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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 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 shared sexual photos of women without consent and berated staffers for years, witnesses said. It was an open secret in the industry — and it’s time for accountability, they said.

From the amazing @arielparrella.bsky.social.

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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

Chicago’s Domestic Homicides Surged Last Year Even As Overall Violent Crime Dropped Martina Mosby was the first of at least 63 people killed in domestic homicides in 2025. Experts say the increase is in part due to federal funding cuts to victim services programs.

While homicides and most violent crime decreased in Chicago in 2025...domestic violence climbed. Domestic fatal shootings specifically rose by 50%.

Martina Mosby was one of 63 people killed in a domestic violence homicide last year.

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A very sad update: The Amin family is starting the new year without its patriarch, who was deported yesterday after mounting a legal fight with the federal government since September. The family started a fundraiser to help the transition. blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/02/h...

The family of a biz owner says he was mistreated while in custody last week — and was set to be deported without their knowledge. Cheema’s family is fighting to stop his deportation to Pakistan over a 1993 removal order that his daughter says they “had no idea” about until her father was detained.

So grateful @gretamjohnsen.bsky.social has managed to bring her voice and smarts and energy back to our lives, and not a minute too soon. Happy Launch Day, Greta! 🤓❤️💪 (and thank you @arielparrella.bsky.social for the great story!!)

Missing 'Nerdette'? Greta Johnsen Is Back With 'Happy To Be Here,' A New And Still Nerdy Podcast The podcast launches Friday and will feature conversations with authors, activists and journalists; monthly book club discussions; and recaps of the 1994 ABC drama "My So-Called Life."

many thanks to @blockclubchi.bsky.social for doing a write up on the new show! it IS new and also STILL NERDY. Happy To Be Here launches Dec. 19!!!!!

Missing "Nerdette"? Greta Johnsen is back with "Happy To Be Here," a new and still nerdy podcast. blockclubchi.co/3Y2jBmI

Affordable Apartments At Logan Square Church Break Ground After 6 Years In The Making The Humboldt Park United Methodist Church project is the first sanctuary space in Chicago that will be turned into affordable housing, developers said.

Last Friday, I sat with several Northwest Side housing organizers and elected officials as we chattered our teeth inside the Humboldt Park United Methodist Church, which is finally ready to be transformed into affordable housing and will get a big makeover. blockclubchi.co/48oP60e

Snowy owls were spotted near the Montrose bird sanctuary, drawing crowds to the lakefront. Park blockclubchi.co/3Xg2f5y

Hundreds Pack The Metro — And Lakeview Streets — To Honor Tony Fitzpatrick: 'Tony Was Chicago' The Chicago visual artist, poet and actor died in October at the age of 66. A Sunday "celebration of life" included a program at the Metro and second line parade through the neighborhood.

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Beautifully told by @quinnmyers.bsky.social for @blockclubchi.bsky.social

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Little Village’s 26th Street is slowly coming back to life after months of immigration raids. blockclubchi.co/4rnuRrk

Chicago Immigrants Struggling With Mental Health After ICE Raids: 'They Want Us To Be Scared' Mental health professionals are providing impacted families with free support, workshops and guides, which some say have helped. But the trauma lingers.

Last week I sat down with Andrea, whose husband was recently taken by immigration officials. Despite navigating a new normal — and a complicated court system — she was all smiles as she told me about her family’s journey to Chicago&the support she’s received from neighbors. blockclubchi.co/3LLpUZ2

A pair of snowy owls on the coast of Chicago

A Midwest Bond Fund Is Helping Detained Chicago Immigrants Return To Their Families The Midwest Immigration Bond Fund launched in 2020 to provide bond assistance to people navigating the complex immigration legal system. That mission has become more difficult under the second Trump a...

The Midwest Immigration Bond Fund launched in 2020 to provide bond assistance to people navigating the complex immigration legal system. That mission has become more difficult under the second Trump administration, the group said. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/17/b... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday redirecting city funds towards food banks and other organizations fighting food insecurity in the wake of changes to SNAP benefits. blockclubchi.co/3XvlckC

Shop Local 2025: A LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses Gift Guide 🎁

From queer literature to tickets to a drag cooking class, you’ll find something for everyone at these LGBTQ+-owned businesses while supporting a marginalized community. blockclubchi.co/3WWQpwZ

Some happy news: The Kratowicz family completed their $90K goal to buy a new van with over 350 people who signed up for the weekend's 5K! www.instagram.com/p/DRFsdNYEYH_/

Avondale Neighbors Rally To Help Family Buy ADA Van For 2 Boys With Special Needs The Kratowicz family have wanted to buy an ADA van since this summer, when their boys, Sullivan, 3, and Tatum, 2, were diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called D-Bifunctional Protein Deficiency.

Friends, strangers and medical practitioners are coming together to support an Avondale family’s need for a wheelchair-accessible van that will help them care for their two sons with complex medical issues. A 5K run/walk this weekend will support their cause.
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Chicago Abortion Fund Celebrates Milestone As State Expands Reproductive Health Efforts At the 40-year mark, the Chicago nonprofit — the largest independent abortion fund in the country — is serving record numbers of patients.

Spoke with Chicago Abortion Fund Executive Director Megan Jeyifo and Deputy Gov. Grace Hou about their efforts to protect reproductive freedom as CAF celebrates their 40th anniversary

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On the day when reports continue to say that Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and agents are to leave Chicago, Bovino shares this highly edited photo from the Bean photo op on Monday. Note the blurred faces.

My original story in @blockclubchi.bsky.social: blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...

Chicago School Board Votes To Keep ChiArts Open, Close EPIC Academy The school board is ending agreements with independent operators of the two high schools. Chicago High School for the Arts will remain open as a district-run school.

Some positive news regarding Chi Arts in Humboldt Park from @chalkbeat.org: The Chicago Board of Education school board decided to keep ChiArts open as a district-run school and provide $1.5 million for the transition. blockclubchi.co/4nHY3G9

Logan Square's Highly Anticipated 2-Way Traffic Circle Pattern To Open Next Week The updated pattern adds safer pedestrian crossings, improves traffic flow and allows for parts of the square to more easily close for community events, officials said.

Get ready! Two-way traffic around Logan Square is set to begin Nov. 6. It’s arguably the most anticipated part of the project — and the most confusing. Since it's been a long time coming, I broke down how the new pattern will work and why the city chose a two-way design.
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Context: As Old Irving Park prepares for Halloween festivities, neighbors are on edge after masked federal immigration agents unleashed tear gas in the community Saturday, leading to the cancellation of a children’s costume parade. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/28/a...

Some great friday news for Portage Park!

Apartments and townhomes are being pitched for a vacant Avondale lot. blockclubchi.co/42UMHY0

Chicago Alderperson Demands $100,000 In Damages After ICE Agent Handcuffed Her The incident left Fuentes with injuries to her wrists, shoulders and arms, including bruising and "extreme mental distress, anguish and fear," according to a claim she filed Tuesday.

Ald. Jessie Fuentes, whom federal agents handcuffed and threatened with arrest, has taken the first step toward suing the federal government, saying she wants to hold the agents accountable and show she wasn’t intimidated by violence.
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A Chicago high schooler had just returned from chemotherapy. Then ICE arrested her father. blockclubchi.co/4njEhR7