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Molly DeVore
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Covering the far Northwest Side for Block Club Chicago Tips to [email protected] IG: writtenbymollyd FB: Written By Molly DeVore
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I love when I get to write about people in our community doing impressive things, like this: A professional boxer and film editor, Olivia Curry is prepping for a big world title fight. She's excited to be elevating women’s boxing and even more thankful to represent Chicago. blockclubchi.co/46hypl3
Chicago's Olivia Curry Hopes To Be The Female Middleweight Boxing Champion Of The World
A professional boxer and film editor, Curry is excited to be elevating women's boxing and even more thankful to represent Chicago in her upcoming title fight.
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The children who live on Josephine Christopher’s quiet Schorsch Village block call her yard the fairy garden — and for good reason

The yard is home to 30 pet birds, 7 turtles, 2 tortoises, a greenhouse, a koi pond, 9 beehives and countless tropical plants

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NEW: Some call it the "Death Hospital": Inside a Northwest Side medical center plagued by problems.

Patients & staff have reported filthy rooms, broken supplies & a flooded ER at Community First — despite the hospital getting tens of millions in taxpayer grants. blockclubchi.co/3JASNG4
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The "Mayor of Mayfair" has been cleaning up his Northwest Side neighborhood for 26 years. blockclubchi.co/4gejTiN
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A final Bam Bam update for now: The sweet pup is ready to relax and watch TV after being away from home for more than 2 months. He now faces some medical issues after his rescue, but funds raised by the community will help with his health bills. It was a joy to meet him!
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Bam Bam Facing Medical Challenges After Rescue, But Donations Will Help Fund Recovery
Money raised for the service dog's search will now go toward his unexpected medical expenses, a new bed and toys, and a private investigator and home security system for Angel Santiago.
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Block Club's Block Party 2.0 is less than two months away!

📅 Saturday, Oct. 4.
📍 Half Acre Beer Co.
🎶 Live entertainment, local vendors + food + drinks
🤑 FREE

RSVP: blockclubchi.co/45mRlOL
Get VIP tickets here: blockclubchi.co/4muFQf3
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Plans to bring a Trader Joe’s to Jefferson Park have been scrapped. blockclubchi.co/3UE13HI
A recent study found that nearly 80 percent of forests in and around Chicago are infested with invasive shrubs

Restoration crews and thousands of volunteers are working diligently to change things

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Cherise Irving discovered her father, the Rev. William “Chico” Higgins Jr., on Ancestry.com earlier this year. Since then, she’s explored her deep Chicago roots. And on Thursday, Higgins, 89, and Irving, 63, met for the first time.
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6 Far Northwest Side groups will get a $70,000 donation to help fund a garden, mural and park projects. blockclubchi.co/46ILJ3A
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This Business Incubator program has been working to reverse Belmont Cragin’s shop closures: blockclubchi.co/46M1oiL
Whether it’s an extravagant Cubano packed with pork belly and smoked ham or a simple grilled cheese, Mike Barboza is convinced that nothing beats a good sandwich

That’s why the Gladstone Park resident is opening Cured and Crafted, an artisan sandwich shop

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Chicago Breakfast Restaurant, Edgebrook’s newest spot, serves more than your morning meal. blockclubchi.co/3GfRvPC
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Pride On The Ice: Longtime President Of Chicago Gay Hockey Association Recognized By NHL

A great story to have documented alongside @mollydevore.bsky.social / @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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