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Joabe Barbosa became a social media sensation while documenting his quest to run every Chicago block. On Sunday, he completed his task with the help of over 500 Chicagoans.
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Wearing a white suit and black shirt under his blue cap and gown, Ricardo Hernandez-Navarrete said — after months of hardship — he felt a sense of “victory.”
The milestone celebration, a “once in a lifetime opportunity,” seemed unlikely just last week.
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When ICE fears escalated, Chicago teachers helped students move past fears off the clock.
Borderless reports: blockclubchi.co/4n9Ynii
Horacio Arroyo, 22, suffered major trauma to one side of his body and has been in the hospital for about five weeks after being struck by a car in Gage Park last month. His family is raising funds for his recovery.
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He walked on stage as students, parents and school staff cheered on the 18-year-old soccer player and now, high school graduate.
“I want you to know that this community stands in solidarity with you today, for the rights and humanity of our immigrant families,” the commencement speaker said.
Horacio Arroyo, 22, suffered major trauma to the left side of his body and remains hospitalized. His family started a GoFundMe to support his care and recovery.
Join me tonight to learn how Block Club reporters continue covering immigration as journalists face increasing threats to freedom of the press.
An update on Ricardo Hernández-Navarrete, a beloved soccer player and Mather High School student detained by ICE. He is coming home tonight, his family said. Just last week, his mother was released.
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With monthly bike tours, cyclists are inviting Chicagoans to support street vendors, starting in Little Village at the end of this month. The effort started amid last fall's Operation Midway Blitz.
"We’re gonna treat and support them like family," an organizer said.
Around 6:40 p.m., Hernández-Navarrete reunited with his mother, brother, best friend and soccer coaches as he made his return to Chicago.
More on the emotive reunion @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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Photos by Jim Vondruska.
Three of four independent candidates in this key race for the Southwest Side filed signatures to be in the Nov. ballot, @jake-sheridan.bsky.social reports.
This is a key race – about 66% of people in the district are Hispanic, per 2024 census data.
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Ricardo Hernández-Navarrete, a Mather High School student and soccer player, was released from immigration custody Tuesday. His mother, Liliana Navarrete, was released last week.
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Ricardo Hernández-Navarrete, a Mather High School student and soccer player, was released from immigration custody Tuesday. His mother, Liliana Navarrete, was released last week.
Three independent candidates submitted thousands of signatures to get on the November ballot in Illinois’ 4th Congressional district, teeing up a rare contested general election.
Chicago cyclists are organizing more bike tours to buy out street vendors. blockclubchi.co/3Rml3A8
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