Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
You’re A Cookie, A Gluten-Free Cookie Counter From Trenchermen Pastry Chef, To Open In December
You're A Cookie on California Avenue in Avondale will serve freshly baked cookies, cookie dough, coffee and other treats at its first retail shop after years of being a wholesale business.
Pick Up A Free Tiny Christmas Tree From Parson’s In Logan Square Next Weekend
Neighbors will also get to take photos with Santa Claus and decorate small ornaments at the holiday event, set for 3-7 p.m. Dec 11.
Shop Local 2021: A Logan Square, Humboldt Park And Avondale Holiday Gift Guide
From house plants at Rooted in Avondale to handmade macrame earrings at Mercado del Pueblo in Humboldt Park, Block Club rounded up neighborhood gift options for everyone on your list.
Adults Groomed Students At Logan Square School — But That’s Not Always Illegal. A New State Bill Could Close The Loophole
Faith's Law would make it illegal for adults to lure children into sexual relationships in person. Staffers at Marine Leadership Academy in Logan Square have been accused of grooming students.
CPS Promoted Principal Who Allegedly Failed To Report Sexual Abuse At Logan Square School
CPS knew about Erin Galfer's involvement in the Marine Leadership Academy scandal for years, but they kept her on staff and then promoted her to a top position within the district, records show.
Lightfoot Blames Pandemic For Slow Investigation Into Sex Abuse Scandal At Logan Square School
The mayor also defended CPS leaders and the district's inspector general, saying, "CPS had to wait to get more information."
Watchdog Contacted Child Protective Services 22 Times About Sexual Misconduct Allegations At Logan Square School
The watchdog substantiated allegations against 10 Marine Leadership Academy employees and one volunteer following an anonymous tip in 2019.
CPS Knew Of Sex Abuse At Marine Leadership Academy For Years, Staff Says: ‘They Didn’t Do Their Job’
Two school employees who asked not to be named told Block Club sex abuse at the school is pervasive and stretches back to at least 2016, when a video of a school employee and two students engaging in sexual behavior came to light.
Teachers, Staff Sexually Abused And Groomed Students At Logan Square School In ‘Colossal Failure,’ CPS CEO Says
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said there were "not more than a dozen" students who were victims but could not provide a specific number. The investigation began in 2019.
Exploring The City, One Restaurant At A Time — How ‘Urban Hikes’ Build Confidence For Young Adults With Autism
Mike Tracy started the program when he and his son were looking for ways to explore the city. Since 2015, the group has visited more than 70 restaurants in all corners of the city.
Holiday Shopping? Winter Art Fair At Sleeping Village Will Bring More Than 20 Vendors To Avondale Next Month
More than 20 vendors will sell ceramics, jewelry, vintage goods, prints, paintings, textiles and other goods Dec. 5 at Sleeping Village.
Developers Bringing Latino Cultural Center, Affordable Housing And Mixed-Use Project To West Humboldt Park Sites
The old Pioneer Bank site and the Neighborhood Housing Services lot are being redeveloped under the mayor's Invest South/West initiative.
Logan Square Apartment Complex That Replaced Pierre’s Bakery Is Ready For Renters
A 650-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment in the building is renting for $1,895 a month, according to real estate listings.
Critics Of Project Logan Apartments Grill Alderman About Campaign Donations From Developer
Ald. Daniel La Spata said he'd refund contributions the developer made "to make sure there is no sense of impropriety" as the 56-unit apartment complex moves through the zoning process.
Wolfhound Bar And Kitchen Brings Smash Burgers, All-Day Irish Breakfast To Avondale After Long Pandemic Delay
Chicago firefighter Brendan Byrne, who built much of the restaurant himself, said some of the menu was inspired by his Irish heritage.
Logan Boulevard Skate Park Is Getting Badly Needed Repairs, But Long-Term Fixes Will Cost Millions
The popular skate park has damaged ramps and a rat and pigeon problem, among other issues, advocates said. Park District crews will make short-term repairs over the next two weeks — but bigger fixes are still being figured out.
The Barracks Boxing Gym Opens At Logan Square-Hermosa Border, Offering Classes For Kids And Adults
It's the first brick-and-mortar business for creative collaborators David Ortiz Jr. and Antonio Beniquez, native Chicagoans who want to build a community around boxing.
How Did A 72-Pound Carp End Up In Humboldt Park’s Lagoon? Big Catch Could Be From A Decades-Old Mistake, Experts Say
Urban angler Jarrett Knize could break the record for carp in Illinois. The fish may have been accidentally dumped into the lagoon 20 years ago, one expert said.
‘Boob Painting’ Stolen From Logan Square Park Returned To Artist, Going Up For Sale At Wolfbait & B-Girls
A neighbor who thought the artwork was inappropriate took the painting, but arranged to give it back after a Block Club story about the theft.
Tinyshop, A Zero-Waste Grocery Store Featuring Locally Sourced Goods, Coming To Logan Square
Owner Christine Sorich wants to make sustainable groceries more convenient and accessible to Chicagoans.
