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Investigative reporter for @BlockClubCHI. Previously covered Logan Square, Humboldt & Avondale. Tips: mina@blockclubchi.org; (847) 370-9735. RTs ≠ endorsements.

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Alderman profited off The 606 — but that doesn’t mean he wants you to

Alderman profited off The 606 — but that doesn’t mean he wants you to

With more than half of its tenants burdened by soaring rents, Chicago considers rent control - Be...

With more than half of its tenants burdened by soaring rents, Chicago considers rent control - Be...

Morning commute feeling more crowded? Blue Line sees explosive growth, data show

Morning commute feeling more crowded? Blue Line sees explosive growth, data show

Humboldt Park beach has safe bacteria levels only 35 percent of the time, but people swim anyway

Humboldt Park beach has safe bacteria levels only 35 percent of the time, but people swim anyway

Netflix ends unauthorized 'stranger things' bar with a super classy letter

Netflix ends unauthorized 'stranger things' bar with a super classy letter

Future of cabrini-green rowhouses may be settled after 19 years in limbo

Future of cabrini-green rowhouses may be settled after 19 years in limbo

Logan Square now cocktail bar capital of Chicago, but has it gone too far?

Logan Square now cocktail bar capital of Chicago, but has it gone too far?

With ‘no demand’ for big apartments, avondale complex to offer tiny options

With ‘no demand’ for big apartments, avondale complex to offer tiny options

For proposed merger, 'help us to help you,' jenner school says to ogden

For proposed merger, 'help us to help you,' jenner school says to ogden

Getting an affordable rent apartment under city program isn't easy

Getting an affordable rent apartment under city program isn't easy

Tears, shouting erupt as dyett supporters crash lincoln annex opening

Tears, shouting erupt as dyett supporters crash lincoln annex opening

Pierre's bakery in logan square could become mixed-use development

Pierre's bakery in logan square could become mixed-use development