Stephanie Lulay

For those of you who have been around here awhile, you know Block Club Chicago’s story started with an end — the end of hyperlocal news site

The Chicago Journalists Association is honoring Kelly with the award. In honor of her dedication to Chicago, we’re launching the inaugural Block Club Investigative Fund.

CHICAGO — People subscribing or buying a gift subscription to Block Club Chicago will get an amazing neighborhood print of their choice for a limited

For a limited time, new annual subscribers to Block Club will get a free, 16-by-20-inch neighborhood print from local artist Steve Shanabruch. There are 50 to choose from!

CHICAGO — Block Club Chicago is proud to introduce its new investigative team, The Watch, to the city. Block Club, a reader-funded, nonprofit newsroom

CHICAGO — Block Club Chicago is proud to introduce its new investigative team, The Watch, to the city. Block Club, a reader-funded, nonprofit newsroom

John Russell rose through the ranks at the Aurora Beacon-News over 38 years to become its heart and soul. He’s also the man who taught me.

John Russell rose through the ranks at the Aurora Beacon-News over 38 years to become its heart and soul. He’s also the man who taught me.

Block Club's senior director of development won the prestigious national award Wednesday night in Atlanta.

The Peter J. Lisagor Awards are presented by the Chicago Headline Club, the local branch of the Society of Professional Journalists, and celebrate excellence in journalism.