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5 Things To Do Outside This Weekend: A House Picnic and A Hotdog Burger

Also: Ribfest in Uptown and a LOT of fireworks.

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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.

#TBT: Warren Park in West Ridge Started as Edgewater Golf Course

Warren Park's current site almost was developed into high-rises and a shopping center.

What We're Reading: Grateful Dead 101 and Chase Doesn't Want Your Change

Also: The sex lives of Ireland and trans pioneers.

Jefferson Park »

5 Things To Do Outside Today: 'Sandlot' in the Park, Dancing on the Beach

Also: Playing with police, a classical Blue Man group show and more.

What We're Reading: Why Germans Will Probably Hate 'Seinfeld'

Ballerinas breaking boundaries, real-life Pixar relics and more stories that caught our eye Tuesday.

Lincoln Park »

5 Things To Do Outside Today: Watch Team U.S.A., Hit Up The Nacho Beach Bar

South Siders can meet friends for a frappe and West Siders can hang with Angelina Jolie (sorta).

What We're Reading: Why Do Cheese Curds Squeak When You Eat Them?

Also: Lady Gaga gets confused and the pride of the Northwest Side.

5 Things To Do Outside Today: $1 Burgers, Drinks With a View And More

Also: Watch Hot Doug in his latest endeavor and try a new float from Jeni's.

Who's Using The 606's Bloomingdale Trail on a Rainy Monday Morning?

About 40 joggers, 30 walkers, 15 cyclists, 4 roller bladers and one skateboarder were enjoying the path.

Inflatable Pride Jesus Spreads Message that 'God is Love, And Love Wins'

Turns out, it's harder to find a 15-foot inflatable Jesus than you'd think.

Celebrating Marriage Equality? Drink Scalia's Tears at Geek Bar

One dollar from every $10 purchase of the bitter (and salty) cocktail goes to Center on Halsted.

Grateful Dead Tickets Being Raffled Off at Bergstein's Deli

The Hyde Park deli is raffling off two tickets to Friday's Grateful Dead concert at Soldier Field.

Iconic Rainbow Flag Back in Boystown Corner Just in Time For Pride Parade

The former Spin nightclub banner was due for a good airing.

What We're Reading: Piece Hates Happy Hour, Are Skinny Jeans Dangerous?

Also: Lester Holt's Chicago days and the newest Chicago Bull.

5 Things to Do Outside this Weekend in Chicago

Garden burritos, wine by the river, a glorious farmers market and more.

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.