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Hummingbirds Might Be In Your Yard Right Now. Here's How To Attract Them

The flying rubies are heading to Chicago currently and some might even nest in your yard.

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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.

Lincoln Square »

Mother's Day Brunch Roundup: The Woman Gave You Life, She Deserves A Waffle

From live jazz to free booze, Mother's Day brunches are as varied as the women they celebrate.

Wrigleyville »

Joe Maddon's New RV Is Incredible — It Even Has A Fireplace

The Cubs manager's new RV from Winnebago starts at $467,594.

A Belmont Plaza? Neighbors Dream Big For CTA Red-Purple Redevelopment

Construction on the Belmont flyover is set to begin in late 2018.

Need Some Good News? 6 Chicago Stories That Will Make You Smile

Learn about the people featured at Crown Fountain and see how Chicagoans are helping kids feel safe.

Giant Network Of Tunnels Fills Chicago's Underground, History Books

Some 60 miles of tunnels were used for decades in Chicago, but now they're essentially impenetrable.

Who Are The Faces On Crown Fountain?

The stories behind some of the 1,000 familiar faces at Millennium Park

10 Ways Obama's Library Will Make Jackson Park More Magical

A recording studio? Movie-making with Steven Spielberg? Obama has big plans for Chicago's South Side.

Think The Obama Library Looks ... Different? These 5 Designs Got Hate Too

From the Picasso to the Lucas Museum, Chicago's had some funky icons.

Lincoln Park »

Explore Lincoln Park, From Streeterville To Edgewater, In This Tour

Krista August's walking and biking tours of the park take guests on a historical journey.

G Whiz: Rauner Explainin' About Talkin' The Way He Does

Governor tweets out explanation for why he drops his Gs.

Big Rig Too Big For Loop 'L' Tracks, Gets Stuck At Lake and Wabash

How's your morning going? This driver got his truck stuck under train tracks.

North Center »

What Happened To Crabbby Kim's Sign? Donated To Schools!

The bikini bar is closed but its sign was salvaged and donated to neighborhood schools.

Loyola Students Fight Over Keg At Prohibition's End In 1933 Video

In November 1933, freshman and sophomores played a bizarre ball game to get a swig of 3.2 percent beer.

University Village »

Chicago Photographer Captures Epic Photos Of City Lightning

Nick Ulivieri has been hooked on photographing lightning since capturing a bolt on a trip to Italy.

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.