Block Club Blog

It's gonna be a balmy, long and sunny weekend in Chicago. Here are five ideas to help you max it out.

Social media lit up on Tuesday as several cows were spotted outside their pasture in Mount Greenwood.

Turns out, the bird is more likely a full-grown American kestrel.

Neighbors say the Second City and "Mad TV" alum used to take his dog, Levi, to play at Senn High School.

Kid K had drinks "with everybody in the house" Wednesday night at Side Street Saloon.

Gerrymandering in Missouri accidentally resulted in one voter having control over approving a new tax.

See "The Big Lebowski" in a cool theater or drink a boozy rootbeer float on a patio. 

It is unknown when the popular Bridgeport restaurant will open again.

Bucktown-based Horween Leather Company has supplied leather for NFL footballs since the 1940s.

Near Wicker Park's Damen and Division intersection, a wallet was left presumably untouched overnight.

Plus: A former detective explains why he bought groceries for families after arresting their kids.

"Just give it a good try. Try to be good. Try to handle the world as best you can," one neighbor said.

Also: Casual racism from a new Bond writer, exploring India's ancient underworld.

Celebrate 31 years of Baskin Robbins with a scoop for $1.31.