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12/03/2025

Bears fans turned out for Wieners Circle's giveaway sparked by coach Ben Johnson's shirtless celebration. https://blockclubchi.co/49VTxAY

12/03/2025

Lincoln Square-set rom-com "Christmas in Chicago" to host local screenings and a holiday scavenger hunt.

Holiday film fans can see the movie Dec. 9 and 20 at CineCity Studios and Dec. 15 at Facets.

12/03/2025

Chicago’s top artist and its top track of 2025 are from two rappers who are bitter rivals. 🎶

Chicago's top artist and its top track of 2025 are from two rappers who are bitter rivals.

12/03/2025

The demolition of the century old church bucks the trend of developers opting to redevelop religious buildings into housing, experts said. Some church elements, like its bell, will be preserved.

The demolition of the century-old church bucks the trend of developers opting to redevelop religious buildings into housing, experts said. Some elements, like its bell, will be preserved.

12/03/2025

Attorneys for the media groups that brought the suit said “there was nothing more to be gained” since the immigration crackdown has slowed. But the move also followed an appellate court victory for the government.

Attorneys for the media groups that brought the suit said "there was nothing more to be gained" since the immigration crackdown has slowed. But the move also followed an appellate court victory for the government.

12/03/2025

Local brewers who have turned to selling hemp-derived THC drinks are hoping to meet with Ald. Marty Quinn, whose proposed ordinance would ban their products long before a federal ban kicks in.

12/03/2025

After Block Club uncovered the video, the chamber said the employee was no longer employed there “effective immediately.”

Little Village, an enclave for Mexican Americans and immigrants, was heavily targeted during Operation Midway Blitz. After Block Club uncovered the video, the chamber said the employee was no longer employed there "effective immediately."

12/03/2025

As vendors and organizers grapple with new city-ordered capacity limits for the popular Christmas market, Mayor Brandon Johnson said his office is looking at relocating it to a larger public space.

12/03/2025

Developers want to build a five-story building in Edgewater near the lakefront, while another group is planning for another five-story building in Uptown.

Developers want to build a five-story building in Edgewater near the lakefront, while another group plans for a five-story building in Uptown.

12/03/2025

Owner and Logan Square resident Tom Schneider offers group classes tailored to people wanting to increase their strength and movement.

Owner and Logan Square resident Tom Schneider offers group classes tailored to people who want to increase their strength and movement.

12/02/2025

CPS says Principal Juan Zayas resigned “for another opportunity.” His departure follows a district investigation and a year of mounting concerns from families.

12/02/2025

Nayra Guzmán was arrested 15 days after her daughter’s difficult birth. Before Trump took office, postpartum immigrants were rarely detained by ICE.

The 19th News reports:

Nayra Guzmán was arrested 15 days after her daughter’s difficult birth. Before Trump took office, postpartum immigrants were rarely detained by ICE.