Gapers Block published from April 22, 2003 to Jan. 1, 2016. The site will remain up in archive form. Please visit Third Coast Review, a new site by several GB alumni.
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Monday, October 14
It's time to dust off the sun block, towels and, um, wet suits, because Chicago beaches officially open tomorrow. Enjoy that 58 degree water!