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Block Club Chicago is a nonprofit, digital-first news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, nonpartisan and essential coverage of Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods.

Seven other Chicago breweries medaled in the 23rd annual Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beers, which drew thousands to...
11/13/2025

Seven other Chicago breweries medaled in the 23rd annual Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beers, which drew thousands to the city for the showcase of barrel aging and fermenting.

The Kratowicz family have wanted to buy an ADA van since this summer, when their boys, Sullivan, 3, and Tatum, 2, were d...
11/13/2025

The Kratowicz family have wanted to buy an ADA van since this summer, when their boys, Sullivan, 3, and Tatum, 2, were diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called D-Bifunctional Protein Deficiency.

The Auburn Gresham pantry has had triple the number of neighbors coming in for free food. “I’ve never seen anything like...
11/12/2025

The Auburn Gresham pantry has had triple the number of neighbors coming in for free food. “I’ve never seen anything like this,” manager Neatrice Norwood said.

National Guard members, activists and elected officials marked Veterans Day by denouncing the Trump administration’s imm...
11/12/2025

National Guard members, activists and elected officials marked Veterans Day by denouncing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement as an “attack on human rights.”

National Guard members, activists and officials marked Veterans Day by denouncing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement as an “attack on human rights."

Davenport’s in Wicker Park was ordered closed for "dangerous and hazardous" code violations. Severely rusted beams, expo...
11/12/2025

Davenport’s in Wicker Park was ordered closed for "dangerous and hazardous" code violations. Severely rusted beams, exposed wiring and other issues “posed an immediate risk” to patrons of the cabaret-turned-nightclub, the city’s buildings department said.

A 46-year-old man was in serious condition after being shot as he tried to stop two people from stealing from the store,...
11/12/2025

A 46-year-old man was in serious condition after being shot as he tried to stop two people from stealing from the store, police said. Two women were also shot.

Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino heckled Gov. JB Pritzker on social media for having his speech in Little Village Tuesday...
11/12/2025

Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino heckled Gov. JB Pritzker on social media for having his speech in Little Village Tuesday interrupted by protesters — but Bovino did not follow through on a threat to show up in the neighborhood himself.

After more than 40 years as a magician, Walter King Jr. went mega-viral on social media this year. His new show, “Diary ...
11/12/2025

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

Lax oversight and an influx in federal COVID aid led to the increase in travel expenditures, which more than doubled sin...
11/12/2025

Lax oversight and an influx in federal COVID aid led to the increase in travel expenditures, which more than doubled since 2019 even as budget trouble loomed, according to the district’s Office of the Inspector General.

Chalkbeat reports:

Lax oversight and an influx in federal COVID aid led to the increase in travel expenditures, which more than doubled since 2019 even as budget trouble loomed, according to the district’s Office of the Inspector General.

About 80 protesters have been arrested at the ICE facility since barricades went up.
11/12/2025

About 80 protesters have been arrested at the ICE facility since barricades went up.

About 80 protesters have been arrested at the ICE facility since barricades went up. Protesters and legal observers say the arrests run counter to the state’s stated goals of ensuring public safety and protesters’ rights.

There’s no such thing as the “Miracle Mile” in Chicago — and data shows the real Magnificent Mile is seeing falling vaca...
11/12/2025

There’s no such thing as the “Miracle Mile” in Chicago — and data shows the real Magnificent Mile is seeing falling vacancies and fewer crimes.

Construction at and around the lot at Lincoln and Leland avenues could wrap up at the end of November, weather permittin...
11/12/2025

Construction at and around the lot at Lincoln and Leland avenues could wrap up at the end of November, weather permitting, officials said.

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Block Club Chicago was created by former DNAinfo Chicago editors following the shutdown of DNAinfo and Gothamist in November of 2017. After hearing from people all over the city about how much they missed our truly local coverage, we knew we had to get back to work.

Thanks to more than 3,000 Kickstarter backers and generous support from Civil, we were able to recruit a dedicated team of reporters ready to hit the streets. Our focus remains on telling stories that matter in the neighborhoods, and growing our coverage sustainably through reader and donor support.

We decided to call ourselves the Block Club because we felt it reflected our mission: to build community through truly ground-level reporting of the city’s neighborhoods. If you don’t know about the history of Chicago’s block clubs, you can read up on them here.

If you organize a block club in your community, and are interested in receiving a sponsored subscription for your neighbors, email Jen Sabella at [email protected].