Block Club Chicago

Edgebrook, Edison Park, Sauganash

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It’ll Start Snowing Tonight — And It Won’t Stop Until The Weekend

The pesky snowstorm won't be too bad, though, as only a little snow is expected to stick and accumulate.

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Snow Is Coming Friday — And It Could Feel Like 13 Below Zero This Weekend

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Here’s A First Look At The $33 Million Deal Between Chicago Schools And The City’s Police Department

By Yana Kunichoff, Chalkbeat Chicago Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

Snow, Freezing Rain And Sleet Expected To Hit City All Saturday, So … Enjoy Your Weekend

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Is Your Weed Shop Open Tuesday? Just 5 Pot Shops Open To Recreational Customers After Supply Wiped Out

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Where’s The Best Place To Eat When You Have The Munchies In The City? Chicagoans Weighed In

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

Fraud, Waste, Misconduct: Inspector General’s Report Details Year Of Cases In Chicago Schools

By Cassie Walker Burke, Chalkbeat Chicago Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
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Scammers Use Queen of All Saints Basilica Pastor’s Name To Trick People Into Sending Money

The Rev. Simon Braganza alerted parishioners that his email account was “ghosted” by someone “phishing” for money.

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More Chicago Schools Fall Below The Capacity Line. Is Yours On The List?

Six Chicago high schools are less than 10 percent full — and three are over 144 percent full, according to new CPS numbers.

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2020’s First Meteor Shower Will Peak This Weekend — But Snow Could Hide It In Chicago

It'll be chilly and snowy when the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturday morning.

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Need A Sidewalk Repair? City Will Open Applications For Popular Cost-Sharing Program On Tuesday

The applications fill up quickly, and residents typically pay $600-$1,500, according to the city.

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More Snow Could Hit City On Friday — And It’s Going To Be a Chilly New Year’s Eve

More cold and snow could come next week, too.

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9 Block Club Stories That Made An Impact In 2019

Our reporters share the stories that made an impact in 2019 and why covering community news matters to them.

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Here’s Where You Can Recycle Christmas Trees In Chicago

Some dropoff spots will also offer free mulch starting Jan. 6 until supplies last.

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This Was Chicago’s 2nd-Warmest Christmas Ever

Thursday already broke the record for being the hottest Dec. 26 in city history, too.

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Chicagoans Saved $11.5 Million Thanks To City’s Sticker Debt Relief, Mayor Says

About 11,400 people applied for forgiveness from city sticker ticket debt during the one month when applications were open.