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

"Please Show Up"

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...

"We’ll be fine, honestly. Go out and support a GoFundMe or buy groceries for a Latino neighbor. Or go join one of those rapid response groups that are walking kids and from their schools," the owner said. | blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/17/c... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

rest in peace D'Angelo. absolute genius, left us with a small but perfect body of work. man, this hurts.

A 15-year-old U.S. citizen was taken by the feds for 5 hours after an East Side protest, his attorney said. blockclubchi.co/42FrSzH

By @avhndz.bsky.social: “I want to be absolutely clear, the only people at risk in this moment are the residents of the city of Chicago. The only people walking around with military weapons, tear gas, rubber bullets are ICE agents,” Fuentes said. blockclubchi.co/3J836l1

“I want to be absolutely clear, the only people at risk in this moment are the residents of the city of Chicago. The only people walking around with military weapons, tear gas, rubber bullets are ICE agents.” | blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/15/a... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

What happened to the real estate empire of Suzie B. Wilson & her sister? Just 1/3 of the roughly 800 vacant lots have sold, which leaves hundreds sitting empty and stagnant. And the city doesn't stand to recover much $$$ it's owed. @blockclubchi.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/15/h...

@blockclubchi.bsky.social, our nonprofit newsroom, is suing the federal government after 4 of our journalists were shot w/ pepper-spray bullets & tear-gassed by federal agents at Broadview. Here's why we're defending our First Amendment right to report — and your right to know:

Students, parents and teachers at ChiArts, the only public arts-focused high school, are pressuring the administration for more transparency around the board’s decision not to renew its CPS contract. “They’re cutting us off at the knees,” one teacher said. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/06/c...

JUST IN: Chicago journalistsa re suing DHS and ICE over force used against reporters: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

14 things to do outside in Chicago this October: blockclubchi.co/4gSkdnj

From @arielparrella.bsky.social: Federal Agents Handcuff Chicago Alderperson At Hospital ER blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/03/f...

“They don’t care about people’s constitutional rights," Ald. Jessie Fuentes told @blockclubchi.bsky.social. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/03/f... More reporting on today’s federal immigration activity across Chicago, per @arielparrella.bsky.social & @themelodymercado.bsky.social.

“ICE has to stop unprovoked, chemical arms attacks on peaceful protesters and on journalists. This behavior is not normal. This is not Putin’s Russia. This is the United States of America,” said Broadview Mayor Katrina Thomas. blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/30/f... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Jailene Cepeda was a mother of two, a beloved sister and a devout Christian. Her family is raising money for her funeral and burial and hope justice will be served after she was fatally shot last weekend in Humboldt Park. blockclubchi.co/3IkiU3W

"Right now, everyone has the responsibility to protect their neighbors." "These really are kidnappings." "To ICE and Border Patrol, you are not welcome in our neighborhoods in Chicago. Leave now." #Illinois #USA #Deportation #EthnicCleansing

Logan Square Family Turns Run-Down Spot Under The 'L' Into A Community Garden A local civil engineer hopes his guerrilla gardening inspires others to feel ownership of their neighborhoods. via Lauren Dixon/ @blockclubchi.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/17/l...

Block Club's Block Party 2.0 is almost here! 📅 Saturday, Oct. 4. 📍 Half Acre Beer Co. 🎶 Live entertainment, local vendors + food + drinks 🤑 FREE Get VIP tickets here: blockclubchi.co/4muFQf3

I love when I get to write about people in our community doing impressive things, like this: A professional boxer and film editor, Olivia Curry is prepping for a big world title fight. She's excited to be elevating women’s boxing and even more thankful to represent Chicago. blockclubchi.co/46hypl3

by @arielparrella.bsky.social. Thousands March Downtown To Protest Trump’s Deportation Threats blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/06/t... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Bam Bam update: He's doing well and was treated like a celebrity at his Friday vet checkup. He's got a few more tests for his heart and stomach and is on a series of meds for his UTI and stomach pain, but you wouldn't know it by looking into his deep brown eyes. blockclubchi.co/4lXrtPV

NEW: Some call it the "Death Hospital": Inside a Northwest Side medical center plagued by problems. Patients & staff have reported filthy rooms, broken supplies & a flooded ER at Community First — despite the hospital getting tens of millions in taxpayer grants. blockclubchi.co/3JASNG4

There is a lot going on in the world, but I am popping back in this space to share a yearlong investigation we published today about a hospital on Chicago's Northwest Side that some call the "Death Hospital." Here's why: blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/27/s...

A final Bam Bam update for now: The sweet pup is ready to relax and watch TV after being away from home for more than 2 months. He now faces some medical issues after his rescue, but funds raised by the community will help with his health bills. It was a joy to meet him! blockclubchi.co/3HLy2a3

Welcome home, Bam Bam!

More news like this please!

Bam Bam, an emotional support dog to a blind man, is back home after a search that united Chicago. The dog was dropped off Tuesday night at a Northwest Side police station. Great news from @arielparrella.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/20/s...

OMGGGGGGG they found bam bam!!!!!!!!!!!

Bam Bam, the dog who was stolen from his blind owner, is home safe: "The entire city has been searching for this dog." blockclubchi.co/4msFbvh

GOOD NEWS: Bam Bam has been found and is safely back home with Angel. He was turned into the 16th district station last night by two people who refused to answer questions by officers and quickly left. I hope to get more info soon. blockclubchi.co/4msFbvh

While Bam Bam has still not been found, a team of neighbors and animal lovers have created a digital support network and more flyers to help Santiago. Two flyering events take place 12 p.m. tomorrow in Logan Square+Lincoln Park that neighbors can join. blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/15/c...

On a recent Wednesday, a mother of four named Leda waited for 8 hours to speak to a state case worker about renewing her social service benefits. Humboldt Park's long line for state benefits is back, even though folks don't need to apply or renew in person. ✍️ w/ @minabloom.bsky.social

The never-ending line for benefits is back, with some immigrants sleeping outside to get a spot. blockclubchi.co/4fAq1RR

Missing dog alert! Angel Santiago, of Logan Square, has been searching for Bam Bam since June, when the elderly service dog was stolen from his backyard. Santiago is blind and is asking neighbors for help finding his best friend/emotional support animal."He's our happiness." blockclubchi.co/4mfW5NG

Less than 3 months ago, Vox Media was celebrating Eater for having nabbed 6 nominations at the James Beard Media Awards! Ashok Selvam received the 2025 Local Voice Award for his work at Eater Chicago. He was laid off today.

Humboldt Park actor, comic and performer Melissa DuPrey is trying to raise a tad over $1,000 by Thursday night so she can take a first step in her Las Flores project to showcase historical Puerto Rican women in Humboldt Park. Learn more about the project: blockclubchi.co/4mebe1e

CTA faces "drastic service cuts" if state funding doesn’t come through, an agency head says. blockclubchi.co/46wbF2w

Why Is It So Expensive To Build Affordable Housing In Chicago? For @blockclubchi.bsky.social with @arielparrella.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2025/07/28/w...

Impact for Equity Director of Housing @danielkayhertz.bsky.social recently spoke to @blockclubchi.bsky.social's @arielparrella.bsky.social and @michaeljliptrot.bsky.social about the costs of building affordable housing: blockclubchicago.org/2025/07/28/w...