Ald. Andre Vasquez is reviving his rap career with a set at Andersonville’s Midsommarfest. blockclubchi.co/4uuc5Ph
Police have released a photo of a person wanted in connection to the burning of a cross Tuesday in Grant Park blockclubchi.co/4xm1Jng
My latest for @blockclubchi.bsky.social is a look at a new police program aimed at helping domestic violence survivors.
Advocates argue the program is a gross misallocation of taxpayer dollars. And we found little evidence it has been effective.
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The city spent millions on a flailing domestic violence program no one asked for, advocates say. blockclubchi.co/4xl9ytk
A historic Jefferson Park firehouse could be turned into a salon suite for local businesses. blockclubchi.co/4ouNPuX
Tony Fitzpatrick’s art fetched more than expected — even more than ones labeled "Picasso." blockclubchi.co/4v4FHUx
These Filipino parents once hid their culture to fit in. Now they’re helping their kids embrace it. blockclubchi.co/3PQfbyY
Foundry Park is in line for $200 million in public funding at the former Lincoln Yards site. blockclubchi.co/4eiN6Ze
Foundry Park is in line for $200 million in public funding at the former Lincoln Yards site. blockclubchi.co/4eiN6Ze
I am back after a whirlwind vacation that included a few special work days covering Mayor Johnson at the Vatican! I also got to do some foreign correspondent reporting, speaking to Italians about their take on the Chicago-born pope and our great city. Check it out here: blockclubchi.co/4dUk15V
The burning cross was spotted in Grant Park Tuesday afternoon, an incident that has sparked outrage from city leaders and led a South Side church to offer a $10,000 reward for information.
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The police department’s victim services office has produced few documented results despite a surge in domestic violence cases. Survivors and advocates are furious the money wasn’t used on much-needed ...
For some Italians on both sides of the political and religious spectrum, having an American pope who is not afraid to call out injustices is important for the times and the religious landscape.
