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Weeks before the Nov. 3 election, Hilario Dominguez is facing fallout after the Chicago Public Schools internal watchdog reopened an investigation into an almost decade-old allegation involving his time at a Pilsen nonprofit.
Parishioners at Five Holy Martyrs, once the center of Chicago's South Side Polish community, gather every year to celebrate Pope John Paul II's historic 1979 visit. They hope Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV will make the trip too.
Admission starts at $7, with free entry on select Mondays and special events planned throughout the holiday season.
The company expects its new distribution center to open by late 2027 or early 2028 after it makes renovations to an empty warehouse.
To celebrate the honor from Conde Nast Traveler, city leaders are dubbing this Saturday “Best Big City Day” with promotions that include a special beer and festivities on the Riverwalk.
The off-duty officer fired at man on two occasions after "an exchange of words" early Sunday morning, according to the civilian review board.
The boy was trying to unlock a Lime scooter when he was shot by Muhammad Sayadul Boshar, 19, who was aiming to shoot a friend who was in a car.
Refuting claims made on missing person-style flyers, Huynh said he had to close his office after getting threats of violence. Since then, he flooded social media with selfies to show his presence in the district.
The Clean Slate Act changed eligibility and waiting periods this year, while Illinois is moving toward automatically sealing some eligible records. Cook County officials will help residents navigate the process Saturday.
The five men, ages 71-80, have met weekly for decades to run together in Beverly and across the city. They say Sunday’s Chicago Marathon will be their last one as a group.
A survey of Lakeview neighbors found overwhelming opposition to adding nearly 260 parking spaces near Wrigley Field.
Join Block Club and community partners on Nov. 7 for workouts and resources to help address health equity gaps. Join a fun run with Joabe Barbosa, get a free meal, massage and more.
Chicagoans are still getting bit by mosquitoes, but October will see a drop-off as the insects start to hibernate, a local expert said.
The portrait of the visionary late sculptor by Bronzeville artist Chris Devins graces the side of a building on 54th Street. A gathering and reception are planned for Oct. 15.
"I would consider this a pretty big success," one organizer said. Northwest Neighborhood Alliance plans to build and install more benches in the coming weeks.
A reconstruction of the shooting commissioned by Martinez’s legal team found agent Charles Exum was standing to the side of her car and was not in danger as he fired, her attorneys said.
Shavon Gayden, 48, has been charged with murder after prosecutors said she stabbed Eddimar Hernández Chacón multiple times Saturday in Chatham.
The origins of the phrase that describes thin-crust, square-cut pizza — and whether locals actually call it that — are the subject of much debate.
Founder Katherine Duncan, who has shops in Logan Square and Irving Park, will mark the milestone with a party for customers and a special 54-piece box of sweets.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Susana Mendoza and Alexi Giannoulias are building relationships with content creators as campaigns rethink how they share their message in the upcoming municipal elections.
Johnson is leaning into content creators to reach Chicago voters beyond traditional political advertising. Most are not paid by the campaign, lending their vast platforms to help Johnson tap into their audience.
From Hyde Park to Highland Park, there are more than 80 fashion events across the Chicago area. We've highlighted 15 of them here.
The 630-square-foot bar opening in November below LIA Tavern in River North takes inspiration from midcentury modern design and house parties of the 1950s through the ‘70s.
The first phase of the $127 million project will bring two apartment buildings with 183 units to Garfield Ridge. About half of the units will be reserved for renters in the city’s housing voucher program.
The CTA recreated the sign used for the original Congress Line, which opened in 1958, at the newly reopened Loomis Street entrance to the Racine stop.
Apple Fest saw extremely dense crowds due to "beautiful fall weather and an unprecedented amount of social media attention," its organizer said. Some attendees said the hype dampened the event's charm.
The officer shot two men after being hit in the face, then drove away before stopping and shooting in their direction once more, police said.
The 33-year-old man was struck by a car at the intersection of Lake Street and Homan Avenue, making it at least the fifth person killed while riding a bike or scooter this year.
Police said a woman approached a girl and fatally stabbed her multiple times as she walked outside in Chatham Saturday. The woman is in custody after bystanders initially detained her.
The city's Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program (CARE) is moving its previous 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. hours to a new 8 a.m.-10 p.m. weekday schedule.
Norridge man Mohammad Abuhashish was found inside AbuHashish Smoke Shop with a gunshot wound to his neck Thursday, officials said.
Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García and Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are among those calling on the National Archives and Records Administration to reverse its decision to close the South Side center and relocate the documents housed there.
The vintage labels, familiar products and forgotten designs on display reveal how the brands of the past can spark memories.
The city will hold the auction for that site and seven others on the South and West sides owned by Paul A. Cawley and his now-dissolved company, Achadboy Properties. He owes the city $1.15 million in fines.
PHOTOS: Take a peek at life in the city through the eyes and lenses of the Block Club Chicago staff.
The number was one short of the total needed for a quorum for a hearing Thursday about the city's victim services program. One survivor called the cancellation a "travesty."
The first Sox home playoff games in five years are sold out through the team's primary ticket market, leading to a surge in prices on the secondary market.
Chicagoans can submit nominations online through Oct. 23. Norway spruce and fir trees within 15 miles of the city are preferred.
The "Westside Love Map" is on display through March and includes hand-drawn maps of Austin, North Lawndale and Garfield Park along with a short film featuring the stories of 14 West Siders.
Energy, environmental advocates remain skeptical data centers will provide significant, lasting benefits.
The New York-based coffee chain, known for matcha drinks and lattes, recently raised more than $100 million in venture capital funding as it expands nationwide.
Owner Johnathan Macedo said he will close the restaurant Sunday after eight months in operation to focus on expanding his first restaurant, Peke's Pozole in Archer Heights.
Over the weekend, bullets cracked a window of a community center being built by Corey Brooks, who is well-known for his Republican views.
The video shared on Instagram last weekend showed dozens of people entering through a door and running in the vacant mall.
The Division Street institution has been serving up fried shrimp since 1973. The restaurant will receive a local small business award next week for its contributions to the neighborhood.
Other new sites announced Thursday in advance of the Oct. 17-18 event include the Monadnock Building and the new Chicago Architecture Center hub at the Marquette Building.
The business owners, who said the poke spot was not bringing in enough customers, will continue to operate Sipping Turtle cafe nearby.
Former owner Trevor Fleming, who is under felony indictment, was removed from Warlord this year but wanted to open a new restaurant Humboldt Park that has since fallen through.
Block Club’s third annual Block Party is back at Half Acre Beer Co. You can also check out the Latina Comedy Festival, Apple Fest and Bears watch parties.
Over the weekend, bullets cracked a window of a community center being built by Corey Brooks, who is well-known for his Republican views.
The payment issue disrupted football, girls flag football and volleyball games this week, but CPS said all games through Saturday remain scheduled.
The suburban pizza chain is honoring Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with a limited-edition box made for a papal photo op.
The nearly 1.5-mile northbound lane will run from Roosevelt Road to Wacker Drive and serve 21 CTA routes used by thousands of riders each day.
The South Side native released his fifth album "R&Beyond" last month. He plays Pitch & Pour Supper Club on the West Side Friday.
Ahead of a historically active holiday for local youth gatherings, a Hyde Park community safety group met Tuesday to plan a 53rd Street takeover and practice de-escalation tactics.
Festival organizers took additional time to clear the park due to heavy rain during the event. An assessment of the costs to restore the park will take place this week.
Revuluri, a former vice president of the Chicago Board of Education under former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, said in a statement that “the gusher of special-interest cash has crowded out the voices of real Chicagoans.”
The Chicago-born pope wished the Sox "abundant blessings" ahead of Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Houston Astros.
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico went viral after playing the "Star-Spangled Banner" at the Bears game Monday night. The historic performance reflects the growing influence of Latinos, its founder said.
The “Look Back to Go Forward” exhibit displays artifacts kids and teens put in time capsules in 2021 and gives visitors a chance to reflect on their own pandemic experiences.
Parishioners at Sacred Heart Mission Church say they have yet to hear from the archdiocese on a plan to reopen.
The Wisconsin-based burger chain is planning to open in the former Aurelio’s Pizza on Michigan Avenue.
Grab a pumpkin, watch a spooky movie or enjoy a witchy bike ride in and around Chicago this month. And attend the Block Club Block Party Saturday!
Nina and Chris Nugent closed their award-winning restaurant on Lawrence Avenue in 2024 and found a new location on Lincoln Avenue. Their grand opening is next week.
City officials don't believe sensitive data was accessed. The alert follows reports that OpenAI's agents exceeded instructions and even accessed nonpublic information from government sites around the world.
Vitelli works with "unusual systems" and "odd objects" to better understand agents like humans, robots and even molecules. He's one of 20 people chosen for the fellowship this year.
City alderman and state lawmakers decried the company's "outrageous" shareholder profit rate and sought reforms to its pipe retirement program.
Alderpeople voted 46-3 Tuesday to approve the deal that is expected to generate about $375 million for Chicago over the next 57 years.
Bates launched her clothing brand in 1986 and went on to style celebrities like Michael Jordan and Whitney Houston. She will host a sold-out career retrospective Friday at the Obama Center.
Matt Brewer’s mayoral bid has put the Lincoln Park hot dog stand’s irreverent politics — and a recent message on its marquee questioning the current mayor’s leadership — under scrutiny.
ComEd cited cost, size and infrastructure concerns, but neighbors and elected officials want more details on how the utility evaluated each site.
A decade after plans were announced to redevelop the closed elementary school, the project has the final funding it needs to break ground next year.
From parades and bar crawls to costume contests and theater productions, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in Chicago this fall.
James Sanders is expanding on the success of his acclaimed Beverly counter-service spot with a sit-down restaurant in the former Promontory space.
The new stoplight that can be triggered by waiting pedestrians is coming to a busy five-way intersection on Ridge Avenue where a person was killed in 2021.
As budget talks heat up, 29 alderpeople sent a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson outlining their opposition to measures like the corporate head tax, which he tried to relaunch last year.
Bridges along the Chicago River from DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 18th Street will be raised through mid-November, temporarily stopping traffic as boats pass through.
Tributes have poured for Zamora, a beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, who died Sept. 17.
Opening Thursday, the restaurant is rooted in Hunter's Kentucky upbringing and American cooking dating to colonial times, with a focus on ingredients from the Great Lakes region.
The Chicago-set action series, featuring on-location shots around the city, is the number-one show on Amazon's streaming service.
Ken Gaebler is converting a former Pentecostal church on West Grand Avenue into La Reina, a movie theater and community hub. The building dates back to the 1890s and was also a vaudeville theater.
Hiroto Hirabayashi opened the bar 75 years ago after his release from a World War II internment camp. These days, it’s known for its cheeky social media posts and Malört pours.
Three Little Village natives are behind the new cultural hub located a few steps away from the iconic Little Village Arch. Te-Qu was created to spotlight local artists.
The new restaurant on Clark Street will serve a Latin fusion menu and offer sit-down service.
Anastasiia Rozdobutko, who runs two salons on the Northwest Side, opened Banana Nail School next to her Old Irving location.
The nonprofit had to move out of its Evanston home it shared with Rebuilding Exchange. It plans to reopen this month in its new location on Broadway.
The arts collective, known for its mobile exhibitions, is redeveloping a former car wash on 75th Street into Practice Space, a studio and career development center for artists.
Extra! Extra! Xtra Pale Ale will be available on tap at the Bowmanville brewery during the third annual Block Club Block Party this weekend.
A South Side man is facing a reckless discharge of a firearm charge after the girl was shot early Saturday, police said.
Roughly 50 demonstrators gathered outside the suburban ICE center Saturday to also mark one year of protests near the facility following last year's Operation Midway Blitz.
Juan Martin Márquez, a beloved family man and Bears superfan, was riding an e-bike to work when he was fatally struck by a driver who ran a red light.
Officials said they have found no evidence of a shared infectious disease or a common environmental factor connecting their deaths with that of a 34-year-old whale that also died after living at the aquarium for decades.
The popular German-style holiday market returns to the Loop and Wrigleyville with collectibles to celebrate its 30th year.
Local musician Chris Dunn's pet project has played at Flub A Dub Chub's, an Asian restaurant, an Uptown taqueria and The Wieners Circle.
Under renegotiated terms, the city would get a 5 percent cut of the parking meter income going forward.
Registration is currently full for "Shorts from the Block: Black Harvest's Chicago Stories," but an onsite waitlist will be available for potential attendees.
For many city dwellers, the wooden structures — some just small fire escapes — serve as workshops, gardens or art studios.
Chicago’s two baseball teams made history Thursday by securing playoff berths on the same day. Their post-season game locations are still up in the air.