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• Publication date: Jan. 24, 2008 Clear

• 1526 E. 84th St Stroger, Sawyer changed face of Chicago politics

  Former Cook County Board President John Stroger died Friday, nearly two years after suffering a stroke during a reelection campaign. Stroger was 79 at the time of his death. His funeral was Wednesday at St. Felicitas Church, 1526 E. 84th St., and was attended by friends, family and elected officials from Chicago and around the state.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on January 24, 2008.

• Austin and Lake Robbers targeting Austin Boulevard

  "This is happening on both sides of Austin Boulevard," Madison said. "They hang out by that business strip, by Church's Chicken [on Austin near Lake Street] and in the park [Stevenson] near Austin and Lake."

  Published by Austin Weekly News on January 24, 2008.

• Austin and Division Robbers targeting Austin Boulevard

  Tanksley added that he continues to press for the installation of a Chicago crime control camera near the Lake and Austin intersection. Already in the works are the installation of cameras at known trouble spots at Division Street and Austin and Fulton Street and Austin.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on January 24, 2008.

• 5225 W. Madison St West Side officials back Brookins for state's attorney

  On a frigid Sunday morning, West Side elected officials showed up at Grandma Sally's Restaurant (5225 W. Madison St.) to show their support for 21st Ward Alderman Howard Brookins who is running for Cook County state's attorney.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on January 24, 2008.

• 5225 W. Madison St Consumer fraud, police brutality key issues for Brookins

  On Jan. 20, Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-7th), Alderman Isaac Carothers (D-29th) and, State Rep. La'Shawn K. Ford (D-8th), were on hand at Grandma Sally's Restaurant, 5225 W. Madison St., in support of Howard Brookins. Brookins is currently running for Cook County State's Attorney.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on January 24, 2008.

• 5701 W. Madison Yasmine Acree, cousin of Austin pastor, missing

  Last Friday, Rev. Acree and family members hosted a press conference at the 15th District Police Station, 5701 W. Madison, and hosted another rally Sunday at Rev. Acree's Greater St. John Bible Church, 1256 N. Waller. Along with family and friends, community leaders also attended the church Sunday to lend support.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on January 24, 2008.

• 1256 N. Waller Yasmine Acree, cousin of Austin pastor, missing

  Last Friday, Rev. Acree and family members hosted a press conference at the 15th District Police Station, 5701 W. Madison, and hosted another rally Sunday at Rev. Acree's Greater St. John Bible Church, 1256 N. Waller. Along with family and friends, community leaders also attended the church Sunday to lend support.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on January 24, 2008.

• 3600 Block of King Drive Community finds their lost 'treasures'

  He lived in a home on the 3600 Block of King Drive, once owned by Dr. Roger Williams, one of Bronzeville's most prominent African-American doctors during the neighborhood's golden age. He told Bishop he was going to throw away the papers stored in the home. Bishop decided to save them.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on January 24, 2008.

• 10020 S. Aberdeen St Stubborn Fire Strikes Far South Side House

  The fire broke in the 4 a.m. hour in the 2 1/2 story frame house at 10020 S. Aberdeen St. No one was reported injured and everyone reportedly escaped safely, but firefighters encountered extreme difficulty in battling the blaze.

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

• 3133 N. Halsted St Spectator Sues Blue Man Group For 'Esophagus Cam'

  Audience participation is a staple of the Blue Man Group. But apparently, one audience member attending the Chicago show believes cast members took their surreal antics too far by forcing a video camera down his throat during a performance in October 2006.

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

• Fan Si Pan (1618 W. Chicago Ave.) Quick Bites

  Maybe it's just a bad time to be located on Chicago Ave; Fan Si Pan, too, closed. Do not get us started on the awesomeness of that honeydew lemonade, because it's deliciousness exceeds descriptive words. The good news is 312 Dining Diva says they are going to reopen, but sadly for West Towners, not in the same location.

  Published by Chicagoist on January 24, 2008.

• 3910 W. Hirsch Where's the Graffiti Zone?

  Jody Cooley, director of the program Graffiti Zone, said she started the after school classes at Bethel Lutheran Church, 3910 W. Hirsch, a little over a year ago to keep kids safe.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 1574 N. Kingsbury Where's the Graffiti Zone?

  Kids are not only encouraged to express themselves through art, they also play an integral role in coordinating art shows and selling their work, according to Cooley. The group is holding its "Integrate '08" art show Jan. 25-27 at Blick Art Materials at 1574 N. Kingsbury in Lincoln Park.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 2537 N. Kedzie Ave Recycling a priority at some restaurants

  Restaurants such as Lula Café, 2537 N. Kedzie Ave. in Logan Square, and the Green Zebra, 1420 W. Chicago Ave. in West Town, are making other efforts to help the environment such as using corn-based and paper take-out materials and eco-friendly dish soap.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 1420 W. Chicago Ave Recycling a priority at some restaurants

  Restaurants such as Lula Café, 2537 N. Kedzie Ave. in Logan Square, and the Green Zebra, 1420 W. Chicago Ave. in West Town, are making other efforts to help the environment such as using corn-based and paper take-out materials and eco-friendly dish soap.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 445 N. Clark St Recycling a priority at some restaurants

  One of the most ambitious establishments is Frontera Grill, 445 N. Clark St. The River North restaurant owned by celebrity chef Rick Bayless sends two tons of food waste to the Resource Center each week and soon plans to sell 735 pounds of used cooking oil a week for conversion to biofuel, Frontera chef Brian Enyart said.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 1327 E. 57th Recycling a priority at some restaurants

  Kirsten Esterly, general manager at Medici on 57th, 1327 E. 57th, said her restaurant in Hyde Park is unusual in that it sends coffee grinds to compost and pays the non-profit Resource Center on the South Side to recycle its glass, plastic and cardboard.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 527 N. Ashland Smoke 'em if you got 'em

  The Smoke-Free Illinois Act went into effect on New Year's Day and the new law prohibits smoking in public places including bars and restaurants and even private clubs. Chicago, once one of America's cigar-friendly cities, has finally joined New York City and Los Angeles in the clean air crusade. The Cigar Stop, a newer addition to West Town tucked away on 527 N. Ashland, is one of the shrinking number of establishments that still cater to cigar smokers.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 1648 N. Damen Smoke 'em if you got 'em

  There are two other similar cigar shops in the Bucktown/Wicker Park area. The Burning Leaf, 1648 N. Damen, is an intimate shop with cigar cases lining the walls, a wide variety of cigarettes and a small seating section with a television. And La Casa del Tobacco, 1937 W. North Ave., which has a totally different feel, no television, only a few chairs and soft music playing.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 1937 W. North Ave Smoke 'em if you got 'em

  There are two other similar cigar shops in the Bucktown/Wicker Park area. The Burning Leaf, 1648 N. Damen, is an intimate shop with cigar cases lining the walls, a wide variety of cigarettes and a small seating section with a television. And La Casa del Tobacco, 1937 W. North Ave., which has a totally different feel, no television, only a few chairs and soft music playing.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 524 N. Wolcott Boys and Girls Club condos delayed?

  More than a year has passed since the West Town branch of the Union League Boys and Girls Club was relocated to a nearby school to make way for condominiums, but the building at 524 N. Wolcott still sits empty.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 1910-14 W. Race Boys and Girls Club condos delayed?

  And members of the Chicago Grand Neighbors Association hope that Mirro Construction will soon begin with its plans to convert the building to 13 condos and construct new single-family homes at nearby 1910-14 W. Race.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 1840 W. Ohio Boys and Girls Club condos delayed?

  Club Director Leo Barron said the building is still being maintained by club staff. Barron, who has worked at the West Town club for 38 years, moved with the program last fall to nearby Talcott School at 1840 W. Ohio.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 2714 W. Augusta Boys and Girls Club condos delayed?

  The Boys and Girls Club also operates after school programs in Humboldt Park at LaFayette Elementary School, 2714 W. Augusta, and at the Barreto Club at 1214 N. Washtenaw.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 1214 N. Washtenaw Boys and Girls Club condos delayed?

  The Boys and Girls Club also operates after school programs in Humboldt Park at LaFayette Elementary School, 2714 W. Augusta, and at the Barreto Club at 1214 N. Washtenaw.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 5913 S. Princeton Ave Extra-Alarm Fire Burns Near Dan Ryan

  Firefighters at 10:30 a.m. were battling a blaze at 5913 S. Princeton Ave. The Fire Department reported that it may have spread to an adjoining building at 5917 S. Princeton Ave.

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

• 5200 block of South Honore Street Man Charged With Striking Police Officer On Road

  Marcus Stanley, of the 5200 block of South Honore Street, was charged with one count of aggravated battery to a peace officer in connection with Tuesday's hit-and-run, according to a release from police News Affairs.

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

• 5500 block of West Congress Parkway Man Charged With Striking Police Officer On Road

  The on-duty officer was struck in the 5500 block of West Congress Parkway in the Austin neighborhood about 6:40 p.m., police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said.

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

• 500 S. Dearborn Hotel Blake workers vote for strike

  Eighteen of the 21 union workers at Hotel Blake, 500 S. Dearborn, participated in the vote on Jan. 15, and all 18 were in favor of authorizing the strike. Now that the required four-day notice of the strike's authorization given to the hotel's owner has expired, the strike could occur at any moment.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.

• 1650 W. Harrison Board approves Rush's new tower

  The 14-story patient care tower will be attached to Rush's existing Atrium building at 1650 W. Harrison and occupy vacant land on the west side of Ashland between Harrison and Congress.

  Published by Chicago Journal on January 24, 2008.