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Bridgeport's Valentine Boys and Girls Club Hit With Gang Graffiti

Someone tagged the club at 3400 S. Emerald Ave. over the weekend, a club official said.

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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: Megyn Kelly's Chicago Past

The Fox News anchor's ex husband describes meeting Kelly in Chicago before she got in the news game.

5 Things To Do Outside Today: Bike and Dance to ABBA (Or Just Eat S'mores)

This rainy Monday is made for dancing queens.

Chicagoans Tend to LOL Online Using Emoji: Facebook

The social network recently released a study showing that Chicagoans tend to laugh like this 😂 online.

East Village »

Proco Joe Moreno's Favorite Hipster Bars

After 18 years in the 'hood, the alderman shares his favorite spots.

How Not To Get Shot By Chicago Police: Department Releases 'Stay Safe Tips'

CPD urged Chicagoans to "be smart" about who they hang with, avoid cursing and keep their hands visible.

City to Delay Controversial 'Cloud Tax' to 2016: Report

A mayoral aide told Crain's Friday afternoon it will delay the controversial tax to "review the matter."

Want To Live in a National Landmark and Become Part of Edgewater Folklore?

The historic "Manor House" at 1031 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. was rumored to have housed the British consul.

What We're Reading: Bangs Full Of Secrets, State Budget Full of Holes

Also: Is it time for Chicago to let street vendors be street vendors?

5 Things To Do Outside This Weekend: Goonies in the Park, Retro on Roscoe

Also: A South Side dance party and a lakefront bike ride.

Empire's Ta'Rhonda Jones Stands Up To Cancer With Sassy Scarf

The Michigan Avenue event Thursday sold scarves for cancer research.

Things to Do in Wicker Park this Weekend Include Free Dog Portraits

From popsicles to free dog portraits and learning to breathe, here are 8 reasons to stay local.

Meet Maggie Daly -- No, Not a Typo -- Who Works for Chicago Parks

Oh, and her dad's name is John. As in John Daly.

'Chicago Fire' Flips Armored Truck Downtown

The NBC drama's new season premiers Oct. 13.

Little Village »

What We're Reading: Weatherwise, We Got It Good. Really.

Also: The Cook County Jail warden, Sears at Six Corners and love is a battlefield.

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.