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Maxwell Evans
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Reporter, Block Club Chicago
Chicago
Beats
specifically miami hurricanes football , sports
Anything outside of the above.
Content
By Maxwell Evans Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified HYDE PARK — A group of South Side kids have shared their ideas for a lunar colony with researchers looking to take U.S. astronauts back to the moon as part of a nationwide engineering challenge. Fourth- and fifth-graders at Bret Harte Elementary, 1556 E. 56th St. in Hyde Park, created their moon bases as part of the Competition for the Advancement of Technology in Space, funded through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA.
By Maxwell Evans Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified HYDE PARK — The South Side’s cherry blossoms are back in bloom after two straight years of disappointing displays. Cherry blossom trees in Jackson Park’s Columbia Basin began to show their pink and white blooms over the weekend — just in time for a sunny Monday to draw out dozens of afternoon visitors. The city started tracking blooming patterns of the famously finicky trees in 2018.
By Maxwell Evans Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified HYDE PARK — A group of South Side kids have shared their ideas for a lunar colony with researchers looking to take U.S. astronauts back to the moon as part of a nationwide engineering challenge. Fourth- and fifth-graders at Bret Harte Elementary, 1556 E. 56th St. in Hyde Park, created their moon bases as part of the Competition for the Advancement of Technology in Space, funded through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA.
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