Block Club Chicago

Jefferson Park, Portage Park

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore Primary category in which blog post is published

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.

Top Stories

What’s The Future Of The Six Corners’ Sears Site? Ald. Gardiner To Update Neighbors This Month

By Alex V. Hernandez Jefferson Park, Portage Park Primary category in which blog post is published

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

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

Ald. Gardiner Backs Down On Push To Change Six Corners SSA Rules As Aldermen Advance Budget

By Heather Cherone Jefferson Park, Portage Park Primary category in which blog post is published
Jefferson Park, Portage Park Primary category in which blog post is published

Ald. Gardiner Wants To Change Six Corners SSA Rules — Which Would Force Out Woman Who Supported His Political Rival

The SSA commissioner told city officials Gardiner’s proposal was designed to unseat her, since she supported former 45th Ward Ald. John Arena.

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

There have been 14,860 marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples in Cook County since 2013.

Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

Almost 250 Cars Towed During 1st Night Of Winter Parking Ban

The ban is in place until April 1.

Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

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.

Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

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.

Lakeview, Boystown, Wrigleyville Primary category in which blog post is published

In A Move That Has Families On Edge, Chicago Is Exploring Enrollment Caps At Popular Schools

In a city where some schools sit half-empty while others are bursting at the seams, Chicago education officials are trying to build support for a potential solution.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published

Want A Thanksgiving Pie? Order It Now, Chicago Bakeries Warn As Pie-mageddon Approaches

Bakers are feverishly whipping up everything from pumpkin to chocolate Nutella pies. There's still time — barely — to place an order.

Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

18 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.

Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

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.