Block Club Chicago
WEB3 days ago · by Patrick Filbin. Melody Mercado. Alex V. Hernandez. Patrick Filbin. Maxwell Evans. Charles Thrush. Atavia Reed. Block Club Chicago is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, nonpartisan and essential coverage of …
About Us - Block Club Chicago
WEBMission Block Club Chicago is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, nonpartisan and essential coverage of Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Our Story 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 …
27 Holiday Pop-Ups And Bars In Chicago To Get You Feeling Festive
WEBNov 22, 2023 · What: This pop-up bar features over-the-top holiday decorations, themed cocktails and snacks. Where: Commons Club at Virgin Hotels Chicago, 203 N. Wabash Ave., second floor. Hours: 4-10 p.m. Dates: Dec. 1-30. Cover: You must have a reservation. Tickets start at $22 per person and can be bought online.
King Von Mural Near Parkway Gardens Sparked Debate, Threats …
WEBAug 18, 2021 · Organizers who helped bring the mural to fruition have been threatened and harassed, they said. People who live at Parkway Gardens and the blocks of King Drive and Vernon Avenue directly neighboring the complex have until Aug. 24 to weigh in …
Democratic National Convention Will Close Chicago Streets For …
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Downtown. Democratic National Convention Will Close Chicago Streets For Security. Here’s What To Expect. Restrictions around McCormick Place go into effect 10 p.m. Aug. 16, while the secure area around the United Center goes into effect 7 p.m. Aug. 17. Officials will canvass the areas Friday to inform neighbors about the upcoming …
Chicago’s 10 Oldest Pizzerias Are Full Of Delicious Secrets
WEBFeb 8, 2019 · Marie’s Pizza & Liquors, 4127 W. Lawrence Ave. It was a summer day in 1971 when George Karavidas told his 11-year-old daughter Nadine Marie she was going to work with him at the family’s pizzeria two blocks away. She’s worked there ever since. Marie’s wasn’t named for her, but for her grandmother Marie.
Palestinians Promise Largest Protests Ever As DNC Descends On …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · The Democratic National Convention in Chicago will be held just about 15 miles from suburban Bridgeview, known as Little Palestine, an enclave filled with Arab-owned businesses, cultural and religious centers.Many of its residents immigrated there following the mass expulsion of Palestinians from what is now Israel in 1948. “We really …
The 'L' Through The Years In Maps, Including The Loop Connector …
WEBMar 12, 2019 · Berman, who works as an attorney by day, made the maps as part of a larger series on train systems in major American cities. He’s also made maps depicting the past, present and future of rail systems in New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Detroit and Toronto, and is aiming to compile them all (including the Chicago ones) into …
15 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Sangria Fest, Antojitos …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Antojitos Fest. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday. iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. (Friday) and Logan Square Improv, 2825 W. Diversey Ave. (Saturday) Antojitos Fest is a two-day Latin American comedy fest featuring improv, standup and comedic puppetry performances.
10 Iconic Black Chicagoans You Should Know For ... - Block Club …
WEBFeb 24, 2022 · Etta Moten Barnett (l), Oscar Stanton De Priest (c) and Carl Cotton are Black Chicagoans you should know. Credit: Provided. BRONZEVILLE — Black Chicagoans have been revolutionaries and world changers, their impact spanning generations, from Harold Washington to Ida B. Wells, and Jean Baptiste Point du Sable to Chairman Fred …