A photographer has unveiled more photos of Humboldt Park students from the ’70s. Are you in them? blockclubchi.co/4tIYMKp

Chiya Chai has closed in Logan Square after a decade, but owners are promising a NW Side return. blockclubchi.co/4tEurMT

A Guinness record-holding urban explorer can stay in Chicago after a visa scare. blockclubchi.co/49Yra43

For years, neighbors and community leaders have pushed for an Avondale library branch that could revitalize an empty lot, connect the Northwest Side and offer important city services. Neighbors are reviving library efforts with a petition. blockclubchi.co/3RNic3l

Help Block Club raise $20,000 for high-impact investigations that hold Chicago's institutions and leaders accountable. If our work matters to you, consider supporting Block Club: blockclubchi.co/42NbmNv

When ICE fears escalated, Chicago teachers helped students move past fears off the clock. Borderless reports: blockclubchi.co/4n9Ynii

A revised plan for the vacant lot on California Avenue adds more townhomes and removes one of two five-story apartment buildings originally proposed. Some neighbors are more pleased with the plans, while others want to see more affordable apartments and still oppose the project.

Last week, I watched 5 cars in a 30 minute period use the partially protected bike lane on Elston to skirt morning rush hour traffic. Not a great situation.

Something cute to start your Monday - this story from @arielparrella.bsky.social about the SJB Bike Bus in Chicago's Logan Square! One great quote: “Hopefully, it encourages the streets to become safer — if the streets aren’t safe enough for kids to bike on them, they’re not safe enough yet”

Yay some arts and culture reporting! I chatted with Jason Balla of Dehd on his new project and debut solo album under Accessory. There's a record release show Saturday at Empty Bottle. blockclubchi.co/3Qk8ncE

A park in Chicago may soon be named after a Sister of Providence: spsmw.org/2026/04/17/a...

Drivers keep crashing cars into this Avondale building — will the city do something about it? blockclubchi.co/4dTNzTc

JUST IN: Video shows the Chicago cop who shot Officer Krystal Rivera waited nearly 2 minutes before helping her. blockclubchi.co/4cPmAXD

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...