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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. 

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August 2, 2016

There will be barbecue and giveaways at the National Night Out event from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday.

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August 1, 2016

The neighborhood has seen at least five armed robberies in late July, according to police.

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August 1, 2016

But the owners are planning to open a new location in Wicker Park by late 2016.

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July 29, 2016

The fest, which celebrates all things hot dogs, is set for Aug. 5 - 7.

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July 28, 2016

Bill O'Connell followed his attacker for blocks while "covered in blood" to make sure he was caught.

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July 28, 2016

The man was last seen July 21 in the 2600 block of North Lakeview Avenue, police said.

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July 27, 2016

The owners need to come up with about $25,000 or else they'll be forced to close the shop.

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July 27, 2016

The victim, 46, said he can't lift his arm after the attack.