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West Side residents are again rallying against the owners of an apartment complex in Austin, claiming that an agreement with property management to address sanitation and other building issues has fallen apart. blockclubchi.co/3LLUKAM

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. West Side residents are again rallying against the owners of an apartment complex in Austin, claiming that an agreement with property management to address sanitation and other building issues has fallen apart. blockclubchi.co/3LLUKAM

Schneider Deli, the cult-favorite Jewish deli tucked inside the Ohio House Motel, is expanding to Lincoln Park with a second location in early 2026. blockclubchi.co/44j0rwa

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. Schneider Deli, the cult-favorite Jewish deli tucked inside the Ohio House Motel, is expanding to Lincoln Park with a second location in early 2026. blockclubchi.co/44j0rwa

Federal agents used chemical weapons on Chicagoans at least 49 times — even after a judge said to stop. Contrary to federal claims about attacks on agents, most of these incidents appear to involve nonviolent protesters or bystanders. blockclubchi.co/47PoaXb

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. Federal agents used chemical weapons on Chicagoans at least 49 times — even after a judge said to stop.

Contrary to federal claims about attacks on agents, most of these incidents appear to involve nonviolent protesters or bystanders. blockclubchi.co/47PoaXb

Chicago’s 2025 Michelin stars include Feld, a Ukrainian Village newcomer. blockclubchi.co/4qZDDvg

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. Chicago’s 2025 Michelin stars include Feld, a Ukrainian Village newcomer. blockclubchi.co/4qZDDvg

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

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

JUST IN: An appeals court has halted a judge's order restricting the feds' use of force during Chicago's immigration crackdown — for now. blockclubchi.co/3LMzcE4

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. JUST IN: An appeals court has halted a judge's order restricting the feds' use of force during Chicago's immigration crackdown — for now. blockclubchi.co/3LMzcE4

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

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Several Chicago newsrooms have been quietly collaborating to bring big ICE stories to the forefront. In this story today, we found that feds used chemical weapons on Chicagoans at least 49 times during immigration raids — even after a judge said to stop. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/19/fed…


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. 
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Democracy requires a free press. Check out our new merch, inspired by a note sent by a reader to Block Club's newsroom. Your support helps Block Club tell even MORE local stories. 🛍️ SHOP NOW: blockclubchi.co/4lMetwv

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West Side residents are again rallying against the owners of an apartment complex in Austin, claiming that an agreement with property management to address sanitation and other building issues has fallen apart. blockclubchi.co/3LLUKAM

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. West Side residents are again rallying against the owners of an apartment complex in Austin, claiming that an agreement with property management to address sanitation and other building issues has fallen apart. blockclubchi.co/3LLUKAM

Chicago-brewed "Da Pope" beer is now in Pope Leo’s fridge, thanks to Gov. Pritzker. blockclubchi.co/4r7wDfN

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. Chicago-brewed "Da Pope" beer is now in Pope Leo’s fridge, thanks to Gov. Pritzker. blockclubchi.co/4r7wDfN

Multiple city agencies are working to address the brutal attack of a mom and her 9-year-old son that was caught on video, but some neighbors say the extra resources are too little, too late. blockclubchi.co/4pllcQ9


🎁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

The Loop’s Bankers Building is now a Chicago landmark. blockclubchi.co/3LLUC49

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. The Loop’s Bankers Building is now a Chicago landmark. blockclubchi.co/3LLUC49

West Side residents are again rallying against the owners of an apartment complex in Austin, claiming that an agreement with property management to address sanitation and other building issues has fallen apart. blockclubchi.co/3LLUKAM

BlockClubCHI's tweet image. West Side residents are again rallying against the owners of an apartment complex in Austin, claiming that an agreement with property management to address sanitation and other building issues has fallen apart. blockclubchi.co/3LLUKAM

A group of more than 30 independent businesses in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood are teaming up for a fundraiser to benefit four nonprofits helping Chicago’s most vulnerable neighbors. blockclubchi.co/4raoo2y


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