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Author Archives: Mina Bloom/Block Club Chicago

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Fundraiser launched for family of 7-year-old killed by stray bullet

by Mina Bloom/Block Club Chicago November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

Neighbors are rallying to help the family of 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe, who was killed Wednesday when someone opened fire in an alley and sent a stray bullet into his home in Humboldt Park. Akeem was washing his hands for dinner in his family’s home in the 2600 block of West Potomac Avenue around 8:20 p.m. […]

Posted inPolice & Fire

3 boys killed in West Humboldt Park fire were trapped, officials say

by Mina Bloom/Block Club Chicago July 5, 2022July 5, 2022
Posted inNews

West Humboldt Park getting large grocery store, city says

by Mina Bloom/Block Club Chicago May 16, 2022May 16, 2022
Posted inNews

2022 brings new laws to Illinois: What you need to know

by Pascal Sabino/Block Club Chicago, Mina Bloom/Block Club Chicago and EDITORIAL STAFF January 3, 2022January 3, 2022

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