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Block Club Chicago Staff

This Week In Photos: Pickleball Drama, Little Village Vendors Moved Out And More Politics

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

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This Week In Photos: Chicagohenge And More Mayoral Endorsements

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

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This Week In Photos: The River Dyed Green, Redeveloping Lawson House YMCA And Lots O’ Politics

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

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Lyrical Lemonade Leaves Douglass Park For Suburbs; 2nd Fest To Relocate After Pushback From West Siders

Neighbors protested last year after Riot Fest, Summer Smash and Heatwave took over much of the park. Heatwave is moving to Northerly Island this year.

Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale

Brown Line Riders Evacuated After Power Outage Stops Train, Shuts Down Purple Line During Rush Hour

The electrified third rail failed, stalling a Brown Line train near Merchandise Mart, Fire Department officials said. Riders were helped down to a catwalk next to the tracks to make it back to the station.

Downtown

Join Block Club And Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas For ‘The Ballot Live’ At Thalia Hall

Block Club is hosting two, free hour-long chats with Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas this month to help you learn more about the candidates before the April 4 election.

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JUUL To Pay Chicago $23.8 Million Settlement For Marketing To Underage User Lawsuit

It was one of a series of suits filed by the city against e-cigarette makers for targeting people younger than 18 years old.

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This Week In Photos: Endorsement Season, Endangered Buildings And More

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

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Join Block Club And Mayoral Candidate Brandon Johnson For ‘The Ballot Live’ At Thalia Hall

You can also watch a livestream of the interview with Johnson at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Who Are Chicago’s Alderpeople Endorsing For Mayor?

With the countdown to April 4's runoff election, we're keeping note of the local and national political leaders who are supporting Paul Vallas or Brandon Johnson.

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Wife Of Slain Chicago Police Officer Speaks Out: ‘You Are And Always Will Be A Hero’

Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso was killed Wednesday while chasing a man on the Southwest Side, authorities said.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

This Week In Photos: Lightfoot Concedes, Marking A Year Of War In Ukraine And Lunch At Manny’s

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

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18-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Killing Of Chicago Police Officer

Steven Montano was charged with first-degree murder Thursday in the death of officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso, 32.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

Chicago Police Officer Shot And Killed While Chasing Man In Domestic Incident

The officer, a five-year veteran of the department, was responding to a call about someone with a gun chasing a woman when the fatal shooting happened, police officials said.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

PHOTOS: Election Day In Chicago

See 18 hours of Election Day coverage through the lenses of Block Club Chicago staff and freelancers.

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This Week In Photos: ‘Silly Season On Steroids,’ Salt Shed’s First Indoor Show And More

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

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Bruce Springsteen Adds Second Show To Wrigley Field Visit This Summer

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will play Aug. 9 and 11 at Wrigley Field. Tickets for the second show go on sale Tuesday.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

This Week In Photos: Inside The First Midwestern La Michoacana Plus And More

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

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This Week In Photos: Inside The Crumbling Congress Theater, Rescued Dogs And More

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

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The Ballot LIVE: Paul Vallas Discusses Mayoral Candidacy With Laura Washington

Tune in 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, for a one-hour conversation with Paul Vallas and journalist Laura Washington.

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