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Ariel Parrella @arielparrella.bsky.social · 3d

Despite fear and uncertainty in the area, business owners are trying to stay positive and hope outsiders will come patronize their shops: “One less dinner in Roscoe Village and Wrigley and out in this neighborhood that needs help will make a huge difference. blockclubchi.co/4ouCMAR

Belmont Cragin Business Owners Beg For Support As ICE Fears Devastate Sales And Closures Loom

Despite fear and uncertainty in the area, business owners are trying to stay positive: "One less dinner in Roscoe Village and Wrigley and out in this neighborhood that needs help will make a huge diff...

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Ariel Parrella @arielparrella.bsky.social · 3d

Yesterday I spent the day in Belmont Cragin talking to neighbors and business owners who have seen a dramatic slump in business. It was emotional to hear that some businesses, all family or locally owned, could close if they don’t see enough sales within the next two months.
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Belmont Cragin Business Owners Beg For Support As ICE Fears Devastate Sales And Closures Loom

Despite fear and uncertainty in the area, business owners are trying to stay positive: "One less dinner in Roscoe Village and Wrigley and out in this neighborhood that needs help will make a huge diff...

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Colin Boyle @colinbphoto.bsky.social · 3d

I’m back from vacation, and put together the past few days’ strong images from our @blockclubchi.bsky.social team.

GALLERY: Two Weeks In Photos: Chicagoans Stand Up To ICE, Johnson's New Budget And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/17/t...

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 3d

"We’ll be fine, honestly. Go out and support a GoFundMe or buy groceries for a Latino neighbor. Or go join one of those rapid response groups that are walking kids and from their schools," the owner said. | blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/17/c... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Chicago Chocolatier Stands Up To Pro-ICE Online Trolls — And Her Sales Are Up

Katherine Duncan said her decision to post a sign in her shop Katherine Anne Confections that says, “Everyone Is Welcome Here, Except ICE,” likely spurred the onslaught of negative reviews.

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David James 🍩 @funkentechno.bsky.social · 6d

rest in peace D'Angelo. absolute genius, left us with a small but perfect body of work. man, this hurts.

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Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 5d

A 15-year-old U.S. citizen was taken by the feds for 5 hours after an East Side protest, his attorney said. blockclubchi.co/42FrSzH

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Ariel Parrella @arielparrella.bsky.social · 5d

By @avhndz.bsky.social: “I want to be absolutely clear, the only people at risk in this moment are the residents of the city of Chicago. The only people walking around with military weapons, tear gas, rubber bullets are ICE agents,” Fuentes said.

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Ald. Jessie Fuentes Gears Up To Sue After Being Handcuffed By ICE Agent

The Humboldt Park alderperson was handcuffed and threatened with arrest by federal agents this month while asking agents if they had a warrant for a man they detained in her neighborhood.

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 5d

“I want to be absolutely clear, the only people at risk in this moment are the residents of the city of Chicago. The only people walking around with military weapons, tear gas, rubber bullets are ICE agents.” | blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/15/a... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Ald. Jessie Fuentes Gears Up To Sue After Being Handcuffed By ICE Agent

The Humboldt Park alderperson was handcuffed and threatened with arrest by federal agents this month while asking agents if they had a warrant for a man they detained in her neighborhood.

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minabloom.bsky.social @minabloom.bsky.social · 5d

What happened to the real estate empire of Suzie B. Wilson & her sister?

Just 1/3 of the roughly 800 vacant lots have sold, which leaves hundreds sitting empty and stagnant. And the city doesn't stand to recover much $$$ it's owed.

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Hundreds Of Lots Owned By 'City's Worst Landowner' Went Up For Sale. But Only A Fraction Have Sold

Parcels that belonged to Suzie B. Wilson and her sister accumulated $15 million in city fines for rat-related violations. Hundreds are still sitting empty without any promise of redevelopment.

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Stephanie Lulay @slulay2.bsky.social · 13d

@blockclubchi.bsky.social, our nonprofit newsroom, is suing the federal government after 4 of our journalists were shot w/ pepper-spray bullets & tear-gassed by federal agents at Broadview.

Here's why we're defending our First Amendment right to report — and your right to know:

Block Club Chicago, News Organizations Sue Feds Over First Amendment Violations

Four of our journalists have been shot with pepper-spray bullets and tear-gassed while covering protests outside the Broadview ICE facility. A judge heard arguments at an emergency hearing Monday.

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Ariel Parrella @arielparrella.bsky.social · 14d

Students, parents and teachers at ChiArts, the only public arts-focused high school, are pressuring the administration for more transparency around the board’s decision not to renew its CPS contract. “They’re cutting us off at the knees,” one teacher said.

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ChiArts Parents, Students Blindsided By Arts Board's Vote Not To Renew CPS Contract

Students, parents and teachers at the arts-focused high school are pressuring the administration for more transparency around the board’s decision. "They're cutting us off at the knees," one teacher s...

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 14d

JUST IN: Chicago journalistsa re suing DHS and ICE over force used against reporters:

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Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 14d

14 things to do outside in Chicago this October: blockclubchi.co/4gSkdnj

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Your Tiny Journalist Friend. @thewayoftheid.bsky.social · 17d

From @arielparrella.bsky.social:

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Federal Agents Handcuff Chicago Alderperson At Hospital ER

In another incident caught on video from Friday, federal agents inside a car threw smoke grenades into a street while people were outside nearby.

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 17d

“They don’t care about people’s constitutional rights," Ald. Jessie Fuentes told @blockclubchi.bsky.social. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/03/f... More reporting on today’s federal immigration activity across Chicago, per @arielparrella.bsky.social & @themelodymercado.bsky.social.

Federal Agents Handcuff Chicago Alderperson At Hospital ER

In another incident caught on video from Friday, federal agents inside a car threw smoke grenades into a street while people were outside nearby.

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 20d

“ICE has to stop unprovoked, chemical arms attacks on peaceful protesters and on journalists. This behavior is not normal. This is not Putin’s Russia. This is the United States of America,” said Broadview Mayor Katrina Thomas. blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/30/f... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Feds Are Tear Gassing Police, First Responders In Broadview, Officials Say: 'This Is Not Putin's Russia'

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson said the feds must do a better job of working with local officials.

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Ariel Parrella @arielparrella.bsky.social · Sep 19

Jailene Cepeda was a mother of two, a beloved sister and a devout Christian. Her family is raising money for her funeral and burial and hope justice will be served after she was fatally shot last weekend in Humboldt Park. blockclubchi.co/3IkiU3W

Humboldt Park Family Raising Money For Slain Daughter's Funeral

Jailene Cepeda's family is raising money for her funeral and burial. They hope justice will be served after she was fatally shot.

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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · Sep 19

"Right now, everyone has the responsibility to protect their neighbors."

"These really are kidnappings."

"To ICE and Border Patrol, you are not welcome in our neighborhoods in Chicago. Leave now."
#Illinois #USA #Deportation #EthnicCleansing

NW Side Activists, Elected Officials Promise To Unite Against ICE As More People Taken Across Chicago

At least seven people have been detained by federal agents near Home Depot stores in the Southwest and Northwest sides this week, among a flurry of immigration agent sightings, organizers and local…

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Colin Boyle @colinbphoto.bsky.social · Sep 17

Logan Square Family Turns Run-Down Spot Under The 'L' Into A Community Garden

A local civil engineer hopes his guerrilla gardening inspires others to feel ownership of their neighborhoods.
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Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · Sep 16

Block Club's Block Party 2.0 is almost here!

📅 Saturday, Oct. 4.
📍 Half Acre Beer Co.
🎶 Live entertainment, local vendors + food + drinks
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Get VIP tickets here: blockclubchi.co/4muFQf3

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Ariel Parrella @arielparrella.bsky.social · Sep 9

I love when I get to write about people in our community doing impressive things, like this: A professional boxer and film editor, Olivia Curry is prepping for a big world title fight. She's excited to be elevating women’s boxing and even more thankful to represent Chicago. blockclubchi.co/46hypl3

Chicago's Olivia Curry Hopes To Be The Female Middleweight Boxing Champion Of The World

A professional boxer and film editor, Curry is excited to be elevating women's boxing and even more thankful to represent Chicago in her upcoming title fight.

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · Sep 7

by @arielparrella.bsky.social. Thousands March Downtown To Protest Trump’s Deportation Threats blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/06/t... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Thousands March Downtown To Protest Trump's Deportation Threats

The peaceful protest stood in stark contrast to war-torn images evoked by a president who vowed earlier in the day to bring the military into Chicago.

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Ariel Parrella @arielparrella.bsky.social · Sep 2

Bam Bam update: He's doing well and was treated like a celebrity at his Friday vet checkup. He's got a few more tests for his heart and stomach and is on a series of meds for his UTI and stomach pain, but you wouldn't know it by looking into his deep brown eyes.
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Bam Bam On The Mend After Health Scare, With Help From His Vet And Love From Chicago

The dog's owner, Angel Santiago, will use some of the money raised to address Bam Bam's medical issues and help other blind people.

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Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · Aug 27

NEW: Some call it the "Death Hospital": Inside a Northwest Side medical center plagued by problems.

Patients & staff have reported filthy rooms, broken supplies & a flooded ER at Community First — despite the hospital getting tens of millions in taxpayer grants. blockclubchi.co/3JASNG4

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Manny Ramos @mannyramos.bsky.social · Aug 27

There is a lot going on in the world, but I am popping back in this space to share a yearlong investigation we published today about a hospital on Chicago's Northwest Side that some call the "Death Hospital."

Here's why:
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Some Call It 'Death Hospital': Inside The Northwest Side Medical Center Plagued By Problems

Patients and staff have reported filthy rooms, broken supplies and a flooded ER at Community First in Portage Park despite the tens of millions in taxpayer grants sent to the for-profit safety-net hos...

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