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Dick Wolf Says His 'Chicago' TV Shows Could Film for 10 Years

Like Mercedes cars, his shows such as "Chicago Fire" can "run for hundreds of thousands of miles."

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The Block Club is DNAinfo Chicago's blog. It's a place for fun things we see on the internet — or in the neighborhoods. Feel free to loiter.

Well Played Town Liquors, Well Played

The Beverly liquor store had a bit of fun on its marquee after an SUV crashed through its front window.

Check Out Darius Fleming's Super Bowl Ring

The St. Rita H.S. grad won Super Bowl XLIX as a special teams player with the New England Patriots.

Lincoln Square »

Hot Off the Screen Printer, Your Made-in-Lincoln Square Hawks Victory Tee

Shirts Our Business on Western celebrated the Hawks victory by printing championship T-shirts.

What We're Reading: You Can Now Order Pizza Using Emoji

Also: Jeb Bush's website tackles "Die Hard" plot and Glendale, Arizona's financial woes.

Watch The Blackhawks Sing 'We Are The Champions' After Stanley Cup Win

Bathed in champagne and tired from the game, the kings of Chicago did their best Queen.

Blackhawks Family and Friends Celebrate

Who better than loved ones to share in the big moment?

Chelsea Dagger Band Gives Shout Out to Blackhawks

The Frattellis song is a hit at the United Center after the team scores a goal.

Found In Edgewater: Vintage City Relics That Help Preserve Chicago's Past

A table at the Edgewater Neighborhood Garage sale yielded a treasure trove of Chicago history gems.

Unofficial Vendors a Boon for Visitors, Entrepreneurs on Bloomingdale Trail

A lemonade stand, ice cream cart and garage sale were all things I tried not to see but fully supported.

Chatham 65-Year-Old Prepares for First Art Gallery

After retiring from a career in product design, Leroy McCray is pursuing his art dream.

Wrigleyville »

These Champagne Bottles Were No Match for This Police Officer

VIDEO: A Chicago police officer smashes a lineup of empty bottles during Blackhawks party.

Near West Side »

This Is The View From a $1,000 Standing-Room-Only 'Seat' at Blackhawks Game

The view from the rafters could lead to a peek at the first Stanley Cup won in Chicago since 1938.

Art Institute Pregames for Big Hawks Game ... With Photoshop

The museum is tweeting Hawks-inspired tweaks to classic paintings before the big game tonight.

Norwood Park »

What We're Reading: Chicago's Flag Is MUCH Better Than Boston's (Duh)

Also: Disney now too pricey for middle-class Americans and who can help reform the Cook County's Jail?

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.