I spent the last months talking to Julia Suhr, who had one of the most enviable jobs in 2024: hostess at Warlord, the city’s most talked-about dining destination — until Trevor Fleming sexually assaulted her amid a secret sexual relationship, she said. blockclubchi.co/41uuuPW

After former Warlord chef Trevor Fleming's abuse was exposed, an ex-employee is speaking out: "It was assault." blockclubchi.co/41uuuPW

The former home of Berlin Nightclub is transforming into The Belmont cocktail bar and Decibel night club. blockclubchi.co/4mKwUnv

With dildos in hand, protesters gathered outside ICE’s processing center in Broadview Saturday as part of series of nationwide protests against ICE. blockclubchi.co/4mmjfT6

A hidden camera was found inside a bathroom at Village Discount Outlet in Logan Square. blockclubchi.co/3Q1nQhF

Spring has sprung in the city as Jackson Park’s cherry blossom trees bloomed this weekend. Meanwhile, we have quite the range of stories & photos. Here’s what @blockclubchi.bsky.social reporters & photogs captured while covering the neighborhoods this week: blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/10/t...

Logan Square renters are fighting to buy their building in a new test of tenant rights law. blockclubchi.co/4tpkrHW

Chicago is hemorrhaging breweries. Is there a way to stop it? blockclubchi.co/4t1wJWD

Spoon, Scribbles and Grandpa have been tasked with teaching aliens about Earth. The puppets are characters in web series “For Alien Eyes Only,” a puppet comedy show about a package of VHS tapes and a television sent into space — a kids show for adults! blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/20/l...

NGL, I let out an "Oh, SHIT!" in my living room over here. So damn proud of Ariel. Strong work and reporting. I love it when awesome people shine.

Four months before federal agents shot Renee Good in Minneapolis, ICE agents killed Silverio Villegas González outside Chicago While Minnesota officials are investigating Good's death, little has been done to investigate Villegas González' death locally blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/23/i...

The Logan Square Arts Fest is returning this summer after skipping a year due to construction. blockclubchi.co/4cFI8GQ

Warlord is on the "brink of ruin" after business plummets due to its former chef’s abusive behavior, a lawsuit says. blockclubchi.co/4beRUgz

such a well reported story worth a read to these people brave enough to come forward in this misogynistic chef culture that continually rewards bad men by insulating them (cough cough Batali)

This place is around the corner from me, and I've walked past it hundreds if not thousands of times. Never stepped foot inside. First because the vibe struck me as hostile, and then as I heard more and more rumors about one of the owners being scummy Appears the rumors were true, even understated:

Warlord chef Trevor Fleming has been sharing sexual photos of women without consent and berating staffers for years, witnesses said. It was an open secret in the industry — and it’s time for accountability, they said. Solid reporting @arielparrella.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/19/w...

Warlord chef Trevor Fleming has shared sexual photos of women without consent and berated staffers for years, witnesses said. It was an open secret in the industry — and it’s time for accountability, they said. From the amazing @arielparrella.bsky.social. blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/19/w...

My biggest investigation: The star chef of Warlord has, for years, abused women, shared nude photos of romantic partners without their consent and created a toxic work environment by berating staff at the acclaimed restaurant, multiple ex employees+women said. blockclubchi.co/4tINuHj

While homicides and most violent crime decreased in Chicago in 2025...domestic violence climbed. Domestic fatal shootings specifically rose by 50%. Martina Mosby was one of 63 people killed in a domestic violence homicide last year. ✍️ @minabloom.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/13/c...

A very sad update: The Amin family is starting the new year without its patriarch, who was deported yesterday after mounting a legal fight with the federal government since September. The family started a fundraiser to help the transition. blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/02/h...

The family of a biz owner says he was mistreated while in custody last week — and was set to be deported without their knowledge. Cheema’s family is fighting to stop his deportation to Pakistan over a 1993 removal order that his daughter says they “had no idea” about until her father was detained.

So grateful @gretamjohnsen.bsky.social has managed to bring her voice and smarts and energy back to our lives, and not a minute too soon. Happy Launch Day, Greta! 🤓❤️💪 (and thank you @arielparrella.bsky.social for the great story!!)

many thanks to @blockclubchi.bsky.social for doing a write up on the new show! it IS new and also STILL NERDY. Happy To Be Here launches Dec. 19!!!!!

Missing "Nerdette"? Greta Johnsen is back with "Happy To Be Here," a new and still nerdy podcast. blockclubchi.co/3Y2jBmI

Last Friday, I sat with several Northwest Side housing organizers and elected officials as we chattered our teeth inside the Humboldt Park United Methodist Church, which is finally ready to be transformed into affordable housing and will get a big makeover. blockclubchi.co/48oP60e

Snowy owls were spotted near the Montrose bird sanctuary, drawing crowds to the lakefront. Park blockclubchi.co/3Xg2f5y

Beautifully told by @quinnmyers.bsky.social for @blockclubchi.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/24/h...

Little Village’s 26th Street is slowly coming back to life after months of immigration raids. blockclubchi.co/4rnuRrk

Last week I sat down with Andrea, whose husband was recently taken by immigration officials. Despite navigating a new normal — and a complicated court system — she was all smiles as she told me about her family’s journey to Chicago&the support she’s received from neighbors. blockclubchi.co/3LLpUZ2

A pair of snowy owls on the coast of Chicago

The Midwest Immigration Bond Fund launched in 2020 to provide bond assistance to people navigating the complex immigration legal system. That mission has become more difficult under the second Trump administration, the group said. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/17/b... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday redirecting city funds towards food banks and other organizations fighting food insecurity in the wake of changes to SNAP benefits. blockclubchi.co/3XvlckC

Shop Local 2025: A LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses Gift Guide 🎁 From queer literature to tickets to a drag cooking class, you’ll find something for everyone at these LGBTQ+-owned businesses while supporting a marginalized community. blockclubchi.co/3WWQpwZ

Some happy news: The Kratowicz family completed their $90K goal to buy a new van with over 350 people who signed up for the weekend's 5K! www.instagram.com/p/DRFsdNYEYH_/

Friends, strangers and medical practitioners are coming together to support an Avondale family’s need for a wheelchair-accessible van that will help them care for their two sons with complex medical issues. A 5K run/walk this weekend will support their cause. blockclubchi.co/3WUgFbf

Spoke with Chicago Abortion Fund Executive Director Megan Jeyifo and Deputy Gov. Grace Hou about their efforts to protect reproductive freedom as CAF celebrates their 40th anniversary blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/11/c...

On the day when reports continue to say that Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and agents are to leave Chicago, Bovino shares this highly edited photo from the Bean photo op on Monday. Note the blurred faces. My original story in @blockclubchi.bsky.social: blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...

Some positive news regarding Chi Arts in Humboldt Park from @chalkbeat.org: The Chicago Board of Education school board decided to keep ChiArts open as a district-run school and provide $1.5 million for the transition. blockclubchi.co/4nHY3G9

Get ready! Two-way traffic around Logan Square is set to begin Nov. 6. It’s arguably the most anticipated part of the project — and the most confusing. Since it's been a long time coming, I broke down how the new pattern will work and why the city chose a two-way design. blockclubchi.co/4qBbgDy

Context: As Old Irving Park prepares for Halloween festivities, neighbors are on edge after masked federal immigration agents unleashed tear gas in the community Saturday, leading to the cancellation of a children’s costume parade. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/28/a...

Some great friday news for Portage Park!

Apartments and townhomes are being pitched for a vacant Avondale lot. blockclubchi.co/42UMHY0

Ald. Jessie Fuentes, whom federal agents handcuffed and threatened with arrest, has taken the first step toward suing the federal government, saying she wants to hold the agents accountable and show she wasn’t intimidated by violence. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/21/c...

A Chicago high schooler had just returned from chemotherapy. Then ICE arrested her father. blockclubchi.co/4njEhR7

"With no billionaire owners to answer to, @blockclubchi.bsky.social believes their responsibility is to the community." — @charlesmblow.bsky.social Don't miss @jensabella.bsky.social + @afrodip.bsky.social in this new doc series on the crisis facing local news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xymb...

A federal judge pressed ICE and Border Patrol leaders on their tactics and use of tear gas in Chicago. blockclubchi.co/4n9ww05

Yesterday I spent the day in Belmont Cragin talking to neighbors and business owners who have seen a dramatic slump in business. It was emotional to hear that some businesses, all family or locally owned, could close if they don’t see enough sales within the next two months. blockclubchi.co/4ouCMAR

I’m back from vacation, and put together the past few days’ strong images from our @blockclubchi.bsky.social team. GALLERY: Two Weeks In Photos: Chicagoans Stand Up To ICE, Johnson's New Budget And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/17/t...