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Woman Insists She's a Bike, Sits on CTA Bus Rack (VIDEO)

"Lady, you're not a bike," someone off-camera tells the woman. She disagrees.

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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.

Which Chicago Department Should Get a Dick Wolf Show Next? (POLL)

Can NBC's "Chicago Public Library" become a real thing?

Chicagoans REALLY Love Carbs: GrubHub Breaks Down Our Unique Food Habits

GrubHub sent out a video breaking down what Chicagoans order more than other cities.

Craigslist Missed Connections Data Shows Chicagoans Sure Do Pine a Lot

A study looked at nine big cities, finding Chicagoans are power users of the Missed Connections feature.

South Lawndale »

Chicago Med Opens With Rahm, an L Crash and 'Promising' Ratings

The new Dick Wolf show joins Chicago PD and Chicago Fire.

What We're Reading: 'Life' Turns 20 and Chicago's Empty Lots

Also: College kids are tougher than you might think.

Chicago From Space Looks Even More Beautiful

Astronaut Scott Kelly continues to take amazing photos of our city from the International Space Station.

Lincoln Square »

Check Out the Best Burger in Chicago That Isn't on Any Menu ... Yet

Big Fork Brands chef/owner nabbed a top five finish with his burger at the World Food Championships.

Grandstand Sports New, Modern Look at Busy Bridgeport Intersection

The shop at 600 W. 35th St. is now sporting a brand new black awning and logo.

Lincoln Park »

What We're Reading: Mold-A-Ramas and Why Writers Run

Also, what ISIS wants and the mystery of the missing toupees of Capt. James T. Kirk.

Paper Shredding Truck So Full, It Turns People Away in Wicker Park

"It's the biggest shredding event I've ever worked," organizer said of 124 folks eager to shred papers.

'You Don't Know Who to Grieve First': Jennifer Hudson on Family, 'Chi-Raq'

Hudson was featured in a profile on Sunday's episode of CBS Sunday Morning.

North Center »

Watch This Half Acre Beer Guy Crash Through A Pallet of Cans in Slo-Mo

Half Acre employees sprint through a pallet of empty beer cans and it's as fun as you'd think.

What We're Reading: Buddy Guy Says DUI, No-Smoking Laws Squeezing Bars

Also, Ford looks to improve its Chicago plants.

This Chicago Website Lets You Glitter Bomb Your Friends For Their Politics

IHateYourPolitics.com is here just in time for election season.

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.