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Quinn Myers
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Reporter, Block Club Chicago
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By Quinn Myers Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified CITY HALL — An Old Town apartment tower that will bring hundreds of units to the Near North Side won key zoning approval Tuesday, despite some lingering neighborhood opposition. The City Council’s Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards approved the sprawling development proposal for 1600 N. LaSalle Drive during its regular monthly meeting.
By Quinn Myers Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified WEST TOWN — A Wisconsin resort and retreat center known for its rustic-yet-refined aesthetic is opening a retail boutique and event space this summer in West Town. Camp Wandawega’s “Bureau of Tourism” will be headquartered on a commercial corridor in West Town, although owner Tereasa Surratt is not yet sharing its exact location. She’s shooting for a June opening, with the goal of bringing Wandawega’s creative ethos and summer camp vibe to Chicago, where Surratt lives and works with her family.
By Quinn Myers Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified CITY HALL — An Old Town apartment tower that will bring hundreds of units to the Near North Side won key zoning approval Tuesday, despite some lingering neighborhood opposition. The City Council’s Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards approved the sprawling development proposal for 1600 N. LaSalle Drive during its regular monthly meeting.
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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.
Chicago, United States
Founded: 2018