Hunter Oberst

1 week ago | blockclubchicago.org | Hunter Oberst

NORTH LAWNDALE — Tears were shed, prayers were uttered and voices joined triumphantly in song during a healing circle Saturday aimed at allowing those affected by violent crime to share their experience and be heard. Violent crime survivors and families of victims gathered Saturday at Grace Memorial Baptist Church, 1457 S. Kenneth Ave., to mourn loved ones and advocate for public safety solutions that address violence prevention and healing from tragedy.

1 month ago | blockclubchicago.org | Hunter Oberst

PULLMAN — A landmark church in Chicago’s historical Pullman neighborhood is in urgent need of repairs and preservation after two winters without heat, community leaders said as they rallyied to save it from another cold season. Greenstone United Methodist Church, 11211 S. St. Lawrence Ave., has struggled in recent years to keep up with its utility bills, which led to heat being shut off in the building in fall 2023, pastor Luther Mason said.

1 month ago | blockclubchicago.org | Hunter Oberst

LITTLE VILLAGE — Local nonprofit Urban Warriors unveiled its new youth sports community center Friday in a ribbon cutting ceremony drawing around 200 people. Families, kids and officials packed the first-of-its-kind facility at 2943 W. 26th St. Its opening signifies the realization of Urban Warriors founder Rey Raigoza’s lifelong dream to build an athletic youth center in Little Village, offering free programming to local kids. “I am so excited,” Raigoza said.

Nov 18, 2024 | blockclubchicago.org | Hunter Oberst

CHICAGO — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many Chicagoans are looking forward to a meal with friends and loved ones, followed by a slice or two of pumpkin pie and perhaps a few days’ worth of turkey leftovers. As routine as that may sound, not everyone has company to share in the holiday or food to put on the table.

Nov 8, 2024 | blockclubchicago.org | Hunter Oberst

WEST LAWN — Hundreds gathered Thursday outside a Southwest Side church, the dark of night held at bay as neighbors, loved ones and police officers illuminated candles in honor of slain Officer Enrique Martinez. Attendees congregated at St. Nicholas of Tolentine, 3721 W. 62nd St., several hanging their heads low while holding their hats to their chests.