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• Publication date: Jan. 30, 2008 Clear

• Alphonsus Academy and Center for the Arts (1439 W. Wellington) Catholic schools celebrate stable enrollments, learning

  At Alphonsus Academy and Center for the Arts in Lakeview, resource teacher Stephanie Lavia said enrollment and donations have grown.

  Published by Medill Reports on January 30, 2008.

• 5000 block of West Chicago Avenue Firefighter hurt in West Side blaze

  About 7:20 p.m., crews responded to a still-and-box alarm fire in the 5000 block of West Chicago Avenue, according to Fire Media Affairs spokesman Joe Roccasalva.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on January 30, 2008.

• 150 E Ontario St Quote of the day: In a cooling market, it pays to go hotel

  - Neil Gehani, president of Monaco Development LLC, on his firm's decision to replace the condo portion of 150 E Ontario St with a new hotel concept from Marriott International. The announcement first appeared in Crain's yesterday.

  Published by YoChicago on January 30, 2008.

• 4750 N Winthrop Ave Still waiting for the second phase of Theater District Lofts in Uptown

  Uptown Update, a blog dedicated to news and commentary from the 46th Ward, published a nice check-in on the Theater District Lofts' second phase, which is still moving forward at 4750 N Winthrop Ave. The project has stagnated considerably since Yo wrote about it back in 2006.

  Published by YoChicago on January 30, 2008.

• 1063 W Lawrence Ave Still waiting for the second phase of Theater District Lofts in Uptown

  Despite the lengthy development cycle, Gouskos has remained active in Uptown's theater district. An article in Crain's today describes a second venture between Gouskos and the owner of the Aragon to purchase a vacant tract at 1063 W Lawrence Ave and build a mixed-use cinema and parking complex on the site.

  Published by YoChicago on January 30, 2008.

• 2931 N Milwaukee Ave Logan's Edge promotes amenities of neighboring Logan Square

  Case-in-point: Logan’s Edge, a four-story, elevatored condominium building in Avondale. The promotional lit for Logan’s Edge (located at 2931 N Milwaukee Ave) hypes its proximity to the Milwaukee corridor’s dive bars and bike shops, but also plays up the area’s “quaint charm of a small European town.”

  Published by YoChicago on January 30, 2008.

• 50 East Chestnut New full-floor model at 50 East Chestnut

  Sorry for the teaser back in September, but we finally got our hands on the photos of the new model at 50 East Chestnut.

  Published by YoChicago on January 30, 2008.

• 401 N. Wabash Ave Trump opens amid construction and union challenges

  First-comers will have to shake off some of the dust as scaffolding remains erected at the hotel’s main entrance, 401 N. Wabash Ave., and some of its amenities -- like the first floor cocktail lounge and 2,300-square-foot spa -- will not open until mid-March.

  Published by Medill Reports on January 30, 2008.

• 3400 block of South Kedzie Avenue Frozen Body Identified

  A land surveyor from Lyons discovered the “badly decomposed” body frozen to the ground about 100 feet from the railroad tracks in a field on the 3400 block of South Kedzie Avenue about 1 p.m. Friday, police News Affairs Sgt. Eugene Mullins said.Lyons police then contacted Chicago Police.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on January 30, 2008.

• 1122 N. Central Ave Man Killed When Car Strikes Light Pole On W. Side

  The accident occurred about 10:30 a.m. at 1122 N. Central Ave., according to police News Affairs Officer Marcel Bright.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on January 30, 2008.

• Trump International Hotel and Tower Trump Tower Hotel Opens To Guests

  The hotel portion of Trump International Hotel and Tower is now officially open to guests.

  Published by NBC 5 on January 30, 2008.

• 3011 N Broadway Five things to do today - Jan 30

  Calling all aspiring screenprinters: Today’s your lucky day. The online shop–turned–brick-and-mortar boutique offers its first workshop, led by Ross Zietz and Joe Van Wetering, on how to submit designs to Threadless. Bring in your work to showcase it in the community studio. The event is free, but an R.S.V.P. to chicago@threadless.com is appreciated.

  Published by Time Out Chicago on January 30, 2008.

• 78 E Washington St Five things to do today - Jan 30

  Art star Tiravanija, a SAIC alum, discusses his relational work, from the food-based pad thai "happenings" to the self-sustaining artists’ community in Thailand. Co-sponosred by the SAIC’s Visiting Artists Program and Dept. of Exhibitions and the U. of Chicago’s Open Practice Committee, Dept. of Visual Arts.

  Published by Time Out Chicago on January 30, 2008.

• 4544 N Lincoln Ave Five things to do today - Jan 30

  The Escola de Samba is a program in Brazilian percussion and samba dancing at the Music Institute of Chicago—tonight the students and teachers show their best moves along with music from Orquestra de Samba.

  Published by Time Out Chicago on January 30, 2008.

• 5671 N Clark St Five things to do today - Jan 30

  It costs more to keep our faces looking good in this winter weather. Thankfully, Continuum Studio makes it a little easier with its Dermalogica sale. Wwe adore this sensitive skin-friendly line, and you will, too, when you save 10% on purchases of $75 or more and save 15% on $100 or more.

  Published by Time Out Chicago on January 30, 2008.

• 839 W Roosevelt Rd Five things to do today - Jan 30

  During this class at one of UIC’s indoor pools, learn everything from how to maneuver your kayak to wiggling out in case you capsize. You will get wet, so bring swim trunks and a synthetic top to keep warm.

  Published by Time Out Chicago on January 30, 2008.

• 1548 N Wells Two-buck yuk

  Local Patti Vasquez headlines, with help from Bill Cruz as the MC and Nick Vatterott, a TOC fave, performing the feature set. The best part, though, may be the cost—30 years ago, tickets were a paltry two bucks, and Zanies is charging that tonight. Show’s at 8:30; theater’s at 1548 N Wells. Time to break out that two dollar bill your grandma gave you as a Hanukkah gag gift. It’s no gag gift anymore.

  Published by Time Out Chicago on January 30, 2008.

• 2700 W Chicago Ave On the table: NXXT Restaurant & Bar

  Slated to open for lunch and dinner the week of February 11, with weekend brunch starting in March. Check Eat Out’s Just Opened feature in the magazine for updates. (2700 W Chicago Ave, 773-489-6998)

  Published by Time Out Chicago on January 30, 2008.

• 646 N Franklin St The Buzz: Spy Bar goes AWOL

  One of the biggest turnarounds in the club scene of the last couple years was Spy Bar (646 N Franklin St), which has been in the same River North space since 1996. The venue regained cool credibility with bookings of very big names in house and techno including Misstress Barbara, Oscar G and Laurent Garnier but maintained its intimate one-of-the-gang vibe. DJs that don’t even play there tells me it’s one of their faves–especially on Thursdays.

  Published by Time Out Chicago on January 30, 2008.

• 1523 W Chicago Ave On the table: Natalino’s

  The sign is up and the neon is just as blingy as the one just east and across the street at Five Star, but Natalino’s still has a few final touches to add before opening for business. The man behind the soon-to-open West Town Italian restaurant is Michael Genovise, who also runs Piano Piano in Park Ridge, and he says that the name is a combination of family members’ names Nate and Lino, both of whom passed away.

  Published by Time Out Chicago on January 30, 2008.

• Trump International Hotel and Towers Trump Hotel to Open Amid Protest

  If you're looking for a peaceful night's rest in a still-under-construction downtown Chicago skyscraper, then lucky you! The Trump International Hotel and Towers opens its doors today. Guest rooms are available now, with the restaurant opening early next month and both the spa and the hotel bar slated to open in March.

  Published by Chicagoist on January 30, 2008.

• 5308 S. Damen Ave Fire breaks out on S. Side

  Firefighters responded to a blaze at two-story, frame house at 5308 S. Damen Ave. just after 7 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a fire in the basement and first floor, and elevated the blaze to a still-and-box alarm at 7:08 a.m., Fire Media Affairs spokesman Richard Rosado said.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on January 30, 2008.

• 1244 N. Clybourn City gets $49 mil. for homeless

  The grants were announced at a news conference at the Margo and Harold Schiff Residences, a single-room-occupancy building designed by architect Helmut Jahn that opened last year at 1244 N. Clybourn in the shadow of Cabrini-Green.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on January 30, 2008.

• 2300 S. Archer Ave The company Suffredin keeps

  Documents on file with the state list Barbara as Kankakee Regional's manager as far back as May 31, 2006. The company's address is given as 2300 S. Archer Ave., the address of other Barbara businesses. At a hearing held last June, an official from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency identified Barbara as one of three partners in the landfill.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on January 30, 2008.

• 205 E 75th St One Great Sandwich: Soul Vegetarian East's BBQ Twist

  Chicagoist's general rule toward our vegetarian tendencies is, if we wanted a dish-chock full of meat, we'd eat it. As such, plates full of fake meat masquerading as juicy animal parts (a vegan Reuben sandwich, for instance) generally hold little appeal, and we instead opt for dishes full of clearly identifiable veggies or simple marinated tofu.

  Published by Chicagoist on January 30, 2008.

• 2847 - 2905 N Halsted St Deal of the day: $10K off Halsted Row condos

  The next three people who sign a contract at Halsted Row, 2847 - 2905 N Halsted St, will get $10,000 off their closing prices.

  Published by YoChicago on January 30, 2008.

• 235 Van Buren Sales update: Numbers barely budge at 235 Van Buren

  Blame it on the winter chill, market uncertainty or something else entirely, but sales appear to have slowed at 235 Van Buren over the past five months.

  Published by YoChicago on January 30, 2008.

• 3505 N. Southport Funds go toward local parks

  Work on a new park in the pie-shaped former used car lot at Lincoln, Ravenswood and Addison starts this summer, while playground improvements at Sheil Park, 3505 N. Southport, should be competed in mid-2009, local residents were assured last week.

  Published by Lake View Booster on January 30, 2008.

• 1659 W. Melrose Funds go toward local parks

  Speaking at a Jan. 15, West Lake View Neighbors meeting at the Lincoln-Belmont Library, 1659 W. Melrose, Stacey Paradis, the community watchdog group's vice president, said that even though the start of construction has been postponed from next spring to early summer, the project is still on track.

  Published by Lake View Booster on January 30, 2008.

• Clark and Addison Megadevelopment too much of a good thing?

  Many of the more than 200 local residents who turned out for a Wednesday, Jan. 23, public meeting on a proposed retail/residential/hotel complex on the southeast side of Clark and Addison left still concerned megadevelopment may be too much of a good thing.

  Published by Lake View Booster on January 30, 2008.