Esmeralda Gutierrez, Estela Nava and Mairim Fernandez of Cooperative Mujeres Brillantes, a cleaning co-op in East Side, pose for a photo on Sept. 26, 2022. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
CHICAGO — Chicago creeped into fall with chilly weather this week.
But the city remains bustling and vibrant: Officials broke ground on a major development in Englewood while neighbors opened businesses, a Lincoln Park neighbor gave away bouquets to bring joy to others and residents decorated their homes for Halloween.
See what happened around Chicago this week:
Jessica Housley poses with a large floral arrangement donated to her so she can make more bouquets for strangers across Chicago. Credit: Jake Wittich/Block Club Chicago
A CTA Blue Line train passes as dramatic skies loom over the Chicago skyline, as seen from the Illinois Medical District CTA Blue Line stop on Sept. 28, 2022. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoConsignment Lounge, 3520 W. Diversey Ave., is run by husband-and-wife owners Katie Piepel and Mark Pallman. Credit: Mina Bloom/Block Club Chicago
Antonio Alcala, Richard Alcala, Maria Alcala and Jose Magaña pose for a photo at Alcala’s Western Wear, 1733 W. Chicago Ave., in West Town on Sept. 29, 2022. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoJonathan Sessa, also known as “Bagel Boy,” kneads dough in his Wicker Park kitchen. He sells two dozen highly popular NYC-style bagels most weeks through his Instagram page. Credit: Mack Liederman/Block Club ChicagoSessa is happy that making bagels has become a part of his personality. Credit: Mack Liederman/Block Club Chicago
Police respond after shots were fired at Chicago Police Department’s Homan Square facility around noon on Sept. 26, 2022. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
A vibrant mural wraps around the building that houses Restaurant Nuevo León in Little Village along 26th Street on Sept. 28, 2022. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFriends, family and bike advocates console each other at ghost bike memorial in honor of Sam Bell, a bicyclist killed Sept. 8 on Milwaukee Avenue in River West. Credit: Izzy Stroobandt/Block Club Chicago
Spiders descend on an Old Irving Park home decked out for Halloween as seen on Sept. 27, 2022. Credit: Ariel Parrella-Aureli/Block Club ChicagoMairim Fernandez of Cooperative Mujeres Brillantes, a cleaning co-op in East Side, cleans a mirror at Stella’s Hair Studio on Sept. 26, 2022. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoEstela Nava, Mairim Fernandez and Esmeralda Gutierrez of Cooperative Mujeres Brillantes, a cleaning co-op in East Side, pose for a photo at the Centro de Trabajadores Unidos office on Sept. 26, 2022. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
Lake Michigan is seen from Calumet Park in East Side, nearby where a wind farm is proposed, on Sept. 26, 2022. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoMayor Lori Lightfoot poses for a portrait in front of the old firehouse at the groundbreaking for Englewood Connect on Sept. 27, 2022. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
18th Street in Pilsen on Sept. 28, 2022. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoThe Logan Square Farmers Market made news this week for its reputation among Logan Square residents for being “horny.” Here, neighbors pass through the market Sunday. Credit: Kayleigh Padar/Block Club Chicago
Dramatic fall skies loom over Chicago’s skyline at sunset, as seen from Elston Avenue in Avondale on Sept. 28, 2022. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
