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Smoke Daddy BBQ is closing its Wicker Park location after 31 years. blockclubchi.co/3Xzo2VM

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. Smoke Daddy BBQ is closing its Wicker Park location after 31 years. blockclubchi.co/3Xzo2VM

A mother and her young son were attacked by a group of students on their walk home from school — sparking outrage as community members say CPS did little to stop a pattern of bullying. blockclubchi.co/4pllcQ9

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. A mother and her young son were attacked by a group of students on their walk home from school — sparking outrage as community members say CPS did little to stop a pattern of bullying. blockclubchi.co/4pllcQ9

400 people who were arrested by ICE in Chicago will be released Friday, but the federal government's "risk" list remains murky. blockclubchi.co/4ra1VCK

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. 400 people who were arrested by ICE in Chicago will be released Friday, but the federal government's "risk" list remains murky. blockclubchi.co/4ra1VCK

Little Village’s 26th Street is slowly coming back to life after months of immigration raids. blockclubchi.co/4rnuRrk

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. Little Village’s 26th Street is slowly coming back to life after months of immigration raids. blockclubchi.co/4rnuRrk

Chicago immigrants are struggling with mental health after ICE raids: "They want us to be scared." blockclubchi.co/3LLpUZ2

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. Chicago immigrants are struggling with mental health after ICE raids: "They want us to be scared." blockclubchi.co/3LLpUZ2

Illinois rolls out digital driver’s licenses and ID cards. blockclubchi.co/44jCKE2

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Do you wait until after Thanksgiving for your lights and tinsel? Or do you put them up as soon as you can? Block Club Chicago readers weigh in. blockclubchi.co/4o5l2vf


My Block, My Hood, My City is preparing to decorate MLK Drive for the holidays — and needs your help. blockclubchi.co/4rbPE0U

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. My Block, My Hood, My City is preparing to decorate MLK Drive for the holidays — and needs your help. blockclubchi.co/4rbPE0U

The National Teachers Academy is selling Christmas trees to support classroom programs. blockclubchi.co/3XBKduq

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. The National Teachers Academy is selling Christmas trees to support classroom programs. blockclubchi.co/3XBKduq

Sister JoAnn Persch, a trailblazer of the Chicago immigrant rights movement and prominent activist, died at 91 after devoting 73 years of her life to the Sisters of Mercy. blockclubchi.co/445Fp4c

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. Sister JoAnn Persch, a trailblazer of the Chicago immigrant rights movement and prominent activist, died at 91 after devoting 73 years of her life to the Sisters of Mercy. blockclubchi.co/445Fp4c

Illinois rolls out digital driver’s licenses and ID cards. blockclubchi.co/44jCKE2

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. Illinois rolls out digital driver’s licenses and ID cards. blockclubchi.co/44jCKE2

🎁CHICAGO'S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SHOPPING LOCAL🎁 Block Club highlighted 100+ shops across Chicago where you can get a perfect gift for everyone on your list — while supporting small businesses. Check out our neighborhood gift guides: blockclubchi.co/4r3hEnd

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. 🎁CHICAGO'S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SHOPPING LOCAL🎁 

Block Club highlighted 100+ shops across Chicago where you can get a perfect gift for everyone on your list — while supporting small businesses. Check out our neighborhood gift guides: blockclubchi.co/4r3hEnd

Xchange Chicago, an innovation and tech hub, is bringing jobs for locals to Greater Grand Crossing. blockclubchi.co/4oOntn6

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. Xchange Chicago, an innovation and tech hub, is bringing jobs for locals to Greater Grand Crossing. blockclubchi.co/4oOntn6

The 1985 Bears’ hit single "The Super Bowl Shuffle" is the subject of a new HBO documentary. blockclubchi.co/4o1Gjpo

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. The 1985 Bears’ hit single "The Super Bowl Shuffle" is the subject of a new HBO documentary. blockclubchi.co/4o1Gjpo

The CTA holiday train and bus return next week. blockclubchi.co/43ziHkM

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. The CTA holiday train and bus return next week. blockclubchi.co/43ziHkM

The city plans on closing the North Park homeless encampment next year. blockclubchi.co/3LLygjl

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. The city plans on closing the North Park homeless encampment next year. blockclubchi.co/3LLygjl

What will Lakeview look like in 10 years? A new community plan offers a roadmap. blockclubchi.co/3XCf8Xu

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. What will Lakeview look like in 10 years? A new community plan offers a roadmap. blockclubchi.co/3XCf8Xu

Piccadilly Pub will open in Lincoln Square’s former Green Post in December. blockclubchi.co/481fvQf

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. Piccadilly Pub will open in Lincoln Square’s former Green Post in December. blockclubchi.co/481fvQf

Federal agents have left Chicago for Charlotte, arresting over 130 people in 2 days, reports say. blockclubchi.co/47KUQBc

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. Federal agents have left Chicago for Charlotte, arresting over 130 people in 2 days, reports say. blockclubchi.co/47KUQBc

The mayor’s budget proposal was rejected by the city finance committee as the process gets kicked to December. blockclubchi.co/49rWo4o

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. The mayor’s budget proposal was rejected by the city finance committee as the process gets kicked to December. blockclubchi.co/49rWo4o

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