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Delivery Robots Lawsuits
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Delivery Robots Lawsuits
Chicago's food delivery robots are facing legal challenges. Two customers have filed lawsuits against Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics, accusing them of collecting biometric data without consent. The lawsuits claim the robots scanned faces and hands using cameras and LiDAR technology. Both companies deny the allegations. They say the technology helps the robots navigate around the city.
Delivery Robots Lawsuits
Chicago's food delivery robots are facing legal challenges. Two customers have filed lawsuits against Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics, accusing them of collecting biometric data without consent. The lawsuits claim the robots scanned faces and hands using cameras and LiDAR technology. Both companies deny the allegations. They say the technology helps the robots navigate around the city.
How we photographed the explosion and storm aftermath in Indiana Original
This week’s top photo comes from Photojournalism Intern Jeremy Battle. Follow him on Instagram. The community of Portage, Indiana, was ravaged by severe storms Tuesday. Heavy winds brought down over 100 trees and power lines, landing on homes and vehicles. The community was left without power, internet and cell service for days. Among the worst of the damage was a home on Harrison Avenue that exploded during the storm. The only person home at the time was Leona Rice, 88, who died in the accident.
How we photographed Lollapalooza's energy Original
This week’s top photo comes from Photojournalism Intern Jeremy Battle. Follow him on Instagram. Lollapalooza’s 35th year concluded with a day full of energetic performances and lingering mud. Documenting the fan experience and the vibe of the performance is a key part of concert photography, and Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates made it easy to do both in the same frame.
COLUMN: I’m afraid of James Harden
I’ve never cared for James Harden. I’ve never cared for his style of aggressive, highlight reel basketball. I’ve never cared for his foul baiting that irreparably damaged the game. I’ve never cared for the way he disappears when it matters most. I’ve never cared for his beard. Now he’s on my team. On Feb. 3, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for James Harden.
Local Lens: 6 Months As Block Club Chicago’s Inaugural Photojournalism Intern
Local Lens is a series where Block Club Chicago explores the story behind the photograph. CHICAGO — I knew I wanted to be a journalist because I loved telling stories, but I rarely thought about how I’d tell my own. Luckily, this is a job that leaves you with a story to tell every single day. From my first day with Block Club in November, it’s been a whirlwind of emotions.
A Day In The ‘Life’ Of A Food Delivery Robot: Lots Of Waiting And A Few Collisions
LAKEVIEW — When they’re not smashing through bus shelters or falling down train station stairs — or ferrying burritos and sushi across certain neighborhoods — Chicago’s food delivery robots must get pretty bored. Or at least they would, if they had the ability to feel anything. Inspired by the flurry of attention the robots have generated in recent weeks, much of it negative, a Block Club Chicago reporter and photographer decided to spend a day following one around and tracking its every move.
At ‘Battle Of The Badges,’ Police, Firefighter Boxers Trade Friendly Jabs: ‘We’re Still Brothers’
BRONZEVILLE — Though they’re frequent collaborators while on the job, Chicago’s police officers and firefighters faced off in the ring and traded mostly friendly jabs in the annual Battle of the Badges on Friday. The 24th annual Chicago Battle of the Badges took place Friday at De La Salle High School, 3434 S. Michigan Ave.
Waymo Starts Testing Self-Driving Cars In Chicago - But With Drivers, For Now
CHICAGO — Waymo is hitting Chicago’s roads — but its self-driving cars will have workers behind the wheel for now. The company has started testing its controversial autonomous vehicles in Chicago with manual drivers for “mapping and early data collection,” Waymo spokesperson Chris Bonelli said in a statement Wednesday. Block Club spotted a dozen Waymo cars in a Downtown parking garage Tuesday afternoon as a worker checked the software.
Are Black journalists under attack?
In the weeks following the arrests of reporters Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, a wave of First Amendment concerns have been at the forefront of journalist’s minds. On Jan. 29, Lemon and Fort were detained by Department of Homeland Security agents after livestreaming anti-ICE protests at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. DHS alleges the two journalists participated in the “mob” intimidating and threatening the congregation and pastor.
Letter from the Editor: A window into our paper
I think I was destined to become a journalist because I’ve always been insane. Perhaps a kinder word is neurotic. I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember and telling stories for even longer. I always had an active imagination, but the world really opened up for me when I found out how many real stories were sitting right in front of me. I picked up a camera when I found out how many weren’t being told.
Unsung Heroes DeJamz
Jeremy Battle takes you through his favorite niche yet notable Black artists. February 16, 2026 It’s easy to get lost in the hustle of blockbuster album releases and music icons. But this week, let’s slow it down a little. The industry has a way of amplifying the same Black artists over and over again, so I wanted to highlight some you may have never heard of. Every artist featured in this week’s DeJamz has under a million monthly listeners on Spotify.
The Lost Year DeJamz
Jeremy Battle, Director of Photography and Multimedia, celebrates his birthday the only way he knows how. Nothing changes when you turn 22. No new rights like legal drinking, no new benchmarks reached. At 22, reality sets in. I’m nearing the end of my college career, I need to secure a job, and I’m perpetually stressed. But through it all, I want to celebrate this new year of my life not by wallowing in self-pity, but by being more of myself.
Homeland Security Boss Kristi Noem Met By Protesters After Participating In Navy Pier Christmas Tree Event
NAVY PIER — A years-long Chicago holiday tradition was marked by protests when Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem decided to join the event Saturday morning at Navy Pier. Amid the freezing cold and icy snow, dozens of protestors gathered Saturday for the U.S. Coast Guard’s annual Christmas Tree Ship event, which sees the Coast Guard dock at Navy Pier and deliver over 1,000 pine trees to Chicago families in need.
DePaul Fighters on community and competition
Since getting started in October 2023, DePaul Fighters has quietly drawn new players quarter after quarter. Students who frequent the DePaul Center have likely walked past the Gaming Center’s large windows and seen groups of players gathered around screens, yelling at their game. To Hayden Marx, founder and president of DePaul Fighters, this was always the plan.
Photo Gallery: Students protest ICE and DePaul’s administration on the second anniversary of October 7
The DePaulia is DePaul University’s award-winning, editorially independent student newspaper. Since 1923, student journalists have produced high-quality, on-the-ground reporting that informs our campus and city. We rely on reader support to keep doing what we do. Donations are tax deductible through DePaul's giving page.
Photo Gallery: Downtown protest draws thousands over ICE, military deployment
The DePaulia is DePaul University’s award-winning, editorially independent student newspaper. Since 1923, student journalists have produced high-quality, on-the-ground reporting that informs our campus and city. We rely on reader support to keep doing what we do. Donations are tax deductible through DePaul's giving page.
Polar Opposites DeJamz
Quentin and Jeremy are very different people. One drinks coffee, the other drinks tea. One doesn’t know the members of the X-Men, one does. One has listened to “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by Fergie on a loop for three days. The other hasn’t. Naturally, they have very different listening habits. Instead of gassing up their own music, they have given each other three important songs to be reviewed and ripped to shreds.
Opinion: Kendrick Lamar is not your savior. Should he be?
Now that we’re almost a month removed from the Super Bowl and the dust has settled, the world is ready to put 2024’s premier rap beef behind us and focus on the bigger picture. Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance was the most watched in Super Bowl history, and it had it all. From Samuel L. Jackson’s “Uncle Sam,” to Serena Williams crip-walking on Drake’s proverbial grave. It delivered on every level.
DePaul’s thoughts on the 2025 Oscars
The 2025 Oscar nominations are perhaps the most varied and contentious in the award show’s near hundred year history. As such, The DePaulia thought it pertinent to cover the show via a variety of different perspectives, with each disparate film covered by a writer from a different background.
Panafrican art exhibit shows historical journey
Across its nearly 150-year history, The Art Institute of Chicago has never had a Pan-African exhibit. In 2024, the museum sought to change that.
Residentes de La Villita protestan contra las redadas y deportaciones en Chicago
Categories: A pesar de la lluvia, la nieve y los vientos intensos, cientos se reunieron bajo el Arco de La Villita el sábado por la tarde para protestar contra las promesas del presidente Donald Trump de deportaciones masivas y más redadas en el área de Chicago. Personas de diversos orígenes ondeaban banderas mexicanas, reunidos en solidaridad con la comunidad predominantemente latina de La Villita.
Little Village residents protest Chicago ICE raids
In spite of rain, snow, and intense winds, hundreds gathered under the Little Village Arch on Saturday afternoon to protest President Donald Trump’s promises of deportations and more ICE raids in the Chicago area. People of various backgrounds waved Mexican flags and gathered in solidarity with Little Village’s predominantly community amidst uncertain times.
The NBA can’t navigate streaming, neither can we
Nothing motivates people to watch sports quite like a good team, and as a Cleveland native, I can confidently say I’ve watched more basketball in the past few months than I have in years. My team — the Cleveland Cavaliers — has been doing amazing, but unless you’re a consistent NBA viewer, there’s a high chance you had no idea. The NBA has seen a decline in viewership for some years now, and I don’t think it’s helped by how difficult it is to watch their games.
Photo Gallery: Inauguration at a glance
Supporters and security gather in the wake of the inauguration parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. The motorcade processed through to the Capitol after.
Jeremy Allen White look-alike contest in Humbolt Park
Hundreds gathered at Humboldt Park’s sledding hill this Saturday as over 50 Jeremy Allen White lookalikes competed to prove their likeness. The latest in a recent trend of celebrity lookalike contests, this one promised $50 and a pack of Marlboro Red Cigarettes to whoever most resembled the “The Bear” actor. 37-year-old mental health therapist Ben Shabad took home the prize.
How Chicago Votes helps incarcerated civic engagement
While often overlooked in voting efforts, members of the incarcerated community are looking to rehabilitate and engage with their civic duties amidst an eventful election season. Stories were traded and connections were made at the Transforming Reentry Services (TRS) ‘Returning Citizens’ summit on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Malcolm X College. Dozens came in search of community and a better future. Located on the West Side of Chicago, Malcolm X College is a state school predominantly attended by students.
Photo Gallery: DePaul students walk out on the anniversary of October 7
As the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas’ led attacks on Israel arrived, DePaul’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter walked out of classes to honor the lives lost in Gaza throughout the past year and reiterated calls for DePaul to divest from Israel.
SPARK Center debuts with environmental data-driven neighborhood project
Featuring a massive LED display wall and two mounted touch screens on each side of the room, DePaul’s brand-new SPARK Center opened its doors to its first-ever event, Explore ChiVes, on Sept. 17. Dozens of event-goers were given a firsthand look at the new space in the DePaul Center of the university’s Loop Campus. President Robert Manuel was among the guests, and he gave a brief address before the ChiVes presentation.
Why Black people, like me, love Dragon Ball
When I was 7 years old, my parents had me spend the night at my cousin’s house, and my life changed forever. I sat in front of their old TV and watched in awe as flashing lights danced across the screen. A strange-looking alien yelled in disbelief as the dust cleared, and a man with a cropped jacket and a sword flew through the air, wasting no time splitting the alien in half. To the unknowing, this may sound like nonsense, but this scene was all I thought about for a week.
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