The first West Side schools to receive visits are Ella Flagg Young Elementary, 1434 N. Parkside, and North Lawndale College Prep, 1616 S. Spaulding.

Published on April 23, 2008.

During the same time period, the sale price of multi-unit dwellings in West Garfield Park decreased by 13 per cent, in Portage Park by 6 per cent and in Brighton Park by 6 percent.

Published on March 5, 2008.

La Casa Norte, Inc., a nonprofit homeless organization, received a grant of $383,917 to rehab a three-flat building at 3507 W. North Ave. into a transitional residence for 16 homeless youths ranging in age from 16 to 21 years. With a small budget, Landon Bone Baker Architects transformed the building into a functional, contemporary space with natural lighting and a rear garden.

Published on February 8, 2008.

"As I've said for years, our property tax assessment system is broken. Increases in residential property tax bills in Cook County for the last several years have resulted primarily from increases in assessments," Daley said in remarks delivered at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave.

Published on February 7, 2008.

Thank you letter from Crystal Bell, the Principal of Ella Flagg Young School, 1434 North Parkside

Published on January 24, 2008.

Listed here are the results of the Roadside Safety Check conducted by Chicago Police Department in the 25th District at 4555 W. North Avenue on January 6, 2008. "The purpose of the program is to apprehend drivers who are operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs," said Interim Superintendent Dana V. Starks. "The program also offers an opportunity to issue citations to drivers who are otherwise a hazard to themselves and others on the public way."

Published on January 7, 2008.

Michael Blissit, 21, of the 5100 block of West Jackson Blvd. was charged with Burglary and Possession of Burglary Tools. Robby Owens, 19, of the 1400 block of North Parkside Av., Keyshawn Jones, 20, of the 4800 block of West Superior and Tiffany Grant, 27, of the 1500 block of North Central Av. were each charged with Burglary.

Published on January 4, 2008.

Michael Blissit, 21, of the 5100 block of West Jackson Blvd. was charged with Burglary and Possession of Burglary Tools. Robby Owens, 19, of the 1400 block of North Parkside Av., Keyshawn Jones, 20, of the 4800 block of West Superior and Tiffany Grant, 27, of the 1500 block of North Central Av. were each charged with Burglary.

Published on January 4, 2008.

The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a Roadside Safety Check in the 25th District at 4555 W. North Avenue, beginning at 8:00 pm on January 5, 2008 and ending at 4:00 am on January 6, 2008.

Published on December 31, 2007.

1st Ward: Cart delivery begins the week of May 21st. Collection begins the week of June 4th. Your Blue Cart will be picked up the same day as your black carts during the following weeks:

Published on December 21, 2007.

Laramie State Bank, 5200 W. Chicago Ave. (designated in 1995)

Published on December 6, 2007.

On November 27, 2007 at approximately 12:38 a.m., in the area of Cicero and Erie the offender offered an adult female victim a ride to Cicero and North due to the cold weather. The victim accepted the ride and was subsequently sexually assaulted by the offender. The below photo is of the offender captured by surveillance equipment.

Published on December 4, 2007.