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New Vienna Beef Factory Store Now Open In Bridgeport

The store is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

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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.

Check Out The Musical Lineup Set For St. Barbara's Carnival

The annual carnival comes to the neighborhood June 16-19.

No, Hanson Isn't Coming To Chicago And Neither Is Proto Zoa From 'Zenon'

Sorry, there won't be any Zoom Zoom Zooming or MmmBopping for us.

Ride The Waves Of Lake Michigan In This Glorious Summer Boat Video

Pro sailors took us on a summer cruise where we enjoyed and snapped plenty of skyline pics.

Lincoln Park »

Grant Achatz Is On Netflix's 'Chef's Table' And The Food Porn Is Amazing

Alinea is highlighted in "Chef's Table," which was released on Friday. Check out the awesome food porn.

Wrigleyville »

Why Gulls Love Wrigley Field, Especially After 4 PM

Ring-billed gulls frequently descend on Wrigley to dine on discarded peanuts, Cracker Jack and hotdogs.

North Lawndale »

Just Joking! Morrissey Playing Riot Fest In September After All

The famously aloof musician confirmed Friday he'll play the fest.

Lincoln Square »

A CTA Train You Can't Hear Or See? Yes, It's Possible (VIDEO)

CTA trains can be stealthily quiet when running at grade level.

Here's What It's Like To Ride Navy Pier's New Ferris Wheel

The pier's newest and biggest attraction opens Friday.

Don't Build Bridgeport Noise Wall, Couple Tells IDOT

Residents within 300 feet of the proposed wall have until June 2 to vote.

A Teary-Eyed Goodbye To Shake, Rattle And Read

A final farewell to an Uptown staple and the lively rocker who gave it life.

Best Signs From 'Billion-Dollar Bake Sale' Rally For CPS Funding (PHOTOS)

Supporters rallied Wednesday for "S'more money" for CPS school as devastating budget cuts loom.

Lincoln Square »

Dyn-o-mite! Months Of Explosions Ahead As Part Of Albany Park Tunnel Work

Explosives will be used every other day during the months it will take to blast the tunnel's shafts.

Lincoln Park »

The Girl Talk: The Hideout's New Politics Show Brings Women To The Front

The May 24 show features rockstar teacher Erika Wozniak, Ald. Susan Garza and DNAinfo's Jen Sabella.

North Lawndale »

Is Morrissey Really Playing Riot Fest? Fans Skeptical After Mixed Messages

Days after Riot Fest announced their 2016 lineup, Morrissey's fan site said he wouldn't be playing.

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.