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Madison Savedra
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Reporter, Block Club Chicago
Chicago
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education.Student government
Consumer Business
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By Madison Savedra Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified EDGEWATER — An affordable housing building is coming to Edgewater after the project received final approval from the city Wednesday. The City Council on Wednesday approved a zoning change request to allow Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation to build an 11-story building with 90 affordable apartments at 5853 N. Broadway, currently the site of a Streets and Sanitation office and yard.
By Madison Savedra Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified EDGEWATER — Police ordered the closure of a Far North Side hookah lounge for the second time in less than two years after two people were shot outside the business over the weekend. Samah Hookah Lounge, 1219 W. Devon Ave., was issued a summary closure Tuesday, according to the Police Department. A summary closure is tool police can use to shut down businesses they believe present a public safety threat.
By Madison Savedra Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified EDGEWATER — An affordable housing building is coming to Edgewater after the project received final approval from the city Wednesday. The City Council on Wednesday approved a zoning change request to allow Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation to build an 11-story building with 90 affordable apartments at 5853 N. Broadway, currently the site of a Streets and Sanitation office and yard.
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.
Chicago, United States
Founded: 2018