The DNAinfo archives brought to you by WNYC.
Read the press release here.

Block Club Blog

What We're Reading: Fickle Car Insurance Rates, The Best Time For Coffee

Also: The Lathrop Homes loses its Boys & Girls Club and "The Bachelorette" tries homophobia on.

About this feature

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.

Leaked Renderings Show Harpo Studios Could Be Torn Down

The site's owner would not comment Monday on the authenticity of the renderings.

A Year Apart, Blood Washed Away From Same Street Corner

Keno Glass, 16, was killed at nearly the same place that a man was shot Monday.

10 Things To Know About Dutch Queen Maxima Before She Hits Chicago

We've got the scoop on all things Maxima in advance of the Dutch queen's visit to Chicago.

Lincoln Park »

Say Your Goodbyes to Finkl Steel Plant Before It's Too Late

Demolition of the Finkl plant is in full swing after the closure of a stretch of Cortland Avenue.

Near West Side »

What We're Reading: Vince Vaughn Wants Guns in Schools, Subway In Trouble

Also: How that helicopter business on the Near West Side is doing.

Logan Square »

Coach Thibs Honored in Logan Square by 'PRAY-4-ROSE' Artist

Tom Thibodeau was fired from Bulls and Logan Square got some new street art.

Wrigleyville »

Check Out This Fan's Royals Outfit at Wrigley Field

Logan Square's Jeremy Scheuch went all-out cowboy for Friday's Cubs-Royals game.

Dream Cafe Expands 'Fresh' and 'Local' Menu, Eyes Food Truck, Too

The owner said he hopes to get a food truck in the near future.

Lincoln Square »

How Do You Take Your Coffee: Black, With Cream or Injection-Molded?

Coffee grounds are clogging landfills. You won't believe how one clever fellow is reusing the waste.

What We're Reading: Bernie Sanders' Free Love, Down With Strapless Gowns

Also: A new animal newsletter you need in your life and how easy it was to fake a chocolate diet.

'Bum Bait' Sign Followed Up with Artist Bait Rat Sign Spoof

BoingBoing reports that the sign has been spotted in Chicago.

Chicago Happy Hours To Return? Lawmakers Could Scrap Decades-Old Rule

Are Illinois' happy hour laws "archaic and restrictive"? Business owners say yes.

West Beverly »

5 Standout Raffle Items From The Volkman Benefit

The fundraiser on Saturday has a $10,000 grand raffle, 65 silent auctions, 60 bucket raffles and more.

How Much Is Beer At Your Fave Bar? Study Shows The Cost of Brews in Chicago

A Chicago analytics company breaks down the beer numbers.

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.