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What We're Reading: The Death of a Young, Black Journalist

Also: Live Nation's Lollapalooza cash cow and TIFs are for Payton Prep kids, apparently.

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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.

MS MR Plays House Party in Lakeview Ahead of Lollapalooza Set

The alt-pop band played a private show at a Lakeview resident's apartment on Wednesday.

What We're Reading: An Ugly Scene at Oak St. Beach and Removing Tats

Also: Guy who led protests against the Chicago Olympics is a happy fella, and juggalo jealousy.

5 Things To Do Outside Today: 'Wait Wait' in the Park Chance the Rapper

Also: Outdoor movies galore, Shakespeare and pizza on the 606.

Lollapalooza Cell Service Might Not Suck This Year

The wireless provider is rolling out a big antenna that can handle 19 million pictures on social media.

Lincoln Square »

Tour 165 Years of Chicago Houses in Five Minutes

From gothic revival to contemporary, Chicago's houses run a gamut of styles, just like its people.

National Chicken Wing, Watermelon, Lasagna, Oyster Days on the Food Horizon

From where to get $1 oysters to free mugs and chicken wings, this guide is all you need.

Lollapalooza Is Chicago's Biggest Weekend for Underage Drinking: Study

More than 100 underage drinkers were admitted to Chicago hospitals over Lollapalooza weekend in 2014.

What We're Reading: Pell Grants For Prisoners And A New Grumpy.. Dog?

Also: "The Bachelorette" realizes that casual sex is a thing and JFK Airport's pet-friendly makeover.

5 Things To Do Outside Today: 'Goonies' in the Park, A Few Free Concerts

Also: A free yoga class on the Northwest Side and an outing with your neighborhood beat cops.

Chicago Ale Fest Eyes Return to Buckingham Fountain

The inaugural festival brought 100 craft brewers Downtown.

5 Things To Do Outside Today: Dance to Soul, Watch 'Almost Famous'

Also: Help clean up your local park or discover some young local writers.

Chicago Ranked 9th-Friendliest City in the U.S.: Recent Poll

Somehow, New York City was ranked No. 2.

Near West Side »

Check Out How Corey Crawford Looks on a Converse All-Star

American Academy of Art graduate Michael Figueroa painted the Hawks' goalie's face on a pair of kicks.

Chief Keef For Mayor? Fed Up With Rahm, Rapper Says He Wants To Run Chicago

"Vote for Me!!!! It'll be the best thing done yet!!!!!" the rapper tweeted Monday.

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.