Colin Boyle
@colinbphoto.bsky.social
Photojournalist @BlockClubCHI | BSJ, MSJ, Adjunct Lecturer @MedillSchool | Lifelong Chicagoan | #TodaysReportingLunch | Cats | News | Local Lens
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We reviewed Gregory Bovino and his agents’ tactics in Chicago. From a shooting to Slim Jims, the feds’ poor tactics made for needless safety risks for the public and the officers themselves. “Simply reckless,” former police superintendent said.
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Experts: From shooting to Slim Jims, immigration agents’ poor tactics made for needless safety risks
A Tribune review found Immigration agents routinely broke urban policing protocols meant to limit danger to themselves and others.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We reviewed Gregory Bovino and his agents’ tactics in Chicago. From a shooting to Slim Jims, the feds’ poor tactics made for needless safety risks for the public and the officers themselves. “Simply reckless,” former police superintendent said.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/07/e...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/07/e...
A lot has happened around the city lately, and @blockclubchi.bsky.social has been there to document it! See what we saw:
2 Weeks In Photos: Record Snowfall, South Shore Raid Fallout And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/05/2...
2 Weeks In Photos: Record Snowfall, South Shore Raid Fallout And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/05/2...
December 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
A lot has happened around the city lately, and @blockclubchi.bsky.social has been there to document it! See what we saw:
2 Weeks In Photos: Record Snowfall, South Shore Raid Fallout And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/05/2...
2 Weeks In Photos: Record Snowfall, South Shore Raid Fallout And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/05/2...
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Ravenswood’s Lillstreet Art Center is celebrating 50 years as a home for artists.
To mark the milestone, the studio is throwing a holiday party Friday night and will host Saturday jewelry trunk shows throughout December. blockclubchi.co/4rAZ0n5
To mark the milestone, the studio is throwing a holiday party Friday night and will host Saturday jewelry trunk shows throughout December. blockclubchi.co/4rAZ0n5
December 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Ravenswood’s Lillstreet Art Center is celebrating 50 years as a home for artists.
To mark the milestone, the studio is throwing a holiday party Friday night and will host Saturday jewelry trunk shows throughout December. blockclubchi.co/4rAZ0n5
To mark the milestone, the studio is throwing a holiday party Friday night and will host Saturday jewelry trunk shows throughout December. blockclubchi.co/4rAZ0n5
Tonight’s sunset behind our beautiful City of Chicago.
December 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Tonight’s sunset behind our beautiful City of Chicago.
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Prosecutors dropped a charge against a Laugh Factory manager arrested during a Lakeview immigration sweep. blockclubchi.co/48Y30FR
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Prosecutors dropped a charge against a Laugh Factory manager arrested during a Lakeview immigration sweep. blockclubchi.co/48Y30FR
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Terrific, detailed report by Block Club Chicago about how Homeland Security has lied its ass off about its immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Nothing that Homeland Security says should be believed.
Nothing that Homeland Security says should be believed.
How The Feds Used Propaganda To Frame Their ‘War’ On Chicago: 'They're Lying Constantly'
Homeland Security has sought to reshape violent encounters into triumphant narratives — even as judges, journalists and experts said the agency has repeatedly distorted facts, misled the public and at...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Terrific, detailed report by Block Club Chicago about how Homeland Security has lied its ass off about its immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Nothing that Homeland Security says should be believed.
Nothing that Homeland Security says should be believed.
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How the feds used propaganda to frame their "war" on Chicago: "They’re lying constantly." blockclubchi.co/4iFGlm7
December 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
How the feds used propaganda to frame their "war" on Chicago: "They’re lying constantly." blockclubchi.co/4iFGlm7
Some good food news: Gale Street Inn Reopens Thursday, Bringing Back Its Famous Ribs
via @mollydevore.bsky.social / @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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December 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Some good food news: Gale Street Inn Reopens Thursday, Bringing Back Its Famous Ribs
via @mollydevore.bsky.social / @blockclubchi.bsky.social
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/04/g...
via @mollydevore.bsky.social / @blockclubchi.bsky.social
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/04/g...
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Our Block Club gift subscriptions make the perfect gift. 🎁
When you purchase or gift a subscription, you can choose from one of 75 prints celebrating Chicago’s neighborhoods. It’s a win-win: Support your favorite news org & get a FREE neighborhood print!
SUBSCRIBE NOW: blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0
When you purchase or gift a subscription, you can choose from one of 75 prints celebrating Chicago’s neighborhoods. It’s a win-win: Support your favorite news org & get a FREE neighborhood print!
SUBSCRIBE NOW: blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Our Block Club gift subscriptions make the perfect gift. 🎁
When you purchase or gift a subscription, you can choose from one of 75 prints celebrating Chicago’s neighborhoods. It’s a win-win: Support your favorite news org & get a FREE neighborhood print!
SUBSCRIBE NOW: blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0
When you purchase or gift a subscription, you can choose from one of 75 prints celebrating Chicago’s neighborhoods. It’s a win-win: Support your favorite news org & get a FREE neighborhood print!
SUBSCRIBE NOW: blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0
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Bears fans turned out for Wieners Circle's giveaway sparked by coach Ben Johnson's shirtless celebration. blockclubchi.co/49VTxAY
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Bears fans turned out for Wieners Circle's giveaway sparked by coach Ben Johnson's shirtless celebration. blockclubchi.co/49VTxAY
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Our Block Club gift subscriptions make the perfect gift. 🎁
When you purchase or gift a subscription, you can choose from one of 75 prints celebrating Chicago’s neighborhoods. It’s a win-win: Support your favorite news org & get a FREE neighborhood print!
SUBSCRIBE NOW: blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0
When you purchase or gift a subscription, you can choose from one of 75 prints celebrating Chicago’s neighborhoods. It’s a win-win: Support your favorite news org & get a FREE neighborhood print!
SUBSCRIBE NOW: blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Our Block Club gift subscriptions make the perfect gift. 🎁
When you purchase or gift a subscription, you can choose from one of 75 prints celebrating Chicago’s neighborhoods. It’s a win-win: Support your favorite news org & get a FREE neighborhood print!
SUBSCRIBE NOW: blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0
When you purchase or gift a subscription, you can choose from one of 75 prints celebrating Chicago’s neighborhoods. It’s a win-win: Support your favorite news org & get a FREE neighborhood print!
SUBSCRIBE NOW: blockclubchi.co/4rofWx0
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Video shows him during a raid in Little Village saying to Border Patrol Agents "My regards for all of you and the work that you guys are doing... God bless you guys.”
At the time he was Director of Community Outreach at Little Village Chamber of Commerce.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/03/l...
At the time he was Director of Community Outreach at Little Village Chamber of Commerce.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/03/l...
Little Village Chamber Leader Thanked Border Patrol Agents As They Arrested Neighbors, Video Shows
Little Village, an enclave for Mexican Americans and immigrants, was heavily targeted during Operation Midway Blitz. After Block Club uncovered the video, the chamber said the employee was no longer e...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Video shows him during a raid in Little Village saying to Border Patrol Agents "My regards for all of you and the work that you guys are doing... God bless you guys.”
At the time he was Director of Community Outreach at Little Village Chamber of Commerce.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/03/l...
At the time he was Director of Community Outreach at Little Village Chamber of Commerce.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/03/l...
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A Little Village chamber leader thanked Border Patrol agents as they arrested neighbors, new video shows. blockclubchi.co/4iFYuQM
December 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A Little Village chamber leader thanked Border Patrol agents as they arrested neighbors, new video shows. blockclubchi.co/4iFYuQM
Little Village Chamber Leader Thanked Border Patrol As Agents Arrested Neighbors, Video Shows
After Block Club uncovered the video, the chamber said the employee was no longer employed there “effective immediately.”
via @blockclubchi.bsky.social
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/03/l...
After Block Club uncovered the video, the chamber said the employee was no longer employed there “effective immediately.”
via @blockclubchi.bsky.social
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/03/l...
Little Village Chamber Leader Thanked Border Patrol As Agents Arrested Neighbors, Video Shows
Little Village, an enclave for Mexican Americans and immigrants, was heavily targeted during Operation Midway Blitz. After Block Club uncovered the video, the chamber said the employee was no longer e...
blockclubchicago.org
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Little Village Chamber Leader Thanked Border Patrol As Agents Arrested Neighbors, Video Shows
After Block Club uncovered the video, the chamber said the employee was no longer employed there “effective immediately.”
via @blockclubchi.bsky.social
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/03/l...
After Block Club uncovered the video, the chamber said the employee was no longer employed there “effective immediately.”
via @blockclubchi.bsky.social
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/03/l...
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As a bonus, a local donor is matching donations up to $10,000, meaning your generosity will be doubled.
And when you donate $60 or more, we’ll send you a 5 postcard bundle featuring stunning Chicago photos by @colinbphoto.bsky.social.
Give here: blockclubchicago.org/cye-2025/
And when you donate $60 or more, we’ll send you a 5 postcard bundle featuring stunning Chicago photos by @colinbphoto.bsky.social.
Give here: blockclubchicago.org/cye-2025/
CYE 2025
Keep Local News Going! While we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished this year, we want to do more —a lot more — in 2026. We’re raising $120,000 to keep our nonprofit newsroom running and growing into ...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
As a bonus, a local donor is matching donations up to $10,000, meaning your generosity will be doubled.
And when you donate $60 or more, we’ll send you a 5 postcard bundle featuring stunning Chicago photos by @colinbphoto.bsky.social.
Give here: blockclubchicago.org/cye-2025/
And when you donate $60 or more, we’ll send you a 5 postcard bundle featuring stunning Chicago photos by @colinbphoto.bsky.social.
Give here: blockclubchicago.org/cye-2025/
Reposted by Colin Boyle
As a bonus, a local donor is matching donations up to $10,000, meaning your generosity will be doubled.
And when you donate $60 or more, we’ll send you a 5 postcard bundle featuring stunning Chicago photos by
@colinbphoto.bsky.social.
Give here: blockclubchicago.org/cye-2025/
And when you donate $60 or more, we’ll send you a 5 postcard bundle featuring stunning Chicago photos by
@colinbphoto.bsky.social.
Give here: blockclubchicago.org/cye-2025/
CYE 2025
Keep Local News Going! While we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished this year, we want to do more —a lot more — in 2026. We’re raising $120,000 to keep our nonprofit newsroom running and growing into ...
blockclubchicago.org
December 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
As a bonus, a local donor is matching donations up to $10,000, meaning your generosity will be doubled.
And when you donate $60 or more, we’ll send you a 5 postcard bundle featuring stunning Chicago photos by
@colinbphoto.bsky.social.
Give here: blockclubchicago.org/cye-2025/
And when you donate $60 or more, we’ll send you a 5 postcard bundle featuring stunning Chicago photos by
@colinbphoto.bsky.social.
Give here: blockclubchicago.org/cye-2025/
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Immigrants have returned to a Little Village English language class after the federal immigration blitz kept them away. blockclubchi.co/3Mc9Qji
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Immigrants have returned to a Little Village English language class after the federal immigration blitz kept them away. blockclubchi.co/3Mc9Qji
The shadow of the Willis Tower — formerly known as the Sears Tower — is seen cast upon low-hanging clouds wrapped around Chicago’s Downtown this morning.
12/2/25
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12/2/25
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December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The shadow of the Willis Tower — formerly known as the Sears Tower — is seen cast upon low-hanging clouds wrapped around Chicago’s Downtown this morning.
12/2/25
#OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
12/2/25
#OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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Rogers Park's New 400 Theaters, once the city's oldest continuously running movie house, is reopening.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Rogers Park's New 400 Theaters, once the city's oldest continuously running movie house, is reopening.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/01/r...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/01/r...
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Duri, a 19-year-old Crab Pad employee, and her father have spent weeks in overcrowded ICE facilities. Diana, Duri’s mom, is struggling to pay the bills while supporting her loved ones.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/01/l...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/01/l...
Logan Square Restaurant Raising Money For Family Of Employee Taken By ICE
Duri, a 19-year-old Crab Pad employee, and her father have spent weeks in overcrowded ICE facilities. Diana, Duri's mom, is struggling to pay the bills while supporting her loved ones.
blockclubchicago.org
December 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Duri, a 19-year-old Crab Pad employee, and her father have spent weeks in overcrowded ICE facilities. Diana, Duri’s mom, is struggling to pay the bills while supporting her loved ones.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/01/l...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/01/l...
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Block Club tapped Rodriguez to create a special, limited-edition print to commemorate some of our favorite stories. You can buy it in our merch store: blockclubchi.co/3Y10Vnc
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Block Club tapped Rodriguez to create a special, limited-edition print to commemorate some of our favorite stories. You can buy it in our merch store: blockclubchi.co/3Y10Vnc
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Chicago's overnight parking ban — with $200 violation fines — starts again Monday. blockclubchi.co/3XjKK4h
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Chicago's overnight parking ban — with $200 violation fines — starts again Monday. blockclubchi.co/3XjKK4h
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The Trump administration's appeal of an injunction limiting use of force by immigration agents is in.
"What began as a complaint by a handful of journalists and protesters...has transformed into an instrument for judicial micromanagement of federal law enforcement operations"
"What began as a complaint by a handful of journalists and protesters...has transformed into an instrument for judicial micromanagement of federal law enforcement operations"
December 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The Trump administration's appeal of an injunction limiting use of force by immigration agents is in.
"What began as a complaint by a handful of journalists and protesters...has transformed into an instrument for judicial micromanagement of federal law enforcement operations"
"What began as a complaint by a handful of journalists and protesters...has transformed into an instrument for judicial micromanagement of federal law enforcement operations"
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Our photographer captured Chicagoans braving the snowiest November day in history. See more photos here:
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PHOTOS: How Chicagoans Spent The Snowiest November Day In History
From running on the 606 to being stranded at O'Hare Airport, here's how Chicagoans marked one of the biggest snow storms in recent memory.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Our photographer captured Chicagoans braving the snowiest November day in history. See more photos here:
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/30/p...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/30/p...
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This Week In Photos:
▪️ Mayor’s head tax rejected
▪️ Little Village’s resurgence and more: blockclubchi.co/3XFJmcb
▪️ Mayor’s head tax rejected
▪️ Little Village’s resurgence and more: blockclubchi.co/3XFJmcb
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This Week In Photos:
▪️ Mayor’s head tax rejected
▪️ Little Village’s resurgence and more: blockclubchi.co/3XFJmcb
▪️ Mayor’s head tax rejected
▪️ Little Village’s resurgence and more: blockclubchi.co/3XFJmcb