Jake Wittich is a reporter for Block Club Chicago, focusing on local news in the Chicago area. With a keen interest in community issues and developments, Jake covers a range of topics including city politics, business openings and closures, health department concerns, and cultural events in the vibrant city of Chicago.
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By: Jake Wittich
Chasten Buttigieg speaks during News is Out’s panel on the threat of Project 2025 and a second Donald Trump presidency
By: Jake Wittich
Two LGBTQ+ rights pioneers were honored for their contributions to local queer history by the Cook County Board. The Cook County Board passed a resolution during its Oct. 24 meeting recognizing Art Johnston, owner of the famed gay bar Sidetrack, and Robert Castillo, a long-time queer Latine activist, for their roles in the passage of […]
By: Jake Wittich
Illinois voters are poised to reelect two LGBTQ+ incumbents to the state legislature this election. State Rep. Kelly Cassidy (14th District) and State Sen. Mike Simmons (7th District) are both running unopposed in the race to keep their seats. They are the only two out LGBTQ+ elected officials in the state legislature. Cassidy has held […]
By: Jake Wittich
Illinois launched a new hotline and website for reporting hate crimes amid a rise in reports seen across the country. The state rolled out its Help Stop Hate initiative on Oct. 30, allowing victims and witnesses to anonymously report hate crimes, bias and other forms of harassment through an online portal at ILStopHate.org or by calling 877-485-HATE […]
By: Jake Wittich
Now in its 17th year, the race has become a tradition and a part of many annual celebrations for Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday typically observed Nov. 1-2 and dedicated to remembering loved ones who have died.
By: Jake Wittich, Mary Norkol
Residents are advised to reduce water usage by limiting showers, flushing less to relieve pressure on sewers. A string of storms is expected to move through the area Sunday, with rains tapering off Tuesday, Election Day, the NWS says.
By: Jake Wittich
En su 17ª edición, la carrera se ha convertido en una tradición y en parte de muchas celebraciones anuales por el Día de Muertos, festividad mexicana que se celebra el 1 y 2 de noviembre y está dedicada a recordar a los seres queridos fallecidos.
By: Mary Norkol
El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional dice que se esperaban tormentas a última hora del domingo y especialmente el lunes por la noche hasta el martes por la mañana.
A few dozen LGBTQ+ people attended Equality Illinois’ post-election event Nov. 7, 2024, at the Center on Halsted. Photo by Jake Wittic
By: Jake Wittich
Andrea Kersten, chief administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, defends the agency from bias allegations during Saturday's City Council budget hearing.
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