For over 7 years, one smile at a time, Peter Parada has been a constant, joyful presence in the Logan Square community, ensuring our families get to & from school safely. Celebrating #CrossingGuardAppreciationMonth, we want to STOP & thank CPS alumnus Peter Parada for his

“We have to be good or ICE will get us:” Chicago’s children caught in the chaos of immigration raids apnews.com/article/chicag…

Former SBC contributor Ariel Parrella for Block Club: "Logan Square’s Highly Anticipated 2-Way Traffic Circle Pattern To Open Next Week." 🥳 blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/30/log…

Get ready! Two-way traffic around Logan Square is set to begin Nov. 6. It’s arguably the most anticipated part of the project — and the most confusing. For a refresher, I broke down how the new pattern will work and why the city chose a two-way design. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/30/log…

These Chicago restaurants are offering free or discounted meals during SNAP pause: blockclubchi.co/47DM5Ys

In a surprise move, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is not seeking re-election, leaving in place a succession plan for his chief of staff, the only Democrat to file for his seat on the last day to do so. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2025…

Kudos to Block Club Chicago for receiving an award for Best Daily News Site from Editor & Publisher magazine. Their boots-on-the-ground reporting on local transportation and development issues helps inform Streetsblog Chicago's citywide coverage and commentary. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/17/blo…

Patti Smith performs at the Chicago Theatre Monday evening in Chicago.

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News has been winding down a bit as we near Thanksgiving week. See what the Block Club Chicago team has been photographing! This Week In Photos: Mayor’s Head Tax Rejected, Little Village’s Resurgence And More blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/21/thi…

People watch two snowy owls near Montrose Beach Tuesday evening in Chicago. “We have more of a yard than you’d ever have in rural America,” 36-year-old Lee Applewhite of Chicago said. “A backyard that’s free…the bird sanctuary, the beach, that’s sick.”

If you live south of the 606 and west of Kimball you do not live in Logan Square. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.

Animals in Chicago zoo delight in fresh snowfall

Immigrants are returning to ESL classes in Little Village after federal blitz kept them away. I went to Universidad Popular, run by students who become teachers. “You share what you learn. It tells people we want to hear from you, that you matter here.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/02/imm…