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Patrick Filbin

@PatrickFilbin

Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Wrigleyville and Northalsted for @BlockClubCHI | Tips: patrick@blockclubchi.org

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Joined July 2009
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The Parkway elevator was down all summer. Residents had to cancel doctor appointments and couldn’t go grocery shopping. The day after our @BlockClubCHI story ran, the elevator was back up and running. “I’ve been going out almost every day,” Ed told me. tinyurl.com/ymrkuykx
Lakeview Residents Relieved After Elevator Finally Fixed In Affordable Housing Complex

Lakeview Residents Relieved After Elevator Finally Fixed In Affordable Housing Complex

The day after Block Club ran a story about The Parkway residents’ woes, the elevator was repaired, building management confirmed.

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An affordable housing complex in Lakeview was among over a dozen apartment buildings turned over to the city in court. Since then, some residents have felt trapped as both elevators have been down all summer. “I’ve given up trying to go outside.” blockclubchicago.org/2024/09…
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Stephanie Lulay@slulay2Oct 19
📢 JOB ALERT: @blockclubchi is hiring a FT reporter to cover Jefferson Park, Portage Park & the Far Northwest Side! We're thrilled former Far NW Side reporter @mollydevore's work continues at BC, as she moves to the Lincoln Square beat. Apply by 11/15: blockclubchicago.org/were-hi…
We're Hiring: Far Northwest Side Reporter

We're Hiring: Far Northwest Side Reporter

We’re looking for a full-time reporter to cover Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park and other Far Northwest Side neighborhoods.  Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit news organization focused on...

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Sometimes I think about how Pope Leo is probably a big fan of Chase Meidroth
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Get ready! Two-way traffic around Logan Square is set to begin Nov. 6. It’s arguably the most anticipated part of the project — and the most confusing. For a refresher, I broke down how the new pattern will work and why the city chose a two-way design. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10…
Logan Square's Highly Anticipated 2-Way Traffic Circle Pattern To Open Next Week

Logan Square's Highly Anticipated 2-Way Traffic Circle Pattern To Open Next Week

The updated pattern adds safer pedestrian crossings, improves traffic flow and allows for parts of the square to more easily close for community events, officials said.

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A judge blasted Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino for violating her order to stop using excessive force against peaceful protesters and journalists. “Kids dressed in Halloween costumes walking to a parade do not pose an immediate threat to the safety of a law enforcement officer,” the judge said during a hearing Tuesday. “They just don’t.” blockclubchi.co/4qukilG
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A Chicago dad of a teen who is battling cancer has been illegally detained by ICE, a judge ruled: blockclubchi.co/4nn4lek
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Federal agencies paid $1.5 million to a local nonlethal weapons manufacturer in Chicago for air-powered guns and pepper balls. It also paid $7.3 million to a downtown real estate company to relocate ICE agents leading up to Operation Midway Blitz. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10…
Chicago-Area Companies Raked In Millions From Feds As Operation Midway Blitz Intensified

Chicago-Area Companies Raked In Millions From Feds As Operation Midway Blitz Intensified

One Chicago-based company was awarded more than $7 million to relocate ICE employees while a suburban weapons manufacturer was paid nearly $1.5 million in two weeks to supply pepper balls and...

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A Chicago high schooler had just returned from chemotherapy. Then ICE arrested her father. blockclubchi.co/4njEhR7
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I sat down with @GovPritzker and @ChicagosMayor to talk about Chicago’s fight against the Trump administration one month into an intense immigration blitz. They both say they still have some ammunition in the tank. Read more below. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10…
One Month Into Trump’s Immigration Blitz, Chicago Escalates Its Fight Back

One Month Into Trump’s Immigration Blitz, Chicago Escalates Its Fight Back

From lawsuits to rapid response networks, Chicago and Illinois are using every lever of power to push back against Trump’s escalating immigration campaign.

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.@blockclubchi, our nonprofit newsroom, is suing the federal government after 4 of our journalists were shot w/ pepper-spray bullets & tear-gassed by federal agents. Here's why we're defending our First Amendment right to report — and your right to know: blockclubchicago.org/2025/10…
Block Club Chicago, News Organizations Sue Feds Over First Amendment Violations

Block Club Chicago, News Organizations Sue Feds Over First Amendment Violations

Four of our journalists have been shot with pepper-spray bullets and tear-gassed while covering protests outside the Broadview ICE facility. A judge heard arguments at an emergency hearing Monday.

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The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, one of the city’s most treasured and celebrated architectural achievements, is open again after years of renovation. blockclubchi.co/4nitsPM
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Chicago Rapper Femdot is teaching a class on hip hop at DePaul this fall. blockclubchi.co/4n5NYDk
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📢 JOB ALERT: @BlockClubCHI is hiring a FT reporter to cover Beverly, Morgan Park + Mount Greenwood on Chicago's South Side! Dream come true for @jensabella + me. We both live in Beverly + have dreamed of adding a reporter here for years. Deadline 9/15: blockclubchicago.org/2025/08…
We’re Hiring: Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Morgan Park Reporter

We’re Hiring: Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Morgan Park Reporter

We’re looking for a full-time reporter to cover Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Morgan Park and Washington Heights. Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit news

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How Chicago’s Uniting Voices choir helped close out Djo’s Lollapalooza set: blockclubchi.co/4foGAAg
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Chicago Cubs icon, Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg dies at 65 years old. nytimes.com/athletic/6008303…
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Why Is It So Expensive To Build Affordable Housing In Chicago? For @BlockClubCHI with @ArielParrella blockclubchicago.org/2025/07…
Why Is It So Expensive To Build Affordable Housing In Chicago?

Why Is It So Expensive To Build Affordable Housing In Chicago?

One recent West Side development clocked in at $884,000 per unit. While the city says it's working to address red tape that drives up expenses, advocates say more must be done to rein in "crazy"...

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Pete Crow-Armstrong "plays like a kid who can’t believe he’s out there," so it only made sense he dropped by a Wrigleyville kid's lemonade stand — with more to spend than most, writes @PatrickFilbin blockclubchicago.org/2025/07…
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Crashes Wrigleyville Kids' Lemonade Stand

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Crashes Wrigleyville Kids' Lemonade Stand

What started as a lemonade stand turned into a viral moment with one of baseball’s most exciting young stars.

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Colin Boyle@colinbphoto25 Jul 2025
Don’t go changing, Chicago 😌
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Lizzie Kane@lizzie_kane1724 Jul 2025
I truly believe that housing is one of the most important issues of our time. I hope you will see my byline again soon. I have too many questions left unanswered for anyone to shut me up for long :) If you know of other journalism opportunities out there, please let me know
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The flashy fugitives: Anosh Ahmed are Sameer Suhail are accused of stealing millions from Loretto Hospital. But they're living abroad in Dubai. Ahmed is starting a podcast & appealing to Trump, and Suhail started a luxe plastic surgery clinic. blockclubchicago.org/2025/07…
The Flashy Fugitives: Ex-Loretto Leader And Pal Accused Of Stealing Millions Are Living Large In...

The Flashy Fugitives: Ex-Loretto Leader And Pal Accused Of Stealing Millions Are Living Large In...

Anosh Ahmed and Sameer Suhail could face years in prison in the United States — but they’ve fled abroad, court records show. Suhail has opened a luxe plastic surgery clinic, while Ahmed is making...

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From 12 People To 4,000: How A Free Pilates Class Took Over Oak Street Beach And yes. She has a permit. blockclubchicago.org/2025/07…
From 12 People To 4,000: How A Free Pilates Class Took Over Oak Street Beach

From 12 People To 4,000: How A Free Pilates Class Took Over Oak Street Beach

Olivia Santelli began leading the Friday sunrise classes last year to help manage her depression and anxiety. Now, Rise Pilates is her full-time job that draws thousands. "This is incredible."

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