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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Wednesday, April 24
Today's the official start of the 2009 beach season in Chicago, so take a look at the Chicago Park District's beaches page and start planning that Memorial Day picnic.