One of Uptown’s last remaining SROs will be preserved as affordable housing for years to come after it was rescued from foreclosure. buff.ly/sv3CgK2

The story of William Bell, Chicago’s only documented lynching victim. buff.ly/0qGTUr8

Drivers have blocked a bike lane by the main post office for years — despite free parking nearby. buff.ly/uH0ra6O

20 ways to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Chicago: ▪️ Ofrendas ▪️ Festivals and more: buff.ly/vBcgzkQ

Holiday Club is being demolished to make way for a new Uptown apartment building. buff.ly/d0DkaaS

Service disruptions on the Green and Pink lines will be extended for two more days this week due to ongoing work on the Lake Street Bridge buff.ly/EMsIaqL

This Week In Photos 📸 ▪️ The mayor proposes 2027 budget ▪️ Foundry Park groundbreaking and more Here’s what Block Club reporters and photographers captured while covering the city’s neighborhoods this week: buff.ly/GUuNoTc

5 things to know about Garfield Park’s new Quality-Of-Life plan: buff.ly/slWWp9h

A retired Beverly couple lost $350K in an elaborate gold bar scam. buff.ly/gyvYIVB

An Uptown bike route is now known as 'Lily's Greenway' in honor of Lily Shambrook, a 3-year-old girl who was killed in a crash while biking on the route in 2022. buff.ly/3yOz6hS

Relish is one of the “seven sacred condiments” that tops a Chicago-style hot dog. Here’s the story behind its neon-green color: buff.ly/zfRrAYH

20 ways to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Chicago: ▪️ Ofrendas ▪️ Festivals and more: buff.ly/vBcgzkQ

Chicago 2026 General Election 🗳️ Everything you need to know about voting Nov. 3: buff.ly/uEqrfku

WE'RE HIRING 📣 📣 📣 We’re looking for a full-time reporter to cover Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park and other Far Northwest Side neighborhoods. Apply by 11/15: buff.ly/UAZkvII

Chicago’s 13 most haunted places share a spooky history 👻😱 The history behind some of the city's most haunted places: buff.ly/YukEJ8b

This North West Side garden railroad has been chugging along for more than 20 years. buff.ly/cU77AsT

An Uptown Vietnamese restaurant was closed by the city after inspectors found rat droppings and live roaches. buff.ly/Hph5r8g

29 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend 🎃👻 ▪️ Arts In The Dark Parade ▪️ Pilsen Open Studios & more: buff.ly/86gkVzr

After 35 years, the Hooters restaurant in River North has closed. buff.ly/we0WCud

29 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend 🎃👻 ▪️ Arts In The Dark Parade ▪️ Pilsen Open Studios and more: buff.ly/86gkVzr