SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Police have released video footage of a deadly shooting at a Southside gas station. The details are horrible, and police are asking you to watch and identify. What Happened According to WGNTV, on July 2,Continue reading "Double Murder Gas Station Shooting Video Released by Police"
Woman Shot During Attempted Carjacking
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Safety Alert The Lawndale community is on high alert after a woman was shot during an apparent attempted carjacking, police warn. Here are the details to keep you safe. Listen to a short summary ofContinue reading "Woman Shot During Attempted Carjacking"
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Is There a Serial Killer in Chicago?
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. All of these articles are 100% human-written. This audio explores the idea that a serial killer may be roaming the streets of Chicago and leaving bodies in alleyways. There was also a body found in the woods of Schaumburg. While the human remains haveContinue reading "Is There a Serial Killer in Chicago?"
Varsity Coach Found Shot to Death in a Chicago Home
Photo from WLKY News on Facebook. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A well-known coach who came to Chicago to briefly visit his family and friends was found shot to death inside a home. Now, the family is seeking justice, andContinue reading "Varsity Coach Found Shot to Death in a Chicago Home"
Decomposing Body Found in Woods: Listen to or Read Article About Anthony Richert
Photo of Anthony Richert, missing man whose remains have been identified as those found in the Busse Woods North forest by police. Photo from the Daily Herald. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. As police find more bodies in alleyway trashContinue reading "Decomposing Body Found in Woods: Listen to or Read Article About Anthony Richert"
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Another Body Found in Chicago Trash Can: Listen to or Read Article
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Another body, or parts of it, has been found in a Southside garbage can, raising concerns throughout the community near 68th and Prairie. Not many details have been shared by the police, so this isContinue reading "Another Body Found in Chicago Trash Can: Listen to or Read Article"
Video Shows Deadly Crash That Killed 4 Teens Allegedly Fleeing Police
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Warning: The below video is graphic, and viewer discretion is advised. On Sunday, July 25, police allegedly received a call that someone in a pickup truck had aimed a pistol out of a window atContinue reading "Video Shows Deadly Crash That Killed 4 Teens Allegedly Fleeing Police"
Six People Struck in Mass Shooting
Screenshot from ABC7. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. The Humboldt Park community is on high alert after a mass shooting injured half a dozen people. Here are the details. Listen to this article here, produced by the Editor-in-Chief. What HappenedContinue reading "Six People Struck in Mass Shooting"
Catch Up on the Top 5 Trending News Stories Before Monday
University of Chicago crime scene investigation. Screenshot from the New York Post. Listen to or read The Top 5 Trending News Stories in Chicago. They’re what your coworkers will be talking about, especially concerning the two people found dead in a car on the campus of the University of Chicago. These were written and producedContinue reading "Catch Up on the Top 5 Trending News Stories Before Monday"
5-Year-Old and Adult Shot in Drive-By at Large Gathering of Neighbors
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Listen to a short summary of this story, as you work, commute or multitask. Listen to a summary of this story here. A child and an adult were injured in a drive-by shooting. While theContinue reading "5-Year-Old and Adult Shot in Drive-By at Large Gathering of Neighbors"
Man and Woman Found Dead in Car on University of Chicago Campus
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A Briefing A man and woman were found dead on the campus of University of Chicago. As the community searches for answers, the lack of details is causing more questions. Here is what we doContinue reading "Man and Woman Found Dead in Car on University of Chicago Campus"
Brother of Woman Whose Body Was Found in Trash Can Arrested in Connection with Shooting of State Senator’s Cousin
Photo of Javan Weatherspoon, brother of Zenobia Weatherspoon, the nursing student who was tragically found dead in an alley. Photo from ABC7. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. The brother of a Chicago woman who was found dead in a garbageContinue reading "Brother of Woman Whose Body Was Found in Trash Can Arrested in Connection with Shooting of State Senator’s Cousin"
Teen Shot and Killed in West Garfield Park
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A Briefing Chicago police have confirmed the shooting and murder of a teenager in Chicago’s West Garfield community. These are the details. Listen to a summary of this story while you commute, work or multitask.Continue reading "Teen Shot and Killed in West Garfield Park"
SWAT Officer Shot During Domestic Hostage Situation in Chicago
Screenshot of ABC7 SWAT officer shooting report. Watch the video below. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A Chicago Police Department officer was shot after responding to what appears to be a domestic dispute. Here are the wild details. What HappenedContinue reading "SWAT Officer Shot During Domestic Hostage Situation in Chicago"
Warning: Graphic Video of YouTuber Luis Antonio Johnson Being Shot and Shooting Someone
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. The below video is graphic, and viewer discretion is advised. What Happened In the video below, a man named Kristopher Juniel films a retreating man named Luis Antonio Johnson while screaming a racial slur. ThisContinue reading "Warning: Graphic Video of YouTuber Luis Antonio Johnson Being Shot and Shooting Someone"
Woman Shot in Englewood While Driving
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A woman is in recovery after being shot while driving in Englewood. The incident has put the community on edge, and they want answers. Here’s what happened. Listen to a summary of this story asContinue reading "Woman Shot in Englewood While Driving"
In Case You Need Help Building Your Audience
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on practical tools for self-improvement. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. When I started writing and promoting my books, I didn’t understand audience building or where to start. So, like all writers, I read. While some of this information was definitely helpful, it didn’t necessarily tellContinue reading "In Case You Need Help Building Your Audience"
Man Charged After Autistic Daughter is Shot
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A man has been taken into custody after his autistic daughter was shot. The details are hard to read. Listen to a summary of this story as you work, commute or multitask. Listen to aContinue reading "Man Charged After Autistic Daughter is Shot"
Police-Involved Shooting and Injury at “Street Takeover” Downtown
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. What’s being framed as a “street takeover” led to a police-involved shooting and one officer being injured. The incident comes amid numerous takeovers that have cost Chicagoans thousands in property damage and bodily harm. Here’sContinue reading "Police-Involved Shooting and Injury at “Street Takeover” Downtown"
Here Are the Origins of Me and My Website
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Want something to read? Here’s the bookshelf. And this is how TheReedersBlock.com came to be. The Origins of Jermaine Reed, MFA and TheReedersBlock.com This short conversation is different and explores my background, along with theContinue reading "Here Are the Origins of Me and My Website"
Gunman Shoots Clerk During Armed Robbery at Convenience Store
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Listen to a summary of this story while you work, commute or multitask. Listen to a summary of this case here. A store clerk is recovering after a day at work nearly turned deadly. TheContinue reading "Gunman Shoots Clerk During Armed Robbery at Convenience Store"
Here’s the Problem with Children’s Books and the Solution
Working cover of upcoming children’s book Erika Tames a Dragon. It’s the best kids’ book of this generation. Erika is a 10-year-old girl without fear from the Southside of Chicago, and her character was inspired by what I couldn’t find for my own 8-year-old daughter. The Problem With Children’s Books What I wanted was aContinue reading "Here’s the Problem with Children’s Books and the Solution"
Body of Nursing Student Found in Garbage Can in Chicago Community
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. The badly decomposed body of a woman found in a garbage can has caused outrage across Chicago. The details are sickening. Listen to a summary of this case while you work, commute or multitask. ListenContinue reading "Body of Nursing Student Found in Garbage Can in Chicago Community"
1 Dead, 3 Injured in Washington Park Drive-By Shooting
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. SAFETY ALERT A deadly shooting in Washington Park is under intense investigation due to the number of victims. It happened in the least likely place for the victims. Listen to this story while you work,Continue reading "1 Dead, 3 Injured in Washington Park Drive-By Shooting"
Here’s Your Audio Update on Me
This is a short summary covering what I have been up to, and it’s all move making. Take a listen, and prepare for these book drops this fall Also, stay tuned. https://thereedersblock.com/2026/03/29/no-hustle-like-hers/ Jermaine Reed, MFA is an educator and the Editor-in-Chief of TheReedersBlock. Take time to Subscribe. It helps promote independent journalism and the site.Continue reading "Here’s Your Audio Update on Me"
Happy Father’s Day: Motivation
Happy Father’s Day from TheReedersBlock.com to all the men doing the most important job in the world. You’re more important than you know, and your influence is greater than you can imagine. I say this as a father watching his two older daughters, ages 15 and 17, grow in the writing and movie industries. ToContinue reading "Happy Father’s Day: Motivation"