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What We're Reading: How The River Goes Green and a Really Smart Pig

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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.

Chicago By the Numbers: Quantifying This Week's News

Here are the big numbers from this week's news about Chicago's neighborhoods.

Lincoln Square »

47 Degrees in March Video Perfectly Sums Up Chicago's Reaction to Spring

Viral video shows how the same temperature produces wildly different reactions, depending on the season.

How the City Deals With Dog Poop and Other Gross Stuff After Snow Melts

The city says it sends officials to people's homes and tells them to clean up after the dogs.

What We're Reading: The History of Danny's and Return of the Firing Squad?

Also: Lester Holt's Chicago connection and a rooftop pizza problem.

Can More Female Uber Drivers Make Rides Less Creepy For Chicago Women?

Uber announced this week that they want to hire 1 million female drivers by the year 2020.

Read These Hilarious Yelp Reviews of Buckingham Fountain

Introducing "Chicago, Reviewed," a peek at strange Yelp reviews of Chicago landmarks, parks and streets.

Watch 90210, Eat Bagel Bites at River North Bar's '90s Night'

Henry's Swing Club, 18 W. Hubbard St., is paying homage to perhaps the last great decade.

What We're Reading: A Lagunitas Drug Bust and a Real Life Cult

Here are a few stories DNAinfo editors and reporters are reading around the web on this foggy Tuesday.

Near West Side »

What's Under All That Snow? LOTS of Dog Poop, 311 Call Log Shows

Once again, Chicago: snow does not magically dissolve your dog's poop.

Lincoln Square »

Spring Thaw Reveals Lincoln Square's Dirty Secrets

What was under all that snow? Trash. Lots of it.

Chicago Rapper Lupe Fiasco's Next Artistic Endeavor: Painter

The Chicago-born rapper's paintings are now on display at Soho House in the West Loop.

Did Architecture Geek Larry Shure Sketch Your Home in Rogers Park?

Larry Shure said he focused on "modest" buildings that defined neighborhoods across Chicago.

Getting 'ShamROCKED' on St. Pat's? Here's the Best Downtown Drink Specials

It's the punny Irish drink special roundup you never knew you needed.

Wanna Join Hannibal Buress at the Roast of Justin Bieber?

The Chicago-born comedian is auctioning tickets with the funds going to the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.

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.