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Chicagoans Are Trying to Vote Even Though There Are No Elections Today

Mixup stems from elections being held in other states, officials say.

About this feature

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.

Baby Ditkas Invaded Chicago This Weekend (And It Was Awesome)

Did you dress your baby as Mike Ditka for Halloween?

Christkindlmarket Returns Nov. 20 at Daley Plaza, But What About Boot Mugs?

Christkindlmarket will announce which types of souvenir mugs it will sell this year Friday.

Millennium Park Without the Pritzker Pavilion? It Almost Happened

A new biography of Frank Gehry reveals some details behind the Chicago landmark.

Wrigleyville »

Jake Ariettas, Zombie Cubs Fans and Goats Invade Wrigleyville on Halloween

There were also many Steve Bartmans (of course) and a skeleton advising fans to "wait till next year."

Lolo Jones Dresses Up As Injured Derrick Rose for Halloween

The Olympic athlete is fresh off hip surgery herself.

Lincoln Park »

Wiener's Circle Goes All Out for Halloween With 'Coming to America' Getup

"We're not going to make any money this week but we wanted to make a splash," said the general manager.

Chicagoans Would Rather Not Live With Family To Save Cash: Report

Investment firm Merrill Edge surveyed people about how they deal with debt and retirement.

Wrigleyville »

Don't Be Alarmed: This is How Jake Arrieta Looks Without His Beard

Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta shaved off his beard. Fans reacted with fear.

This Halloween, Queen Elsa Still Reigns in Pilsen [PHOTOS]

Frida Kahlo, Cleopatra and zombies also seen at Orozco Academy, where even the principal was a minion.

This is How Astor Street on the Gold Coast Does Halloween

Check Out Childhood Halloween Costumes From DNAinfo Staff -- It's a Scream

Take a trip down Halloween memory lane with some DNAinfo reporters and editors.

Chicago Not Likely To Survive Zombie Attack, Study Shows

Chicago ranks fourth from last in a zombie-apocalypse preparedness study.

Yeah, Chicago Got a Little Snow This Morning

Chicago got a little snow at sunrise, but none of it stuck.

5 Chicago Cat Stories You Should Read on National Cat Day

A headstone dedicated to cats, a cat cafe and let's not forget the "Trump your cat" phenomenon.

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.