Dawn Rhodes is a Senior Editor for Block Club Chicago, specializing in local news coverage in the Chicago area. With a focus on community issues, events, and developments, Dawn provides insightful reporting on a wide range of topics, including crime, education, entertainment, and neighborhood initiatives.
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Dawn Rhodes primarily covers local news in Chicago, focusing on government and politics, entertainment, education, and sports. Her articles often report on events and government announcements. If you have insights or access to evolving stories related to these themes within the Chicago area, she may be interested in your input.
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The candidates were chosen in the first community-led search for Chicago's police superintendent. Mayor Brandon Johnson must pick a nominee, who has to be approved by City Council.
The beloved Black-owned boutique welcomed vintage lovers to a unique shopping experience for the last time Friday.
By: Dawn Rhodes
The three adults and child were standing on the sidewalk when multiple people got out of a car and opened fire at them, police said. Police said the toddler is expected to recover.
By: Dawn Rhodes
The promise from then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel was students would go to better schools, and the district would save money by offloading expensive-to-maintain aging buildings.
Fans packed Grant Park under gray clouds to hear singer Maggie Rogers' folk pop and rapper J.I.D.’s hypnotic raps on the third day of Lollapalooza.
The band made their U.S. festival debut at Lollapalooza in 2022, returning this year to headline day three of a packed schedule.
New 400 Theaters, the beloved Sheridan Road spot, was one of the last remaining independent movie theaters in Chicago.
By: Dawn Rhodes
Chicago Public Schools promised to listen to Near South Side residents concerning the school location but did closed door planning for months.
By: Dawn Rhodes
Two-thirds of WHPK's funding was slashed in the spring. Station leaders secured more money directly from the dean, but are having to pivot to stay afloat, continue community events and fundraise.
By: Dawn Rhodes
Across Chicago, there have been similar tensions about public basketball courts — all revolving around race, recreation and safety.
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