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Janet Rausa Fuller
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Managing Editor, Block Club Chicago
Chicago
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Startups , Tech Habits , Tech Tools , Technology
Cricket, Politics
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By Janet Rausa Fuller| Block Club Chicago Verified CHICAGO — Portillo’s is getting in the breakfast game. The Italian beef and hot dog chain will debut its breakfast menu Tuesday at five Chicago-area Portillo’s, among them the South Loop store at 520 W. Taylor St., the company announced Friday. This is a first foray into breakfast for Portillo’s, founded in suburban Villa Park in 1963 — and it may or may not be permanent.
By Janet Rausa Fuller| Block Club Chicago Verified LINCOLN PARK — What would a corn dog made by Chicago’s most famous chef, served at Chicago’s famously irreverent hot dog stand, look and taste like? Fans of Grant Achatz and The Wieners Circle may soon find out. The two Lincoln Park icons teased a corn dog collab on social media this week.
By Janet Rausa Fuller| Block Club Chicago Verified CHICAGO — Portillo’s is getting in the breakfast game. The Italian beef and hot dog chain will debut its breakfast menu Tuesday at five Chicago-area Portillo’s, among them the South Loop store at 520 W. Taylor St., the company announced Friday. This is a first foray into breakfast for Portillo’s, founded in suburban Villa Park in 1963 — and it may or may not be permanent.
Company Info
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