For many fans, half the fun of going to Wrigley Field is what happens before the game. Some of the bars surrounding the field have become as famous as the landmark stadium. Jill Carlson shows us your favorite places to hang out before, or after, a game.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 25, 2008.

The threat was made against Audubon Elementary School, located at 3500 North Hoyne St. The cougar was shot and killed just a block away from the school on April 15, and there were reports at the time that it was spotted near the playground of the school, NBC5's Lauren Jiggetts reported.

Published by NBC 5 on April 25, 2008.

Central District police said Perdue 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 25, 2008.

Fire crews responded about 8:05 a.m. to a call of a person in the water near 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, according to Fire Media Affairs Cmdr. Will Knight.

Published by NBC 5 on April 25, 2008.

A motive remains unknown in the killings, which police were made aware of about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday when the bodies were found inside a residence in the 7600 block of South Rhodes Avenue, according to a release from police, which says the offender or offenders are unknown.

Published by NBC 5 on April 25, 2008.

Flowers and Doss, of 7544 S. Hermitage Ave., worked together at Arnie's Idle Hour Cocktail Lounge in Harvey, the Flowers family said.

Published by NBC 5 on April 25, 2008.

At the corner of Ashland and Fullerton avenues on Friday, "a little bit" meant two and a half gallons in the tank."I put in $10, and I'll fill it up later on the south side,” Lange said.

Published by NBC 5 on April 25, 2008.

A semi-trailer truck hit the north stairwell at the CTA Red Line station at Cermak-Chinatown at about 5:40 p.m., said CTA spokeswoman Sheila Gregory. The truck smashed into the stairwell and obstructed the stairwell when it came to a stop.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

Nobody wants to dump 800K on a condo that looks like an office complex, especially in a slow uncertain market."- frankyfourfingers (winner of our new "Reader Name of the Day Award"), offering a theory on why none of the duplexes at 2736 N Southport Ave have sold.

Published by YoChicago on April 25, 2008.

A reader identified as “Nathan” contacted Yo yesterday asking about 123 North Sangamon:“Wasn't this building supposed to deliver in the Fall of 2007? Is the developer having problems?”

Published by YoChicago on April 25, 2008.

Our trusty intern Lou navigates the streets of Avondale all the time, so he gets a good look at all the new development going on in the neighborhood. Today he brought in pics of the Elstonview condos, under construction at 3501 - 3511 N Elston Ave.

Published by YoChicago on April 25, 2008.

Construction can continue, for now, on a controversial soccer field planned parkland on Chicago's North Side. A Cook County judge ruled today, the private Latin School can continue installing new turf for a soccer field in Lincoln Park, but it cannot continue installing fencing, bleachers, or a drinking fountain yet.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on April 25, 2008.

After a week with at least 12 fatal shootings, Mayor Daley invited two dozen religious leaders, social-service providers and community activists to City Hall. They met behind closed doors for about 90 minutes with top police and school officials.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on April 25, 2008.

In Wicker Park, addresses east of Ashland currently in ZIP code 60622 will change to 60642. In Fort Dearborn, addresses on and south of West Chicago Avenue in 60610 will switch over to 60654. Both changes go into effect July 1, but the Postal Service will keep delivering mail sent to the old ZIP codes for one year.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on April 25, 2008.

In Wicker Park, addresses east of Ashland currently in ZIP code 60622 will change to 60642. In Fort Dearborn, addresses on and south of West Chicago Avenue in 60610 will switch over to 60654. Both changes go into effect July 1,  but the Postal Service will keep delivering mail sent to the old ZIP codes for one year.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on April 25, 2008.

Emergency officials say a semitrailer has crashed into a Chicago Transit Authority station at rush hour, killing two and injuring multiple people. Spokesman Larry Langford says the two dead were women who apparently were pedestrians walking near the Cermak-Chinatown Red Line station on the city's South side.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on April 25, 2008.

The three missing children of a slain Humboldt Park woman were spotted with their father in an Arkansas convenience store, and authorities now think all four are in Mexico, Chicago Police said Thursday.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 25, 2008.

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

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 25, 2008.

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

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 25, 2008.

At least one person was on the ground near State and Washington, but injured people are "popping up" in different places, police said.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 25, 2008.

A 29-year-old Berwyn man, believed to be mentally ill, was charged with aggravated battery Friday for allegedly walking around the Loop punching people.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 25, 2008.

As they entered the meeting Friday in City Hall, participants offered their insights into the latest wave of gun violence that spurred Daley to call the meeting.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

"Parents have to step out of their homes and get to know these kids. . . . I believe that employment is very much a key factor," said Rev. Bruce Wellems of Holy Cross-Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

School officials at Audubon Elementary School in Chicago's Roscoe Village neighborhood met with concerned parents Friday morning and beefed up security after receiving a threatening letter that connected the school to last week's cougar shooting.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

Police and paramedics arrived at a home in the 700 block of Pine Street about 2:20 p.m. and pronounced the man dead at the scene, Cmdr. Wayne Walles said. Authorities were not releasing the man's name until his family is notified.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

Some Chicagoans living in the ZIP code area of 60622 and 60610 will be assigned new ZIP codes that will be effective in July, The Chicago District of the U.S. Postal Service reported.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

Postal Service officials attribute the need for new ZIP codes to the "dramatic growth in Fort Dearborn and Wicker Park," which has exhausted ZIP code combinations.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

A large sculpture that was removed from its 150 N. Michigan location three years ago was quietly put back up last month, but the artist is pissed.

Published by Chicagoist on April 25, 2008.

Easily a full meal in itself, this superb pasta will only set you back about $14. End the night with Covilio, a dish of home-made espresso gelato, an amaretto cookie soaked in liquor and lots of fresh whipped cream. La Bocca Della Verita is located at 4618 North Lincoln Avenue.

Published by Chicagoist on April 25, 2008.

Attention, 60622 and 60610 residents: You may be getting a new zipcode. If you live in 60610 on West Chicago or south of it, starting July 1 you'll be in 60654. And if you live in 60622 on Ashland or east of it, your new digits are 60642.

Published by Chicagoist on April 25, 2008.

Attention, 60622 and 60610 residents: You may be getting a new zipcode. If you live in 60610 on West Chicago or south of it, starting July 1 you'll be in 60654. And if you live in 60622 on Ashland or east of it, your new digits are 60642.

Published by Chicagoist on April 25, 2008.

Say you've spent tens of thousands of dollars earning your law degree from Northwestern Law School. Who would you want as a speaker to preach a message of hope and good tidings for the new legal graduates? Northwestern thinks it'd be the esteemed television personality and eminent social commentator, Mr. Jerry Springer.

Published by Chicagoist on April 25, 2008.

Latin School will be able to continue construction on new soccer fields at Lincoln Park, a judge ruled Friday.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Latin School will be able to continue construction on new soccer fields at Lincoln Park, a judge ruled Friday.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Police were notified of the incident at 1101 S. Michigan Ave. about 8:40 a.m. Thursday, according to Central District police Capt. Joe Vaclavic. The woman was at a bus stop trying to get on the bus when either her hair or hand got caught in the bus, which apparently dragged her 10-15 feet before stopping, the captain said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Fire crews arrived on the scene about 6:46 p.m. of a fire in a one-story factory at 4940 W. Bloomingdale Ave., according to Fire Media Affairs spokesman Richard Rosado.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Burton had left a Walgreens and was walking back to work near Washington and State on Wednesday night when the man swiped the side of her head, sending her crashing to the pavement. Burton slightly bit into her tongue as she fell.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

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

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Bernier had attempted to board the northbound bus somewhere near 9th Street and Michigan Avenue -- not far from her home, according to her family's lawyers. And 911 calls summoning help for the woman came in from 11th Street and Michigan Avenue, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Kevin Piskura, 24, of the 800 block of West Fletcher, had been hospitalized since the incident at 2 a.m. Saturday outside a bar in Oxford, Ohio, and he died Thursday afternoon at University Hospital in Cincinnati, his family said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Friends founds Flowers, 22, of Markham, her boyfriend, Donovan "Don P" Richardson, and the three others -- Anthony Scales Jr., Reginald Walker and Lakesha Doss -- shot to death in a two-story house in the 7600 block of South Rhodes on Wednesday afternoon.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

According to Assistant State's Attorney LuAnn Snow, McCall beat and shot McCullough Jr. and then shot McCowen-McCullough in the head at their home in the 6100 block of South Hermitage.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

The principal of the Audubon Elementary School, 3500 N. Hoyne, sent out a note this week to parents letting them know that police brought the letter to the school's attention and that "it appears to have been written by someone angry about the shooting of the cougar" by Chicago Police two weeks ago in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. The incident was about a block south of the school.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

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

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Sarah Jessica Parker, while in town to boost her upcoming ‘‘Sex and the City’’ film at an Oprah taping, slipped into Table Fifty-two for a quiet dinner.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Canadian rock band the New Pornographers played shuffleboard and shot pool at Uptown’s Fat Cat after their recent gig at the Riv.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker dining at Table Fifty-Two and her "Sex and the City" co-star Chris Noth at Gibsons Wednesday. (The entire cast is in town for an "Oprah Winfrey Show" taping.)

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Jim Annerino and Liz Tate have opened a new boutique post production house in Chicago called Hootenanny at 211 E. Grand Ave. Also partnering in the space is fxphd, a high-end online training company founded by visual effects artist John Montgomery and Sydney-based Mike Seymour.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Klein bought the place in 1972 from the original owner, Bernard Becker, who opened the store at 4744 N. Western in 1943. They cut a deal that included having Becker continue to work at the pharmacy for a year. "He was 70 and nearing retirement age, but he wound up staying on with us for three years," Klein says. "People always ask me why I didn't change the name. Well, Becker's had a good reputation, and everyone knew the place as Becker's. So it didn't make sense to change it."

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Ventas Inc., a real estate investment trust for health care properties, said it is bringing its corporate headquarters to Chicago from Louisville, Ky. But the change means no influx of jobs. A Ventas spokeswoman said its Chicago office, 111 S. Wacker, will continue to have about 25 workers while the Lousiville office will retain its staff of 40.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Back in December, we noted the exhaustive list of special features and incentives offered to condo buyers at The Element Condominiums at 2124-30 N California Ave in Logan Square. Since that time, the list of incentives has actually gotten longer: For the next two units that are sold, garage parking (normally an extra $14,900) will be included for free.

Published by YoChicago on April 25, 2008.

A citywide campaign to vaccinate thousands of teens against meningitis began yesterday when a medical team administered shots to 250 students at Ella Flagg Young Elementary on the West Side.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on April 25, 2008.

The Blue Sky Inn Bakery and Caf is located at 4749 N. Albany and should be open any day now.

Published by Chicagoist on April 25, 2008.

Chef Erwin Drechsler has them on the “snacks” menu at Erwin, an American Cafe and Bar (2925 N. Halsted St.; 773-528-7200) where the tiny silvery fish (from Canada) are coated with a seasoned, crushed-panko mix, deep-fried then drizzled with chili oil and served with horseradish cole slaw. Yum.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

Over at Anteprima (5316 N. Clark St.; 773-506-9990), owner Marty Fosse puts them on the specials menu every once in a while if he sees them in the market. Recently dined there and enjoyed a sweet-sour prep -- pan-fried smelt with a sweet-sour marinade, pine nuts and raisins. Terrific.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

She was trying to board the bus about 8:45 a.m. at East 11th Street and South Michigan Avenue when the incident occurred.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

The final resting place of the cougar shot last week in Roscoe Village may be far from his home, but at least he will be among relatives

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

The first attack occurred just after 7 p.m. outside the Cook County Administration Building, 69 W. Washington St. Police said Perdue attacked a woman on the street, punched her in the face and shoved her to the ground, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

Perdue was arrested at 78 E. Randolph St. Police had said previously he was believed to be mentally unstable and may require treatment.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

Firefighters were called to the West Englewood home in the 6400 block of South Damen Avenue about 11:40 p.m. Thursday after someone in the home started feeling nauseated and dizzy and called 911 from a cell phone, Langford said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

They have found clues and evidence from the home in the 7600 block of South Rhodes Avenue, where the bodies were discovered Wednesday, but said they hope the public will help them close the case.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

She was trying to board the bus about 8:45 a.m. at East 11th Street and South Michigan Avenue when the incident occurred.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

Her body was recovered near 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive at about 8:30 a.m., he said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

School officials at Audubon Elementary School in Chicago's Roscoe Village neighborhood met with concerned parents Friday morning and beefed up security in the wake of a threatening letter that connected the school to last week's cougar shooting. The school is about one block from where the cougar was killed.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

The work, titled "Communication X9," was taken down about three years ago, then quietly put back in March by Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., a Chicago-based real estate firm that manages the skyscraper at 150 N. Michigan Ave. where the sculpture sits. The building and the sculpture are owned by a German pension fund.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 25, 2008.

The reason for the LiLo visit? She was here to keep company with Ronson who was flown in to DJ at the Hotel Sax’s sizzlin’ Crimson Lounge nightspot.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Two people were reportedly killed when a semi truck crashed into the stairwell of a South Loop CTA Red Line station, according the fire department. Up to a dozen others were injured in the accident at the Cermak/Chinatown station, fire department spokesperson Larry Langford said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 25, 2008.

A semi truck crashed into the north stairwell at the Cermak/Chinatown station at 138 W. Cermak Rd., CTA spokeswoman Sheila Gregory said. The accident occurred about 5:20 p.m., according to police News Affairs Officer JoAnn Taylor.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2008.

Fire officials said Friday two people were dead and several others injured after a truck struck a staircase at a Chicago Transit Authority station.Firefighters were responding to a the Chinatown/Cermak CTA station after a truck reportedly struck a staircase Friday evening.A truck crashed into some CTA stairs at 138 W. Cermak Rd. about 5:20 p.m., according to police News Affairs Officer JoAnn Taylor.

Published by NBC 5 on April 25, 2008.

They said the quintuple murder at 7607 S. Rhodes Ave., appeared to be planned, happened over a period of time, and were carried out by more than one person.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 25, 2008.

On the West Side, a stray bullet struck a 42-year-old woman parking a car in the 5300 block of West North Avenue around 8:30 p.m. Witnesses said two people exited a building on North Avenue and fired several shots at group of men walking east.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 25, 2008.

In the 200 block of West 119th Street on the city's Far South Side, a 16-year-old boy was shot in the shoulder while standing outside around 9:30 p.m. He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in an unspecified condition.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 25, 2008.

Fire crews responded about 8:05 a.m. to 900 S. Lake Shore Drive, in Lake Michigan, for a person in the water, according to Fire Media Affairs Cmdr. Will Knight.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 25, 2008.

Queen's Landing, 450 S. Lake Shore Dr., is located near Buckingham Fountain.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 25, 2008.

The principal of Audubon Elementary, at 3500 N. Hoyne Ave., said someone was upset over the shooting of the cougar on April 14 on the next block south, and wrote a threatening letter to the school.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 25, 2008.

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

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 25, 2008.

Police officers were sent Friday to Clemente, at 1147 N. Western Ave., on Friday morning after a guidance counselor received a voicemail saying a bomb would go off in the school that day, Chicago Public Schools officials said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 25, 2008.

Meanwhile, a group of ministers and other community leaders held a vigil at the site of this week's murder of five people at 76th and Rhodes.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 25, 2008.

You'd think you stumbled into a frozen moment captured by Edward Hopper or Norman Rockwell. The Depot American Diner - named because it sits next to the turnaround for Roosevelt Road buses - is completely restored, paying homage to the diners who used to sit there.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on April 25, 2008.

Why is this day different from all other days? asks the child of his father. Because on this day, Istria Cafe opened its branch on Cornell, the father replies.

Published by Hyde Park Progress on April 25, 2008.