Quinn Myers
@quinnmyers.bsky.social
reporter @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Email: quinn@blockclubchi.org
Email: quinn@blockclubchi.org
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November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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"While Border Patrol photographers snapped photos, one agent shouted, “Everyone say, ‘Little Village!’”
“Little Village!” the crowd shouted back from the Downtown sculpture, located 6 miles northeast from the Chicago neighborhood."
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“Little Village!” the crowd shouted back from the Downtown sculpture, located 6 miles northeast from the Chicago neighborhood."
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Border Patrol Agents Pose At 'The Bean' For Apparent Photo Op
The photo op came after agents tear-gassed a Little Village street and were spotted in the area numerous times. At the Bean, one agent shouted, "Everyone say, Little Village!"
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November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"While Border Patrol photographers snapped photos, one agent shouted, “Everyone say, ‘Little Village!’”
“Little Village!” the crowd shouted back from the Downtown sculpture, located 6 miles northeast from the Chicago neighborhood."
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
“Little Village!” the crowd shouted back from the Downtown sculpture, located 6 miles northeast from the Chicago neighborhood."
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
It might be getting lost in the shuffle, but Chicago Public Library's proposed collections budget -- used to buy new books, maintain subscriptions, access databases -- is slated for a 50% cut next year, from $10 million to $5 million.
69 currently vacant positions are also on the chopping block.
69 currently vacant positions are also on the chopping block.
Librarians and aldermen are pushing back against proposed library cuts. blockclubchi.co/47wlf48
November 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
It might be getting lost in the shuffle, but Chicago Public Library's proposed collections budget -- used to buy new books, maintain subscriptions, access databases -- is slated for a 50% cut next year, from $10 million to $5 million.
69 currently vacant positions are also on the chopping block.
69 currently vacant positions are also on the chopping block.
One update - at least one other man was detained by Border Patrol on Avers Avenue south of Lawrence this morning, according to video provided by a witness.
Video from this morning on Lawrence near Kedzie @blockclubchi.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
One update - at least one other man was detained by Border Patrol on Avers Avenue south of Lawrence this morning, according to video provided by a witness.
Video from this morning on Lawrence near Kedzie @blockclubchi.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Video from this morning on Lawrence near Kedzie @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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here's a video of that happening www.reddit.com/r/LoganSquar...
From the LoganSquare community on Reddit: ICE incident at Rico Fresh
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October 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
here's a video of that happening www.reddit.com/r/LoganSquar...
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Hundreds marched through Downtown Tuesday to protest President Trump’s latest threat to send troops to Chicago as well as his administration’s immigration enforcement operations. blockclubchi.co/4nU7XFb
October 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Hundreds marched through Downtown Tuesday to protest President Trump’s latest threat to send troops to Chicago as well as his administration’s immigration enforcement operations. blockclubchi.co/4nU7XFb
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Dasha Ramirez, 8, and her little brother were playing with the water at the Crown Fountain in Chicago’s Millennium Park when federal agents approached their parents.
She ran toward her father, Jaime Ramirez, who was suddenly surrounded by a group of heavily armed agents in full camouflage.
She ran toward her father, Jaime Ramirez, who was suddenly surrounded by a group of heavily armed agents in full camouflage.
Mother, children detained by ICE at Millennium Park Sunday held at O’Hare with other families: ‘We never imagined’
The mother said she felt her family was targeted because of their appearance. “There were a lot more people there, but the agents came directly to us because of how we look,” she said.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Dasha Ramirez, 8, and her little brother were playing with the water at the Crown Fountain in Chicago’s Millennium Park when federal agents approached their parents.
She ran toward her father, Jaime Ramirez, who was suddenly surrounded by a group of heavily armed agents in full camouflage.
She ran toward her father, Jaime Ramirez, who was suddenly surrounded by a group of heavily armed agents in full camouflage.
I spoke with Tony about his new book, upcoming Steppenwolf show and of course, all things Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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Tony Fitzpatrick Looks Back On A 'Less-Than-Holy' Life In New Book, Steppenwolf Show
"The Sun at the End of the Road" features collages, etchings, poems and reflections from the acclaimed artist's life and career. A three-week performance based on the book kicks off in mid-October at ...
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September 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I spoke with Tony about his new book, upcoming Steppenwolf show and of course, all things Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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god bless Chicago
"Last month, Satrom launched a petition to “Save the West Town Skeleton (On A Motorcycle),” with a goal of permanently installing it on a median in the middle of Ogden Avenue, ideally right by the Twisted Spoke site."
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"Last month, Satrom launched a petition to “Save the West Town Skeleton (On A Motorcycle),” with a goal of permanently installing it on a median in the middle of Ogden Avenue, ideally right by the Twisted Spoke site."
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Twisted Spoke's Biker Skeleton Could Become A West Town Monument
Artist and neighbor Jon Satrom has launched a petition to move the beloved motorcyle-riding skeleton to a median on Ogden Avenue following Twisted Spoke's closure. The bar's owner is on board.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
god bless Chicago
"Last month, Satrom launched a petition to “Save the West Town Skeleton (On A Motorcycle),” with a goal of permanently installing it on a median in the middle of Ogden Avenue, ideally right by the Twisted Spoke site."
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"Last month, Satrom launched a petition to “Save the West Town Skeleton (On A Motorcycle),” with a goal of permanently installing it on a median in the middle of Ogden Avenue, ideally right by the Twisted Spoke site."
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Heyday Eatery is bringing all-day breakfast, coffee and matcha to Wicker Park. blockclubchi.co/4nbtYzu
September 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Heyday Eatery is bringing all-day breakfast, coffee and matcha to Wicker Park. blockclubchi.co/4nbtYzu
Here is the reroute/detour plan
September 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Here is the reroute/detour plan
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If I see the salt truck video one more time I'm going to lose my fucking mind.
They're not being used to block the city off from ICE. They're walling off the Taste of Chicago. The city uses salt trucks as temporary infrastructure.
They're not being used to block the city off from ICE. They're walling off the Taste of Chicago. The city uses salt trucks as temporary infrastructure.
September 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
If I see the salt truck video one more time I'm going to lose my fucking mind.
They're not being used to block the city off from ICE. They're walling off the Taste of Chicago. The city uses salt trucks as temporary infrastructure.
They're not being used to block the city off from ICE. They're walling off the Taste of Chicago. The city uses salt trucks as temporary infrastructure.
2,800 total housing units, 180-200 room hotel, 19 SFH, 28 townhouses, a riverwalk and the 606 extension over the Chicago River: JDL shared its latest plans for Lincoln Yards replacement Foundry Park at a community meeting last night @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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Former Lincoln Yards Site To Become Townhomes, Apartment Towers And A Riverwalk, Plans Show
JDL Development CEO Jim Letchinger said the site will likely include a "maximum" of 2,800 housing units, plus a hotel, office and retail space and the extension of the 606's Bloomingdale Trail over th...
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September 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
2,800 total housing units, 180-200 room hotel, 19 SFH, 28 townhouses, a riverwalk and the 606 extension over the Chicago River: JDL shared its latest plans for Lincoln Yards replacement Foundry Park at a community meeting last night @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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Meet Me On Milwaukee shut down a section of the usually crowded thoroughfare to cars for seven hours Sunday. It’s the first of three car-free events on the strip this summer and fall. blockclubchi.co/4lWGqSa
September 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Meet Me On Milwaukee shut down a section of the usually crowded thoroughfare to cars for seven hours Sunday. It’s the first of three car-free events on the strip this summer and fall. blockclubchi.co/4lWGqSa
Here's a fun palate cleanser story before whatever happens this week happens @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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PutterBird, A Portable Mini Golf Course Born In A West Town Garage, Is Taking Chicago By Storm
Matt Dolan built nine mini golf holes this spring and summer and started renting them out for parties and events. He's now booked months in advance.
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September 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Here's a fun palate cleanser story before whatever happens this week happens @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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I was not expecting Trump to become a champion of anti-Asian carp efforts in the Great Lakes....but as he's calling it the "China" carp, maybe it makes sense - comments start a bit after 51 min
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President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Aug. 25, 2025
YouTube video by The White House
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August 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I was not expecting Trump to become a champion of anti-Asian carp efforts in the Great Lakes....but as he's calling it the "China" carp, maybe it makes sense - comments start a bit after 51 min
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlPf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlPf...
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A 44-unit apartment building is replacing a longtime Wicker Park tire shop. blockclubchi.co/3JkYojP
August 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
A 44-unit apartment building is replacing a longtime Wicker Park tire shop. blockclubchi.co/3JkYojP
A bit of good news for a strip that's been struggling this year.
"Indie Row" around Armitage on Damen continues to be a vibrant business corridor, with locally-owned boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Damen closer to North is full of chains -- and many are closing or moving.
"Indie Row" around Armitage on Damen continues to be a vibrant business corridor, with locally-owned boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Damen closer to North is full of chains -- and many are closing or moving.
Salomon, an outdoor apparel and shoe company, is opening its first Midwest store this month in Bucktown. blockclubchi.co/3Jfop3U
August 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A bit of good news for a strip that's been struggling this year.
"Indie Row" around Armitage on Damen continues to be a vibrant business corridor, with locally-owned boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Damen closer to North is full of chains -- and many are closing or moving.
"Indie Row" around Armitage on Damen continues to be a vibrant business corridor, with locally-owned boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Damen closer to North is full of chains -- and many are closing or moving.
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📢 JOB ALERT: @blockclubchi.bsky.social is hiring a FT reporter to cover Beverly, Morgan Park + Mount Greenwood in Chicago!
Dream come true for @jensabella.bsky.social + me. We both live in Beverly + have long dreamed of adding a reporter here.
Deadline 9/25: blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/13/w...
Dream come true for @jensabella.bsky.social + me. We both live in Beverly + have long dreamed of adding a reporter here.
Deadline 9/25: blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/13/w...
We’re Hiring: Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Morgan Park Reporter
We’re looking for a full-time reporter to cover Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Morgan Park and Washington Heights. Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit news
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August 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
📢 JOB ALERT: @blockclubchi.bsky.social is hiring a FT reporter to cover Beverly, Morgan Park + Mount Greenwood in Chicago!
Dream come true for @jensabella.bsky.social + me. We both live in Beverly + have long dreamed of adding a reporter here.
Deadline 9/25: blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/13/w...
Dream come true for @jensabella.bsky.social + me. We both live in Beverly + have long dreamed of adding a reporter here.
Deadline 9/25: blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/13/w...
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Meet the Watermelon Man, a South Side legend with the sweetest melons in town. blockclubchi.co/3J8d59P
August 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Meet the Watermelon Man, a South Side legend with the sweetest melons in town. blockclubchi.co/3J8d59P
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Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park will go car-free once a month this fall. blockclubchi.co/4fawx1o
July 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park will go car-free once a month this fall. blockclubchi.co/4fawx1o
Major scoop from @themelodymercado.bsky.social
NEW: Walter Burnett is leaving his job as alderman — and his son wants to replace him. blockclubchi.co/4kvd50v
July 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Major scoop from @themelodymercado.bsky.social
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Mayor Johnson is pushing for a City Council vote next week on a proposal to allow single-family homeowners to convert their attics, basements, garages, and coach houses into "granny flats," also known as accessory dwelling units.
Mayor Johnson determined to push for a Council vote on 'granny flats' measure next week
Senior mayoral advisor Jason Lee said Monday it's time to bring to a head — in a way that maximizes the number of affordable units created — the yearlong debate on whether to legalize accessory dwelling units “by right.”
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July 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Mayor Johnson is pushing for a City Council vote next week on a proposal to allow single-family homeowners to convert their attics, basements, garages, and coach houses into "granny flats," also known as accessory dwelling units.
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An adult spelling bee brought hundreds to Wicker Park to relive their childhood glory. blockclubchi.co/3IhQ4k4
June 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
An adult spelling bee brought hundreds to Wicker Park to relive their childhood glory. blockclubchi.co/3IhQ4k4