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.

Block Club Chicago’s investigative team, the Watch, accepts internship applications periodically throughout the year. Applications for the fall 2026 are currently being accepted and are due by 11:59 p...

Operation Midway Blitz saw the arrest of thousands of immigrants and violent clashes between agents and neighbors. From a family separated by deportation to a street vendor slowly getting back to work, many are adjusting to a new normal.

The newsroom is nominated in the general excellence, community-centered journalism and immigration award categories. The Online News Association awards honor excellence in digital journalism around th...

The Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award from the Society of Professional Journalists recognized our "extraordinary courage and persistence" in covering the federal immigration crackdown in Chicago...

Layoffs began Monday at the suburban newspaper the Daily Herald, weeks after its sale to Alden Global Capital, owner of the Chicago Tribune.

The Trace, in partnership with Block Club Chicago, is looking for a full-time staff writer to cover the impact of gun violence on Chicago’s neighborhoods. The staff writer in this role, which is funde...

The newsroom is nominated in the Public Service and Community Engagement categories for its Midway Blitz coverage and in the Financial Health category for its reader revenue approach.

The Trace, in partnership with Block Club Chicago, is looking for a full-time staff writer to cover the impact of gun violence on Chicago’s neighborhoods. The staff writer in this role, which is funde...

Photojournalist Zoey Duchene reflects on her two months spent covering everything from a support pigeon portrait to the opening of the Obama Center.

The Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists recognized our project, "Chicago Under Siege," calling it "urgent, highly sophisticated accountability journalism."

Even after a $4 million boost, the Police Department program has struggled, Block Club found. Now alderpeople led by Nicole Lee want police leaders to answer questions.

Though the federal agents often wore masks concealing their identities, Block Club Chicago identified 271 of them. Many were trained specifically for crowd control, yet reported using force more than ...

It’s Our Birthday! 🍰 Block Club Chicago is turning 8! Help us celebrate by becoming one of our 800 birthday supporters. Plus, when you subscribe at $79, we’ll send you a coupon to treat yourself to a ...

Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit news organization focused on Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods, is looking for a full-time general assignment reporter. While most of our reporters are embedded in a geog...

Neither the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office nor Franklin Park police chose to launch probes into the death of Silverio Villegas González. That’s in stark contrast to Minneapolis, where local off...

A Block Club investigation found dozens of protesters arrested by state police are still facing criminal charges for minor infractions, such as sitting on a concrete barrier — even after Gov. JB Pritz...

A Block Club investigation found dozens of protesters arrested by state police are still facing criminal charges for minor infractions, such as sitting on a concrete barrier — even after Gov JB Pritzk...

New Epstein files emails show how Epstein tried to cultivate relationships with prosecutors and others involved in his case

We’re Hiring Paid Summer Interns Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom focused on Chicago’s neighborhoods, is looking for paid summer interns. Interns should be based in and have knowledge of Chica...

Warlord star chef Trevor Fleming has been sharing sexual photos of women without consent and berating staffers for years, witnesses said. It was an open secret in the industry — and it's time for acco...

Warlord star chef Trevor Fleming has been sharing sexual photos of women without consent and berating staffers for years, witnesses said. It was an open secret in the industry — and it's time for acco...