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• Publication date: Nov. 24, 2008 Clear

• 215 West Washington Truss on a Stick

  Our indefatigable correspondent - and photographer - Bob Johnson - directed our attention to what's going on at the 215 West Washington, where some engineering gymnastics are going on with the mounting of the huge truss, pictured here, high up on the structure's central concrete core.

  Published by ArchitectureChicago PLUS on November 24, 2008.

• 4510 South Michigan Ave JOB FAIR to Recruit CTA Part-Time Bus Operators!

  The job fair will be host by the Chicago Urban League located 4510 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653.

  Published by South Shore Chamber, Inc on November 24, 2008.

• 7101 South Stony Island Avenue Celebrate A World of Holiday Excitement™ with the South Shore Chamber, Inc. Saturday, December 6, 2008

  ...appearances by other local dignitaries. A free hot chocolate reception sponsored by STARBUCKS located at 7101 South Stony Island Avenue will be held immediately following the program. Bank of America, located at 7131 South Stony...

  Published by South Shore Chamber, Inc on November 24, 2008.

• 7131 South Stony Island Celebrate A World of Holiday Excitement™ with the South Shore Chamber, Inc. Saturday, December 6, 2008

  ...Stony Island Avenue will be held immediately following the program. Bank of America, located at 7131 South Stony Island will also provide participants with cookies and hot chocolate during the festivities...

  Published by South Shore Chamber, Inc on November 24, 2008.

• 7100 block of South Carpenter Street Fire destroys Hamilton Park home, displaces kids

  The blaze erupted about 7 p.m. in the 1 1/2-story home in the 7100 block of South Carpenter Street, and a still-and-box alarm was called, Knight said.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 24, 2008.

• 3000 block of North Troy CPD to Change How it Combats Gangs

  He was killed when a car pulled up to where he was standing on the 3000 block of North Troy. A man got out, started yelling gang slogans and shot Guiza, police said.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 24, 2008.

• 1200 block of West 78th Street 3-Year-Old Hospitalized After Being Hit by Car

  The the boy walked from between parked cars into the path of a car about 12:50 p.m. in the 1200 block of West 78th Street, police News Affairs Officer JoAnn Taylor said.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 24, 2008.

• 1200 block of West 78th Street Toddler Hospitalized After Being Hit by Car

  The the boy walked from between parked cars into the path of a car about 12:50 p.m. in the 1200 block of West 78th Street, police News Affairs Officer JoAnn Taylor said.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 24, 2008.

• 3300 block of South Wabash Avenue Student missing 8 days is found dead in Illinois Institute of Technology fraternity house

  A fraternity brother found Collen in the Alpha Sigma Phi house in the 3300 block of South Wabash Avenue on the South Side. Police, fraternity and university officials would not comment on whether the house had been searched since Collen was reported missing Nov. 14.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on November 24, 2008.

• 3300 block of South Wabash Avenue Student missing 8 days found dead

  A fraternity brother found Collen in the Alpha Sigma Phi house in the 3300 block of South Wabash Avenue on the South Side. Police, fraternity and university officials would not comment on whether the house had been searched since Collen was reported missing Nov. 14.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on November 24, 2008.

• State and Madison State and Madison

  ...goofy hats, those were the standards of the day. This is the famous corner of State and Madison where east meets west and north meets south. Sound like a horror movie of epic...

  Published by Bright Lights Dim Beauty of Chicago on November 24, 2008.

• 600 block of North Drake Avenue Man charged after trying to lure teen on SW Side

  Marvin Payne, 34, of the 600 block of North Drake Avenue, was arrested on Friday morning at a Whole Foods Market where he works in the 7200 block of West Lake Street in River Forest and was charged with stalking, according to a police report.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 24, 2008.

• Peoria and Madison West Side crash leaves four injured

  Paramedics responded to the car crash at Peoria and Madison streets about 8:30 a.m., according to Fire Media Affairs Assistant Director Eve Rodriguez.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 24, 2008.

• 6900 block of South Shore Drive Suspect dies after 4th-floor leap

  James Jefferson, 53, of the 6900 block of South Shore Drive, had an extensive history of domestic battery arrests, court records show.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on November 24, 2008.

• 7216 N. Harlem Sure 'Nuf I'm a Chili Dog, Baby

  Besides making one of the best char-grilled hamburgers in the city, Nick's Drive-in (7216 N. Harlem, 773-631-5045) also does a chili dog up right. Try the double chili dog, which they manage to fit in a nice neat package.

  Published by Chicagoist on November 24, 2008.

• 63rd and Cottage Grove Muslim group donates turkeys to needy families

  The school, located near 63rd and Cottage Grove, was selected because 99-percent of the population is below the poverty line. For many of the families, it's a real treat.

  Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on November 24, 2008.

• 6700 block of South Bell Avenue Man is second cold exposure death of season

  Lawrence Johnson, of the 6700 block of South Bell Avenue, was found unresponsive in his yard, according to a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 24, 2008.

• 10000 block of South Wallace Street Man is second cold exposure death of season

  Michael Mosby, 48, was found dead in the 10000 block of South Wallace Street. An autopsy found he died of cold exposure, chronic alcoholism and heart disease. His death was also ruled accidental.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 24, 2008.

• 1500 block of Pratt Minutes from October 20, 2008, beat meeting

  Pratt & Ashland: Milton Irwin of the 1500 block of Pratt was arrested in early September. Police said criminal activity in the beat and on Morse...

  Published by Beat 2431 News - Rogers Park 24th Police District on November 24, 2008.

• 1224 W. Lexington Saint's Bone Couch-Surfing in Little Village

  ...from the kids. The bone can be viewed at the church, which is located at 1224 W. Lexington...

  Published by Chicagoist on November 24, 2008.

• 2135 S. Drake Ave. Sex Offender Charged With Stalking Teen

  The 16-year-old male victim identified Payne, a registered sex offender, in a photo lineup after Payne allegedly attempted to lure him into his vehicle to drive him to a different location to play basketball on Oct. 29 near 2135 S. Drake Ave., according to the report.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 24, 2008.

• 2345 S. Christiana Ave. Sex Offender Charged With Stalking Teen

  Payne allegedly falsely identified himself as a basketball coach from Farragut Career Academy, a high school at 2345 S. Christiana Ave., according to the report.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 24, 2008.

• 3430 W. Shakespeare Ave. Homes Evacuated Due To Gas Leak In Logan Square

  The gas leak at a house at 3430 W. Shakespeare Ave. prompted a Level 2 Hazardous Materials response from the Fire Department.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 24, 2008.

• 1432 N. Maplewood 20 Cook County Jail Inmates Charged In Phone Scam

  -- Anthony Alexander, 24, of 1432 N. Maplewood;

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 24, 2008.

• 175 N. Harbor Dr. 20 Cook County Jail Inmates Charged In Phone Scam

  -- Nicholas Akerele, 27, of 175 N. Harbor Dr.;

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 24, 2008.

• 730 N. Lockwood Ave. 20 Cook County Jail Inmates Charged In Phone Scam

  -- Christopher Baggett, 27, of 730 N. Lockwood Ave.;

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 24, 2008.

• 7007 S. Elizabeth 20 Cook County Jail Inmates Charged In Phone Scam

  -- Bruce Booker, 26, of 7007 S. Elizabeth;

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 24, 2008.

• 935 E. 45th St. 20 Cook County Jail Inmates Charged In Phone Scam

  -- Deonte Clayborn, 20, of 935 E. 45th St.;

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 24, 2008.

• 9139 S. Commercial 20 Cook County Jail Inmates Charged In Phone Scam

  -- Kentrell Culbreath, 28, of 9139 S. Commercial;

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 24, 2008.

• 5246 S. Morgan 20 Cook County Jail Inmates Charged In Phone Scam

  -- Javon Dockery, 23, of 5246 S. Morgan;

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 24, 2008.