Molly DeVore
@mollydevore.bsky.social
📤 1242
📥 148
📝 97
Covering the far Northwest Side for Block Club Chicago Tips to
[email protected]
pinned post!
The first Far Northwest Side newsletter of the year is here 🗞️🍾 You can subscribe here:
blockclubchicago.org/newsletters/
loading . . .
7 months ago
0
2
0
blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/17/k...
loading . . .
Longtime Polish Radio Host Remembered With Honorary Street Sign In Dunning
Krzysztof Arsenowicz, a longtime Polish-language radio host and actor, died in 2025 at 70. His legacy will live on with a new honorary street sign in Dunning.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/17/krzysztof-arsenowicz-longtime-polish-radio-host-remembered-with-honorary-street-sign-in-dunning/
about 3 hours ago
0
0
0
blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/15/h...
loading . . .
Homeless Shelter Coming To Far Northwest Side: 'This Is Overdue'
Elected officials have secured $13 million in state funds to bring a shelter for older adults to the 30th Ward.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/15/homeless-shelter-coming-to-far-northwest-side-this-is-overdue/
6 days ago
0
1
0
blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/13/h...
loading . . .
Hagen's Fish Market Celebrates 80 Years As 4th Generation Takes Over
Eric Johnson, the 27-year-old great-grandson of one of the founders, now leads the family business — home to one of Chicago's last natural hardwood smokehouses.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/13/hagens-fish-market-celebrates-80-years-as-4th-generation-takes-over/
7 days ago
0
1
1
After years of traffic congestion and stopped trains near the Edgebrook Metra Station, the city’s Department of Transportation is finally looking into solutions
blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/09/a...
loading . . .
After Years Of Stopped Trains And Congestion, City To Improve Problematic Edgebrook Intersection
Transportation officials are seeking input on how to improve the area around the Edgebrook Metra Station. One option: raising the rail line with an overpass.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/09/after-years-of-stopped-trains-and-congestion-city-to-improve-problematic-edgebrook-intersection/
12 days ago
0
1
0
reposted by
Molly DeVore
Stephen Montemayor
12 days ago
Pollyanna Brewing To Revive Alarmist Taproom And Its Award-Winning Beers
blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/09/p...
by
@mollydevore.bsky.social
loading . . .
Pollyanna Brewing To Revive Alarmist Taproom And Its Award-Winning Beers
Alarmist Brewing closed in February after almost a decade in Sauganash. Pollyanna, which is based in the suburbs, has bought the business and its recipes and expects to reopen by the end of the year.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/09/pollyanna-brewing-to-revive-alarmist-taproom-and-its-award-winning-beers/
0
2
1
blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/06/t...
loading . . .
The System Built To Prevent Massive Floods In Chicago Near Capacity After 'Stunning' Rainfall
For the opening weeks of summer, Chicago — especially the South Side — has been inundated with storms and rain. The massive Deep Tunnel system that captures and cleans stormwater is almost at capacity...
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/06/the-system-built-to-prevent-massive-floods-in-chicago-near-capacity-after-stunning-rainfall/
15 days ago
0
2
0
Did you know you can camp in the Cook County Forest Preserves? The preserves opened five campgrounds in 2015 because they wanted to make the outdoors more accessible
blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/02/d...
19 days ago
0
1
0
Chicago has more lead pipes than any other city in the country. It’s also paying more to replace each one.
chicago.suntimes.com/environment/...
loading . . .
Why is it so expensive to replace lead pipes in Chicago?
Chicago has more lead pipes than any other city in the country. It’s also paying more to replace each one.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/environment/2026/06/30/chicago-has-most-lead-pipes-why-is-it-so-expensive-to-replace-them?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=07012026%20Morning%20Edition&utm_content=07012026%20Morning%20Edition+CID_4b7c1ea3344359327c1a9999bf9c349b&utm_source=cst_campaign_monitor&utm_term=Why%20is%20it%20so%20expensive%20to%20replace%20lead%20pipes%20in%20Chicago&tpcc=cst_cm
20 days ago
0
1
0
reposted by
Molly DeVore
Block Club Chicago
21 days ago
O’Hare’s expansion forced Chicago to invest in wetlands 20 years ago. Conservationists are seeing results.
blockclubchi.co/4gM7Dbh
1
59
14
blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/30/o...
“It was one of the largest restorations in the region’s history and it demonstrated that you can put high-quality habitat back on the landscape at a large scale if you want to,”
loading . . .
O’Hare’s Expansion Forced Chicago To Invest In Wetlands 20 Years Ago. Conservationists Are Seeing Results
Mandated by the Federal Clean Water Act, the O’Hare Modernization Wetlands Mitigation Project resulted in the restoration of more than 500 acres of wetlands, now a thriving home for birds and other wi...
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/30/ohares-expansion-forced-chicago-to-invest-in-wetlands-20-years-ago-conservationists-are-seeing-results/
21 days ago
0
3
0
reposted by
Molly DeVore
Crystal Paul
21 days ago
We analyzed hundreds of docs & bodycam and identified 271 agents. We found that most had 10+ years of experience & special training. Linking them to incidents, we found they often overcounted alleged assaults against them & undercounted their own uses of force.
blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/30/w...
loading . . .
Who Were The Midway Blitz Border Patrol Agents? Most Were Veteran Immigration Officers
Though the federal agents often wore masks concealing their identities, Block Club Chicago identified 271 of them. Many were trained specifically for crowd control, yet reported using force more than ...
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/30/who-were-the-midway-blitz-border-patrol-agents-most-were-veteran-immigration-officers/
0
35
19
blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/18/p...
loading . . .
Plot Twist Books Launches Bookmobile To Boost Business On NW Side
The colorful bus is stocked with about 300 books. It will make appearances at farmers markets and street fests throughout the summer.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/18/plot-twist-books-launches-bookmobile-to-boost-business-on-nw-side/
about 1 month ago
0
4
0
blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/18/p...
loading . . .
Pride Outside: Outdoor Club Brings Queer Chicagoans Together In Nature
The Queer Chicago Outdoor Club has been organizing hikes around the city since 2023. The group is launching weekly after-work hikes at LaBagh Woods this Thursday.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/18/pride-outside-outdoor-club-brings-queer-chicagoans-together-in-nature/
about 1 month ago
0
0
0
A group of Chicago sewists are quilting to raise money for the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund 🪡🧵
blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/03/q...
loading . . .
Quilting For A Cause: 'Quilt-A-Thon' To Raise Money For Detained Immigrants
Two Chicago quilters organized the communal event to raise money for the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund. A queen-sized quilt will be auctioned in late June.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/03/quilting-for-a-cause-quilt-a-thon-to-raise-money-for-detained-immigrants/
about 2 months ago
0
5
2
blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/01/b...
loading . . .
Brennan’s Burger Shack Sets Up In Edison Park And More Northwest Side Food News
Three restaurants have opened in Portage Park slinging quesabirria tacos, tamales and Colombian fare.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/01/brennans-burger-shack-sets-up-in-edison-park-and-more-northwest-side-food-news/
about 2 months ago
0
2
0
blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/01/a...
loading . . .
After Losing Daughter To Rare Brain Tumor, NW Side Family Invests In Girls Softball To Honor Her
The Eve Fries Foundation will unveil a new scoreboard, sunshades and a plaque Saturday at Little Gompers Field during a dedication ceremony.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/01/after-losing-daughter-to-rare-brain-tumor-mayfair-family-invests-in-girls-softball-to-honor-her/
about 2 months ago
0
1
0
blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/28/n...
loading . . .
Northeastern University Fought To Take Over A North Park Block. 10 Years Later, It's Still Vacant
North Park neighbors protested along Bryn Mawr Avenue to put pressure on the university to develop or let go of a string of vacant storefronts.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/28/northeastern-university-fought-to-take-over-a-north-park-block-10-years-later-its-still-vacant/
about 2 months ago
0
1
0
blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/21/j...
loading . . .
Judge Denies Petition To Appoint Special Prosecutor To Probe ICE Abuses
Petitioners had argued that Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke turned a “blind eye” by not investigating federal immigration agents’ alleged crimes. "We don't rest with this outcome," o...
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/21/judge-denies-petition-to-appoint-special-prosecutor-to-probe-ice-abuses/
2 months ago
0
0
1
blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/14/a...
loading . . .
Ald. Gardiner Suing City For $1 Million After Being Cleared Of Ethics Violation
The Far Northwest Side alderman is alleging the city and Office of the Inspector General withheld evidence and conspired against him in the case involving one of his critics.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/14/ald-gardiner-suing-city-for-1-million-after-being-cleared-of-ethics-violation/
2 months ago
0
0
0
Last summer, Olivia Santelli received national attention for leading sunrise Pilates classes that drew thousands of people to Oak Street Beach. Now, the Edison Park native has returned home to open her first studio.
blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/13/p...
loading . . .
Pilates Instructor Behind Popular Lakefront Classes Opens Edison Park Studio
Olivia Santelli, who went viral last summer for hosting free sunrise pilates classes at Oak Street Beach, has opened Within studio in Edison Park.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/13/pilates-instructor-behind-popular-lakefront-classes-opens-edison-park-studio/
2 months ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Molly DeVore
Crystal Paul
3 months ago
In March,
@mollydevore.bsky.social
found that the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office & Franklin Park PD had no files or reports on the shooting of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez. Now, ISP is launching an investigation. CCSAO says it “will play a supportive role.”
blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/06/i...
loading . . .
Illinois State Police Open Investigation Into ICE Shooting Of Silverio Villegas González
The probe comes just days after a state panel called on local law enforcement agencies to investigate violence committed by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/06/illinois-state-police-open-investigation-into-ice-shooting-of-silverio-villegas-gonzalez/
0
1
1
Last week Dunning card shop owner Ronnie Holloway lost $100,000 in a matter of minutes it wasn't the first time one of Holloway's card shops had been robbed, but he's determined to bounce back
blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/24/t...
loading . . .
Thieves Steal $100,000 In Merch From Dunning Sports Card Shop, Leaving Owner Down But Not Out
Owner Ronnie Holloway’s wife has started a GoFundMe after burglars took off with Pokémon and major league sports cards in Monday’s break-in at Elite Sports Cards and Comics.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/24/thieves-steal-100000-in-collectibles-from-dunning-sports-card-shop-leaving-owner-down-but-not-out/
3 months ago
1
2
1
from
@franciagarciah.bsky.social
and Charles Thrush: Midway Blitz Is Over, But ICE Is Still Quietly Targeting Chicago Immigrants — Especially At Court
blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/22/m...
loading . . .
Midway Blitz Is Over, But ICE Is Still Quietly Targeting Chicago Immigrants — Especially At Court
Arrests are ticking back up, with immigrants targeted at hearings and in courthouses, although federal agents are far less present in the streets than they were in the fall.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/22/midway-blitz-is-over-but-ice-is-still-quietly-targeting-chicago-immigrants-especially-at-court/
3 months ago
0
0
0
Have you ever caught yourself thinking “the only thing that could make the classic television hit Gilmore Girls better is if it was set in Chicago”? If so, you’re in luck. “Gilmore Girls, But Chicago,” is coming to the Empty Bottle on May 10
blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/21/c...
loading . . .
Chicago Becomes Stars Hollow In 'Gilmore Girls, But Chicago,' A New Comedy At The Empty Bottle
The May 10 show reimagines what life in Stars Hollow would be like if everyone was actually in Chicago.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/21/chicago-becomes-stars-hollow-in-gilmore-girls-but-chicago-a-new-comedy-at-the-empty-bottle/
3 months ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Molly DeVore
Block Club Chicago
3 months ago
Police are questioning a person of interest in a Belmont Cragin hit-and-run that killed a 65-year-old pedestrian Sunday night.
blockclubchi.co/3Qi3IIg
0
9
1
reposted by
Molly DeVore
Crystal Paul
3 months ago
@mollydevore.bsky.social
looked into Silverio Villegas' killing and found neither the State's Attorney nor Franklin PD have moved to investigate. Meanwhile, local officials in Minnesota are actively investigating Pretti and Good's killings by federal agents:
blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/23/i...
loading . . .
ICE Killed A Man Outside Chicago Last Year. Little Has Been Done To Investigate
Neither the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office nor Franklin Park police chose to launch probes into the death of Silverio Villegas González. That’s in stark contrast to Minneapolis, where local off...
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/23/ice-killed-a-man-outside-chicago-last-year-little-has-been-done-to-investigate/
0
7
4
reposted by
Molly DeVore
Crystal Paul
3 months ago
The coalition seeking a special prosecutor to investigate fed. agents says the email shows a conflict of interest that's stopped O'Neill Burke from investigating cases like the fed killing of Silverio Villegas ✍️
@jonseidel.bsky.social
@sophiesherry.bsky.social
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
loading . . .
O'Neill Burke wouldn't denounce Trump because she wanted to 'maintain' relationship with feds, emails show
The emails were referenced in a new court filing by a coalition seeking a special prosecutor to investigate Operation Midway Blitz. The coalition argued that Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neil...
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/04/21/oneill-burke-trump-midway-blitz-special-prosecutor-chicago-cook-county?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=042126%20Morning%20Edition&utm_content=042126%20Morning%20Edition+CID_22a1d4b7fa7b17ea7f3d4c6465cb1a56&utm_source=cst_campaign_monitor&utm_term=ONeill%20Burke%20wouldnt%20denounce%20Trump%20wanted%20to%20maintain%20relationship%20with%20feds%20emails%20show&tpcc=cst_cm
1
4
3
blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/16/c...
loading . . .
City News Cafe Back Open After Driver Fleeing Police Crashes Into Building, Owner Says
Owner Joe Angelastri said the crash took place before the newsstand had opened for the day.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/16/city-news-cafe-closed-after-driver-fleeing-police-crashes-into-building-owner-says/
3 months ago
0
2
0
blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/13/p...
loading . . .
Portage Theater Restoration Advances As New Owner Takes Over Repairs
Chris Bauman, of Zenith Music Group, has applied for grants and begun cleaning the interior of the historical theater, which went into receivership under the previous owner.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/13/portage-theater-restoration-advances-as-new-owner-takes-over-repairs/
3 months ago
0
1
0
A four-story condo building with 18 units has been proposed for downtown Edison Park
blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/09/d...
3 months ago
0
1
0
blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/09/c...
loading . . .
Chicago's 1st Pita Inn Coming To Six Corners This Winter
The family-owned Middle Eastern restaurant beloved in the suburbs is part of the redevelopment of the former Sears Auto Center on Cicero Avenue.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/09/chicagos-1st-pita-inn-coming-to-six-corners-this-winter/
3 months ago
0
1
0
blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/02/f...
loading . . .
Fall-Themed October Cafe Opens 2nd Northwest Side Location In Gladstone Park
Audrey Borden and Michelle Gonzalez have replicated the menu and cozy autumnal vibes of their original Norwood Park cafe, which they opened in 2023.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/02/fall-themed-october-cafe-opens-2nd-northwest-side-location-in-gladstone-park/
4 months ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Molly DeVore
Block Club Chicago
4 months ago
Scissor and Fork, a "definitely haunted" salon and cafe, has opened in Irving Park.
blockclubchi.co/3PFWfCp
0
18
4
Belmont Cragin will soon be home to a community hub where immigrant and low-income neighbors can access free health care, groceries, bilingual mental health services and adult education — all under one roof.
blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/31/o...
loading . . .
Onward House Breaks Ground On Community Center And Food Pantry In Belmont Cragin
Once complete, the CARES Community Center will connect immigrants and low-income residents with free health care, food and educational resources.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/31/onward-house-breaks-ground-on-community-center-and-food-pantry-in-belmont-cragin/
4 months ago
0
3
2
The long-awaited EP Fresh Market has opened, bringing a fresh source of groceries, a cafe and a taqueria to Edison Park 🥑🌯🍎
blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/26/e...
loading . . .
EP Fresh Market, Edison Park’s New Grocery Store, Has A Coffee Bar And Taqueria
The store opened in early March in the former Happy Foods, which closed more than three years ago. An April 18 grand opening will feature bagpipes and mariachi.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/26/ep-fresh-market-edison-parks-new-grocery-store-has-a-coffee-bar-and-taqueria/
4 months ago
0
4
0
The new Caldwell Woods Wellness Center will host yoga classes, forest bathing sessions, craft circles, guided wildflower walks and more 🍃🧘♀️🌳
blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/24/n...
loading . . .
New Northwest Side Nature Center Is Helping Visitors Find Wellness In The Woods
Officials cut the ribbon on the Caldwell Woods Wellness Center last month. The center will host yoga classes, forest bathing sessions, craft circles and more.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/24/new-northwest-side-nature-center-is-helping-visitors-find-wellness-in-the-woods/
4 months ago
0
2
1
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...
loading . . .
ICE Killed A Man Outside Chicago Last Year. Little Has Been Done To Investigate
Neither the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office nor Franklin Park police chose to launch probes into the death of Silverio Villegas González. That’s in stark contrast to Minneapolis, where local off...
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/23/ice-killed-a-man-outside-chicago-last-year-little-has-been-done-to-investigate/
4 months ago
0
11
7
“One thing I’ve learned living in Jefferson Park and now working with the business community is that when something bad happens, we all rally around one another,” Jeff Park Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bella Ventresca said
blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/12/p...
loading . . .
Printer’s Row Brewing To Host Fundraiser For NW Side Restaurant Owner With Cancer
The March 23 event will support Taste of the Philippines owner Kathy Vega Hardy, who had a mastectomy. Her catering business is paused, but the restaurant is open.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/12/printers-row-brewing-to-host-fundraiser-for-nw-side-restaurant-owner-facing-cancer/?utm_content=buffer68f9e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
4 months ago
0
2
1
blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/12/s...
loading . . .
State’s Attorney Turned ‘Blind Eye’ To ICE Abuses, Petition Says, As Demand For Special Prosecutor Grows
Nearly 250 people back a petition they say is needed because Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke has failed to act. O'Neill Burke called demands for a special prosecutor "frivolous" and ...
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/12/states-attorney-turned-blind-eye-to-ice-abuses-petition-says-as-demand-for-special-prosecutor-grows/
4 months ago
0
1
0
blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/09/h...
loading . . .
Hey Friends Cafe Launches Kickstarter To Bring Filipino Food To Portage Park
Amanda Agosto, who is half Filipino, and her husband hope to open in May in the former Bistro 6050 with a menu of Filipino pastries, tea and more.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/09/hey-friends-cafe-launches-kickstarter-to-bring-filipino-food-to-portage-park/
4 months ago
0
1
1
More than 200 neighbors attended a presentation on a proposed network of bike lanes in Portage Park, Thursday night “The community has really responded very well to this. They’re very engaged, and I think there’s a lot of excitement" -- David Smith, CDOT
blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/06/p...
5 months ago
0
4
1
reposted by
Molly DeVore
Laura Conaway
5 months ago
"She frequently reported on stories critical of ICE for Nashville Noticias, the Spanish-language outlet."
www.tennessean.com/story/news/l...
loading . . .
ICE arrested Nashville journalist without warrant, attorneys say
The journalist, Estefany Rodriguez, was taken to a detention center and remains there as of 3 p.m. March 5.
https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/davidson/2026/03/05/reporter-for-spanish-language-news-outlet-arrested-by-ice-attorneys/89005793007/
13
928
555
chicago.suntimes.com/environment/...
loading . . .
A network is racing to save the Midwest’s native seeds
As climate change intensifies wildfires and other extreme weather events, demand for native seeds is surging.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/environment/2026/03/02/midwest-seed-bank?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=030426%20Morning%20Edition&utm_content=030426%20Morning%20Edition+CID_169d8836b81d43a4d4240907971f5b28&utm_source=cst_campaign_monitor&utm_term=Coalition%20races%20to%20save%20the%20Midwests%20native%20seeds&tpcc=cst_cm
5 months ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Molly DeVore
Francia Garcia Hernandez
5 months ago
Of the 32 people improperly arrested without warrants, 11 are believed to still be in detention, another 11 have left the country and 10 are believed to have been released under various conditions,
@mollydevore.bsky.social
reports.
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/27/m...
loading . . .
More Than 30 Warrantless Midway Blitz Arrests Violated Consent Decree, Judge Rules
A federal judge ordered immigration officials to release those affected by his order by noon Thursday.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/27/more-than-30-warrantless-midway-blitz-arrests-violated-consent-decree-judge-rules/
0
4
2
The Chicago Department of Transportation is holding a community open house to discuss a proposed Portage Park bike lane network on March 5
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/26/p...
5 months ago
0
11
3
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/25/c...
loading . . .
Chicago Could Have Its 1st Trans Alderperson As Gronkiewicz-Doran Challenges Gardiner
S Gronkiewicz-Doran is a Jefferson Park lawyer, affordable housing activist and the first candidate to announce their bid against 45th Ward incumbent Ald. Jim Gardiner in the 2027 election.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/25/chicago-could-have-its-1st-trans-alderperson-as-gronkiewicz-doran-challenges-gardiner/
5 months ago
0
5
0
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/24/m...
loading . . .
Miss American Science & Surplus? Portage Park Vintage Shop Is Selling Its Inventory
Ecclection owner Julie Alleyne stocked up on treasures from the beloved novelty shop after stumbling on a warehouse sale after it closed.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/24/miss-american-science-surplus-portage-park-vintage-shop-is-selling-its-inventory/
5 months ago
0
3
1
reposted by
Molly DeVore
Daniel Pogorzelski ✶
5 months ago
Thank you
@mollydevore.bsky.social
&
@blockclubchi.bsky.social
for your story on our effort to preserve a part of this link between
#SmashingPumpkins
and
#Chicago
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/12/s...
loading . . .
Smashing Pumpkins Played Their 1st Show At Club 21. Can Parts Of Closed Venue Be Saved?
In 1988, the iconic band performed their first show at Chicago 21 Club, a Polish nightclub on the Far Northwest Side. Nearly four decades later, a local historian wants to save the long-vacant clubs' ...
https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/12/smashing-pumpkins-played-their-1st-show-at-club-21-can-parts-of-closed-venue-be-saved/
0
3
2
reposted by
Molly DeVore
Alex V. Hernandez
6 months ago
Know of a participating indie business missing from
@blockclubchi.bsky.social
list? Email
[email protected]
.
add a skeleton here at some point
0
9
3
reposted by
Molly DeVore
Block Club Chicago
6 months ago
Bruce Springsteen has just released the anti-ICE protest song "Streets of Minneapolis." Take a look at our history of local protest music:
blockclubchi.co/4rkd2s8
loading . . .
How Chicago Protest Music Is Meeting The Political Moment
"Antifascist movements attract artists," one expert said. And Chicago has a long list of musicians who fit the bill, with a protest music history that goes back decades.
https://blockclubchi.co/4rkd2s8
2
52
18
Load more
feeds!
log in
