Colin Boyle
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Photojournalist @BlockClubCHI | BSJ, MSJ, Adjunct Lecturer @MedillSchool | Lifelong Chicagoan | #TodaysReportingLunch | Cats | News | Local Lens
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A cookie swap tradition has brought women together for 4 decades on the Far South Side.
Since about 1978 — no one remembers the exact year — as many as 20 women have gathered in Pat Duck’s Hegewisch home to exchange home-baked treats, stories and memories. blockclubchi.co/4pHce0e
Since about 1978 — no one remembers the exact year — as many as 20 women have gathered in Pat Duck’s Hegewisch home to exchange home-baked treats, stories and memories. blockclubchi.co/4pHce0e
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A cookie swap tradition has brought women together for 4 decades on the Far South Side.
Since about 1978 — no one remembers the exact year — as many as 20 women have gathered in Pat Duck’s Hegewisch home to exchange home-baked treats, stories and memories. blockclubchi.co/4pHce0e
Since about 1978 — no one remembers the exact year — as many as 20 women have gathered in Pat Duck’s Hegewisch home to exchange home-baked treats, stories and memories. blockclubchi.co/4pHce0e
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December 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Looking for the perfect gift? 🎁
Our online gallery has hundreds of photos of life in the city. You can purchase a canvas, mug + more of your favorite photos by photojournalist Colin Boyle.
🛍️ SHOP NOW: blockclubchi.co/4oNL7zg
Sunday is your last day to order to get items on time for Christmas.
Our online gallery has hundreds of photos of life in the city. You can purchase a canvas, mug + more of your favorite photos by photojournalist Colin Boyle.
🛍️ SHOP NOW: blockclubchi.co/4oNL7zg
Sunday is your last day to order to get items on time for Christmas.
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One of Uptown's last single-room occupancy buildings was ordered closed due to dangerous conditions, causing residents to scramble to find affordable housing.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
One of Uptown's last single-room occupancy buildings was ordered closed due to dangerous conditions, causing residents to scramble to find affordable housing.
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Residents moved out of a raided South Shore building as a court-ordered deadline arrived Friday.
Some residents said they were moving in with loved ones, while others were preparing for a night on the streets ahead of a weekend cold snap. blockclubchi.co/3YnaWv9
Some residents said they were moving in with loved ones, while others were preparing for a night on the streets ahead of a weekend cold snap. blockclubchi.co/3YnaWv9
December 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Residents moved out of a raided South Shore building as a court-ordered deadline arrived Friday.
Some residents said they were moving in with loved ones, while others were preparing for a night on the streets ahead of a weekend cold snap. blockclubchi.co/3YnaWv9
Some residents said they were moving in with loved ones, while others were preparing for a night on the streets ahead of a weekend cold snap. blockclubchi.co/3YnaWv9
Residents Move Out Of Raided South Shore Building As Court-Ordered Deadline Arrives Friday
Some residents said they were moving in with loved ones, while others were preparing for a night on the streets ahead of a weekend cold snap.
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Some residents said they were moving in with loved ones, while others were preparing for a night on the streets ahead of a weekend cold snap.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Residents Move Out Of Raided South Shore Building As Court-Ordered Deadline Arrives Friday
Some residents said they were moving in with loved ones, while others were preparing for a night on the streets ahead of a weekend cold snap.
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Some residents said they were moving in with loved ones, while others were preparing for a night on the streets ahead of a weekend cold snap.
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The cold this weekend hasn’t put a freeze on all of the news lately.
See what @blockclubchi.bsky.social reporters captured while covering the city’s neighborhoods this week.
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See what @blockclubchi.bsky.social reporters captured while covering the city’s neighborhoods this week.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/12/t...
December 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The cold this weekend hasn’t put a freeze on all of the news lately.
See what @blockclubchi.bsky.social reporters captured while covering the city’s neighborhoods this week.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/12/t...
See what @blockclubchi.bsky.social reporters captured while covering the city’s neighborhoods this week.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/12/t...
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Liar’s Club is celebrating 30 years of "punk for good" as its Christmas Day extravaganza rages on.
Since 1995, owner Herb Rosen has been slinging beers, hosting rock shows and throwing an all-out rager that has yet to end. blockclubchi.co/3Mq2VmH
Since 1995, owner Herb Rosen has been slinging beers, hosting rock shows and throwing an all-out rager that has yet to end. blockclubchi.co/3Mq2VmH
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Liar’s Club is celebrating 30 years of "punk for good" as its Christmas Day extravaganza rages on.
Since 1995, owner Herb Rosen has been slinging beers, hosting rock shows and throwing an all-out rager that has yet to end. blockclubchi.co/3Mq2VmH
Since 1995, owner Herb Rosen has been slinging beers, hosting rock shows and throwing an all-out rager that has yet to end. blockclubchi.co/3Mq2VmH
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"There's nothing to smile about."
Ramirez to Noem: "You lied on the record and you lied to members of this committee. You violated court orders by not turning around deportation flights bound for El Salvador where we know that hundreds of people under your leadership reported they were raped, beaten, and nearly died."
December 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"There's nothing to smile about."
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The mother of Officer Krystal Rivera has filed a lawsuit against the department and her policing partner — alleging he “left her to die” after shooting her in a botched police chase shortly after Rivera ended their romantic relationship. blockclubchi.co/48yF1xP
December 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The mother of Officer Krystal Rivera has filed a lawsuit against the department and her policing partner — alleging he “left her to die” after shooting her in a botched police chase shortly after Rivera ended their romantic relationship. blockclubchi.co/48yF1xP
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A proposed hemp ban now has an exemption for THC drinks. blockclubchi.co/4pE7ngm
December 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A proposed hemp ban now has an exemption for THC drinks. blockclubchi.co/4pE7ngm
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With dueling budget proposals, City Council is no closer to compromise as shutdown deadline looms. blockclubchi.co/4rR5bDr
December 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
With dueling budget proposals, City Council is no closer to compromise as shutdown deadline looms. blockclubchi.co/4rR5bDr
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council members are still at odds over a budget plan as a deadline to avoid a city government shutdown approaches.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council members are still at odds over a budget plan as a deadline to avoid a city government shutdown approaches.
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a package of bills meant to better protect immigrants throughout Illinois, a direct rebuke of Operation Midway Blitz. blockclubchi.co/48KFWKm
December 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a package of bills meant to better protect immigrants throughout Illinois, a direct rebuke of Operation Midway Blitz. blockclubchi.co/48KFWKm
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Feds threaten CTA funding if the agency doesn’t beef up security after a woman was set on fire. blockclubchi.co/4prGUCp
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Feds threaten CTA funding if the agency doesn’t beef up security after a woman was set on fire. blockclubchi.co/4prGUCp
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Delivery robots are taking over Chicago sidewalks, sparking debate and a petition to hit "pause." blockclubchi.co/3KmCRIu
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Delivery robots are taking over Chicago sidewalks, sparking debate and a petition to hit "pause." blockclubchi.co/3KmCRIu
Delivery Robots Take Over Chicago Sidewalks, Sparking Debate And A Petition To Hit 'Pause'
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December 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Delivery Robots Take Over Chicago Sidewalks, Sparking Debate And A Petition To Hit 'Pause'
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The city was hit with as much as five inches of snow Saturday into Sunday, making this the snowiest start to a winter season since 1978. blockclubchi.co/44dA8ro
December 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The city was hit with as much as five inches of snow Saturday into Sunday, making this the snowiest start to a winter season since 1978. blockclubchi.co/44dA8ro
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Homeland Security Boss Kristi Noem was met by protesters after attending an annual Christmas tradition at Navy Pier Saturday.
“The Grinch stole Christmas but Kristi Noem stole my neighbor" read one protester's sign.
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“The Grinch stole Christmas but Kristi Noem stole my neighbor" read one protester's sign.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Homeland Security Boss Kristi Noem was met by protesters after attending an annual Christmas tradition at Navy Pier Saturday.
“The Grinch stole Christmas but Kristi Noem stole my neighbor" read one protester's sign.
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“The Grinch stole Christmas but Kristi Noem stole my neighbor" read one protester's sign.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/07/h...
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With this weekend's snowstorm, Chicago is seeing the snowiest start to the winter season since 1978 — which is the snowiest winter in recorded history.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
With this weekend's snowstorm, Chicago is seeing the snowiest start to the winter season since 1978 — which is the snowiest winter in recorded history.
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We reviewed Gregory Bovino and his agents’ tactics in Chicago. From a shooting to Slim Jims, the feds’ poor tactics made for needless safety risks for the public and the officers themselves. “Simply reckless,” former police superintendent said.
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Experts: From shooting to Slim Jims, immigration agents’ poor tactics made for needless safety risks
A Tribune review found Immigration agents routinely broke urban policing protocols meant to limit danger to themselves and others.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We reviewed Gregory Bovino and his agents’ tactics in Chicago. From a shooting to Slim Jims, the feds’ poor tactics made for needless safety risks for the public and the officers themselves. “Simply reckless,” former police superintendent said.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/07/e...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/07/e...
A lot has happened around the city lately, and @blockclubchi.bsky.social has been there to document it! See what we saw:
2 Weeks In Photos: Record Snowfall, South Shore Raid Fallout And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/05/2...
2 Weeks In Photos: Record Snowfall, South Shore Raid Fallout And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/05/2...
December 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
A lot has happened around the city lately, and @blockclubchi.bsky.social has been there to document it! See what we saw:
2 Weeks In Photos: Record Snowfall, South Shore Raid Fallout And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/05/2...
2 Weeks In Photos: Record Snowfall, South Shore Raid Fallout And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/05/2...
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Ravenswood’s Lillstreet Art Center is celebrating 50 years as a home for artists.
To mark the milestone, the studio is throwing a holiday party Friday night and will host Saturday jewelry trunk shows throughout December. blockclubchi.co/4rAZ0n5
To mark the milestone, the studio is throwing a holiday party Friday night and will host Saturday jewelry trunk shows throughout December. blockclubchi.co/4rAZ0n5
December 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Ravenswood’s Lillstreet Art Center is celebrating 50 years as a home for artists.
To mark the milestone, the studio is throwing a holiday party Friday night and will host Saturday jewelry trunk shows throughout December. blockclubchi.co/4rAZ0n5
To mark the milestone, the studio is throwing a holiday party Friday night and will host Saturday jewelry trunk shows throughout December. blockclubchi.co/4rAZ0n5
Tonight’s sunset behind our beautiful City of Chicago.
December 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Tonight’s sunset behind our beautiful City of Chicago.
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Prosecutors dropped a charge against a Laugh Factory manager arrested during a Lakeview immigration sweep. blockclubchi.co/48Y30FR
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Prosecutors dropped a charge against a Laugh Factory manager arrested during a Lakeview immigration sweep. blockclubchi.co/48Y30FR
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Terrific, detailed report by Block Club Chicago about how Homeland Security has lied its ass off about its immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Nothing that Homeland Security says should be believed.
Nothing that Homeland Security says should be believed.
How The Feds Used Propaganda To Frame Their ‘War’ On Chicago: 'They're Lying Constantly'
Homeland Security has sought to reshape violent encounters into triumphant narratives — even as judges, journalists and experts said the agency has repeatedly distorted facts, misled the public and at...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Terrific, detailed report by Block Club Chicago about how Homeland Security has lied its ass off about its immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Nothing that Homeland Security says should be believed.
Nothing that Homeland Security says should be believed.