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Mina Bloom

Reporter/Producer @mina_bloom_ Contact

Mina Bloom is a reporter/producer covering Logan Square and Humboldt Park for DNAinfo Chicago. She previously covered Uptown and Andersonville, Lincoln Park and Old Town.

Before joining the DNAinfo Chicago team in summer of 2014, Mina worked at Groupon in customer/merchant resolutions for two years. Prior to that, she was an editor for Forbes Travel Guide. Mina's work has also appeared in Time Out Chicago, The A.V. Club, 22nd Century Media and Gapers Block. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago where she was the arts & culture editor for The Columbia Chronicle and a staff writer for Echo Magazine.

Mina is from the northern suburb of Highland Park, home of the best hot dog joint in the Chicago area: Michael's.

Fun fact: Mina had a T-shirt made with a Hello Kitty face in the shape of the Wu-Tang Clan symbol, effectively combining two of her favorite things. 

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

October 28, 2016

"I didn't expect it to happen with the way the neighborhood is now," a longtime resident said.

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October 28, 2016

The burrito is filled with all of the fixings including relish, yellow mustard and sport peppers.

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October 28, 2016

The six-day Dia de los Muertos fest culminates in two days of remembrance.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

October 27, 2016

The $27 million complex is named after the late South African president, Nelson Mandela.

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October 27, 2016

"Academics and athletics go hand in hand," said one student.

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October 27, 2016

That means this Sunday is the last day to catch the market outdoors.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

October 26, 2016

Newcomers include Dos Urban Cantina, The Bristol and San Soo Gab San.

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October 26, 2016

The studio/gallery lost its lease in 2014 during a time when the area was rapidly changing.