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Dress Classy and Pop Champagne at This 'High Class Dive Bar Pub Crawl'

For $20, guests can pay for the privilege of riding a bus to some of Chicago's diviest haunts.

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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.

Jefferson Park »

What We're Reading: Remembering The Officer Who Brought Down Gacy

Also: Eating outside on the Northwest Side and why it's hard to get Americans to fund Amtrak.

Lincoln Square »

Say So Long to 'Mad Men' With the Cakegirls' Breadstick 'Cigarettes'

Chocolate-covered breadsticks that look like cigarettes are an edible way to say goodbye to "Mad Men."

What We're Reading: Does GoFund Me Accept Bootstraps?

Also: 'Are They Going To Leave Me Here to Die' artist dies, Joakim Noah is a nice dude and more.

Lil Durk Says Fight With Chief Keef 'In the Past'

The two Chicago rappers, once at war, have recorded some songs together, Lil Durk says.

Why Does North Side Bakery Star in Obama Library Video Touting South Side?

There is virtually no footage of Washington Park or Woodlawn, the neigborhoods vying for the library.

What We're Reading: Kids Aren't Too Lazy For Summer Jobs - They're Fried

Also: A comedian asks you to pay his rent for no good reason and why a rapist walked free.

Bulls Fashion 'A New Global Sensation' Says Vogue

Jerseys provide inspiration for designers and it started with Miley Cyrus.

Mirabell Still Open: Closing Restaurant Keeps Adding Dates to Farewell Tour

Mirabell is still open, weeks after the restaurant announced it would close for good May 3.

What We're Reading: A Woman's Place Is On The Money and Free Tinder Pizza

Also: Chicago food impresses Florida Disney reviewers and health food does not impress our reporter.

7 Ways To Hide A Murder... And Other Ways Chicago Police Keep Crimes Quiet

Chicago magazine sheds light on a huge problem that makes it very hard for journalists to do their jobs.

Melissa McCarthy Film Shoot Leads to Takeover of Lakeview Bar

Rumor has it the TV and movie star will be in Lakeview on Tuesday.

Lincoln Park »

White Oak Tavern's Biscuits Are Not Your Average Biscuit

The farm-to-table restaurant is not messing around with the ingredients behind its biscuits.

What We're Reading: We 'Little Michigan' Residents Want a Breadstick Sammie

Also: J.J. Abrams misjudges "Star Wars" fans and pledge drives are driving away NPR listeners.

Lincoln Square »

Louis Sullivan Apartment for Rent, 'Evil Spirits' Have Been Cleansed

Rent the second-floor flat in the Sullivan-designed Krause Music Store. It's been spiritually cleansed.

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.