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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.

Wrigleyville »

“I still...don’t understand what [the umpire] was going through in his mind," Pappas said in 2007.

Downtown »

Posing while raising the obscene gesture is now a common sight Downtown, those who work nearby say. 

West Loop »

"A good number of people" have wrongly attributed the chef's mellow nature to "a little weed," he says. 

Wicker Park »

Wicker Park's Big Star has dropped its cash-only policy and is accepting credit cards.

South Loop »

Paltrow discussed her new cookbook and the origins of her lifestyle website,  Goop.

Albany Park »

Cory Creighton of Brü Coffeeworks walks us through the roasting process.

Wicker Park »

About 17,400 Chicagoans stayed in Airbnb rentals in the city last year, according to company data.

Lincoln Square »

Brown Line riders show a clear preference for single seats. Well who wouldn't?

Downtown »

The riverfront building has been completely refurbishing its dome, where Al Capone once ran a speakeasy.

Wrigleyville »

The new clubhouse is a huge upgrade from the Cubs players' previous quarters.

Near West Side »

Check out how the six remaining Blackhawks from 2010 have seen their playoff beards grow over the years.

The Loop »

The producer told the New York Times that Chicago's audience "is just as rich as the folks in New York."