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As sight diminishes, West Side artist keeps painting

by Jessica Mordacq October 26, 2026October 26, 2026

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Open Books, UIC offer college essay-writing workshops for West Side students

High school students can sign up for free writing coaching available Nov. 7 and 14

by Hector Cervantes October 26, 2026October 26, 2026

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Market City initiative to increase food access coming to West Side

Action plan aims to create year-round market, connect food entrepreneurs across Chicago

by Jessica Mordacq October 26, 2026October 26, 2026

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How $100 microgrants are helping Island neighbors build community

Pizza nights and a fish fry draw blocks together in quiet corner of Austin

by Abisola Dahunsi October 23, 2026October 26, 2026

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Workers rally outside Austin seat manufacturer to demand better pay, working conditions

Michael Liptrot, Block Club Chicago October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

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How Loretto fugitive turned up with Ken Paxton in Dubai

Paxton in battle with James Talarico for Texas senate seat

by Kade Heather, Block Club Chicago October 20, 2026October 21, 2026

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Rush Oak Park parent looks for Endeavor Health merger

by BILL DWYER October 20, 2026October 23, 2026

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Potluc to open this month on North Ave. in Austin

by Jessica Mordacq October 19, 2026October 20, 2026

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Brookfield Zoo kicks off first-ever hands-on conservation session at Austin Branch Library

by Abisola Dahunsi October 14, 2026October 15, 2026

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