Chicago’s snowplow naming contest returns. Here’s how to submit and vote: blockclubchi.co/4p1l5IK

Soccer House bar is taking over the former Twisted Spoke just in time for the World Cup. blockclubchi.co/3Mx1939

A pop-up bar is bringing Puerto Rican Christmas — and a Bad Bunny casita — to Humboldt Park. blockclubchi.co/45niIZM

This 100-year-old Chicago sausage maker helped put deep-dish pizza on the map. Brothers Silvio, Dino & Mario Anichini opened Anichini Brothers in River North. Their big break came in 1943, when they developed the sausage patty for Pizzeria Uno’s new deep-dish pizza. blockclubchi.co/4pTks4V

New Illinois state laws will be going into effect in January, impacting everything from health care coverage to law enforcement. Here’s a look at some of the new laws for 2026: blockclubchi.co/3YA9q8Y

The Ultimate Guide To Chicago Pizza 🍕 🍕 Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap

Block Club Chicago is nominated for three Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2025 awards! Vote Block Club for: ▪️ Best Newsletter ▪️ Best Independent Website ▪️ Best Newspaper Voting is open through Dec. 31 — and winners are chosen by YOU. 🗳️ VOTE NOW: blockclubchi.co/3Ya97Sq

After more than 40 years as a magician, Walter King Jr. went mega-viral on social media this year. His show, “Diary of a Black Illusionist,” is drawing more diverse crowds to magic shows. blockclubchi.co/4p6hgCv

Take a look inside Diner Grill, the tiny eatery that’s kept stragglers fed for 88 years: blockclubchi.co/3JFooqq

Chicago friends’ "Rich Auntie Trivia" celebrates the bougie Black women who make life more fun. blockclubchi.co/3XJguA2

Did Al Capone ever dress up as Santa? Unwrapping the Chicago-style rumor. blockclubchi.co/4p9ILLh

When you purchase or gift a Block Club subscription, you can choose from one of 75 prints celebrating Chicago’s neighborhoods. It’s a win-win: Support your favorite news org & get a FREE neighborhood print! SUBSCRIBE NOW: blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0

A Signal chat group has come together to make holiday cards for kids affected by ICE raids. blockclubchi.co/4akty6j

A cookie swap tradition has brought women together for 4 decades on the Far South Side. Since about 1978 — no one remembers the exact year — as many as 20 women have gathered in Pat Duck’s Hegewisch home to exchange home-baked treats, stories and memories. blockclubchi.co/4pHce0e

Chicago artist Jazmin Rodriguez’s playful prints are "love letters" to the city. The Humboldt Park native draws vibrant digital illustrations of the city, inspired by the folkloric art of her Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage. blockclubchi.co/3XM8s9D

How Chicago’s bike courier collective is surviving the age of DoorDash and delivery robots: blockclubchi.co/45fQG2i

Chicago’s snowplow naming contest returns. Here’s how to submit and vote: blockclubchi.co/4p1l5IK

12 restaurants. $1,200 in meals. Bill on us. 🍽️ If you subscribe, upgrade a subscription or gift a subscription today through Dec. 24, you’ll get a free print AND be entered to win $1,200 in gift cards to 12 of our favorite Chicago restaurants. Subscribe now at blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0

Proxi will close, Bar Tutto is now open and other West Loop dining news: blockclubchi.co/4sbwPez

34 heated patios and rooftops in Chicago where you can eat, drink and be merry this winter: blockclubchi.co/44zSjYn

El Nopal bakery and its famous cookies found a home again at the Chicago History Museum. blockclubchi.co/4azoDyF

Block Club Chicago is nominated for three Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2025 awards! Vote Block Club for: ▪️ Best Newsletter ▪️ Best Independent Website ▪️ Best Newspaper Voting is open through Dec. 31 — and winners are chosen by YOU. 🗳️ VOTE NOW: blockclubchi.co/3Ya97Sq

12 restaurants. $1,200 in meals. Bill on us. 🍽️ If you subscribe, upgrade a subscription or gift a subscription today through Dec. 24, you’ll get a free print AND be entered to win $1,200 in gift cards to 12 of our favorite Chicago restaurants. Subscribe now at blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0

ICE’s Illinois arrests during Trump’s crackdown were among the nation’s highest — and most people arrested didn’t have criminal records. Here are 4 other findings our investigative team discovered from ICE's own data: blockclubchi.co/3YM9x1i

3,000+ cheese grater hats have been sold after the Bears shredded the Packers. It's "a Christmas miracle" for the hat company. blockclubchi.co/4pKqxB2

Forget a white Christmas. Chicago could have among its warmest Christmas days ever. blockclubchi.co/3LfC7VR

Saturday's All Elite Wrestling event will be a Chicago-area homecoming for a couple on the rise. blockclubchi.co/496C7zd

The Supreme Court has blocked the Trump Administration from deploying National Guard troops in the Chicago area. blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/23/s...

A pop-up bar is bringing Puerto Rican Christmas — and a Bad Bunny casita — to Humboldt Park. blockclubchi.co/45niIZM

A dog in Chicago has tested positive for rabies. blockclubchi.co/3KKzDib

IBPOOPN, TYPESHT, BRICKED: Here are 2025’s rejected Illinois license plates. blockclubchi.co/3LgZf6l

12 restaurants. $1,200 in meals. Bill on us. 🍽️ If you subscribe, upgrade a subscription or gift a subscription today through Dec. 24, you’ll get a free print AND be entered to win $1,200 in gift cards to 12 of our favorite Chicago restaurants. Subscribe now at blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0

Years after their frontman’s death, Space Gators will reunite to honor him with a Thalia Hall show. blockclubchi.co/4jesFif

The mayor won’t veto the City Council-backed budget, avoiding a city shutdown. blockclubchi.co/3MOuVR3

3,000+ cheese grater hats have been sold after the Bears shredded the Packers. It's "a Christmas miracle" for the hat company. blockclubchi.co/4pKqxB2

The family of a Humboldt Park sub shop owner is begging for his release as his health deteriorates in ICE custody. blockclubchi.co/499nxqW

ICE’s Illinois arrests during Trump’s crackdown were among the nation’s highest — and most people arrested didn’t have criminal records. Here are 4 other findings our investigative team discovered from ICE's own data: blockclubchi.co/3YM9x1i

Chicago journalists swap bylines for basslines in a new Christmas album for charity. blockclubchi.co/4sagpTT

Forget a white Christmas. Chicago could have among its warmest Christmas days ever. blockclubchi.co/3LfC7VR

City Council on Saturday passed the 2026 budget. Here are the major fees and changes: blockclubchi.co/499QjHZ

A Chicago man from Bulgaria died in ICE custody after immigration arrest. blockclubchi.co/49nejse

A water main break shut down a section of 111th Street in Mount Greenwood Monday morning. blockclubchi.co/3Y4pb8d

Lakeview’s Kelly Park renovation breaks ground following years of delays. blockclubchi.co/4srJUAT

Tamales bring generations of Chicago chef’s family together for the holidays. blockclubchi.co/4pbv6TL

What’s next for Steelworkers Park? Neighbors and city officials have started planning its future. blockclubchi.co/4p1ctBX

West Side teens charged with serious crimes can now avoid jail in a new school-focused program. blockclubchi.co/4srzYr5

El Nopal bakery and its famous cookies found a home again at the Chicago History Museum. blockclubchi.co/4azoDyF

Bears’ cheese grater hats go viral after their win over Green Bay. The hat maker is struggling to fill demand. blockclubchi.co/4pKqxB2

4 members of Illinois’ congressional delegation flagged concerns over the Broadview ICE center’s conditions after a tour. blockclubchi.co/495Bbvf

The Unwaste Shop is bringing sustainable living to Beverly. blockclubchi.co/3LgGNL7