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This Week In Photos: Migrants Wait At Police Stations, Superdawg’s 75th Birthday And More

PHOTOS: Take a peek at life in the city through the eyes and lenses of the Block Club Chicago staff.

Colin Boyle and Block Club Chicago Staff

9:58 AM CDT on May 5, 2023

Charlotte Chirino, 5, embraces Avril Brandelli, 7, as they see Patty Yang of CityLine Bible Church prepare meatball sandwiches and mandarin oranges on May 2, 2023 at the 16th Chicago Police District station in Jefferson Park. More than 10 migrants have been waiting there for shelter.

CHICAGO — The weather is getting better, and the news keeps on coming.

Here’s what Block Club Chicago reporters captured while covering the neighborhoods this week.

Charlotte Chirino, 5, plays with Avril Brandelli, 7, on May 2, 2023, at the 16th Police District station in Jefferson Park, where more than 10 migrants have been waiting for shelter.

Migrant Ivo Brandelli waits May 2, 2023, at the 16th Police District station in Jefferson Park, where more than 10 migrants have been waiting there for shelter.

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Young performed some of his poems and songs at the city’s April 29 poetry fest at Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St.

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Family friend Yolanda Aarington speaking out after witnessing body cam footage of the fatal shooting of Reginald Clay Jr.

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Crews work to remove the nearly 300-year-old bur oak tree at the Lincoln Park Zoo on May 2, 2023.

Crews work to remove the nearly 300-year-old bur oak tree at the Lincoln Park Zoo on May 2, 2023.

Read more: Dying Oak Tree Older Than City Of Chicago Removed From Lincoln Park Zoo: ‘It’s Emotional’

Pablo Rodriguez created a sketch of the bur oak tree for his Curandera History class.

Read more: Chicagoans Say Goodbye To One Of The City’s Oldest Trees With Letters, Sketches And Selfies

Police respond to a mass shooting where four were shot at Parkway Gardens in Woodlawn on May 3, 2023.

Brown celebrated the honor with her husband, parents, sons, students and colleagues.

Read more: Chicago Lawn Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award: ‘Her Presence Extends Beyond This Classroom’

CDOT is proposing to install protected bike lanes and other changes to a more than 2-mile stretch of Grand Avenue, where street upgrades have been underway for more than a year

Read more: Grand Avenue In Ukrainian Village And West Town Could Get Protected Bike Lanes, Lower Speed Limits

A superdawg at Superdawg Drive-In, 6363 N. Milwaukee Ave., in Norwood Park during its 75th year, on April 18, 2023.

Victor prepares a superdawg at Superdawg Drive-In, 6363 N. Milwaukee Ave., in Norwood Park during its 75th year, on April 18, 2023.

Co-owners Scott Berman, Laura Ustick, Lisa Drucker, Don Drucker pose for a photo at Superdawg Drive-In, 6363 N. Milwaukee Ave., in Norwood Park during its 75th year, on April 18, 2023.

Read more: Superdawg Is Turning 75 — But The Family Behind The Famed Hot Dog Joint Remains As Passionate As Ever

Residents, project partners and aldermanic staffers at a community meeting to discuss a proposed cannabis dispensary in Avondale.

Read more: Avondale Could Get Its First Cannabis Dispensary On Belmont — If Neighbors Are On Board

Alderman-elect Bennett Lawson (44th) poses for a photo at the Center on Halsted on April 25, 2023.

Read more: Alderman-Elect Bennett Lawson Ready To ‘Hit The Ground Running’ When He Takes Over As Lakeview Alderman This Month

Neighbors stopped by to enjoy thousands of blooming flowers at the intersection of East 53rd St & South Prairie Ave. April 29.

Families brought home personalized flower bouqets after visiting the Redefining Redlining installation in Bronzeville.

Read more: Thousands Of Tulips In Washington Park Are Beautifying The Neighborhood — While Highlighting Inequity

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Department of Planning and Development director Maurice Cox, Ald. Chris Taliaferro and other developers celebrate the groundbreaking of the Aspire Center.

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A red winged blackbird squawks at Montrose Bird Sanctuary in Uptown on May 4, 2023.

A goldfinch hides among a tree at Montrose Bird Sanctuary in Uptown on May 4, 2023.

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