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Mick Dumke
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Investigative Editor, Block Club Chicago
Chicago
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History , Sports
Politics, entertainment,sports.
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By Mick Dumke Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified CHICAGO — In his inauguration speech on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump vowed to deport “millions and millions of criminal aliens,” revisiting one of his signature reelection themes. Within days, agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made a show of moving into Chicago neighborhoods, accompanied by television personality “Dr. Phil” McGraw for publicity. But ICE officials have gone quiet about what they actually did during those roundups in January.
By Mick Dumke Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified CHICAGO — When I read the email again the other day, I realized it was classic Tuyet. “Look at all the trouble you’ve gotten me into,” she’d written. And that was really funny, because she never needed any help getting into the kind of trouble that came from calling out the powerful. It was also typical of her to downplay her own work and credit others — and to crack jokes about all of it. She’d sent me the email in February 2011, less than two weeks before the city elections.
By Mick Dumke Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified CHICAGO — In his inauguration speech on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump vowed to deport “millions and millions of criminal aliens,” revisiting one of his signature reelection themes. Within days, agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made a show of moving into Chicago neighborhoods, accompanied by television personality “Dr. Phil” McGraw for publicity. But ICE officials have gone quiet about what they actually did during those roundups in January.
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