Stephanie Lulay
@slulay2.bsky.social
Co-founder + Executive Editor @blockclubchi 📰 Former flames @DNAinfoChi @BeaconNews 🔥 Mom. I-L-L fan. CHICAGO. The future of news is local. stephanie@blockclubchi.org
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Chicago has gone through a year like none other, and its residents have faced it with resilience. @blockclubchi.bsky.social's team has covered it all — from the onslaught of Operation Midway Blitz to the glimmers of joy around the city.
Chicago 2025 in Photos:
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/29/c...
Chicago 2025 in Photos:
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/29/c...
December 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Chicago has gone through a year like none other, and its residents have faced it with resilience. @blockclubchi.bsky.social's team has covered it all — from the onslaught of Operation Midway Blitz to the glimmers of joy around the city.
Chicago 2025 in Photos:
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/29/c...
Chicago 2025 in Photos:
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/29/c...
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Block Club Chicago is nominated for three Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2025 awards!
Vote Block Club for:
▪️ Best Newsletter
▪️ Best Independent Website
▪️ Best Newspaper
Voting is open through Dec. 31 — and winners are chosen by YOU. 🗳️
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Vote Block Club for:
▪️ Best Newsletter
▪️ Best Independent Website
▪️ Best Newspaper
Voting is open through Dec. 31 — and winners are chosen by YOU. 🗳️
VOTE NOW: blockclubchi.co/3Ya97Sq
December 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Block Club Chicago is nominated for three Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2025 awards!
Vote Block Club for:
▪️ Best Newsletter
▪️ Best Independent Website
▪️ Best Newspaper
Voting is open through Dec. 31 — and winners are chosen by YOU. 🗳️
VOTE NOW: blockclubchi.co/3Ya97Sq
Vote Block Club for:
▪️ Best Newsletter
▪️ Best Independent Website
▪️ Best Newspaper
Voting is open through Dec. 31 — and winners are chosen by YOU. 🗳️
VOTE NOW: blockclubchi.co/3Ya97Sq
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ICE’s Illinois arrests during Trump’s crackdown were among the nation’s highest — and most people arrested didn’t have criminal records.
Here are 4 other findings our investigative team discovered from ICE's own data: blockclubchi.co/3YM9x1i
Here are 4 other findings our investigative team discovered from ICE's own data: blockclubchi.co/3YM9x1i
December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
ICE’s Illinois arrests during Trump’s crackdown were among the nation’s highest — and most people arrested didn’t have criminal records.
Here are 4 other findings our investigative team discovered from ICE's own data: blockclubchi.co/3YM9x1i
Here are 4 other findings our investigative team discovered from ICE's own data: blockclubchi.co/3YM9x1i
It's been a difficult year.
Proud of these Chicago journalists for finding room for joy this season while raising money for those in need.
@latrace.bsky.social @ctoner.bsky.social @mauriciopena.bsky.social + more
Proud of these Chicago journalists for finding room for joy this season while raising money for those in need.
@latrace.bsky.social @ctoner.bsky.social @mauriciopena.bsky.social + more
Chicago Journalists Swap Bylines For Basslines In New Christmas Album For Charity
The Chicago Media Chorus dropped its first Christmas album last week to raise money for StreetWise and spread holiday cheer.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It's been a difficult year.
Proud of these Chicago journalists for finding room for joy this season while raising money for those in need.
@latrace.bsky.social @ctoner.bsky.social @mauriciopena.bsky.social + more
Proud of these Chicago journalists for finding room for joy this season while raising money for those in need.
@latrace.bsky.social @ctoner.bsky.social @mauriciopena.bsky.social + more
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Bears’ cheese grater hats go viral after their win over Green Bay. The hat maker is struggling to fill demand. blockclubchi.co/4pKqxB2
December 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Bears’ cheese grater hats go viral after their win over Green Bay. The hat maker is struggling to fill demand. blockclubchi.co/4pKqxB2
We're thrilled to welcome reporter @jimrlynch.bsky.social, a Morgan Park native, to the @blockclubchi.bsky.social team, expanding our full-time coverage to Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Morgan Park + Washington Heights.
Send him your tips at jim@blockclubchi.org!
Send him your tips at jim@blockclubchi.org!
December 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We're thrilled to welcome reporter @jimrlynch.bsky.social, a Morgan Park native, to the @blockclubchi.bsky.social team, expanding our full-time coverage to Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Morgan Park + Washington Heights.
Send him your tips at jim@blockclubchi.org!
Send him your tips at jim@blockclubchi.org!
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Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino has left Chicago, according to reports. blockclubchi.co/4aqNZia
December 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino has left Chicago, according to reports. blockclubchi.co/4aqNZia
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Where does your alderperson stand on ICE? City Bureau checked all 50: blockclubchi.co/4oZRDDe
December 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Where does your alderperson stand on ICE? City Bureau checked all 50: blockclubchi.co/4oZRDDe
BREAKING:
Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino is back in Chicago as agents target the Southwest Side. blockclubchi.co/44y8Ax3
December 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
BREAKING:
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A cookie swap tradition has brought women together for 4 decades on the Far South Side.
Since about 1978 — no one remembers the exact year — as many as 20 women have gathered in Pat Duck’s Hegewisch home to exchange home-baked treats, stories and memories. blockclubchi.co/4pHce0e
Since about 1978 — no one remembers the exact year — as many as 20 women have gathered in Pat Duck’s Hegewisch home to exchange home-baked treats, stories and memories. blockclubchi.co/4pHce0e
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A cookie swap tradition has brought women together for 4 decades on the Far South Side.
Since about 1978 — no one remembers the exact year — as many as 20 women have gathered in Pat Duck’s Hegewisch home to exchange home-baked treats, stories and memories. blockclubchi.co/4pHce0e
Since about 1978 — no one remembers the exact year — as many as 20 women have gathered in Pat Duck’s Hegewisch home to exchange home-baked treats, stories and memories. blockclubchi.co/4pHce0e
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Chicago friends’ "Rich Auntie Trivia" celebrates the bougie Black women who make life more fun. blockclubchi.co/3XJguA2
December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Chicago friends’ "Rich Auntie Trivia" celebrates the bougie Black women who make life more fun. blockclubchi.co/3XJguA2
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The Ultimate Guide To Chicago Pizza 🍕 🍕
Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap
Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Ultimate Guide To Chicago Pizza 🍕 🍕
Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap
Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap
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This week only: When you support Block Club, you not only get a free neighborhood print, but you’ll also be entered to win two orchestra center “Hamilton” tickets and a private Art Institute tour for two!
SUBSCRIBE NOW: blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0
SUBSCRIBE NOW: blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0
December 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This week only: When you support Block Club, you not only get a free neighborhood print, but you’ll also be entered to win two orchestra center “Hamilton” tickets and a private Art Institute tour for two!
SUBSCRIBE NOW: blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0
SUBSCRIBE NOW: blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0
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Delivery robots are taking over Chicago sidewalks, sparking debate and a petition to hit "pause." blockclubchi.co/3KmCRIu
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Delivery robots are taking over Chicago sidewalks, sparking debate and a petition to hit "pause." blockclubchi.co/3KmCRIu
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Scammers are trying to extort Chicago restaurants with a "bomb" of fake negative reviews. blockclubchi.co/4pvp5lZ
December 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Scammers are trying to extort Chicago restaurants with a "bomb" of fake negative reviews. blockclubchi.co/4pvp5lZ
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In a note to staff, Business Insider EIC Jamie Heller says the publication is launching a pilot program called Business Insider AI News Desk that will use AI to “help publish quick news stories.”
Several stories a day will now be “created by AI and edited by a person.”
Several stories a day will now be “created by AI and edited by a person.”
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
In a note to staff, Business Insider EIC Jamie Heller says the publication is launching a pilot program called Business Insider AI News Desk that will use AI to “help publish quick news stories.”
Several stories a day will now be “created by AI and edited by a person.”
Several stories a day will now be “created by AI and edited by a person.”
NEW: In Chicago, the feds sought to reshape violent encounters into triumphant narratives — even as judges, journalists + experts said DHS:
• repeatedly distorted facts
• misled the public
• and attacked those who challenged its story.
Must-read by @patrick-filbin.bsky.social + Mack Liederman:
• repeatedly distorted facts
• misled the public
• and attacked those who challenged its story.
Must-read by @patrick-filbin.bsky.social + Mack Liederman:
How The Feds Used Propaganda To Frame Their ‘War’ On Chicago: 'They're Lying Constantly'
Homeland Security has sought to reshape violent encounters into triumphant narratives — even as judges, journalists and experts said the agency has repeatedly distorted facts, misled the public and at...
blockclubchicago.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
NEW: In Chicago, the feds sought to reshape violent encounters into triumphant narratives — even as judges, journalists + experts said DHS:
• repeatedly distorted facts
• misled the public
• and attacked those who challenged its story.
Must-read by @patrick-filbin.bsky.social + Mack Liederman:
• repeatedly distorted facts
• misled the public
• and attacked those who challenged its story.
Must-read by @patrick-filbin.bsky.social + Mack Liederman:
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NEW: Two Chicago police officers were investigated for sexual misconduct — then promoted. It wasn’t an oversight.
Despite a decadeslong reform effort, the Chicago Police Department’s promotions system allows for disciplinary records to be ignored.
Despite a decadeslong reform effort, the Chicago Police Department’s promotions system allows for disciplinary records to be ignored.
Chicago Promoted Two Police Officers After Investigators Found They Engaged in Sexual Misconduct
The Chicago Police Department’s promotions system allows officers’ disciplinary records to be ignored. Despite years of reform efforts, nothing has changed.
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Two Chicago police officers were investigated for sexual misconduct — then promoted. It wasn’t an oversight.
Despite a decadeslong reform effort, the Chicago Police Department’s promotions system allows for disciplinary records to be ignored.
Despite a decadeslong reform effort, the Chicago Police Department’s promotions system allows for disciplinary records to be ignored.
NEW: A Little Village chamber leader thanked Border Patrol agents as they arrested neighbors, video uncovered by @blockclubchi.bsky.social shows.
@franciagarciah.bsky.social reports: blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/03/l...
@franciagarciah.bsky.social reports: blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/03/l...
Little Village Chamber Leader Thanked Border Patrol Agents As They Arrested Neighbors, Video Shows
Little Village, an enclave for Mexican Americans and immigrants, was heavily targeted during Operation Midway Blitz. After Block Club uncovered the video, the chamber said the employee was no longer e...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
NEW: A Little Village chamber leader thanked Border Patrol agents as they arrested neighbors, video uncovered by @blockclubchi.bsky.social shows.
@franciagarciah.bsky.social reports: blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/03/l...
@franciagarciah.bsky.social reports: blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/03/l...
On Giving Tuesday, I'm asking you to support our nonprofit newsroom @blockclubchi.bsky.social.
Every dollar donated will go straight to the reporters who help tell your neighborhood stories w/ accuracy, care + courage.
Donate to support news that serves you first: blockclubchicago.org/cye-2025/
Every dollar donated will go straight to the reporters who help tell your neighborhood stories w/ accuracy, care + courage.
Donate to support news that serves you first: blockclubchicago.org/cye-2025/
December 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
On Giving Tuesday, I'm asking you to support our nonprofit newsroom @blockclubchi.bsky.social.
Every dollar donated will go straight to the reporters who help tell your neighborhood stories w/ accuracy, care + courage.
Donate to support news that serves you first: blockclubchicago.org/cye-2025/
Every dollar donated will go straight to the reporters who help tell your neighborhood stories w/ accuracy, care + courage.
Donate to support news that serves you first: blockclubchicago.org/cye-2025/
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Black Friday deal: We're offering 20% all merch in our shop with coupon code blockclub20! New prints, totes, tees, hoodies + more.
Support our local newsroom + local artists. Shop here: blockclubchi.co/3TtUvuF
Support our local newsroom + local artists. Shop here: blockclubchi.co/3TtUvuF
November 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Black Friday deal: We're offering 20% all merch in our shop with coupon code blockclub20! New prints, totes, tees, hoodies + more.
Support our local newsroom + local artists. Shop here: blockclubchi.co/3TtUvuF
Support our local newsroom + local artists. Shop here: blockclubchi.co/3TtUvuF
Happy Black Friday! Amazon doesn't need your support this season. The small businesses that are the backbone of your community do. 🎁
@blockclubchi.bsky.social's 19 neighborhood-specific guides make it easy to shop local w/ hundreds of gift ideas: newsletter.blockclubchi.org/index.php?ac...
@blockclubchi.bsky.social's 19 neighborhood-specific guides make it easy to shop local w/ hundreds of gift ideas: newsletter.blockclubchi.org/index.php?ac...
November 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Happy Black Friday! Amazon doesn't need your support this season. The small businesses that are the backbone of your community do. 🎁
@blockclubchi.bsky.social's 19 neighborhood-specific guides make it easy to shop local w/ hundreds of gift ideas: newsletter.blockclubchi.org/index.php?ac...
@blockclubchi.bsky.social's 19 neighborhood-specific guides make it easy to shop local w/ hundreds of gift ideas: newsletter.blockclubchi.org/index.php?ac...
@blockclubchi.bsky.social's lawsuit against the federal government isn't only about protecting our journalists.
It's about transparency. It's about the truth. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/25/f...
It's about transparency. It's about the truth. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/25/f...
Feds Repeatedly Lied And Misled The Public During Chicago Immigration Crackdown, Federal Judge Rules
In a scathing opinion, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis highlighted lies and distortions by Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino and immigration agents in press releases, social media posts and their own inte...
blockclubchicago.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
@blockclubchi.bsky.social's lawsuit against the federal government isn't only about protecting our journalists.
It's about transparency. It's about the truth. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/25/f...
It's about transparency. It's about the truth. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/25/f...
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[Judge Ellis] repeatedly found testimony by Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino... not credible. Bovino was evasive, either giving “cute” answers to attorney’s questions or outright lying, the judge said in her [233-page] ruling.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/25/f...
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Feds Repeatedly Lied And Misled The Public During Chicago Immigration Crackdown, Federal Judge Rules
CHICAGO — For two months, federal immigration agents unleashed "indiscriminate" force on peaceful protesters and others across the Chicago area — and
blockclubchicago.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
[Judge Ellis] repeatedly found testimony by Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino... not credible. Bovino was evasive, either giving “cute” answers to attorney’s questions or outright lying, the judge said in her [233-page] ruling.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/25/f...
📝 @minabloom.bsky.social
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/25/f...
📝 @minabloom.bsky.social
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The feds repeatedly lied and misled the public during Chicago's immigration crackdown, a federal judge ruled in a scathing opinion. blockclubchi.co/3JVoFWJ
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The feds repeatedly lied and misled the public during Chicago's immigration crackdown, a federal judge ruled in a scathing opinion. blockclubchi.co/3JVoFWJ