Block Club Chicago

Block Club Chicago launched in 2018, just months after the abrupt closure of DNAinfo. Toomey, Sabella and Lulay teamed with former reporters from the award-winning news site to create a newsroom with the same local focus, but with a membership-based funding model. The site launched as a nonprofit, joining a growing network of 501(c)(3) news sites around the country.

Domain

blockclubchicago.org

Employees

11-50

Last Funding

$1.6M

Founded

2017

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies does Block Club Chicago use?+

Block Club Chicago uses 33 technologies including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Metorik.

What industry is Block Club Chicago in?+

Block Club Chicago operates in the Digital Media industry.

Where is Block Club Chicago based?+

Block Club Chicago is headquartered in United States.

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Data last updated: June 2026