Police are investigating whether the two-story home in the 7600 block of South Rhodes was being used as a house of ill repute, a source said.

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

Central District police said the man was using his fists to hit pedestrians near Washington and State streets, near the WLS station. Police also confirmed that Burton was injured.

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

Aaron Hunt was home alone in the 6100 block of South Hermitage on Tuesday night when he heard the noise. There it was again.

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

Under Garcia's most recent order of protection, Casanova, 32, was barred from visiting Yates Elementary, the school the children -- ages, 6, 7 and 11 -- attended. But that's where police believe Casanova, who has not been named a suspect, picked them up after classes Friday. A source said he may have headed to Mexico.

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

At least two of the dead -- Donovan Richardson and his cousin Reginald Walker -- lived in the two-story brick home in the 7600 block of South Rhodes, friends and relatives said.

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

The Wicker Park Garden Club is holding its annual spring plant sale Saturday and Sunday May 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wicker Park field house, 1425 N. Damen.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

Developer Krzysztof Karbowski might have some competition in becoming Bucktown and Wicker Park's first hotelier. Jon Goldman, a principal with CG Development Group, said this week that he's mulling the possibility of opening a small hotel at the site of his current office at 1753 N. Damen. He said the location has 12,000-plus square feet and would be an amenable site for a hotel.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

The historical society will hold an art exhibition on Friday, May 2, from 5-10 p.m. at the Flat Iron Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee, and a reception brunch at noon on Saturday, May 3, at the Flat Iron. The exhibit will feature local artists Joe Sikora, Florian Retkowski, Slawek Murawski, Pawel Ciochon and Ewa Bloch.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

A woman was charged with murdering her 6-month-old daughter -- and told police she did it because "she couldn't go to parties if she had to take care of the baby." Rozlynn Rodgers, 19, of the 7800 block of South Ingleside, allegedly put her daughter Makalah into a tub and let her drown April 4.

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

A battery occurred on the 2700 block of W. Haddon at 11:41 p.m. April 16, police reports say. According to the victim, a 23-year-old man, he was standing on the sidewalk when a stranger in a white shirt approached him and bashed him over the head with a glass beer bottle, the report says. At the time of the report, no arrests had been made.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

A battery occurred outside the Funky Buddha Lounge, 728 W. Grand, at 3 a.m. April 13, police reports say. According to police reports, the victim, a 32-year-old banker, had gotten into a brief scuffle with a man about his age inside the club, regarding the banker's wife. As the victim was leaving the club, the other man ran up to him and yelled, "Hey man! Come over here." He then swung his arm toward the victim's stomach and ran away. The victim told police he didn't realize he'd been stabbed until a few minutes later, when he looked down and saw blood on his shirt. He was then driven to Rush Hospital, where doctors pronounced him in serious condition after investigating the stab wound, which had penetrated under the left side of his rib cage. At the time of the report, no arrests had been made.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

A robbery occurred on the 2200 block of W. Augusta at 2 a.m. April 19, police reports say. The victim, a 32-year-old musician, was walking near his home when a young man holding a blue steel handgun ran up to him. "Gimme the bag," the gunman demanded. A second offender demanded he turn over his cell phone. The victim ran away after turning over his handbag, calling police from a nearby alley. The muggers made off with his bag, along with about $100 of music books inside and his social security card and passport. At the time of the report, no arrests had been made.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

Carl Atkins, 52, of the 2100 block of N. Mozart, is wanted in relation to an attempted robbery that allegedly occurred on the 2700 block of W. Armitage at 3:56 p.m. April 20, police reports say. According to the victim, a 32-year-old man, Atkins approached him on the street and greeted him roughly: "What's up! Give me your money!" He then pulled out a knife from his left pocket and repeated his demand. The victim ran away without handing over the goods. At the time of report, police had not yet apprehended Atkins.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

Carl Atkins, 52, of the 2100 block of N. Mozart, is wanted in relation to an attempted robbery that allegedly occurred on the 2700 block of W. Armitage at 3:56 p.m. April 20, police reports say. According to the victim, a 32-year-old man, Atkins approached him on the street and greeted him roughly: "What's up! Give me your money!" He then pulled out a knife from his left pocket and repeated his demand. The victim ran away without handing over the goods. At the time of report, police had not yet apprehended Atkins.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

An armed robbery occurred on the 2100 block of W. Armitage at 12:38 p.m. April 20, police reports say. The victim told police he was unloading groceries in his garage when two young men surprised him, sticking what appeared to be a gun into the back of his head. A second man showed him a handgun, the report says. "Give me your wallet," the men demanded. The victim turned it over, and the intruders then instructed him to lie down and face away while they made their escape. The robbers made off on foot with about $40 in cash. At the time of the report, no arrests had been made.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

A robbery occurred on the 2700 block of N. St. Louis at 6:44 p.m. April 17, police reports say. The victim, a 24-year-old man, was walking down the street when three men came up behind him and surrounded him. "Give me your phone, motherf---er!" one of the men yelled. In a moment, one of the offenders had the victim in a chokehold. A second man came up behind the victim and struck him in the ribs, while the third man punched him in the face, according to the report. The victim turned over about $20 in cash and his cell phone and the offenders fled on foot. At the time of the report, no arrests had been made.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

An aggravated battery occurred on the 3300 block of W. Potomac at 4 p.m. April 20, police reports say. The victim was helping his cousin move when several young men attacked him, the report says. The victim tried to evade his attackers, but couldn't escape. One man reportedly stabbed him twice, once on the right side of his back and once in the back of the head. The offenders then fled in an unknown direction. At the time of the report, no arrests had been made. The victim's wounds, though serious, did not threaten his life.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

A swirling brawl, involving a large group of young women, broke out on the 700 block of Troy at around 6:25 p.m. April 15, police reports say. Debra Shinaul, 18, of the 700 block of N. Troy, and a 17-year-old of the 4000 block of N. Grenshaw, were arrested after the fight. The 17-year-old's name was redacted from reports because she is a minor. According to the report, several young women were beating on one another with "shovels, sticks and fingernails" when police arrived. Four women, ranging in age from 13 to 39, were listed as victims. Few other details were available at the time of the report.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

Vennis McCall, of the 6100 block of Hermitage Avenue, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of criminal trespassing to a residence, police said.

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

The South Loop Elementary School has a new local school council. The returning incumbent parent representatives are Patricia Adams, John Jacoby, Mary Oakes, Maria Munoz and TaTanisha Hall, while Jacqueline Topefer was elected to her first term.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

In the 12th District, which includes Little Italy, the Illinois Medical District, Pilsen and other Near West Side neighborhoods, index crime decreased by 1.7 percent.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

"I consider myself police," said Wilkos, who as a patrol officer worked the Humboldt Park beat. "That's what this show is all about. It's going after the bad guys."

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

A 25-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after being stabbed twice in the chest at 1358 W. Morse Ave. about 3:27 a.m., according to Rogers Park District Lt. John Szmyd.

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

In less than a week, 40 people have been shot in Chicago and 12 have been killed, five of them in a Chatham home.

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

Here’s one I came across during my trip through Noble Square last month: Urban Search Realty is marketing the last condo at 1428 W Walton St and recently dropped its listing price from $279,000 to $259,000.

Published by YoChicago on April 24, 2008.

Given the neighborhood in question (and the street in particular), some readers may suggest that the price needs to drop a little more to make this unit appealing, and they may be right. The closest one-bedroom conversions I could find in West Town were the two at 1310 W Ohio St that Mark wrote about a couple weeks ago. Those are listed from the $230s to the $240s, with estimated assessments almost identical to those at Walton Street.

Published by YoChicago on April 24, 2008.

McCullough Jr.’s body was found in the kitchen of the house in the 6100 block of S. Hermitage, Snow said.

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

The company has sold all of the Chantico Lofts at 1061 W 16th St and has broken ground on the Chantico South condominiums next door at 1621 S Carpenter St. The project has six different corner floor plans, from one-bedroom / one-bath single-floor units to three-bedroom / two-bath homes in duplex and single-floor layouts, with prices ranging from the $200s to the $470s, according to Lipe's Laura Knepper.

Published by YoChicago on April 24, 2008.

The company has sold all of the Chantico Lofts at 1061 W 16th St and has broken ground on the Chantico South condominiums next door at 1621 S Carpenter St. The project has six different corner floor plans, from one-bedroom / one-bath single-floor units to three-bedroom / two-bath homes in duplex and single-floor layouts, with prices ranging from the $200s to the $470s, according to Lipe's Laura Knepper.

Published by YoChicago on April 24, 2008.

Sofia Garcia, the most recent victim, was found dead in a closet at her Humboldt Park home Monday morning. She had an active order of protection against her husband, Benito Casanova, who had been living with the family since December, according to her landlord.

Published by Medill Reports on April 24, 2008.

As the “Pediatric Care-A-Van" was unveiled at Norwegian American Hospital, 1044 N. Francisco in Humboldt Park, medical professionals attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony were moved by the prospect of providing enhanced health care for those most in need.

Published by Medill Reports on April 24, 2008.

Garcia, 30, was found slain in her home Monday. Police believe Casanova picked the children up after classes at Yates Elementary even though an order of protection barred him from entering the school.

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

CTA spokeswoman Sheila Gregory said a northbound bus did make contact with a person that resulted in injury about 8:41 a.m. at 11th Street and Michigan Avenue. The victim was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, Gregory said. Bernier underwent surgery late Thursday.

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

Located in the heart of the River North part of downtown, Zed 451 has a very busy atmosphere from the moment you walk through the door. There are several rooms inside, both upstairs and downstairs bustling with hosts and hostesses, servers and patrons.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

Last weekend, I went to the just opened Rebar, at the Trump International Hotel & Tower (named after the 50,000 tons of reinforced bar structuring the hotel). Needless to say, Trump did not disappoint my expectations for high end-hospitality, with the intricate design and floor to ceiling views overlooking the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue Bridge.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

According to police reports, on April 19 at 6:30 p.m., while waiting for his order from a McDonald's located at 144 S. Wabash, Ray Burgess, 40, of Detroit, allegedly became extremely upset and jumped over the counter with his fists clenched. The store manager said she grabbed a phone and called police, at which time Burgess jumped back over the other side of the counter. Police arrived, and placed Burgess into custody and charged him with assault.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

According to police reports, on April 17 at 11 a.m., a woman was brandishing a knife near 131 N. Wabash. When police arrived, the offender, a 24-year-old Chicago woman was acting irrational. Police detained her and took her to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for evaluation. The dagger was inventoried at the 1st District police station.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

According to police reports, on April 20 at 1:50 a.m., a Yellow Cab driver alleged that a man staying in the Hotel Monaco, 225 N. Wabash, fled into the hotel without paying his fare. Police identified the man, went up to his hotel room where they found him wearing a full-length bathrobe. The officers obtained the fare for the taxi driver.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

According to police reports, on April 17 at 9:45 a.m., a wine salesperson reported that she parked her vehicle in a lot near 118 N. Jefferson on April 16. The vehicle contained two temperature-controlled wine carts valued at $120 each which contained ten bottles of wine valued at $300. When she returned to her car the next morning, an unknown offender had broken her driver's side rear window and removed the wine and wine carts.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

According to police reports, on April 2 at 12:15 p.m., a policeman patrolling the lakefront near 101 S. Lake Shore Dr. on horseback encountered a pedestrian, who allegedly stuck his hand into the police horse's mouth. The horse closed his mouth, causing a minor bite to the victim's thumb. The victim refused medical treatment.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

According to police reports, on April 17 at 5:40 p.m., Sylvester McIntyre, 29, of the 1700 block of North Austin allegedly entered the FYE store, 26 E. Randolph, and took a compact disc valued at $13.99 from the sales rack. He concealed the CD in the front of his pants and walked past the last point of sale without paying for it. McIntyre was detained by security. Police arrived, arrested him and charged him with retail theft.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

According to police reports, on April 17 at 5:40 p.m., Sylvester McIntyre, 29, of the 1700 block of North Austin allegedly entered the FYE store, 26 E. Randolph, and took a compact disc valued at $13.99 from the sales rack. He concealed the CD in the front of his pants and walked past the last point of sale without paying for it. McIntyre was detained by security. Police arrived, arrested him and charged him with retail theft.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

According to police reports, on April 18 at 9:05 p.m., police responded to a call of battery at a construction site located at 22 W. Washington. When police arrived, they found Michael Davis, 26, of the 5000 block of south Lakeshore Dr. allegedly fighting with security. Police detained and arrested Davis. Security told police that Davis allegedly entered the construction site and headed towards a generator. He was asked to leave by construction workers, but refused and started to fight with the workers. He then tried to run further into the site, at which time security tried to stop him. Davis allegedly punched and kicked the security guard. Davis was charged with battery and criminal trespassing.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

According to police reports, on April 18 at 9:05 p.m., police responded to a call of battery at a construction site located at 22 W. Washington. When police arrived, they found Michael Davis, 26, of the 5000 block of south Lakeshore Dr. allegedly fighting with security. Police detained and arrested Davis. Security told police that Davis allegedly entered the construction site and headed towards a generator. He was asked to leave by construction workers, but refused and started to fight with the workers. He then tried to run further into the site, at which time security tried to stop him. Davis allegedly punched and kicked the security guard. Davis was charged with battery and criminal trespassing.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

According to police reports, on April 18 at 9:15 p.m., police on routine patrol noticed a 50-year-old Chicago man loitering in a dock area at 70 E. Lower Wacker Dr. Police stopped to conduct a field interview, and the man ran away. After a brief foot chase, officers stopped the man and asked him for ID. While reaching into his back pocket, an ID belonging to another man along with a zip lock bag containing a white powdery substance suspected as heroin fell to the ground. Police retrieved both items for inventory and placed the man into custody. He was transported to the 1st District police station for processing.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

A 21-year-old man was robbed by three men, one of them described as wearing a Spiderman hoody, on the 6100 block of North Hamilton around 8:10 p.m. April 17.

Published by The News-Star on April 24, 2008.

Police saw the youth run through a yard on the 6000 block of North Claremont where he entered a top floor apartment from the rear. Another police unit saw the youth leaving through the front of the building and placed him in custody.

Published by The News-Star on April 24, 2008.

A 20-year-old woman was injured by a male assailant described as being in his early 20s as she was taking out her trash around 2 a.m. April 13. The victim said that the man came from the courtyard of her building on the 1900 block of West Ainslie and grabbed her left arm, scraping her right arm with a five-inch switchblade. The victim struggled to get free and managed to get back inside her residence.

Published by The News-Star on April 24, 2008.

While shopping at a small retail store on the 5200 block of North Broadway, a 68-year-old woman said that a woman of unknown age who was wearing a multi-colored jacket swiped $200 from her pocket as she left the store. The thief was last seen fleeing northbound on Broadway.

Published by The News-Star on April 24, 2008.

A man described in his early 20s was spotted loading power tools into a Ford SUV with blue headlights from a garage on the 5800 block of North Campbell around 1 a.m. April 16. A witness observed the man standing by the side door of a garage and driving off in the SUV from the rear of the garage. Both the witness and the homeowner found the side service door open and numerous power tools stolen.

Published by The News-Star on April 24, 2008.

Someone kicked in a garage door and stole several items from an unlocked car on the 4900 block of North Washtenaw sometime before 8 a.m. April 15.

Published by The News-Star on April 24, 2008.

Police busted an 18-year-old male and 16-year-old male juvenile after they allegedly robbed a 17-year-old male youth on the 1200 block of West Thorndale around 3:15 p.m. April 15.

Published by The News-Star on April 24, 2008.

The victim flagged down police who apprehended the youths on the 1300 block and 1200 block of West Thorndale respectively. Charged with attempted strong-arm robbery was Brandon Abrams, 18, of the 5800 block of North Kenmore. The second offender was charged as a juvenile. Abrams appeared in court on April 22.

Published by The News-Star on April 24, 2008.

Charged with attempted strong-arm robbery was Brandon Abrams, 18, of the 5800 block of North Kenmore. The second offender was charged as a juvenile. Abrams appeared in court on April 22.

Published by The News-Star on April 24, 2008.

Someone cut the chain off a Schwinn bicycle valued at $400 that was locked on the 5100 block of North California shortly after noon April 14. The thief rode away.

Published by The News-Star on April 24, 2008.

Burglars broke into an apartment on the 7400 block of North Greenview sometime between midnight and 2:30 a.m. April 17, and swiped a laptop computer. Police noted that the door jambs and lock had been broken. Several neighbors told police that they did not see or hear anything unusual.

Published by The News-Star on April 24, 2008.

A gunman described as a male in his early 20s knocked off the Adelphi Food and Liquor Store at 2351 W. Devon Ave. around 12:50 a.m. April 10.

Published by The News-Star on April 24, 2008.

According to police reports, a new bride left her wedding ring, valued at $25,000, on a table as she and a bride's maid went into a bathroom at 4 p.m., April 19, in a church in the 1600 block of N. Cleveland. Several people told police that a homeless man was observed in the room with the table where the victim left her ring. The suspect told police that he always comes into the church to use the bathroom. A witness told police that he saw the suspect exit the room before the victim entered.

Published by Skyline on April 24, 2008.

A teenager was shot after a brawl shortly before 4 p.m., April 16, in Seward Park in the 300 block of W. Elm, according to police reports. Police observed a large crowd of teenagers running from the park where shots rang out, and the victim fell to the ground, calling out "I've been shot!" Officers observed saw blood on the victim's jeans, just above his right knee. The victim was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and treated in the trauma room. The victim was in stable condition and alert at all times.

Published by Skyline on April 24, 2008.

According to police reports, a man wearing a blue work shirt and work pants approached a home at 1:30 p.m., April 19, in the 2200 block of N. Clifton and identified himself to residents as an employee of the water department.

Published by Skyline on April 24, 2008.

A was purse left in the aisle of a theater in the 2200 block of N. Lincoln shortly before 4 p.m. April 19, according to police reports. The victim told police that the suspect-an unknown male about 5-feet tall, 110 pounds, wearing a white hat and red hoody, and riding a red bicycle-stopped at the theater and asked to use the bathroom.

Published by Skyline on April 24, 2008.

"Pets are the extension of the family," Bianchi said in his rolling Italian accent Saturday afternoon at Streeterville Pet Spa and Boutique, 401 E. Ontario. "I call it a sort-of kid."

Published by Skyline on April 24, 2008.

The 1250 Paulina Web site still advertises the building's three bedroom / three baths as starting at $599,900. The homes, located at 1250 N Paulina St, are now priced from the $570s to the $670s, however, Knepper says.

Published by YoChicago on April 24, 2008.

Those dimensions put the condos' prices per square foot at somewhere between the $330s to $390. Looking around the immediate neighborhood, RDM Development's Vision Condominiums, located immediately south of 1250 Paulina at 1624 W Division St, has 2,000 square-foot three-bedrooms that top out in the $590s, or roughly $295 per square foot.

Published by YoChicago on April 24, 2008.

This three-unit residential development that was completed last fall at 2736 N Southport Ave is still waiting for a buyer — make that three buyers.

Published by YoChicago on April 24, 2008.

That may be so, but those prices don't seem totally out of line with the rest of the neighborhood. According to the most recent New Homes Quick Guide, a new condo development at 1330 W Diversey Ave is offering three-bedroom / 2-bath condos from the $550s, and the fourth-floor units in that building can reach into the $640s. A similar development at 2668 N Halsted St is has two-bedroom / two-bath condos from the $480s to $520s.

Published by YoChicago on April 24, 2008.

That may be so, but those prices don't seem totally out of line with the rest of the neighborhood. According to the most recent New Homes Quick Guide, a new condo development at 1330 W Diversey Ave is offering three-bedroom / 2-bath condos from the $550s, and the fourth-floor units in that building can reach into the $640s. A similar development at 2668 N Halsted St is has two-bedroom / two-bath condos from the $480s to $520s.

Published by YoChicago on April 24, 2008.

Central District police said the man was using his fists to hit pedestrians near Washington and State streets and confirmed that Burton was injured in the incident.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

At least six people were injured -- five of them taken to a hospital -- Wednesday evening after a man believed to be mentally ill walked around the Loop striking people with his fists. One of those injured was ABC-7 News anchor Cheryl Burton.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

Federal prosecutors stung twice by deadlocked juries said Wednesday they would make a third attempt to convict six men accused of scheming with al-Qaida to topple Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices in several cities.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

The race, formerly the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, is to be run Sunday, October 12 starting and ending in the city's Grant Park.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

The schools are Dumas Elementary at 6650 S. Ellis Ave., Dunne Elementary at 10845 S. Union Ave., Dvorak Math and Science Tech Academy at 3615 W. 16th St., Nicholson Math and Science Elementary at 6006 S. Peoria Ave., and Spencer Math and Science Academy at 214 N. Lavergne Ave.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on April 24, 2008.

The schools are Dumas Elementary at 6650 S. Ellis Ave., Dunne Elementary at 10845 S. Union Ave., Dvorak Math and Science Tech Academy at 3615 W. 16th St., Nicholson Math and Science Elementary at 6006 S. Peoria Ave., and Spencer Math and Science Academy at 214 N. Lavergne Ave.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on April 24, 2008.

The schools are Dumas Elementary at 6650 S. Ellis Ave., Dunne Elementary at 10845 S. Union Ave., Dvorak Math and Science Tech Academy at 3615 W. 16th St., Nicholson Math and Science Elementary at 6006 S. Peoria Ave., and Spencer Math and Science Academy at 214 N. Lavergne Ave.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on April 24, 2008.

The schools are Dumas Elementary at 6650 S. Ellis Ave., Dunne Elementary at 10845 S. Union Ave., Dvorak Math and Science Tech Academy at 3615 W. 16th St., Nicholson Math and Science Elementary at 6006 S. Peoria Ave., and Spencer Math and Science Academy at 214 N. Lavergne Ave.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on April 24, 2008.

The schools are Dumas Elementary at 6650 S. Ellis Ave., Dunne Elementary at 10845 S. Union Ave., Dvorak Math and Science Tech Academy at 3615 W. 16th St., Nicholson Math and Science Elementary at 6006 S. Peoria Ave., and Spencer Math and Science Academy at 214 N. Lavergne Ave.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on April 24, 2008.

Areas of most concern for CDPH have been on the West Side in the Austin and North Lawndale neighborhoods.The first schools to receive visits are Ella Flagg Young Elementary at 1434 N. Parkside and North Lawndale College Prep at 1616 S. Spaulding.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

Areas of most concern for CDPH have been on the West Side in the Austin and North Lawndale neighborhoods.The first schools to receive visits are Ella Flagg Young Elementary at 1434 N. Parkside and North Lawndale College Prep at 1616 S. Spaulding.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

On Saturday, CDPH will stage a special community-wide vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at two Park District sites including Columbus Park at 500 S. Central Ave. and Douglas Park at 1401 S. Sacramento; appointments are not necessary.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

On Saturday, CDPH will stage a special community-wide vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at two Park District sites including Columbus Park at 500 S. Central Ave. and Douglas Park at 1401 S. Sacramento; appointments are not necessary.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

The incident occurred about 1 a.m. in the CTA subway station at 1200 N. Clark St., according to a Near North District police sergeant. The man, who was being processed at 4:30 a.m., was charged with reckless conduct, according to the sergeant who did not have his name immediately.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

Vennis McCall, of the 6100 block of South Hermitage Avenue, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of criminal trespassing to a residence, police said.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

The brothers slammed the door and called police, who later arrested the man elsewhere in the neighborhood. Vennis McCall, 29, of the 6100 block of South Hermitage Avenue, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of criminal trespassing to a residence.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

Allen McCullough Jr., 46; his wife, Danna McCowen-McCullough, 43, and their 19-year-old son, Allen McCullough III, were found shot to death April 4 -- execution style -- in a bungalow across the street from Earle Elementary School.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

The three children -- Oscar Casanova, 6, Karla Casanova, 7, and Fernando Casanova, 11 -- were abducted from Yates Elementary School at 1839 N. Richmond St. Friday around 2:30 p.m., according to the Amber Alert.

Published by NBC 5 on April 24, 2008.

THE ANAIA Breast Cancer Awareness Program kickoff reception is May 1 in the Narcissus Room at Macy's on State Street and will be hosted by this humble reporter. Jazz saxophonist Ray Silkman will provide the entertainment, and actors Richard Roundtree (a breast cancer survivor) and Fred "The Hammer" Williamson will be the special guests. Roundtree and Williamson will be at Dominick's at 71st and Jeffery on May 3 to enroll uninsured women for free mammograms.

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

Business giant John Rogers Jr., who just spoke at Morehouse College's Presidential Chat Series, dined at LuxBar.

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

Until recently, the dancers used a space at 1702 E. 87th St. to practice. But because the adult principals of the not-for-profit dance groups can't get a business license, the teens are forced to practice behind the building.

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

Wright's relationship with Obama triggered an uproar when video of Wright's inflammatory sermons surfaced. Faced with a crisis, Obama delivered a highly regarded speech in March about race and why he would not "disown" Wright, the senior pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ on Chicago's South Side.

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

The Chicago Department of Transportation is moving forward with a proposal that aims to ease congestion at one of the city's most dangerous corners-the six-way intersection of Elston, Fullerton and Damen.

Published by Skyline on April 24, 2008.

According to the statement, Kimble was under police surveillance when he allegedly forced entry into Harrigan's bar, 2816 N. Halsted, and stole several items including a cash box from a video game machine. Kimble then allegedly put the stolen items in a van driven by a co-offender, Genene Brewer, 42, of Peoria.

Published by Skyline on April 24, 2008.

The Chicago Plan Commission Thursday approved two new mixed-use high-rises along the 600 block of North McClurg, between Erie and Ontario.

Published by Skyline on April 24, 2008.

We're talking about Asian Longhorned Beetles, one of the most invasive insect species that descended upon the Ravenswood neighborhood not unlike a plague of locusts. More than 1,300 trees were removed that summer due to the beetle. Grieving residents of all ages wrote poems, created pictures and held services mourning the demise of Ravenswood's trees.

Published by The News-Star on April 24, 2008.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Ryan Theriot handed out the checks during a luncheon in Wrigley Field's Stadium Club, at the corner of Sheffield Avenue and Addison Street. Cubs play-by-play announcer Len Kasper was the emcee.

Published by Lake View Booster on April 24, 2008.

Last night, my friend was feeling rather generous, so he treated me to dinner at Andersonville’s newest eatery, Big Jones.

Published by Metroblogging Chicago on April 24, 2008.

As if the night couldn’t get any better, my friend and I made our way over to Andersonville’s Sicilian sweet shop, Pasticceria Natalina, where I gorged myself on rich, creamy gelato followed by an unbelievably light and tasty bigne, oozing with cream and covered in chocolate. Heaven, I tell you.

Published by Metroblogging Chicago on April 24, 2008.

Back in 1942, I went to the Nettelhorst Elementary School. I recall looking at the sign on the main entrance stating it was built in 1892, and thinking then that was an old school.

Published by Lake View Booster on April 24, 2008.

We moved to Albany Park in 1943 and I went to Hibbard Grammar School.

Published by Lake View Booster on April 24, 2008.

I went to Von Steuben High School in the early '50s.

Published by Lake View Booster on April 24, 2008.

A teacher at Audubon Elementary School called 911 to say she saw a cougar at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 14.

Published by Lake View Booster on April 24, 2008.