This was a question on my mind this past week after a cougar was found in the city. There had been sightings for the few days leading up to April 14, when it was found in Roscoe Village, cornered and shot.

Published by Columbia Chronicle on April 21, 2008.

There have been six thefts on campus between March and April, according to security logs kept in the security office on the second floor at 619 S. Wabash Ave. The log also showed 42 thefts of both personal and college property for 2007.

Published by Columbia Chronicle on April 21, 2008.

Bill Drendel, gallery coordinator in the Book and Paper Arts Center, said he had his office door handle, which was locked, jiggled by someone trying to get into his office on Feb. 28. He works on the second floor of the 1104 Center, 1104 S. Wabash Ave.

Published by Columbia Chronicle on April 21, 2008.

Chaos Week will kick off with a scavenger hunt around Columbia. Students start the event at the Wabash Campus Building, 623 S. Wabash Ave.

Published by Columbia Chronicle on April 21, 2008.

The Renegades, sporting a 2-5 record as of press time, are getting into the swing of playing outdoors and sharpening their mechanics after being forced by the weather this season to practice almost exclusively indoors in the Marvin Moss Center, 425 S. Wabash Ave., according to team president and junior film and video major Ryan Knight.

Published by Columbia Chronicle on April 21, 2008.

U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St., recently unveiled its new parking lot L. The lot is the nation’s and Chicago’s first major league sports facility eco-friendly parking lot to use permeable pavement.

Published by Columbia Chronicle on April 21, 2008.

The Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., is five miles west of the Loop. Throughout the course of 100 years, the revivals of the neighborhood and the Conservatory, as told in “Conserve-A-Story,” the exhibit, have gone hand in hand.

Published by Columbia Chronicle on April 21, 2008.

The Revolution Brewing Company, 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave., will open its doors in 2009 as Chicago’s sixth brewpub. Revolution Brewing recently purchased the 12,500 square-foot space, once home to a printing shop, and will be remodeling the interior into a 180-seat restaurant.

Published by Columbia Chronicle on April 21, 2008.

Institute of Technology, the oldest brewing school in the nation, Deth worked with Goose Island Beer Co. for three years before opening Handlebar, 2311 W. North Ave., five years ago.

Published by Columbia Chronicle on April 21, 2008.

Chicago State University student Derrick Hamilton practices medieval fighting styles at the field at Harrison and Halsted streets on April 15. Fighting can become aggressive as more participants show up and the competition expands, Hamilton said.

Published by Columbia Chronicle on April 21, 2008.

Killed was 26-year-old Angel Ramirez, of 2714 W. 23rd St., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office, which said Ramirez was shot at 2854 W. 21st St.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 21, 2008.

Killed was 26-year-old Angel Ramirez, of 2714 W. 23rd St., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office, which said Ramirez was shot at 2854 W. 21st St.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 21, 2008.

The shooting occurred about 11:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of South Tripp Avenue according to a report from the deputy’s office.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 21, 2008.

It’s been about a decade since Chicago began demolishing public housing high rise buildings at Cabrini-Green on the city’s Near North Side. Today officials gathered to dedicate the first housing to be built on the footprint of one of those former high rises.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on April 21, 2008.

Viaduct Theatre, at 3111 N. Western Ave. This theater is hidden under the viaduct, as the name indicates. It's a music venue as well and is available for negotiable rates in the range of $1000 for the 80-seat space and $1800 for the 130-seat space. Rehearsal space is $10 an hour with a four-hour minimum. They run the box office.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on April 21, 2008.

Gorilla Tango Theatre, at 1519 N. Milwaukee Ave. Rental of the 88-seat theater costs $200 per show-hour plus half the box office receipts. Rehearsal space is included as well as box office service.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on April 21, 2008.

Stage Left Theatre, at 2408 N. Sheffield Ave., can be rented for $825 per week for peak time slots and $250 per week for off-night and late night slots. Rehearsal space for limited hours can be added.Groups must run the box office themselves. The theater has 50 seats.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on April 21, 2008.

Strawdog Theatre Company , at 3829 N. Broadway St. has costs that vary with the season and hours, but are generally $1500 per week for the 70-seat main stage and $900 per week for the 55-seat Hugen Hall Cabaret. The theater will run the box office for an additional fee.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on April 21, 2008.

Prop Theatre , at 3502-4 N. Elston Ave. Prop isn't primarily a rental theater, yet is rented frequently. With a mission of youth outreach, subsidized rental is available for groups like the Association House, so rates vary. Professional rates range from $1700 to $2000 for the 75 or 99-seat spaces.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on April 21, 2008.

Twenty-first place never sounded so good. Alinea (1723 N. Halsted St.) is one of the big winners in Restaurant Magazine’s annual S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Grant Achatz’ cutting-edge restaurant, which made an impressive debut at No. 36 on the 2007 list, has risen 12 spots to No. 21 this year, right behind New York City’s Le Bernardin.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

Charlie Trotter’s (816 W. Armitage Ave.), a fixture on the 50 Best list since its inception in 2002, is at No. 38 (down from No. 30 last year), and the only other Chicago restaurant to make the list.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

But aside from the stalwarts (the full list will be released tomorrow), it was interesting to see that Alinea made it to #21, 15 places higher than last year when it debuted on the list.

Published by Time Out Chicago on April 21, 2008.

A Des Plaines teenager was charged Sunday with home invasion and two counts of attempted first-degree murder, Chicago police said.Julius Flournoy, 17, allegedly broke into an apartment in the 1900 block of West Winona Street at about 5:45 a.m. and used a knife to attack a sleeping couple, Officer John Mirabelli said.When police responded to the scene, they found Flournoy and took him into custody, police said.The male victim, 26, is in critical condition at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and the woman, 30, is in stable condition at the hospital. Police said they do not have a motive, but know that Flournoy was not related to the victims.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

"I fell face-down," said Sanders, 16, who was struck by a bullet in his left foot in the 5300 block of West Madison Street. "When I saw another boy on the ground, I thought he was dead."

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

Giles, 26, of the 300 block of North Avers Avenue was shot several times in his home. The suspect entered through the back door, opened fire, then fled, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

Lemus, 28, was shot once as he stood in the doorway of an auto repair shop in the 2500 block of West 59th Street. Police said a person in dark clothes walked up to him and pulled the trigger.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

A woman in the salon next door to Hendricks' plumbing business at 714 W. 115th St. heard the shot and saw Teague walk by the window, Senica said. She ran in to find Hendricks gasping for air. Hendricks died the next day, Senica said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

Witnesses saw the ex-employee—Bennie Teague, 39, of the 6200 block of South Sacramento Avenue—walk out, slip off the white T-shirt covering his face and stash the weapon in a plastic bag, Assistant Cook County State's Atty. Tracy Senica said at a bond hearing for Teague.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

The victims were walking in front of Free Salvation M.B. Church, 7549 S. Phillips Ave., about 8:30 p.m. when someone jumped out of a vehicle and opened fire, police said. The shooter then returned to the vehicle and drove off.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

Thomas of the 14900 block of Washington Avenue in Harvey and Savala of the 9700 block of South Hoxie Avenue in Chicago were pronounced dead at the scene.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

About two hours later, Ricardo Sanchez, 65, was shot and killed outside his South Side home during an attempted robbery.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

A Chicago police officer and a firefighter are both recovering from injuries they suffered from rescuing people from a burning condo building in the West Side's Hermosa neighborhood – and authorities say the fire was no accident.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

A Chicago police officer and a firefighter are both recovering from injuries they suffered from rescuing people from a burning condo building. About 9:15 p.m., a resident at 1906 N. Keystone Ave., near Armitage Avenue and Pulaski Road, called 911 after noticing her rear porch was on fire, Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

A Chicago police officer and a firefighter are both recovering from injuries they suffered from rescuing people from a burning condo building. About 9:15 p.m., a resident at 1906 N. Keystone Ave., near Armitage Avenue and Pulaski Road, called 911 after noticing her rear porch was on fire, Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said. The Fire Department called a still-and-box alarm after receiving reports of people trapped in the building, Langford said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

Investigators are on the scene of a shooting involving police in the South Side's Hamilton Park neighborhood early Thursday. About 4:50 a.m., a shooting occurred in the 7600 block of South Halsted Street, according to police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

The UIC Police reported a criminal sexual abuse incident early last Saturday morning, April 12. A female UIC student was walking near 13th Street and Halsted, when a man approached her from behind. He seized her and dragged her to an isolated area where he attempted to sexually assault her.

Published by Chicago Flame on April 21, 2008.

Paletta and two other finalists helped raise more than $160,000 for the Chicago Hope Academy, a college prep school on the Near West Side. Chicago's Blue Man Group donated $100,000 of the money raised.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

In a ceremony that was followed by an exhibition of martial arts, the master of the Chicago Shaolin Temple presided over a blessing Sunday in Chinatown of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and of Chicago's bid to host the Games in 2016.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

Kyles, 36, joined the ministry 15 years ago after his mother's death propelled him to the church and a desire to help people. Along with his school district job, he is associate minister of St. James Baptist Church in Gary and the Bethlehem Star Church in Chatham.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

Kyles grew up on the South Side and attended Simeon High School, where a student was killed last month. Kyles said he believes there is a spiritual breakdown occurring with many young people, fueled by negative music and video games. He worries about the future for his daughter Kayla, 6.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

My dad was in town this weekend, which means I got to break the monotony of grilled cheese and cereal and eat at a Real Restaurant. Sweet. This week’s choice was Magnolia Cafe in Uptown, and boy, was it ever tasty. As a vegetarian, the pickings were pretty slim, but the options I did find were darn good.

Published by Metroblogging Chicago on April 21, 2008.

This Roscoe Village development has garnered plenty of attention for its modern design since it hit the scene in 2006, but despite the appeal, only one unit has been sold since our January sales update.

Published by YoChicago on April 21, 2008.

"Pilsen was long plagued by absentee landlords who kept their properties in substandard condition, without interference from city building inspectors. There was always a demand for that kind of housing at the right price. Has something changed in Pilsen to remove or police the absentee owners and diminish the demand for low-quality but affordable housing?"

Published by YoChicago on April 21, 2008.

A man broke into an apartment at 1932 W. Winona St. about 6 a.m. and “stabbed seriously” a man, 26, and woman, 30, police News Affairs Officer Marcel Bright.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 21, 2008.

The first shooting occurred about 10:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of West 21st Street in the Southwest Side’s Little Village neighborhood, according to a report from the police First Deputy Superintendent’s office.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 21, 2008.

Killed was 26-year-old Angel Ramirez, of 2714 W. 23rd St., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office, which said Ramirez was shot at 2854 W. 21st St.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 21, 2008.

The shooting occurred about 11:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of South Tripp Avenue according to a report from the deputy’s office.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 21, 2008.

According to DePaul University's Web Site, due to an "emergency situation," Lewis Center at 25 E. Jackson and O'Malley Place at 23 E. Jackson Blvd. have been evacuated.

Published by NBC 5 on April 21, 2008.

According to DePaul University's Web Site, due to an "emergency situation," Lewis Center at 25 E. Jackson and O'Malley Place at 23 E. Jackson Blvd. have been evacuated.

Published by NBC 5 on April 21, 2008.

Chicago police are investigating a "suspicious object" found at the Dirksen Federal Building.

Published by NBC 5 on April 21, 2008.

Dale Bartoszewski of Niles is accused of honking the horn of his gold Cadillac, and repeatedly waving and motioning to the victim Friday morning in the 5900 block of North Milwaukee, according to court records. He also repeatedly told the girl, "Come here."

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 21, 2008.

Bolling was getting her hair done next door when she heard the boom and saw the alleged gunman, Bennie Teague, run out of the office, at 714 W. 115th Pl. Teague, whom Hendricks allegedly hired last summer, was ordered held without bail Sunday in connection with the murder and shooting at three police officers later that evening.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

That day, a Chicago Police officer on a Segway allegedly saw Louis Davis standing on the street holding up two fingers. After selling two tickets to some fans, Davis walked over to Knight in the 700 block of South Michigan and handed him the proceeds, prosecutors said. Knight was about to give Davis two more tickets when police arrested the men. Davis was charged with a municipal ordinance violation.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

Dale Bartoszewski honked his gold Cadillac's horn and repeatedly waved and motioned to the victim Friday morning in the 5900 block of North Milwaukee, according to court records. He also repeatedly told the girl, "Come here."

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

Fear lurks in the 6100 block of South Hermitage Avenue. That's the block in West Englewood where a husband and wife and their son were found shot to death April 4 -- execution-style -- in a tidy bungalow across the street from Earle Elementary School.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

A 22-year-old bicyclist was killed early Sunday when he was struck by a car in the Logan Square neighborhood on the Near Northwest Side. The incident happened about 1:15 a.m. in the 2300 block of West Logan Boulevard when the man made a left turn in front of a car near Western Avenue, a Shakespeare District police captain said. The bicyclist, identified as Tyler Fabeck, of the 7900 block of North Mozart, was pronounced dead at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center at 1:46 a.m., officials said. The driver of the vehicle was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

A teen was charged in the stabbing of two people Sunday morning at their North Side apartment in the 1900 block of West Winona. Julius Flournoy, 17, of Des Plaines, was charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count of home invasion.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

A 26-year-old man was fatally shot and two other men were wounded in a gang-related drive-by shooting that occurred about 10:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of West 21st Street, according to a report from the police First Deputy Superintendent's Office. The shooting happened in the Southwest Side’s Little Village neighborhood.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

Angel Ramirez, 26, of the 2700 block of West 23rd Street suffered a gunshot wound at the 2800 block of West 21st Street and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital at an unidentified time, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

The shooting occurred about 11:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of South Tripp Avenue according to a report from the police First Deputy Superintendent’s office.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

After selling two tickets to some fans, Davis walked over to Knight in the 700 block of South Michigan and handed him the proceeds, prosecutors said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

Sophia Garcia, 30, was found with a plastic bag over her head in her home in the 1700 block of North Harding Avenue, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

The three children -- Oscar Casanova, 6, Karla Casanova, 7, and Fernando Casanova, 11 -- were abducted from the 1800 block of North Richmond Street Friday about 2:30 p.m., according to the Amber Alert. Oscar is 4 feet tall and weighs 60 pounds, with dark brown hair and brown eyes. Karla is 4-foot-1 and weighs 75 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Fernando Casanova is 5 feet tall and weighs 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes -- all three are described as white Hispanic, the alert said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

According to DePaul University's Web Site, due to an "emergency situation" Lewis Center at 25 E. Jackson and O'Malley Place at 23 E. Jackson Blvd. have been evacuated.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

Fire Media Affairs spokesman Joe Roccasalva said four people were injured in an apparent robbery attempt and shooting in a McDonald's located at 7601 S. Vincennes Ave.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 21, 2008.

The first in the latest shootings took place about 10:30 p.m. Sunday at 21st Street and California Avenue, in the Little Village neighborhood, police said. The three victims, all males, were standing on the corner when a vehicle drove up and a gunman opened fire.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

Angel Ramirez, 26, of the 2700 block of West 23rd Street, was struck multiple times and was dead on the scene, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

The second shooting occurred about 11:15 p.m. Sunday in the 1300 block of South Tripp Avenue, in the Lawndale neighborhood, according to police. A 31-year-old man and 32-year-old woman were sitting in a Chevrolet van when two men emerged from a gangway, approached the vehicle and opened fire.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

About an hour later, 25-year-old Edward Black was shot and killed in the 800 block of South Karlov Avenue, also in Lawndale, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

Black, of the 3100 block of West Fulton Street, was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:03 a.m. Monday, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

Chef Laurent Gras recently announced on his blog that his L.20 restaurant in the Belden-Stratford Hotel (former home of Ambria) was finally taking dinner reservations and would open May 14.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

Daley was especially upset that the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications was not notified of the situation on April 15 for nearly an hour after the train broke down near the Clark/Lake station.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 21, 2008.

The mother of three children who were abducted late last week was found dead Monday in her home on Chicago's Northwest Side, police said. The woman, Sophia Garcia, 30, was found dead at about noon with a plastic bag over her head in the 1700 block of North Harding Avenue, officials said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

An Amber Alert was issued Monday for her three children, according to Illinois State Police. Fernando Casanova, 11, Karla Casanova, 7, and Oscar Casanova, 6, were taken from the 1800 block of North Richmond Street at about 2:30 p.m. Friday, state police said.The children might have been abducted by a relative, according to the alert.Fernando is described as 5 feet tall and 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Oscar is described as 4 feet tall and 60 pounds. Karla is about 4 feet tall and 75 pounds. The three children are Hispanic with brown hair and eyes, police said.The vehicle might be a 2002 silver or gray Dodge Dakota, police said. It has an Illinois license plate, 86196HB, with one plate missing, officials said.jgorner@tribune.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2008.

Police responded to a report of an explosive device found in an apartment in the 3700 block of North Kilpatrick Avenue at 12:17 p.m., according to a report from the police First Deputy Superintendent's office.

Published by NBC 5 on April 21, 2008.

A 58-year-old man was charged with child abduction for allegedly trying to lure a 12-year-old girl into his car.Dale Bartoszewski honked his gold Cadillac's horn and repeatedly waved and motioned to the victim Friday morning in the 5900 block of North Milwaukee, according to court records.

Published by NBC 5 on April 21, 2008.

11601 S. Stony Island Ave., according to police News Affairs Officer Marcel Bright.

Published by NBC 5 on April 21, 2008.

That day, a Chicago police officer on a Segway allegedly saw Louis Davis standing on the street holding up two fingers.After selling two tickets to some fans, Davis walked over to Knight in the 700 block of South Michigan and handed him the proceeds, prosecutors said.

Published by NBC 5 on April 21, 2008.

They were apparently abducted on Friday from their home at 1839 N. Richmond St., according to a police news release.

Published by NBC 5 on April 21, 2008.

Most recently, A 25-year old man died after a gunman shot him in the chest as he stood with a friend in the 800 block of South Karlov at about 12:30 a.m. Monday. Police say the unidentified man was shot in the chest and the suspect ran away.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

A 31-year-old man was critically injured and a 32-year-old woman was shot in the arm and stomach when a gunman walked up to their van and opened fire, in the Lawndale neighborhood on the West Side.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 7 p.m., Marcus Hendricks, 34, of Flossmoor, was fatally shot in the abdomen at 714 W. 115th St. and pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at 8 p.m., the Cook County Medical Examiner's office said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

Bennie Teague, 39, of the 6200 block of South Sacramento Avenue, was charged with one count of first-degree murder for Hendricks' death.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 9:30 p.m., two 18-year-old men were fatally shot at 7555 S. Phillips Ave., authorities said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

Killed were Melvin Thomas, of 14922 Washington Ave. in Harvey, and Rhonell Savala, of 9750 S. Hoxie Ave., the medical examiner's office said. One of the men suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and back and the other was shot in the neck, police said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 12:50 p.m. Friday, a girl was wounded in the arm when she and another person were shot at 2714 W. 66th St. The girl, whose age is unknown, was taken to Holy Cross Hospital.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 3:30 p.m., a 15-year-old girl was shot in the thigh in the South Side Calumet Heights neighborhood. The girl was shot in the 8700 block of South Euclid Avenue and taken to Comer Children's Hospital in "stable" condition, according to police.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

A 19-year-old man was shot in the arm about 5:40 p.m. in the 2700 block of West 64th Street, police said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

Another teenage boy was shot about 6:30 p.m. in the South Side's Marquette Park neighborhood. He was shot in the 6000 block of South Campbell Avenue, police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said. The boy was taken to Comer Children's Hospital.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 8:15 p.m., two men, 25 and 24, were driving in the 8200 block of South Muskegon Avenue, when they heard shots fired.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

A man riding in a car on the South Side was shot about 10:45 p.m. in the 5100 block of South Christiana Avenue. The man, believed to be in his 30s, was taken in good condition to Holy Cross Hospital, according to Banks. The man was shot in his left arm.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

On the North Side, a man who didn't want to talk to police was shot in his upper thigh in the Uptown neighborhood. The man was shot in the 1000 block of West Sunnyside Avenue about 11:35 p.m., a Town Hall District officer said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 11:45 p.m., two boys, a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old, were shot in the leg at 6330 S. Damen Ave., Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said. Both teens were taken to Holy Cross Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 5:50 a.m., Michael Giles, 26, of 336 N. Avers Ave., was fatally shot in his home, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at 6:50 a.m. at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 11:20 a.m., Raul Lemus, 28, of 4630 S. Talman Ave., was fatally shot in the abdomen in an apparent gang-related shooting at an auto shop at 2520 W. 59th St., authorities said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 11:20 a.m., Raul Lemus, 28, of 4630 S. Talman Ave., was fatally shot in the abdomen in an apparent gang-related shooting at an auto shop at 2520 W. 59th St., authorities said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 1:30 a.m., a robbery victim was shot on the 7900 block of South St. Lawrence Avenue. The robber demanded money from the victim, police said. The victim ran away, but not before the robber got off one shot.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

A man was shot multiple times in the 700 block of North Drake Avenue just after 1:45 a.m., Banks, citing preliminary information, said. The man was taken in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

A 28-year-old man is in "stable condition" after being shot about 11:20 a.m. in the 2500 block of West 59th Street. He was taken to John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in serious to critical condition.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

A 19-year-old man was shot in the chest about 9:30 p.m. while driving in the 5500 block of South Wolcott Avenue. The man was taken to John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in serious to critical condition.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

Less than an hour later and a block away, two more people--a 12 and 14-year-old--were shot. About 11:30 p.m., crews responded to a shooting at 5361 W. Madison St. where a 12-year-old and 14-year-old were shot, according to Fire Media Affairs Chief Joe Roccasalva.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

As crews were responding to the shooting, another person was shot around the corner at Washington Boulevard and Pine Avenue, Roccasalva said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 12:30 a.m., a 17-year-old man was shot in the left shoulder in the 6800 block of South Parnell Avenue in a drive-by shooting. He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in good condition, police said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 6 a.m., a man broke into an apartment at 1932 W. Winona St. and stabbed a man, 26, and woman, 30. Both people, who were sleeping at the time of the attack, were taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 11:25 a.m., one person was shot in the ankle at 2727 S. Indiana Ave. and taken to Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in "stable" condition.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 6:40 p.m., a 19-year-old man was shot in the lower back at 1544 S. Sawyer Ave. He was found by police at 1608 S. Kedzie Ave., where he ran after the shooting. The man is in "guarded" condition Sunday night at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

About 6:40 p.m., a 19-year-old man was shot in the lower back at 1544 S. Sawyer Ave. He was found by police at 1608 S. Kedzie Ave., where he ran after the shooting. The man is in "guarded" condition Sunday night at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

A 26-year-old man was fatally shot and two other men were wounded in a gang-related drive-by shooting that occurred about 10:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of West 21st Street, according to a report from the police First Deputy Superintendent's Office.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

The shooting occurred about 11:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of South Tripp Avenue according to a report from the police First Deputy Superintendent's office.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

Dale Bartoszewski of Niles is accused of honking the horn of his gold Cadillac, and repeatedly waving and motioning to the victim Friday morning in the 5900 block of North Milwaukee, according to court records. He also repeatedly told the girl, "Come here."

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

An Amber Alert has been called Monday evening for three children abducted from 1839 N. Richmond in Chicago.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

Police say the mother of the children was found dead at noon Monday in the 1700 block of North Harding, a block and a half from where the children disappeared.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

According to DePaul University's Web Site due to an "emergency situation" Lewis Center at 25 E. Jackson and O'Malley Place at 23 E. Jackson Blvd. have been evacuated.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

According to DePaul University's Web Site due to an "emergency situation" Lewis Center at 25 E. Jackson and O'Malley Place at 23 E. Jackson Blvd. have been evacuated.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

Due to police activity at the DePaul buildings and nearby at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, 219 S. Dearborn Ave., the CTA temporarily closed the entrance to both the Adams/Jackson Red and Blue Line Stations, according to a CTA release.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

A bomb threat at DePaul University's Loop campus Monday night has forced the school to evacuate two buildings and cancel all evening classes held at the evacuated buildings.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports the shootings started in the parking lot of a McDonald's restaurant at 76th Street and Vincennes Avenue around 7:30 Monday night. As of 10 p.m., Chicago police were still on the scene gathering evidence.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

A short time later another person was found shot at 76th and Eggleston near the scene of a car crash involving a sport-utility vehicle and a small car. Witnesses say the SUV struck a light pole and then was hit by a red tow truck that drove off.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 21, 2008.

On Dec. 28, 2007 at 1:00 A.M. at 1344 W. 87th St. a pedestrian was struck by an older model conversion van with rear ladder rack, dark in color with silver stripes.

Published by Derivative Works on April 21, 2008.

600 N Lake Shore

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on April 21, 2008.

1400 S Michigan

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1624 W Division

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3021 W Carroll

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6425 W Touhy

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675-93 N Peoria

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733 W Waveland

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828 W Grace

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150 W Roosevelt

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The food was pretty good, as was the selection of locally brewed beer, served from the capacious bar that Morsbach can't have on 57th Street. But the most delicious thing of all was the irony that less than 100 yards from the new Normal Medici, co-owned by one of the most vocal opponents of a proposed Hyde Park Marriott Hotel, is ongoing construction on a 9 story, 229 room Marriott Hotel, with attached 43,000 square foot conference center and 500 spot parking deck.

Published by Hyde Park Progress on April 21, 2008.