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Curtis Lawrence
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Senior Investigations Editor, Block Club Chicago
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By Curtis Lawrence Verified| Chicago Sun-Times Verified On my way to and from work, I pass by the 12th District Police Station at 14th Street and Blue Island Avenue. Over the past year, it’s come to look a little different now that it’s become a temporary home for asylum-seekers bused to Chicago. Instead of a sterile and business-like exterior with cops and detectives coming in and out occasionally, it’s taken on the atmosphere of a community center. There are couples cuddling, enjoying the summer breeze like they’re sitting on their front stoop.
By Curtis Lawrence Verified| Chicago Sun-Times Verified I watched the news coverage of the protests, rage, looting and fires that erupted across the Loop Saturday night with a growing sense of dread. I am a 61-year-old black man. My life, like those of so many black men, is a clash of PTSD, fear, anger, hope, love and, at least for me, guilt for not doing enough to leave behind a better world for the next generation.
By Curtis Lawrence Verified| Chicago Sun-Times Verified On my way to and from work, I pass by the 12th District Police Station at 14th Street and Blue Island Avenue. Over the past year, it’s come to look a little different now that it’s become a temporary home for asylum-seekers bused to Chicago. Instead of a sterile and business-like exterior with cops and detectives coming in and out occasionally, it’s taken on the atmosphere of a community center. There are couples cuddling, enjoying the summer breeze like they’re sitting on their front stoop.
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Block Club Chicago
Block Club Chicago is a nonprofit news organization focused on providing reliable, nonpartisan coverage of Chicago’s neighborhoods. Founded in 2018 by former editors of DNAinfo Chicago, it has developed a sustainable, reader-supported model emphasizing hyperlocal journalism. The organization began with a successful Kickstarter campaign and has grown to 37 employees, supported by 20,000 paying subscribers, foundation grants, and advertising revenue. The organization specializes in neighborhood-focused reporting, covering local news, events, and issues across Chicago’s 77 community areas, particularly in underserved neighborhoods. It also features investigative journalism through its Watch team, which addresses systemic issues, and highlights the city’s arts and culture scene. Block Club Chicago is recognized for its community engagement and operational resilience, receiving multiple awards for its impact on local journalism. Its business model relies on reader revenue, grants, and advertising, showcasing a successful approach to nonprofit journalism that can be replicated in other cities.
Founded: 2018