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This Car Runs on Beer, Count How Many

Ravenswood is becoming the craft beer capital of Chicago — down to the cars that park there.

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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.

What We're Reading: Egg Donations Fetch $4K-$7K in Chicago

Also, an update on Homan Square and Gibsons is tops.

Miss Open House Chicago? Look Inside City's Coolest Buildings Here (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Locals got to get up close and personal with Chicago's most amazing architecture this weekend.

Life Imitating Art? Check out Blagojevich and Trump Art In Bridgeport

David Trost crafted a four-foot sculpture of Blagojevich in the lead-up to the governor's impeachment.

New York LITERALLY Smells, And The Mets Do, Too: Why Chicago Is Far Better

Why would you live in New York City if no one was making you?

Mocking Byrd: Twitter Parody Account Zeroes in On CPS Ex-Chief Court Woes

Barbara Byrd-Bennett's scandalous court case caught one tweeter's eye.

Frank Thomas Sings 'O Canada' With Lots and Lots of Gusto

The Big Hurt, briefly a Blue Jay, didn't realize he was being taped as he sang the Candian anthem.

Lincoln Square »

C'mon Cubs, Bury the Mets Despite Game 1 NLCS Loss

One Chicago fan is betting that the Cubs will send the Mets to an early grave.

Wrigleyville »

Watch New Yorkers Go Crazy After Chicago Cubs Win: VIDEO

A Chicagoan filmed a New York bar going crazy when the Cubs beat the Cardinals.

'Meanest Chicken Ever Hatched' Is Missing in Uptown

The chicken was last spotted in the 4600 block of North Dover Street.

Wrigleyville »

Can You Name This Cubs Player Just By Looking At His Eyes? (Bryant Is Easy)

From the people who brought you: Can You Name This Blackhawk Player By His Playoff Beard?

Think You're Having A Bad Day? At Least You're Not This Truck

Proof that it could always be worse.

Esquire Names Bridgeport's Duck Inn One of America's 'Best New Restaurants'

The restaurant is mentioned in the magazine's November 2015 issue.

What We're Reading: Track Your Dog's Emotion, and Live in Sharp's Mansion

Also: the intersection of race and exercise, and housing discrimination on Craigslist.

University of Chicago Grad's Wedding Crashed by Obama

The couple's golf course wedding had an unexpected guest.

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.