Block Club Chicago

12/10/2025

“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.

"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.

12/09/2025

As ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ spreads fear, some school safety workers — and students — are staying home.

The Trace reports:

As Operation Midway Blitz spreads fear, some school safety workers — and students — are staying home.

12/09/2025

You can see the “Catalyst” exhibit at the Intuit Art Museum, see Teatro ZinZanni’s new stage show and the hear the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra at Epiphany Center for the Arts.

You can view the “Catalyst” exhibit at the Intuit Art Museum, see Teatro ZinZanni's new stage show and the hear the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra at Epiphany Center for the Arts.

12/09/2025

The Chicago Board of Education is considering proposals to sell the former Bontemps, Henson and Shedd elementary schools for a collective $125,000.

Chalkbeat Chicago reports:

The Chicago Board of Education is considering proposals to sell the former Bontemps, Henson and Shedd elementary schools for a collective $125,000. Two would be demolished for housing and one would become a community center.

12/09/2025

A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for Tuesday. Plus, temperatures will turn “sharply” colder as the week progresses.

12/09/2025

Dueling press conferences on Monday from Mayor Brandon Johnson and a group of alderpeople backing their own budget proposals yielded plenty of finger-pointing but few signs of a compromise.

12/09/2025

The Federal Transit Administration is demanding CTA to send and implement a “verifiable security enhancement plan” by Dec. 19.

The Federal Transit Administration is demanding CTA to send and implement a "verifiable security enhancement plan" by Dec. 19.

12/09/2025

A new board game from four lifelong friends honors the stylish enigmas who enrich our lives.

12/09/2025

Residents of the troubled South Shore building raided by federal agents asked a judge to postpone their eviction date. The request was denied, with the judge citing the building’s safety issues.

Residents of the troubled South Shore building raided by federal agents asked a judge to postpone their eviction date. The request was denied, with the judge citing the building's safety issues.

12/09/2025

The Humboldt Park United Methodist Church project is the first sanctuary space in Chicago that will be turned into affordable housing, developers said.