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14 things to do outside in Chicago this October: blockclubchi.co/4gSkdnj

Federal Agent Shoots Woman In Brighton Park, Causing Tense Scene With Protesters The woman "rammed" her car into a car being used by agents, the Department of Homeland Security said. But a watchdog group said it was federal agents who caused a car crash and used "brutal tactics."

Two people, including the woman shot by an agent, were charged with driving their cars into a Border Patrol car, federal prosecutors announced Sunday.

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South Shore residents returned to their ransacked apartments after an ICE raid. "It looks like hell." blockclubchi.co/4gV8ODq

This Week In Photos 📸
▪️ Feds raid South Shore building
▪️ Quantum project breaks ground and more: blockclubchi.co/4gTIPwd

Federal Agents Shoot Woman In Brighton Park, Causing Tense Scene With Protesters The woman "rammed" her car into a car being used by agents, the Department of Homeland Security said. But a watchdog group said it was federal agents who caused a car crash and used "brutal tactics."

A woman was shot by federal agents Saturday, the second person shot by the feds during Operation Midway Blitz in the Chicago area.
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The Chicago Art Locker is bringing whimsy and free works of art to Avondale. blockclubchi.co/46T40dd

14 things to do outside in Chicago this October:
blockclubchi.co/4gSkdnj

Sakana Sushi is making its Wabash Avenue debut while M Lounge and Roots Pizza say goodbye to the South Loop.

Here’s the latest in South Loop-area restaurant news: blockclubchi.co/47e1q1J

This Week In Photos 📸
▪️ Feds raid South Shore building
▪️ Quantum project breaks ground and more: blockclubchi.co/4gTIPwd

President Donald Trump is sending 300 National Guard troops to Chicago, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Saturday. blockclubchi.co/3KsDe3V

The Humboldt Park Boathouse could get an all-day cafe — with a beer garden. blockclubchi.co/3WicTrM

Wicker Park’s "dog poop guy" is mobilizing neighbors to scoop the poop. blockclubchi.co/4mIZJyL

TODAY'S THE DAY!
Our Block Party kicks off at noon & we partnered with Half Acre to brew our own special beer. blockclubchi.co/4mLVToF

Block Club's Extra! Extra! Pale Ale will be available at the party + our newsroom will receive $1 from every pint sold. 🍻

See you there! partywithblockclub.org

Every week we highlight things to do in Chicago over the weekend. And this week, we’re spotlighting our very own Block Party!

📅Sat., Oct. 4
📍 Half Acre Beer Co.
🎶 DJs, entertainment, kids activities, food + drinks
🤑 FREE

More info: blockclubchi.co/4887ivr

City officials halted demolition of the iconic Damen Silos due to excessive dust. blockclubchi.co/46Ot6K1

A judge has ordered the release of a man who had a legal gun at a Broadview ICE protest. blockclubchi.co/42RoVfq

The future of Chicago’s only arts-focused public high school is uncertain after the arts school board decided not to renew its contract with CPS due to financial strain. blockclubchi.co/3KAssbK

Our Block Party is Saturday & we partnered with Half Acre to brew our own special beer. blockclubchi.co/4mLVToF

Block Club's Extra! Extra! Pale Ale will be available at the Block Party + our newsroom will receive $1 from every pint sold. 🍻

It's free to RSVP:
partywithblockclub.org

Federal agents — with the Homeland Security secretary and a right-wing social media influencer in tow — raided an Austin Walmart on Friday. blockclubchi.co/4mRrtBw

The Humboldt Park Boathouse could get an all-day cafe — with a beer garden. blockclubchi.co/3WicTrM

West Side leaders say a border patrol agent put a man in a "chokehold" after a car crash. blockclubchi.co/3VND7lW

Federal agents handcuffed Humboldt Park Ald. Jessie Fuentes as she confronted them Friday at Humboldt Park Hospital.

Agents handcuffed her, forced her out of the hospital and threatened her with arrest, Fuentes told a Block Club reporter. blockclubchi.co/3Wkje5V

Los periodistas de Block Club Chicago siguen informando sobre la actividad migratoria federal de hoy en Chicago.

Si tiene grabaciones de la actividad de los agentes federales, contáctenos aquí:
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The Block Club Chicago newsroom continues to report on today’s federal immigration activity across Chicago.

If you have footage of agent activity you filmed, please reach out via this website:
blockclubchi.co/3IIYou4

Kith, a popular New York City streetwear and lifestyle brand, is opening Friday just steps off Downtown’s Magnificent Mile. blockclubchi.co/4gQDo0R

Federal agents handcuffed Humboldt Park Ald. Jessie Fuentes as she confronted them at a hospital. blockclubchi.co/3Wkje5V

Los periodistas de @blockclubchi.bsky.social siguen informando sobre la actividad migratoria federal de hoy en Chicago. Si tiene grabaciones de la actividad de los agentes federales, contáctenos aquí:

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The @blockclubchi.bsky.social newsroom continues to report on today’s federal immigration activity across Chicago. If you have footage of agent activity you filmed, please reach out via this website:

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Sakana Sushi is making its Wabash Avenue debut while M Lounge and Roots Pizza say goodbye to the South Loop.

Here’s the latest in South Loop-area restaurant news: blockclubchi.co/47e1q1J

This Week In Photos 📸
▪️ Feds raid South Shore building
▪️ Quantum project breaks ground and more: blockclubchi.co/4gTIPwd