Police and local nonprofits will open an emergency assistance center Wednesday for West Side neighbors impacted after the weekend shooting that wounded seven teens and young adults.

The city's major decrease in murders and shootings in 2025 was led by a small group of community areas primarily on the West and South sides. New efforts helped violence prevention groups achieve that...

Legler Regional Library's food pantry will be open Thursdays and Sundays, offering protein, produce, dairy and other food items, as well as household items and toiletries.

Federal courts block the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago. And a judge bans ICE from using tear gas against protesters and reporters.

New grant-funded programs starting this week at Nash Elementary School of Fine & Performing Arts include graffiti and African dance.

One recent West Side development clocked in at $884,000 per unit. While the city says it's working to address red tape that drives up expenses, advocates say more must be done to rein in "crazy" costs...

One recent West Side development clocked in at $884,000 per unit. While the city says it's working to address red tape that drives up expenses, advocates say more must be done to rein in "crazy" costs...

The actor announced the Netflix documentary while touring West and South side organizations to which he’s donated, telling Block Club the film will clear the hate crime hoax controversy that’s followe...

Michael Liptrot from Block Club Chicago talks us through some of their most-read stories.

TaskForce Prevention & Community Services is the first-ever community group to lead the parade and plans to highlight their dedication to LGBTQ+ young people — and their Vogue School.

CPS will change how it selects art for exhibits after hearing from South and West side teachers about a lack of representation. The issue highlights years of racial disparity in access to quality arts...

Our friends over at Block Club Chicago are back this morning with details on three local stories people are talking about.

The multi-year agreement keeps the festival in North Lawndale through 2027, with an option to extend the deal through 2029, organizers said in a release.

The Grandparent Circle program connects students at four CPS schools with “wise women” mentors for journaling and book club conversations.

Ahead of his Sunday performance, Matt B talked with Block Club about how Black identity and his upbringing inspires his music. He won the Grammy for Best Global Music Album earlier this month.

Staff and volunteers hit the frigid streets Thursday night for the city's annual Point-in-Time count, a snapshot of people experiencing homelessness and living without shelter.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan takes the stand in his own defense. And a battle over hemp regulation has the mayor and governor on opposing sides.

The history program will highlight "the positive aspects of Chicago and its amazing history." It's one of many projects Thomas will focus on after ComEd laid him off following a decade with the compan...

Popular Chicago historian Shermann Dilla Thomas had a six-figure day job at ComEd; then he took the CEO's suggestion and ended up canned.