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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.

The play stars Fischer of “The Office” and was written by her husband, Lee Kirk. It runs through Oct. 12.
09/17/2025

The play stars Fischer of “The Office” and was written by her husband, Lee Kirk. It runs through Oct. 12.

From lineup information to transportation tips and what to wear and bring, here’s how to be prepared for the three-day a...
09/17/2025

From lineup information to transportation tips and what to wear and bring, here’s how to be prepared for the three-day alternative music festival.

From lineup information to transportation tips and what to wear and bring, here's how to prepare for the three-day music festival.

The pub and cafe opened in 2022 with menu items inspired by England, Ireland and Scotland.
09/17/2025

The pub and cafe opened in 2022 with menu items inspired by England, Ireland and Scotland.

The pub and cafe opened in 2022 with menu items inspired by England, Ireland and Scotland. Its final day of service is Sept. 30.

Artist and neighbor Jon Satrom has launched a petition to move the beloved motorcyle-riding skeleton to a median on Ogde...
09/17/2025

Artist and neighbor Jon Satrom has launched a petition to move the beloved motorcyle-riding skeleton to a median on Ogden Avenue following Twisted Spoke’s closure. The bar’s owner is on board.

Residents have equipped themselves with bright orange whistles amid ramped-up arrests by federal immigration officials. ...
09/17/2025

Residents have equipped themselves with bright orange whistles amid ramped-up arrests by federal immigration officials.

“People could hear that noise, and if they don’t have legal status, go the other way,” one immigrant advocate said.

A Mexican Independence Day celebration doubled as a protest after ICE killing of a Franklin Park dad.
09/17/2025

A Mexican Independence Day celebration doubled as a protest after ICE killing of a Franklin Park dad.

Klairmont Kollections closed this summer after about 15 years in Belmont Cragin. The museum featured unique vehicles dat...
09/17/2025

Klairmont Kollections closed this summer after about 15 years in Belmont Cragin. The museum featured unique vehicles dating back to the 1800s. All remaining 275 vehicles will be auctioned off this weekend.

CPS has informed families that the South Side high school may close due to low enrollment — just months after the Chicag...
09/17/2025

CPS has informed families that the South Side high school may close due to low enrollment — just months after the Chicago Board of Education extended its contract.

Chalkbeat reports:

CPS has informed families that the South Side high school may close due to low enrollment — just months after the Chicago Board of Education extended its contract.

A task force made up of civic and business leaders issued the budget report Tuesday. It includes almost 90 recommendatio...
09/16/2025

A task force made up of civic and business leaders issued the budget report Tuesday. It includes almost 90 recommendations to help fill the city’s $1.15 billion budget hole, including flexible furlough days for city workers.

A task force made up of civic and business leaders issued the budget report Tuesday. It includes almost 90 recommendations to help fill the city's $1.15 billion budget hole, including flexible furlough days for city workers.

The organization bought the long-vacant, dilapidated building from the Cook County Land Bank in 2023, turning it into a ...
09/16/2025

The organization bought the long-vacant, dilapidated building from the Cook County Land Bank in 2023, turning it into a community hub to empower young men of color.

Gregory Bovino, a Customs and Border Protection chief, announced the start of Operation At Large on Tuesday. It is the s...
09/16/2025

Gregory Bovino, a Customs and Border Protection chief, announced the start of Operation At Large on Tuesday. It is the second federal operation aimed at detaining undocumented immigrants in Chicago.

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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].