Nick Klinefelter sat alone on a wet bench outside St. Xavier University's Regina Hall on Saturday, an overstuffed backpack slung over his shoulder, when the team of Chicago Police officers in green fatigues jumped from their SUV and marched past.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 13, 2008.

Four or five shots rang out about 3:15 a.m. inside the Glass House Lounge after a fight broke out, according to a Gresham District officer. The bar is at 7911 S. Halsted St.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 13, 2008.

The shooting happened about 10:50 p.m. on the 5700 block of South LaSalle Street, according to a report from the police First Deputy Superintendent's office. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, the shooting happened at 5746 S. LaSalle St.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 13, 2008.

The 27-year-old, Timmy Russell, from the 6000 block of S. Albany Ave., suffered a gunshot wound to the head, according to the medical examiner's office. Russell was pronounced dead at the Stein Institute at 1:35 a.m. A 24-year-old man suffered gunshot wound to his hand and a 19-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the back, police said. These two men were taken to the University of Chicago Hospitals, where their condition was stable as of early Sunday, according to the deputy's report.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 13, 2008.

Jose Carrasco is charged with one count of attempted murder Sunday morning for a stabbing at 3434 S. Western Ave., according to police News Affairs.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 13, 2008.

The discovery of the initial threat resulted in Chicago police officers patrolling the campus, 3700 W. 103rd St., and increased patrols by the university's own security. University staff also were increased in the dorm. The university held meetings with students Wednesday and Thursday to make them aware of the initial threat and answer any questions they may have, university spokesman Joe Moore said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 13, 2008.

Just after 5 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired near Cicero Avenue and Fulton Street, Austin District police said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 13, 2008.

Growing up around Chicago, I knew about smelt fishing in Lake Michigan, but I certainly never ate 50 smelt in one seating like I did at American Legion Post No. 82 in Port Washington. Shaw's annually takes busloads of smelt fans to Port Washington because the legion's "secret" recipe is used at Shaw's, 21 E. Hubbard in Chicago, and 1900 E. Higgins Rd. in Schaumburg. Here's a hint to unlocking the mystery: the secret is in the cornmeal batter. Shaw's in Chicago goes through about 90 pounds of smelt a week, where it's on the menu through April 30.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 13, 2008.

The students from Bogan High School were just getting off the bus Friday morning at Walter Payton College Prep when I showed up to report on what was billed as the kickoff for a citywide peace campaign.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 13, 2008.

Fashion designer Zac Posen taking a break Thursday from setting up his trunk show at Saks and dining Friday at RL

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Actor Stephen Dorff at Tempo cafe Friday.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 13, 2008.

Early Sunday, two male teenagers used a gun to break into the DuSable High School Campus, 4934 S. Wabash Ave., according to a release from Chicago Public Schools.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 13, 2008.

Students from Bronzeville Scholastic Institute and Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine should report to the DuSable campus on Monday where they will be taken to the Farren School building, 5055 S. State St., by school officials and security, the release said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 13, 2008.

Raised in Winnetka, Pen fell in love with Chicago at a young age, and when old enough, she moved into her first apartment at the Three Arts Club, a residence for female artists at 1300 N. Dearborn St.  Before long, Pen relocated to Tree Studios, another artists' residence; when that place faced the wrecking ball several years ago, Pen, then about 80, became the poster girl for its preservation and stood out in the rain picketing.  It wasn't Pen's first attempt at activism, however. She had fought hard decades earlier to save her circa 1875, Near North Side row house, which was threatened by the building of Sandburg Village.

Published by Skyline on April 13, 2008.

At Cliff Dwellers, [a club then located above Orchestra Hall and now next door at 200 S. Michigan Ave.], you danced with snakes wrapped around you for former Lincoln Park Zoo director Marlin Perkins at a costume party. How did that come about and were you scared?

Published by Skyline on April 13, 2008.

In the late 1930s, Lake View resident Yvonne Pen danced her way across the stages of America and western Canada with a comedy act that included her group-the 24 American Beauties-as well as the original Three Stooges.

Published by Skyline on April 13, 2008.

A 26-year-old man is charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a security guard at a South Side bar Friday night. Jose Carrasco is charged with one count of attempted murder Sunday morning for a stabbing at 3434 S. Western Ave., according to police News Affairs.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 13, 2008.

The discovery of the initial threat resulted in Chicago police officers patrolling the campus, 3700 W. 103rd St., and increased patrols by the university's own security.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 13, 2008.

Four or five shots rang out about 3:15 a.m. inside the Glass House Lounge after a fight broke out, according to a Gresham District officer. The bar is at 7911 S. Halsted St.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 13, 2008.

The discovery of the initial threat resulted in Chicago police officers patrolling the campus, 3700 W. 103rd St., and increased patrols by the university's own security. University staff also were increased in the dorm.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 13, 2008.

Saint Xavier University has established a 24-hour phone bank to answer questions of concerned students and parents in the wake of two threats found scratched into walls in bathrooms in the Regina Hall dormitory on the Mount Greenwood campus.

Published by NBC 5 on April 13, 2008.

Four people were injured when a bar fight ended with a shooting rampage at a South Side bar Sunday morning. Four or five shots rang out about 3:15 a.m. inside the Glass House Lounge on South Halsted Street after a fight broke out, police said.

Published by NBC 5 on April 13, 2008.

Jose Carrasco is charged with one count of attempted murder Sunday morning for a stabbing at 3434 S. Western Ave., according to police News Affairs.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 13, 2008.

Four or five shots rang out about 3:15 a.m. inside the Glass House Lounge after a fight broke out, according to a Gresham District officer. The bar is at 7911 S. Halsted St.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 13, 2008.

Four or five shots rang out about 3:15 a.m. inside the Glass House Lounge after a fight broke out, according to a Gresham District officer. The bar is at 7911 S. Halsted St.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 13, 2008.

For the 278 new one- and two-bedroom units at 1401 S. State St., variety is in. The glass-walled 22-story South Loop building, with its lobby painted an exuberant red, offers renters amenities usually associated with condos, on top of units of varying shapes, layouts and sizes.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 13, 2008.

In the contentious and checkered history of two iconic corncob towers along the Chicago River, a new spat over a boisterous establishment downstairs hardly registers as a blip. But the flap does signal a fresh chapter for Marina City, and a renaissance of one of Chicago's most recognized locales.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 13, 2008.

Four men were shot and injured in a bar fight early Sunday morning on the city's South Side. Chicago Police Officer Marcel Bright said a man inside the New Glass Lounge, 7911 South Halsted Street, opened fire in the bar at 3:15 a.m.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 13, 2008.

The rally, held next to the Illinois Centennial Column in the heart of Logan Square, was aimed at stopping the development of an arts center at the Morris B. Sachs Building at 2802 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 13, 2008.

Two people were shot, one fatally, on the city's Southwest Side Saturday night. Initial reports indicate two people were shot in the 5700 block of South LaSalle Street in the Englewood neighborhood around 10:50 p.m.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 13, 2008.

The crash happened about midnight when the SUV hit a building and then a light pole in the 900 block of West 103rd Street.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 13, 2008.

A Chicago man was killed when the sport-utility vehicle he was riding in crashed into a light pole Friday night on the Far South Side, police said. Christopher Smith, 19, of the 10000 block of South Sangamon Street, was a passenger in the vehicle and died at Roseland Community Hospital at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, authorities said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 13, 2008.

Address: 1401 S. State St., Chicago Size: One bedroom, one bathRent: $1,824 Security deposit: None. $50 application and $400 move-in fees.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 13, 2008.

North Lawndale is in line for roughly $100 million in improvements after City Council approval last week of a 877-acre Ogden Avenue-Pulaski Road tax-increment-financing district.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 13, 2008.

Residents of 1401 S. State get more than the space inside their units. The fourth floor contains a well-equipped fitness room and a "cyber café." The café, available for private parties, has free Wi-Fi, tables and chairs, a big-screen TV, coffee service, kitchen equipment and doors to the terrace.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 13, 2008.

1108 N. Wolcott

Published by East Village Association blog on April 13, 2008.

1139 N. Winchester

Published by East Village Association blog on April 13, 2008.