Investigative Reporter @BlockClubChi | @MaynardInst fellow ‘23 | DePaul alumna. Tips? rachel@blockclubchi.org
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A Logan Square homeless encampment is being cleared ahead of plaza construction. blockclubchi.co/43vpKul
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One of the biggest sporting events kicks off today, with billions of people watching around the world.
Wondering where to catch the World Cup opening and more games in Chicago?
We’ve got you! @BlockClubCHI
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Jun 10
The city spent millions on a flailing domestic violence program no one asked for, advocates say. blockclubchi.co/4xl9ytk
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Jun 10
The Obama Center library branch opens on Juneteenth with Obama-themed library cards to match. blockclubchi.co/4xgAWsx
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Jun 10
A burning cross was discovered in Grant Park Tuesday afternoon, officials say. blockclubchi.co/49RgAMt
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Loud booms have rattled Beverly residents for weeks.
But what's causing them? blockclubchi.co/4ebsG45
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More than a year after the mayor promised to replace ShotSpotter, alderpeople are demanding to know "what’s taking so long?"
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A city worker who improved bike infrastructure was killed while biking in Bridgeport. blockclubchi.co/3S6F6D1
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Just In: The Bears have taken a step forward in their move to Indiana — a state where Chicago famously is not. blockclubchi.co/4g41U05
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Illinois passed a law to keep ICE out of courthouses. It’s not working.
@borderless_mag reports: blockclubchi.co/4o7oRBL
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Jun 3
Ald. Silvana Tabares speaking at the mayoral campaign launch of her “friend and mentor” Susana Mendoza. Packed house here at the Little Village Los Comales
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Block Club is turning 8, and we’re launching new merch to celebrate! 👕
We rounded up some of our most popular stories, now it’s YOUR TURN to decide which one a local Chicago artist brings to life.
🗳️ Vote here: blockclubchi.co/4faukFr
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May 30
The Chicago Public Library is bringing back its popular summer reading program for adults. blockclubchi.co/4f9JoDf
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May 29
ICE deported them. Cook County prosecutors still want them arrested for missing court.
@injusticewatch reports: blockclubchi.co/4dNhnip
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May 29
Pope Leo and Mayor Johnson talked ICE, fighting injustice — and, of course, Chicago sports — at the Vatican. blockclubchi.co/49rxPDR
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May 28
A mini soccer field, pickleball court and a media lab are coming to these South Side parks: blockclubchi.co/4dV1dUh
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May 28
Haugan Elementary parents are making a plea to CPS to ease overcrowding at the Albany Park school. blockclubchi.co/4dL3ukN
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May 28
"Teen takeovers" are reviving a Chicago debate over curfews and parental accountability. blockclubchi.co/430veNu
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Horacio Arroyo, 22, suffered major trauma to one side of his body and has been in the hospital for about five weeks after being struck by a car in Gage Park last month. His family is raising funds for his recovery.
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Illinois lawmakers are in the final days of budget talks. What are various groups fighting to get included? @benszalinski reports. buff.ly/4k46fNx
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