Looking forward to SATURDAY! Block Club Chicago hosting our first ever Block Party. I’ll be emceeing the event with Brandon Pope TV and I’ll be bringing some of the energy of Blackhawks games, hosting a few fun activities for folks coming to the party! So come on out, it’s FREE!

We’ve told you a lot about the Block Club Chicago Block Party on Saturday, but on today’s pod Stephanie Lulay + Maple Joy talk about WHY we’d love for you to be there. Yes it’s a great party. But it’s about connecting as a community who cares about local news. tinyurl.com/f8j95xa2

Washington Park neighbors want answers after an underground leak wrecked their block. buff.ly/3MyKgSj

A West Garfield Park Save A Lot has reopened more than 2 years after a city shutdown. buff.ly/3z8QGVi

I’m at the West Garfield Park Save A Lot where dozens of neighbors have arrived to shop at the newly reopened store. The West Side store is the first of six that Yellow Banana officials hope to reopen before Thanksgiving. #OnAssignment Block Club Chicago blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/05/wes…

Superdawg’s iconic hot dog figures were removed — but they'll be back. buff.ly/3Tgvbsi

Chicago’s getting a picture-perfect weekend with sunny skies and cooler temps. There could be rain showers tomorrow, but Saturday will see sun and mild temps — just in time for our first Block Party. buff.ly/4gbolhD

This situation behind this story is such a head scratcher, & frustrating for neighbors... Your Tiny Journalist Friend. breaks it down for you. Give it a read! STORY via Block Club Chicago: Workers Leave Gaping Hole On South Side Block — And For Months, No One Has Fixed It blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/05/was…

We're only 2 days away from our 1st Block Club Block Party! 📅 Sat. 9/7, Noon-8 PM 📍 McCormick YMCA, just off The 606 🎸 Music, food, beer, local vendors, kids activities + surprises! 💸 FREE Can't wait to celebrate w/ you! RSVP: buff.ly/3Zezzfg

From Mexico City to Chicago, Latin indie rock band Así Así has a sound that transcends language. They'll be playing at Saturday's Block Party: buff.ly/3ZeU1g2

Prosecutors said the Blue Line shooter killed 4 riders "execution-style" in an unprovoked attack. buff.ly/3MAdPD6

There's only 1 thing you should be doing in Chicago this weekend: Attending our 1st ever Block Party! 🎉 🎉 🎉 In case you haven’t already heard, here’s what you need to know about the end-of-summer bash: buff.ly/3XHG1KN

Fig Dish dropped their third album after 27 years. "It feels like the very first 2 times." buff.ly/4gfdumJ

Wilfredo Cintron, a beloved ice cream man who for five decades sold dollar cones, sundaes and banana splits across numerous Chicago neighborhoods, has died. buff.ly/3AUaw7d

Workers left a gaping hole on a South Side block — and for months, no one has fixed it. buff.ly/3TilHwy

Everyone is invited to Block Club Chicago’s first Block Party — especially kids and families. The Kids Zone will offer arts and crafts, performers, bouncy houses and more: buff.ly/4gayds1

Our Silent Auction is just one of the many exciting things happening at Block Club’s 1st Block Party! 🎉 Bid on local experience packages, gift certificates & more — even if you can't make it, you can still participate. See the full catalog here: buff.ly/47hlRKC

Foxtrot is back in Chicago after reopening its first store in Gold Coast. The opening comes more than 4 months after the retailer abruptly closed all 33 of its stores nationwide. buff.ly/3ZjkhpL

A West Garfield Park Save A Lot has reopened more than 2 years after a city shutdown. buff.ly/4cXcC3x

Chicago’s getting a picture-perfect weekend with sunny skies and cooler temps. There could be rain showers tomorrow, but Saturday will see sun and mild temps — just in time for our first Block Party. buff.ly/4gh5SR0