This Week In Photos: The Last Gaslight Club, An Epic Supermoon And More
By Colin Boyle,
17 hours ago
CHICAGO — Former President Donald Trump came to Chicago and refused to commit to a accepting the election results, while schools chief Pedro Martinez was grilled in a six-hour hearing at City Hall.
There was much more happening around the city, too.
See what Block Club reporters captured while covering the city’s neighborhoods this week.
The super moon rises over Albany Park on Oct. 16, 2024. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
Republican nominee for Cook County state’s attorney Bob Fioretti poses for a portrait at his campaign office in Old Town on Oct. 10, 2024. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago Democratic nominee for Cook County state’s attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke poses for a portrait in her River North campaign office on Oct. 11, 2024. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
Dylan Wesley models the floral costume made by designer Hailey Rodden during Fleurotica, the annual floral fashion fundraiser at Garfield Park Conservatory, on Oct. 17, 2024. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago Sharon B. models the floral costume made by West Side designer Mercedes Prickett during Fleurotica, the annual floral fashion fundraiser at Garfield Park Conservatory, on Oct. 17, 2024. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
The O’Hare Gaslight Club, located on the lobby level of the O’Hare Hilton Hotel, on Oct. 10, 2024. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago Owner and president Ranko “Ray” Dabizljevic poses for a portrait at the O’Hare Gaslight Club, located on the lobby level of the O’Hare Hilton Hotel, on Oct. 10, 2024. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez attends a subject matter hearing regarding Chicago Board of Education at City Hall on Oct. 16, 2024. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
A hole adjacent to the crack on the sidewalk at the southeast corner of the 1800 block of West 17th Street in Pilsen as seen on Oct. 7, 2024. Credit: Francia Garcia Hernandez/Block Club Chicago Raul Hernandez, 77, observes the crack on sidewalk at the southeast corner of the 1800 block of West 17th Street in Pilsen. Credit: Francia Garcia Hernandez/Block Club Chicago
Fantasy Costumes as seen on Oct. 8, 2024. Credit: Molly DeVore/ Block Club Chicago Fantasy Costumes as seen on Oct. 8, 2024. Credit: Molly DeVore/ Block Club Chicago
A small group of protesters demonstrate outside the Fairmont Hotel in the Loop where former president Donald Trump was set to speak with the Economic Club of Chicago on Oct. 15, 2024. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
Two cottage homes were demolished in the 2600 block of North Whipple Street in Logan Square, as seen on Oct. 16, 2024. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago Two cottage homes were demolished in the 2600 block of North Whipple Street in Logan Square, as seen on Oct. 16, 2024. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
Paul Serritella (in red) talks Sox with longtime friends (from his right) Rick Leonard, Bob Donovan, Ken Brucks, Larry Browne and Bob Murphy at Franco’s Ristorante, 300 W. 31st St. Credit: Mack Liederman/Block Club Chicago
Firefighters, family members and friends gather at Lincoln and Fullerton avenues for the unveiling of an honorary street sign for Andrew “Drew” Price. Credit: Patrick Filbin/Block Club Chicago
The Artists Book House will feature paper making, printmaking, bookbinding and creative writing workshops. Credit: Molly DeVore/ Block Club Chicago From left, Ken Gerleve, Audrey Niffenegger and Melissa Jay Craig, are part of the Artists Book House, a literary education nonprofit. Credit: Molly DeVore/ Block Club Chicago
Vova Kagan, co-owner of Sputnik Coffee Company prepares an espresso at the company’s new shop at 4755 S. Talman Ave. on Oct. 10, 2024. Credit: Francia Garcia Hernandez/Block Club Chicago
A pixelated car mural was recently added to the former site of Hero’s Submarine Sandwich Shop, 3600 N. Western Ave. Credit: Mack Liederman/Block Club Chicago
Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) cutting the ceremonial ribbon among development leaders to open the Conservatory Apartments at 414 N. Central Park Ave on Oct. 15. Credit: Michael Liptrot/Block Club Chicago
An order of four wings with mild sauce from Coleman’s 2 Ribs and Tips is enjoyed in Austin on Oct. 16, 2024. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago The Garfield Park Golden Dome on Oct. 17, 2024. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
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