Added a new title to my resume: Mom of 4.

I’ll be slow to respond as I adjust to my new role. Got @blockclubchi.bsky.social-related tips/pitches/questions? Reach all of our editors at newsroom@blockclubchi.org.

Silverio Villegas González was a father of two who lived in the Chicago area.

ICE agents killed him.

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and Franklin Park police did not launch probes into his slaying — though in Minneapolis, officials are investigating ICE killings. blockclubchi.co/4sXjMwR

ICE Killed A Man Outside Chicago Last Year. Little Has Been Done To Investigate 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...

ICE agents shot & killed Silverio Villegas Gonzalez after he dropped his kids off at school in September.

Minn officials launched investigations into Pretti & Good's killings. Cook County has not done the same for Villegas Gonzalez.

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✍️ @mollydevore.bsky.social

Breaking News: Kristi Noem has been fired as homeland security secretary by President Trump, who picked Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to replace her. Follow live updates. trib.al/znvv0xP

New: Internal tension at the Associated Press over use of AI. One of the AP newsroom leaders leading the company's AI initiatives told staff that many editors preferred an AI-written article to a human one, and told them when it comes to using AI in the newsroom "resistance is futile."

Why Is The Cook County State's Attorney Prosecuting Nonviolent ICE Protesters? 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...

“The reports contain few details about each arrest. When they do, the accounts are sometimes at odds with body-camera footage.”

Great reporting about the avalanche of charges levied against nonviolent protesters at the Broadview ICE detention center:

Why Is The Cook County State's Attorney Prosecuting Nonviolent ICE Protesters? 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...

Dozens of protesters arrested by state police are still facing criminal charges for minor infractions — even after Gov. Pritzker vowed to protect their First Amendment rights.

My latest investigation for @blockclubchi.bsky.social

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How Jeffrey Epstein sought to infiltrate the justice system New Epstein files emails show how Epstein tried to cultivate relationships with prosecutors and others involved in his case

NEW: (gift) A Miami Herald Investigation: How Jeffrey Epstein Beat the Justice System by @jkbjournalist.bsky.social and @clurhealy.bsky.social
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Summer Interns 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...

Exciting: @blockclubchi.bsky.social is looking for our summer 2026 interns!

Block Club’s interns gain valuable experience — and clips — with a team that is dedicated to helping them grow and succeed during and after their internship.

More info and application here: blockclubchicago.org/interns-2/.

Englewood Girl Scouts had to sell 2,100 cookie boxes to fund troop — they’re at 20,000 now. blockclubchi.co/4kVkoAw

Warlord Chef's Abuse Went Unchecked For Years, Women And Ex-Workers Say 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...

My biggest investigation: The star chef of Warlord has, for years, abused women, shared nude photos of romantic partners without their consent and created a toxic work environment by berating staff at the acclaimed restaurant, multiple ex employees+women said. blockclubchi.co/4tINuHj

A neighbor is suing the Chicago Housing Authority over a vacant West Humboldt Park property used as a drug stash house. blockclubchi.co/4qOg4Eq

Warlord Chef's Abuse Went Unchecked For Years, Women And Ex-Workers Say 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 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 accountability, they said. Solid reporting
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Warlord chef’s abuse went unchecked for years, women and ex-workers say. blockclubchi.co/4tINuHj

New South Side newsletter alert: @blockclubchi.bsky.social's Beverly, Morgan Park, Mount Greenwood + Washington Heights newsletter is live! ✨

Curated by Beverly reporter + native @jimrlynch.bsky.social.

Sign up for free here: blockclubchicago.org/newsletters/

New South Side newsletter alert: @blockclubchi.bsky.social's Beverly, Morgan Park, Mount Greenwood + Washington Heights newsletter is live! ✨

Curated by Beverly reporter + native @jimrlynch.bsky.social.

Sign up for free here: blockclubchicago.org/newsletters/

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a political force in the United States and a leader in Chicago for decades, died Tuesday morning surrounded by family, his family said in a statement. blockclubchi.co/40dMUDJ

Ofelia Torres, the teen with cancer who fought for her father’s freedom after ICE agents arrested him, has died. blockclubchi.co/3Zzncth

JUST IN: The mayor vetoed a controversial ban on intoxicating hemp products. blockclubchi.co/4qzkNtu

A federal agent shot a Chicago woman 5 times after saying she tried to ram him with her car.

Newly released evidence contradict that agent's account — and shows that agents boasted about the shooting. blockclubchi.co/463Y4i1

📢 PSA:

Bad Bunny personally requested this Chicago conductor for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. blockclubchi.co/4bKoVDo

Leaders Share Tips On How Chicagoans Can Best Support Immigrants At Block Club Event Speakers directly affected by Operation Midway Blitz shared their experiences during a panel hosted by Block Club Chicago. More than 200 people attended.

Shoutout to Maple Walker Lloyd, Christine Schmidt + @blockclubchi.bsky.social's entire revenue team for bringing such a powerful event to life and The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and MacArthur Foundation for sponsoring.

Read more about the event here: blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/27/l...

The night included performances from mariachi Cielito Lindo and spoken word artist Paula "LaLa" Bolander, free meals from Los Comales and an immigrant-owned vendor market with the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to support small businesses. Mike Rivera provided photography.

Thanks to @ramirez.house.gov, Erendira Rendon of the Resurrection Project, Maria Orozco of the Street Vendors Association & Karina Martinez of the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council for sharing their experiences + @franciagarciah.bsky.social for moderating. TraducciónNow provided live translation.

Last month, @blockclubchi.bsky.social brought more than 200 neighbors together to reflect on the impact of immigration — & immigration enforcement — at Apollo's 2000 Theater in Little Village.

A huge thank you to the many who came together to bring this powerful event to life. 👇

We’re Hiring: News Editor Block Club Chicago is looking for a News Editor with a passion for community journalism. Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit news organization focused on Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods, is looking for a ...

📢 JOB ALERT: @blockclubchi.bsky.social is hiring a NEWS EDITOR w/ a passion for community journalism.

Must have:
🔹strong news judgement
🔹experience managing remote team
🔹proven track record conceiving, developing & editing engaging stories

Apply by 3/9: blockclubchicago.org/were-hiring-...

How The Great Migration — And Segregation — Built The South Side's Black-Owned Lounge Culture For more than a century, cocktail lounges — distinct from dive bars and nightclubs — have served as essential gathering places for Black Chicagoans.

“Segregation are the external forces, policies and practices that enforce the segregation of Black folks. Congregation is what we have done and built in that space.”

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Finalists for the Chicago Headline Club’s first A-Mark Prize for Investigative Editing and Reporting, Watchdog Award - Chicago Headline Club Winners will be announced on Saturday, March 21 at FOIA Fest The Chicago Headline Club is thrilled to announce the finalists for its inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Editing and Reporting and ...

Incredibly proud of the entire @blockclubchi.bsky.social team — we're nominated twice for the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Reporting for "Chicago Under Siege" + our Midway Blitz coverage + @mannyramos.bsky.social's troubling investigation "Death Hospital."

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