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Music Box Theatre Has Reopened After Completing Major Renovation
Published: September 6, 2024 20:51
The historic movie house closed in August for an overhaul that included installing new seats with cupholders â a first for the 95-year-old theater â and other upgrades.
CPD Captain Should Be Removed From Leadership After Tire-Slashing Incident, Humboldt Park Leaders Say
Published: September 6, 2024 19:45
Ald. Jessie Fuentes and other officials want Roberto Nieves, most recently Area 5 deputy chief, further demoted. Nieves and another officer are accused of property damage during an incident at the Puerto Rican Fest.
North Centerâs Common Pantry Provides Free Nutritional Education Amid Increased Demand
Published: September 6, 2024 16:04
The nonprofit's commercial kitchen and communal dining room double as a classroom for its clients to learn the nutritional science behind their favorite meals.
Block Club Chicago Named Business Of The Year In LIONâs Local Journalism Awards
Published: September 6, 2024 14:55
Judges wrote that Block Club exemplifies how savvy journalism can thrive, praising its addition of revenue, investigative and arts and culture teams that have expanded the newsroom's capacity to produce high-impact journalism.
Man Shot Outside Blue Line Station As Troubling Stretch Of CTA Crime Continues
Published: September 6, 2024 14:36
A CTA switch worker was shot outside a Red Line station Tuesday, and four Blue Line riders were killed early Monday in a shooting that's garnered national attention.
This Week In Photos: West Side Grocer Reopens, Blue Line Killings Shock City And More
Published: September 6, 2024 14:00
PHOTOS: Take a peek at life in the city through the eyes and lenses of the Block Club Chicago staff.
West Garfield Park Is No Longer A Food Desert After Save A Lot Grocery Store Reopens
Published: September 6, 2024 13:58
Neighbors chanted "open the door" Thursday morning as local officials cut the ribbon on the renovated store, which has been years in the making.
Hyde Park Small Cheval Reopens With Similar Feel After 2-Month âRefreshâ
Published: September 6, 2024 13:51
The burger joint and offshoot of West Loop restaurant Au Cheval is open again, but it's not immediately clear what upgrades the restaurant made.
Starbucks Is Opening In Little Villageâs Discount Mall Plaza, Angering Some Neighbors
Published: September 6, 2024 13:40
The coffee giant moving into the redeveloped Discount Mall shopping plaza could contribute to gentrification in Little Village, neighbors said.
With Ceramics Popular As Ever, Local Artists Host Crawl With Pottery Studios Around Chicago
Published: September 6, 2024 12:28
Ceramics boomed worldwide after the pandemic. Here's how you can dive into the local pottery scene with a Ceramics Crawl this weekend.
Shermann âDillaâ Thomas And Gator Robb Among Local Celebs At The Block Club Block Party
Published: September 6, 2024 12:19
The TikTok urban historian and Chance the Snapperâs rescuer are the featured guests at Block Clubâs inaugural block party Saturday in Logan Square.
Arcadia Grey Finds Home In Chicago With Second Album, âCasually Crashingâ
Published: September 6, 2024 12:06
The Carmel, Indiana-born, Chicago-based emo band is playing 6 p.m. Friday at Cobra Lounge.
First Fridays Music Series Coming To Edgewater, Rogers Park Streets This Fall
Published: September 6, 2024 11:59
Musicians will play outside Far North Side businesses to help generate foot traffic after the busy summer season.
The Humboldt Jungle Vows To Return After City Shuts Down Secret Performance Venue
Published: September 5, 2024 21:31
After getting three cease-and-desist orders, the basement performance venue in Humboldt Park is looking to bounce back with an above-board, nonprofit model.
Foxtrot Is Back In Chicago, Reopening First Store In Gold Coast
Published: September 5, 2024 21:02
Thursdayâs opening comes more than four months after the retailer abruptly closed all 33 of its stores nationwide.
Washington Park Neighbors Want Answers After Underground Leak Wrecks Their Block
Published: September 5, 2024 14:02
Neighbors said workers dug into the street in May to fix a leak, leaving a gaping hole. Months later, theyâre still pushing their alderman and ComEd to get it fixed.
West Garfield Park Save A Lot Reopens More Than 2 Years After City Shutdown
Published: September 5, 2024 14:00
The store will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony 10 a.m. Thursday. Yellow Banana, which operates the store, is "confident" five other South and West side stores will reopen by Thanksgiving.
Beloved Northwest Side Ice Cream Man Wilfredo Cintron Dies At 83
Published: September 5, 2024 12:25
For 50 years, Cintron's San Juan Freezer ice cream truck has been a staple for affordable treats in Bucktown, Logan Square, Humboldt Park and other Northwest Side neighborhoods. Visitation is planned for Saturday.
From Mexico City To Chicago, Latin Indie Rock Band AsĂ AsĂ Has A Sound That Transcends Language
Published: September 5, 2024 12:00
The band describes itself as a âSpanish-language indie rock band with a touch of psychedelia and a splash of post-punk.â They'll play the Block Club Block Party Saturday.
1 Thing To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Block Club Block Party
http://blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/05/1-thing-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend-block-club-block-party/
Published: September 5, 2024 12:00
Clear your calendar this weekend: Block Club is hosting its first block party with live music, local celebs, food, beer, kids' activities and more.
Chicagoâs Getting A Picture-Perfect Weekend With Sunny Skies, Cooler Temperatures
Published: September 5, 2024 11:30
There could be rain showers Friday, but Saturday will see sun and mild temperatures â just in time for Block Club's first Block Party.
Superdawgâs Iconic Hot Dog Figures Removed â But Theyâll Be Back
http://blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/04/superdawgs-iconic-hot-dog-figures-removed-but-theyll-be-back/
Published: September 4, 2024 19:45
Maurie and Flaurie, named after the hot dog stand's founders, are at a "SuperSpa" getting much-needed touch-ups, owners said.
Blue Line Shooter Killed 4 Riders âExecution-Styleâ In Unprovoked Attack, Prosecutors Say
Published: September 4, 2024 19:15
Rhanni S. Davis, 30, is being detained in jail pending trial in the killings a Cook County judge called âabsolutely horrific and appalling.â
Fig Dish Drops Third Album After 27 Years: âFeels Like The Very First 2 Timesâ
Published: September 4, 2024 17:43
The band's original lineup will take the stage for two sold-out shows this week at Gman Tavern. The record, recorded in 1998, drops Friday.
CTA Worker Shot Outside Rogers Park Red Line Station As City Reels From Deadly Blue Line Shooting
Published: September 4, 2024 14:41
CHICAGO â A CTA worker was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting outside the Red Lineâs northern terminal â just hours after city officials wrapped up a press conference asserting the transit system was safe following the killings of four riders. AâŠ
Mexican Independence Day Fest Planned Downtown As Police Pledge âZero Toleranceâ For Caravans
Published: September 4, 2024 14:17
El Grito fest organizers were bombarded with questions from Downtown residents at a meeting Tuesday, just two weeks before the fest is slated to be held in Grant Park.
âChicago Lore(s)â Tells The Story Of Jose âCha Chaâ Jimenez And The Young Lords In Humboldt Park
Published: September 4, 2024 13:51
The play, written by Sammy A. Publes and put on by UrbanTheater Company, tells Chicago history through the memories of civil rights revolutionaries. Performances kick off Sept. 27.
How Green Eraâs South Side Campus Is Keeping Food Out Of Landfills And Building Community Wealth
Published: September 4, 2024 13:32
The campus has a $35 million anaerobic digester that can transform pounds of food waste into nutrient-rich compost. A vertical garden and community education center will open on the 9-acre site by 2027.
Block Club Chicago Finalist For LIONâs Business Of The Year Award
Published: September 4, 2024 13:15
The Local Independent Online News Publishers' Sustainability Awards honor excellence in journalistic impact, financial health and operational resilience of independent newsrooms.
Alice & Wonder Opening State Street Shop, Bringing Thriving Neighborhood Boutique Downtown
Published: September 4, 2024 13:00
Alice & Wonder is slated to open its fourth store and first Downtown location later this year. The shop will feature a hat patch bar offering unique Chicago-related merch.
The OâMyâsâ Dreamy, Soulful Sound Leads Right Back To Rogers Park
Published: September 4, 2024 12:52
The Far North Side duo headlines the Block Club Block Party on Saturday.
Ravinia Brewing Will Change Its Name After Ravinia Festival Lawsuit
Published: September 4, 2024 12:45
The settlement ends a 10-month lawsuit that had the Ravinia Brewing Company, which has a Logan Square location, struggling to keep up with legal fees.
After Palestinian Flag Display Vandalized, Neighbors Unite To Support Uptownâs Nabala Cafe
Published: September 4, 2024 12:45
A Palestinian-owned coffee shop in Uptown was vandalized overnight Sunday, but neighbors have offered their support, creating artwork outside the cafe and raising thousands of dollars for relief efforts in Gaza.
Rogers Park Street Turned Into Public Plaza As Part Of Clark Street Upgrades
Published: September 4, 2024 12:45
A redesign of the Clark Street and Devon Avenue area brings pedestrian-friendly improvements and gathering spaces to Rogers Park.
Man Charged In Back Of The Yards Mass Shooting That Killed 9-Year-Old Girl
Published: September 3, 2024 23:10
Octaviano Romero, 39, is charged with murder and attempted murder in the shooting that killed 9-year-old Ariana Molina and wounded 10 others, including children ages 1, 8 and 9.
Chicago Man Charged In Killing Of 4 People On Blue Line In Forest Park
Published: September 3, 2024 21:23
Rhanni S. Davis, 30, is accused of fatally shooting four people as they slept on the train, officials announced Tuesday.
No, Armed Venezuelan Migrants Did Not Take Over A Chicago Apartment Building
Published: September 3, 2024 16:54
Elon Musk and some prominent right-wing social media accounts widely circulated claims that dozens of migrants with guns and motorcycles "took over" a South Side apartment. The claim was bogus, police and the area's alderperson said.
Foxtrot Reopening Gold Coast Store Thursday
http://blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/03/foxtrot-reopening-gold-coast-store-thursday/
Published: September 3, 2024 16:22
The upscale convenience store's return comes after the company filed for Chapter 7 bankrupty earlier this year.
One-Man Show About Iconic Chicago Journalist Mike Royko Coming To Chopin Theater
Published: September 3, 2024 15:55
Opening Thursday at the Chopin Theatre, âRoyko: The Toughest Man in Chicagoâ brings the story of the legendary local columnist to life.
Ron OJ Parson Cooks Up Another Serving Of âEast Texas Hot Linksâ At Court Theatre
Published: September 3, 2024 14:35
The theater's resident artist has directed the Pulitzer-nominated play several times over the years. His latest interpretation opens in Hyde Park Friday.
Steppenwolfâs âNoises Offâ Production Tackles A Complicated Scenery Switch
Published: September 3, 2024 14:33
The ambitious set is only one aspect of the legendary play-within-a-play madcap comedy, which opens Sept. 12 in Steppenwolf's downstairs theater.
âMilo Imagines The Worldâ Brings Childrenâs Fantasy Tale To The Stage
Published: September 3, 2024 14:33
Local playwright Terry Guest has adapted the picture book by Matt de la Peña into a musical grounded in compassion and learning.
Destinos Fest Brings Local And International Latino Plays To Chicago Stages
Published: September 3, 2024 14:33
The seventh annual fest features its most extensive lineup, with 22 productions from Latin America and the United States performing at theaters across Chicago. It runs Sept. 30-Nov. 17.
GoblinBat, A Korean-Style Corn Dog Restaurant, Is Open In Chatham
Published: September 3, 2024 14:16
The chain's third store, located in the Chatham Ridge Shopping Center, serves cheesy corn dogs coated in savory and sweet crushed bits.
30 Theater Productions To Check Out In Chicago This Fall
http://blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/03/30-theater-productions-to-check-out-in-chicago-this-fall/
Published: September 3, 2024 14:00
From slapstick farce to stirring musicals and elaborate drama, the legendary Chicago theater scene has a variety of fabulous productions for you to choose from this season.
Meg And The Wheelersâ Unique Brand Of Honky-Tonk Sounds Right At Home In Chicago
Published: September 3, 2024 13:31
The throwback local country western band's first show was at a block party. Now, they'll take the stage at the free Block Club Block Party Saturday.
Clemente High Schoolâs Baseball Field Renamed After Legendary Coach
Published: September 3, 2024 13:20
Richard J. Tomoleoni recorded over 700 wins, including eight city titles, and mentored many young men in his 37-year career as Clemente's baseball coach.
Pizzas Inspired By Bears Opponents? Get Them At Logan Squareâs Pizza Matta
Published: September 3, 2024 13:17
Up to 25 to-go pizzas will be sold each game day by popular social media cook Billy Zureikat, who has partnered with chef Jason Vincent.
Taste Of Uptown Returns For Its 8th Year Wednesday
http://blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/03/taste-of-uptown-returns-for-its-8th-year-wednesday/
Published: September 3, 2024 13:07
A $40 "passport" lets you sample food from more than a dozen Uptown restaurants and food shops.
Nabala Cafeâs Palestinian Flag Display Vandalized In Uptown
http://blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/02/nabala-cafes-palestinian-flag-display-vandalized-in-uptown/
Published: September 2, 2024 19:06
The Palestinian-owned cafe, which opened in July, had its window displaying a flag of Palestine smashed in an act of vandalism.
4 Dead In Mass Shooting On Blue Line Train In Forest Park
http://blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/02/4-dead-in-mass-shooting-on-blue-line-train-in-forest-park/
Published: September 2, 2024 16:58
CTA suspended service between the Austin and Forest Park stations due to the shooting. The shooter was later found and arrested on a Pink Line train.
Chicagoâs Beach Season Ends With Swimming Bans Due To Wave Activity
Published: September 2, 2024 16:08
A beach hazard has been issued for Chicago. Only four of the city's 22 beaches are open for swimming on Labor Day, the last day beaches are open for the season.
Man Rescued After Car Plunges Into Jackson Park Harbor
http://blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/02/man-rescued-after-car-plunges-into-jackson-park-harbor/
Published: September 2, 2024 15:06
A 28-year-old man crashed into another car on Marquette Road before driving into the harbor, where he was pulled from the water, police said.
Why Do We Get Labor Day Off? You Can Thank Chicago Workers
http://blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/02/why-do-we-get-labor-day-off-you-can-thank-chicago-workers/
Published: September 2, 2024 12:26
The labor movement has a long and legendary history in Chicago.