Dossier
Block Club
Coverage of Block Club in the Nexus archive.
Nicole Leeperson1Chris Taliaferroperson1Chicago Police Departmentorganization1Office of Victim Servicesorganization1City Councilorganization1domestic violence programtopic1Mayor’s officeorganization1Michael Tadin Jr.person1Chicagoplace1Damen Silosplace1Chicago Riverplace1Julia Ramirezperson1Department of Planning and Developmentorganization1Chicago Stormwater Ordinancetopic1
- Alderpeople Call For Hearing On Domestic Violence Program After Block Club Investigation
Chicago Alderpeople, led by Ald. Nicole Lee, are demanding a City Council hearing to investigate a $3.9 million domestic violence program after Block Club's investigation revealed its ineffectiveness. The program, expanded by the Chicago Police Department without consulting advocates, has shown few documented results despite increased funding.
- Damen Silos Owner Built Unauthorized Parking Lot, Violating City Code, City Says
Michael Tadin Jr., owner of the former Damen Silos site, built an unauthorized parking lot violating Chicago's municipal code, including stormwater management and zoning requirements. The city has issued a violation letter, urging compliance and threatening enforcement if issues are not resolved.