lounges And Restaurants 🍔🍹 It’s the perfect time of year for taking in the city’s sights at one of these rooftop spots: blockclubchi.co/4o9Ix8d
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100 FREE things to do in Chicago this summer: blockclubchi.co/3Q6t8st
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Movies in the Parks is back with over 90 free screenings citywide. 🎥🍿 Here’s the list for 2026: blockclubchi.co/4w3cg5t
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21 things to do outside in Chicago this June: blockclubchi.co/4uOicib
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Chicago Pride 2026 Events Guide 🏳️‍🌈 How to have the gayest June ever: blockclubchi.co/4vlvina
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The Ultimate Chicago Summer Guide 2026: Festivals, Parades, Markets And More☀️ 🎶 We’ve rounded up dozens of events from every corner of Chicago so you never miss a beat this summer: blockclubchi.co/4wSgjT0
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8 years ago this week, Block Club launched our nonprofit newsroom. 🎉 In honor of our 8th birthday, we're trying to get 800 supporters to keep the dream of sustainable local news going. Subscribe today and get a FREE shirt: blockclubchi.co/4okIlmx
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World Cup events ⚽ Where to watch and how to celebrate in Chicago: blockclubchi.co/4uZJaDG
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30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend ☀️ ▪️ Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade ▪️ Midsommarfest ▪️ Greek Fest & more: blockclubchi.co/4oqbGfk
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The Alley is celebrating 50 years with a punk-themed block party and art show this weekend. blockclubchi.co/4gep6J9
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Over 600 Austin homes will have their lead water pipes replaced thanks to a $22 million federal grant. blockclubchi.co/4eeVhFL
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World Cup fever brought Mexico fans out in Little Village despite rainstorms. blockclubchi.co/4xqU0UX
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Charges dropped against two in $300 million fraud case tied to an ex-Loretto Hospital executive. blockclubchi.co/3PYxp1j
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Looking to get the most out of #SummertimeChi? Check out Block Club's summer bucket list: blockclubchi.co/4onWv6r.
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Blocked access to Northerly Island during concerts has some neighbors fuming. blockclubchi.co/4uQCZ4d
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Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that 434 Illinois pharmacies will receive nearly $25 million in support, the first distribution of annual funding established through legislation he signed last year. Capitol News Illinois reports: blockclubchi.co/4vCJtUM.
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Winnemac Park's Fourth for All celebration is coming back. blockclubchi.co/4uvz0tk
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West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes have been reported in Chicago for the first time this year, the Chicago Department of Public Health announced Friday. blockclubchi.co/4eqeiFt
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A popular park for birders and others on the Far Southeast Side is hosting a grand reopening Saturday where the Park District plans to show off new trails and boardwalks and other improvements at what was once a polluted industrial site. blockclubchi.co/4ouSWeQ
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Looking to get the most out of #SummertimeChi? Check out Block Club's summer bucket list: blockclubchi.co/4onWv6r.
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