Chicago is honoring folk legend John Prine with a 5-day festival. blockclubchi.co/4pzQVys

3 more teens were arrested in an attack linked to "Lakeview Goons." blockclubchi.co/3QXsdeA

Turn Back Time Records and Coffee in Irving Park offers neighbors a new "third space." blockclubchi.co/4fldZfk

The 59th Street Metra rebuild in Hyde Park will bring station and lane closures next year. blockclubchi.co/4yjym5o

Bucket O’ Blood is closing its Avondale shop in November — but not for good. blockclubchi.co/4pph5nv

A federal judge denied an attempt from Anosh Ahmed, former CFO and COO at Loretto Hospital, to have charges against him dropped in a $300 million fraud case.

Off Color Brewing’s wild ale from iconic pH1 barrel is ready. Block Club got a 1st taste. blockclubchi.co/4gJWDeB

Saint Sabina parishioners want Father Pfleger back and are slamming the church’s handling of sex abuse probe. blockclubchi.co/3T6vhpi

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Wrigleyville neighbors are demanding changes to the Cubs parking lot expansion. blockclubchi.co/4psPt0K

Faygo, puppies — and Tom Skilling? Check out William Shatner’s Riot Fest rider: blockclubchi.co/4pqEzsh

What to know about cyclosporiasis, the "exploding diarrhea" illness: blockclubchi.co/4vLIgdO

Chicagoans mourned the victims of ICE killings at a candlelight vigil in Pilsen: "We’re still waiting for justice." blockclubchi.co/4f5BUAO

The 50 Yard Line has been closed by city officials after failing a building inspection. blockclubchi.co/4gIF6n3

The Illinois State Board of Education has issued AI guidance, written with help from AI. @capitolnewsil.bsky.social reports: blockclubchi.co/4bO6aOl

Chicago’s air quality hit historically dangerous levels. When will the smoke clear? blockclubchi.co/4w8mv8H

Hexe Haus is closing after 35 years of building a witchy community in Edgewater. blockclubchi.co/4pren0K

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Will City Council scale back the mayor’s proposed protections for renters? blockclubchi.co/3TCYxnE

Magnolia Bakery temporarily closes Downtown after inspectors find live roaches and fly infestation. blockclubchi.co/4hgRwmn

A National Weather Service meteorologist said air quality conditions should improve Friday, but there’s potential for smoke to remain in Chicago through the weekend blockclubchi.co/4w8mv8H

Chicago’s air quality is among the worst in the world as wildfire smoke hits. blockclubchi.co/4pHdrpf

After 4 deaths at a Norwood Park Metra crossing, safety improvements are underway. blockclubchi.co/4fE5KMO

Altgeld Gardens community center expansion, including a new gym, got City Council approved. blockclubchi.co/4hi1pjG

Hexe Haus is closing after 35 years of building a witchy community in Edgewater. blockclubchi.co/4pren0K

A federal judge denied an attempt from Anosh Ahmed, former CFO and COO at Loretto Hospital, to have charges against him dropped in a $300 million fraud case. blockclubchi.co/3ToeI8h

Wicker Park's Milwaukee/Damen/North intersection is getting an all-pedestrian crossing. blockclubchi.co/4fDM0ZH

Join us! 🎉 We're teaming up with Half Acre Beer Co. for Block Club Chicago's 3rd annual Block Party on Saturday, Oct. 3 We'll have: 🎶 Live entertainment 🛍️ Local vendors 🍻 Food & drinks 🎉 Free admission & more! RSVP for FREE tickets: blockclubchi.co/4pbx34t

Council OKs $424 million in public funds for parking and more near the new Chicago Fire stadium. blockclubchi.co/3SUixCa

Bronzeville residents want answers after a Nat King Cole mural was removed. blockclubchi.co/3ReBY8e

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The Midnight Circus returns with performances across Brighton Park, Welles Park, Jefferson Park and suburban Evanston and feature a variety of world-renowned talent, the organizer said. blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/15/m... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Will City Council scale back the mayor’s proposed protections for renters? blockclubchi.co/3TCYxnE

Portillo’s is opening its 1st Wrigleyville location a block from the ballpark. blockclubchi.co/4gBpeTp

Magnolia Bakery temporarily closes Downtown after inspectors find live roaches and fly infestation. blockclubchi.co/4hgRwmn

Chicago’s air quality is among the worst in the world as wildfire smoke hits. blockclubchi.co/4pHdrpf

A Printers Row sports bar is facing eviction amid noise complaints and wage theft allegations. blockclubchi.co/4vQFyDT

Lincoln Square's alderperson is "beyond frustrated" as the Welles Park beetle infestation continues. blockclubchi.co/4ppJsC3

Chicago needs a "Small Business Bill of Rights" to reduce red tape, local leaders say. blockclubchi.co/4fgsjFU

Logan Square renters are the 1st to sue their landlord over tenant right of first refusal act violation. blockclubchi.co/3RigIOS

A riverfront data center in McKinley Park revived its expansion plans but faces delay. blockclubchi.co/4vwIt4g

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The Chicago Daily News building is now officially a landmark. blockclubchi.co/3Rg0hCw

Chicago’s air quality could worsen as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads across the Midwest. blockclubchi.co/4pHdrpf

City Council approved $424 million in public financing to build new infrastructure around The 78 mega-development that will be home to the Chicago Fire’s new stadium. blockclubchi.co/3SUixCa

Another story from intern Rory Quealy that made me tear up: “She always made it so that everybody felt good in their bodies,” said 13‑year‑old Dahlia Hoosein, one of Byczkowski’s first students who began dancing with her at age 4. “She was always trying to spread positivity.” blockclubchi.co/4vupW8E

Four Logan Square residents have filed the first lawsuit linked to the city’s tenants right pilot program, accusing their a landlord, his realtor and a brokerage company of running afoul of a Northwest Side anti-gentrification law provision. blockclubchi.co/3RigIOS

Portillo’s is opening its 1st Wrigleyville location a block from the ballpark. blockclubchi.co/4gBpeTp

The James Beard Awards are looking for a new home after more than a decade in Chicago. blockclubchi.co/4fcxmr6