Block Club Chicago

Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park

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Expungement Clinic, Job Fair Saturday Aims To Help Those Hurt By The War On Drugs Benefit From Legal Weed Business

People can get help clearing non-violent offenses, find jobs and learn how social equity applicants can enter the industry.

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Chicago’s ‘Porch Pirates’ Are Stealing Your Packages With A Vengeance During The Holidays, Rankings Say

By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

Soup’s On In Bridgeport, Where Top Chicago Chefs Will Dish Up Bottomless Bowls For Charity

By Ariel Cheung Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park Primary category in which blog post is published

Here’s Where You Can Buy A Christmas Tree In Chicago

By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

You Can Smoke Weed In Your Backyard Or Back Porch And Not Get Busted, Chicago’s Mayor And New Top Cop Say

By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

PAWS Looking For Homes For 100 Dogs, Cats During This Weekend’s Adopt-A-Thon

By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

Uptown, Andersonville Have Had The Most Gay Marriages In Chicago. Here’s How Your Neighborhood Stacks Up

By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
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Almost 250 Cars Towed During 1st Night Of Winter Parking Ban

The ban is in place until April 1.

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McKinley Park Asphalt Plant Gives Away 1,000 Turkeys As Some Neighbors Work To Boot Plant From Neighborhood

The plant's manager said the turkeys are part of their effort to be a good neighbor, but residents fighting the factory say the giveaway was a publicity stunt.

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Chicago’s Overnight Parking Ban Returns Sunday For The Winter

Drivers who ignore the ban can face a $60 ticket and at least $150 in towing fees.

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This Back Of The Yards Youth Football Team Got An Invite To Nationals — But Needs Help Getting There

When the team was invited to Ohio, the coach didn't even want to tell the kids because he knew money would be an issue. But two moms are making it happen.

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Chicago’s Thanksgiving Weather Is Looking Rain-Free, A Bit Chilly — But Watch Out For Wind Wednesday

The weather isn't good for those who have to drive on Wednesday, but Thanksgiving itself is looking nice.

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19 Christmas And Hanukkah Pop-Up Bars To Get You Ready For The Holidays

Christmas, Hanukkah and Krampus pop-up bars are coming to Chicago. Here's everything you need to know.

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Plans For $23 Million Revival Of Bridgeport’s Ramova Theatre Revealed — And Neighbors Are Thrilled

In addition to the theater, the Duck Inn's Kevin Hickey will bring back the Ramova Grill and include throwback favorites like chili and tamales.

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Here’s How To Get Your Chicago City Sticker Ticket Debt Erased

Here's a how-to guide to get your debt cleared if you haven't been able to pay off tickets for city stickers.

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Chicago Recycling Rate Gets Even Worse At 8.8%. New Laws, More Composting Could Change That, Report Says

For comparison, cities like San Francisco and Seattle have recycling rates of 60 to 80 percent.