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Disco Demolition Book Chronicles 'The Night Disco Died'

The book features more than 30 interviews by Hoekstra with record store owners and music icons.

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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.

Joakim Noah Pens Farewell Note to Chicago, Rides Rental Bike In New York

Noah was always a man of the people.

Ravenswood Manor »

Make Way For Ducklings, And Get Ready To Say 'Awwww'

Neighbors helped a momma duck and her offspring make their way to the Chicago River.

Ukrainian Village »

Chicago's Poop Fountain Has Reminded Pet Owners To Pick Up For 12 Years

In Chicago, art really does imitate life.

Remember That Swarm Of Bees Downtown? They're Doing Just Fine (VIDEO)

The swarm earlier this month generated a lot of buzz.

Wait, Why Is Pat Quinn Using An Ironing Board For A Podium?

It was just a quick and easy thing to use, a spokesman said, before saying there were "pressing" topics.

Need To Restore Faith In Humanity? Art By The Lake Brings Out The Good

More than 150 mini-murals spread messages of love for Chicago, the community and each other.

CPS Says It's Not Their Job To Desegregate Schools (But Really It Is)

In a WBEZ report, a CPS official said segregation is "part of history of Chicago" and "not a CPS issue."

North Center »

#TBT Remember When 'Groundhog Day' Filmed Here?

Before it was the Bad Apple, this North Center spot was featured in a key scene in "Groundhog Day."

Massive Slip-And-Slide Coming To Chicago

Three, 300-foot slip-and-slides will line Cricket Hill on July 30.

'One Tree Hill' Convention On Mag Mile Puts Internet In A Frenzy

A "One Tree Hill" convention is coming to Chicago, and people are freaking out.

Dove's New Summer Cocktail Menu Translated from DrinkSpeak

Mezcal and tequila-based drinks are featured in the Wicker Park diner's summer offerings.

Lincoln Square »

Is This The Least Successful Con Artist Ever? Dry Cleaner Scam An Epic Fail

Security cameras at Mash turned up a photo of the alleged "Dry Cleaning Bill" bandit.

E. Coli And I: How My Favorite Local Mexican Place Poisoned Me

I got E. coli from my favorite neighborhood restaurant, Carbón. Now what?

As We Hit 10 Years Of Twitter, Take A Look At Epic Chicago First Tweets

Chicago sports stars and organizations were a little rough with their 1st tweets; others hit home runs.

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.