A 21-year-old man was robbed in the alley on the 1100 block of West Wrightwood on April 22 at 8 p.m. According to the police report, the man entered the alley carrying a backpack with a laptop in it, an acoustic guitar, and a banjo, and was promptly jumped by two young men wearing dark hoodies.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 1, 2008.

Reginald Price, 51, of 618 W. Deming, was arrested for aggravated battery with a knife or cutting instrument on the 2400 block of North Lincoln Avenue on April 22 at 8:35 p.m. According to police reports, Price was seen stealing batteries and then assaulting a security guard at a CVS on the block.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 1, 2008.

A 79-year-old man was robbed in his garage on the 2000 block of W. Hutchinson on April 24 at 4:35 p.m. The police report says the elderly man was parking his car in his garage when a man in all dark blue clothing, possibly a mechanic's uniform, entered the garage and pointed a dark handgun, demanding the man's wallet.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 1, 2008.

Two teens were arrested for burglary on the 2400 block of North Ashland on April 25 at 1:51 p.m. Police reports say police received a call from a neighbor reporting a burglary in progress.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 1, 2008.

18-year-old Marlon V. Carreon, of 1756 W. Montrose, was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm at his home on April 24 at 4:53 p.m.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 1, 2008.

Seven members of the Black P. Stone street gang were arrested for mob action on the 4500 block of North Broadway (near Wilson) on April 21 at 7:57 p.m., according to police reports.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 1, 2008.

Seven members of the Black P. Stone street gang were arrested for mob action on the 4500 block of North Broadway (near Wilson) on April 21 at 7:57 p.m. According to police reports, officers received a call of a disturbance at Broadway and Wilson and upon investigation found the seven men standing on the corner throwing up gang signs, causing pedestrians to walk in the middle of the street to avoid them, which caused traffic congestion and near-accidents.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 1, 2008.

A theft was discovered by a city employee on the 500 block of West Stratford Place on April 25 at 10:15 a.m. Police reports say unknown offenders took 300 feet of copper wiring used as underground cable.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 1, 2008.

200 feet of underground cable was taken from the 900 block of West Windsor on April 16.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 1, 2008.

A prisoner attacked two Cook County officers on the 800 block of N. Sangamon, at 11:15 a.m. April 18, police reports say.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 1, 2008.

A prisoner attacked two Cook County officers on the 800 block of N. Sangamon, at 11:15 a.m. April 18, police reports say. The officers were transporting Carlton McCune, 39, of the 400 block of W. Chicago, back to the Cook County Jail when he became violent and tried to kick out the side window and a guard panel separating him from the car's driver, the report says.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 1, 2008.

An aggravated assault occurred on the 2800 block of W. Belmont at 9:45 a.m., police reports say. Th suspect smashed in the victim's rear bumper and trunk lid and fled east on Belmont, the report says.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 1, 2008.

An aggravated assault occurred on the 2800 block of W. Belmont at 9:45 a.m., police reports say. Police had tracked down the name of the owner of the matching vehicle, a resident of the 3400 block of N. Kolmar, but had not yet made any arrests.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 1, 2008.

A robbery occurred on the 2100 block of W. Division at 4:40 a.m. April 19, police reports say. The victims, two female,twenty-something financial workers, were waiting for a cab on Division St. when a dark four-door car pulled up alongside them, the report says.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 1, 2008.

A robbery occurred on the 1800 block of W. Thomas at 3:05 a.m. April 19, police reports say.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 1, 2008.

An assault occurred on the 3200 block of W. Wabansia at 6:58 p.m. April 23, police reports say. The victim, a 15-year-old student, was standing along Wabansia when a younger boy with a scar on his face pulled up on a black BMX bike and took out a black handgun, the report says.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 1, 2008.

Erica White, 23, sits nervously while watching her 9-year-old daughter, Paris, and 8-year-old niece, Maryella, play at a North Side playground. White's uncle was recently shot in the arm and leg. A month ago, her sister was shot. She has become so scared of her West Side neighborhood that she brings Paris to the North Side to attend school at Swift Elementary.

Published by Austin Weekly News on May 1, 2008.

In the aftermath of the recent surge in meningitis cases so far this year, most notably two Austin area teens that have died since March 6. One girl was a sophomore at North Lawndale College Preparatory High School, but no information has been released about the man.

Published by Austin Weekly News on May 1, 2008.

Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). Department representatives held two meningitis vaccinations on April 25 and 28 at the North Lawndale College Preparatory High School, 1616 S. Spaulding Ave.

Published by Austin Weekly News on May 1, 2008.

Last Saturday, the Chicago Health Department conducted separate, 8-hour mobile vaccination clinics at Columbus and Douglas parks. Children ages 11 through 18 received free shots during the event, with 278 vaccinated at Columbus and 153 vaccinated at Douglas.

Published by Austin Weekly News on May 1, 2008.

That dreary photo above is to remind us all what Chicago doesn't look like in the beginning of May. (Snow!) That's 2105 West Concord, a condo loft development in Bucktown, during construction last winter. Since that photo was taken, five of the building's seven units have been snapped up, leaving two two-bedroom / two-bath units.

Published by YoChicago on May 1, 2008.

A Chicago man who fans say was heckling Fall Out Boy during a private show last summer is suing bassist and Wilmette native Pete Wentz, claiming the rocker and his security detail beat him after the show. Wentz said in a later interview that the heckler lunged at him as the band exited the stage of the club at 3159 N. Southport.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

According to Assistant State's Attorney Erin Antonietti, Crawford was in her home in the 8400 block of South Carpenter when police came to arrest another person. A melee ensued, and Crawford "grabbed the police sergeant, and the officer fell to the ground," Antonietti said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

At the corner of 30th and Kildare in the Little Village neighborhood, not even God can get a break. On the exterior walls of the tiny Liberty Center church, printed messages of hope share space with scribbled gang put-downs and challenges. Some residents of this neighborhood -- where three people were found shot to death in an apartment Wednesday -- say there's simply no escape from gang influence in their daily lives.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

Santos Rivera, a married father of three children, was shot just before 2 p.m. at O&G Spring & Wire Form Specialty Company, 4500 W. Division.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

Chicago Police have released photos of items taken from a home where five people were found shot to death last week, including one of a white gold medallion with the name "DON P" adorned in white diamonds. Don-P was the nickname of Donovan Richardson, one of the victims of the April 23 shootings in a home in the 7600 block of South Rhodes, according to his friends.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

The CTA is considering erecting a barrier wall in front of the Red Line's Cermak-Chinatown station to prevent the type of accident that took two lives last week.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

Two men and a woman were discovered bound and gagged on the first floor of a two-flat in the 2800 block of South Kildare after someone made a call for a "well-being check" at about 6:40 a.m., police said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

Thousands of activists are expected to march through the Loop Thursday in the annual May immigration rights march and rally. Police say traffic congestion should be expected during the afternoon and evening rush. The city will close streets and initiate parking bans before and during the rally.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

The fire started in a third-floor unit at a four-story apartment building at the 5400 block of North Winthorp Ave. about 12:30 a.m. The blaze was extinguished about 1:10 a.m., Fire Media Affairs Chief Joe Roccasalva said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

Amanda Annis, of the 3200 block of West Belden Avenue, was fatally struck by a car while on her bike at 2000 N. Kedzie Ave, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office said. An autopsy is scheduled for later Thursday.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

Chicago-based nightclub Wet has been ordered to pay Red Bull North America nearly $680,000 after the club lost a lawsuit accusing it of passing off generic energy drinks as Red Bull.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

A 25-year-old man was shot in both thighs and a 29-year-old man was shot in the left thigh about 1 a.m. in the 10300 block of South Sangamon Street, police said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

The shooting happened in the parking lot of Garvey Elementary at 10309 S. Morgan St., according to Calumet Area detectives.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

Ali Ata, who is to testify on Thursday at the trial of political fundraiser Tony Rezko, is to tell prosecutors that he delivered bags of cash through intermediaries so Blagojevich could stave off creditors on his Ravenswood manor home.

Published by NBC 5 on May 1, 2008.

Firefighters rescued several residents, including a mother and her 3-year-old child, from a possibly suspicious blaze at 16-unit Edgewater apartment building early Thursday in Edgewater.

Published by NBC 5 on May 1, 2008.

The demonstrators will assemble at 10 a.m. at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., and begin marching to Dirksen Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn St., at noon.

Published by NBC 5 on May 1, 2008.

The demonstrators will assemble at 10 a.m. at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., and begin marching to Dirksen Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn St., at noon.

Published by NBC 5 on May 1, 2008.

The demonstrators will assemble at 10 a.m. at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., and begin marching to Dirksen Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn St., at noon.

Published by NBC 5 on May 1, 2008.

We've covered Honky Tonk before, and still cannot get enough of Willie Wagner's beef brisket sandwich. The meat is tender, juicy beyond belief, and seeped in applewood, which is Wagner's wood of choice for smoking his meats.

Published by Chicagoist on May 1, 2008.

We've long thought that barbecue is going to be the next big trend in Chicago dining, largely on the rise of places like Smoque, Risque Caf, Honey 1 and Honky Tonk.

Published by Chicagoist on May 1, 2008.

We've long thought that barbecue is going to be the next big trend in Chicago dining, largely on the rise of places like Smoque, Risque Caf, Honey 1 and Honky Tonk.

Published by Chicagoist on May 1, 2008.

Pho Xua Restaurant, 1020 W. Argyle Can pho be romantic? Perhaps the act of slurping broth from a spoon with one hand and devouring meat byproducts with the other isn't the most enticing act, but the atmosphere at Pho Xua makes it seem sexy. Soft lighting, cushy oversize chairs, terra-cotta-hued floors and oak-paneled walls give the place all the charm of a lush courtyard garden (without any of the pesky bugs). Oh, yeah, there are some top-notch noodles, too.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

In Fine Spirits Lounge, 5420 N. Clark Andersonville residents can enjoy wine flights, handcrafted beers, classic cocktails spiced with exotic liqueurs and more at this bar adjacent to the In Fine Spirits wine shop. A busy weekend might find patrons unwinding by the lime-green bar or in the second-floor party room. Knowledgeable bartenders will find a drink suited to your taste, and if you like what you've had, chances are you can stop by the shop next door and take some home for later.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

The shooting happened in the parking lot of Garvey Elementary School, 10309 S. Morgan St., according to Calumet Area detectives.

Published by NBC 5 on May 1, 2008.

Amanda Annis, of the 3200 block of W. Belden Ave., was fatally struck by a car while on her bike at 2000 N. Kedzie Ave, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said. An autopsy is scheduled for later Thursday.

Published by NBC 5 on May 1, 2008.

Annis was a fifth-grade teacher at Humboldt Community Christian School, 1847 N. Humboldt Blvd., according to her profile on Facebook.com. Annis graduated Moody Bible Institute in 2005.

Published by NBC 5 on May 1, 2008.

The accident is the second bicycle-related death in the Logan Square neighborhood in the last 10 days. On April 20, Tyler Fabeck, 22, was fatally struck by a car in the 2300 block of West Logan Boulevard when he attempted to make a left turn in front of a car.

Published by NBC 5 on May 1, 2008.

The fire broke out around 12:20 a.m. Thursday morning in an apartment building at 5443 N. Winthrop Ave.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 1, 2008.

An Old Navy clothing store in the Loop was evacuated Thursday morning after someone called saying a bomb would go off in the retailer in 15 minutes.At about 7:05 a.m., someone called in the bomb threat to the Old Navy store at 35 N. State St., according to Central District police Lt. Barbara O'Sullivan.

Published by NBC 5 on May 1, 2008.

Juan Lewis, 26, of the 12300 block of South Lowe Avenue, was charged late Wednesday with two counts of attempted murder, one count of aggravated assault to a police officer and one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, according to police News Affairs.

Published by NBC 5 on May 1, 2008.

Wednesday's police-involved shooting happened at about 1 a.m. near the intersection of West 123rd Street and South Lowe when police recognized Lewis as someone wanted for questioning, according to Calumet Area detectives.

Published by NBC 5 on May 1, 2008.

"Earlier this academic year, acting on the recommendation of faculty committees, Northwestern University extended an invitation to the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright, former senior minister of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, to receive an honorary degree at Northwestern’s commencement in June," university spokesman Alan Cubbage said in the statement.

Published by NBC 5 on May 1, 2008.

Chicagoist writers and readers gathered at Cyrano's Bistrot to try their "crispy veal sweetbreads, roasted legumes in chive cream sauce." The flavor is relatively mild and subtle but was accented nicely with the sauce.

Published by Chicagoist on May 1, 2008.

The demonstrators gathered at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Thursday morning. They marched to Dirksen Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn St., around noon.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 1, 2008.

The demonstrators gathered at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Thursday morning. They marched to Dirksen Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn St., around noon.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 1, 2008.

The small building at 853 N. Elston Avenue, where the offices of Rezmar Corporation are located, was a kind of "shadow state capitol" during the early years of the Blagojevich administration, according to former Illinois Finance Authority Director Ali Ata, who is testifying against Rezmar's owner, campaign fundraiser Tony Rezko.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 1, 2008.

An impostor approached a residence in the 1800 block of N. Fremont at 11 a.m., April 26, and told the victim he was from the water department, according to police reports.

Published by Skyline on May 1, 2008.

A resident of the 200 block of W. St. Paul returned home around 1 a.m., April 27, to find a second lock on her front door locked, according to police reports.

Published by Skyline on May 1, 2008.

According to police reports, a victim suspects his ex-wife in a burglary in the 400 block of E. North Water. The burglary occurred between 2 p.m. April 20 and 1 p.m. April 27.

Published by Skyline on May 1, 2008.

According to police reports, a loss prevention agent conducting video surveillance observed an offender enter a retail shop in the 800 block of N. Michigan shortly before 10:30 a.m., April 28, and leave the store with four leather fossil leather purses valued at $560 total.

Published by Skyline on May 1, 2008.

The shooting happened in the parking lot of Garvey Elementary School, 10309 S. Morgan St., according to Calumet Area detectives.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 1, 2008.

Juan Lewis, 26, of the 12300 block of South Lowe Avenue was charged late Wednesday with two counts of attempted murder, one count of aggravated assault to a police officer and one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, according to police News Affairs.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 1, 2008.

Wednesday's police-involved shooting happened about 1 a.m. near the intersection of West 123rd Street and South Lowe when police recognized Lewis as someone wanted for questioning, according to Calumet Area detectives.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 1, 2008.

On April 15, the cat was shot six times after being cornered by Chicago Police near Audubon Elementary School. It died of gunshot wounds to the heart and aorta, a necropsy concluded.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

Police responded to a report of a shooting on the 300 block of East 117th Street about 6:25 p.m., according to Calumet District police Capt. Ruth Wedster.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

The cougar sightings in Stickney are among several that have been reported after a cougar was spotted in the city's Roscoe Village neighborhood last month and shot dead by police. But other sightings have not been substantiated.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 1, 2008.

Amanda Annis was fatally struck by a car Wednesday while on her bike at 2000 N. Kedzie Ave., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 1, 2008.

Cordell Curtis, 23, of the 9200 block of South Justine Street, was driving the vehicle that struck Annis. He has been cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, no insurance and reckless driving, according to police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 1, 2008.

Annis was a fifth-grade teacher at Humboldt Community Christian School, 1847 N. Humboldt Blvd., according to her profile on Facebook.com. Annis graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 1, 2008.

The accident is the second bicycle-related death in the Logan Square neighborhood in the last 10 days. On April 20, Tyler Fabeck, 22, was fatally struck by a car in the 2300 block of West Logan Boulevard when he attempted to make a left turn in front of a car.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 1, 2008.

Wright is the former senior minister at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, and his outspoken criticisms of the United States have drawn criticism to Obama's candidacy.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on May 1, 2008.

For the rest of us, though, the word can imply something a bit more menacing — think "Axis powers" or "Axis of evil." So for The Axis condos above CB2 at 1600 N Halsted St, which is it?

Published by YoChicago on May 1, 2008.

Maybe "The Axis" refers to the building's location on the corner of a busy intersection, as if to suggest that the world rotates around the continual traffic jam at the intersection of North Avenue and Halsted Street.

Published by YoChicago on May 1, 2008.

Red Bull has won a $680,000 lawsuit against Wet, a Loop bar that served its clubby patrons a different energy sauce when they ordered Red Bull.

Published by Chicagoist on May 1, 2008.

Construction Stopped On Latin School's Lincoln Park Field

Published by Chicagoist on May 1, 2008.

The Chicago Children’s Museum is expected to submit a new design Friday for its desired new home in Grant Park — the latest attempt to satisfy opponents of the move.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on May 1, 2008.

A state appellate court panel Thursday ordered an immediate halt to construction of a controversial soccer field in Lincoln Park being built in a deal between Latin School of Chicago and the Chicago Park District.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on May 1, 2008.

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago's Little Village/Pilsen neighborhood, the first of 19 Cristo Rey Network schools established nationwide, was recognized last week by President Bush for its innovative work study program.

Published by Medill Reports on May 1, 2008.

A 36-year-old man was talking to a prostitute on the corner of Clark and Estes around 10:15 April 15, when four men in their late 20s jumped out of an orange or red Chevy Camero.

Published by The News-Star on May 1, 2008.

Police responded to a call of shots fired in the area of the 4800 block of North Talman around 2:15 a.m. April 18.

Published by The News-Star on May 1, 2008.

Police toured the area looking for the shooters, when they were summoned to Swedish Covenant Hospital to interview a 48-year-old man who had been shot on the 2600 block of West Gunnison Street.

Published by The News-Star on May 1, 2008.

The victim told police that he and a 25-year-old male companion were walking home from a bar near Gunnison and Talman, when four men in their early 20s approached them stating, "Latin King love."

Published by The News-Star on May 1, 2008.

A 19-year-old man returned home from the movies to his apartment on the 5000 block of North Broadway around 3 p.m. April 21, only to discover his front door open and damaged. The victim told police that two PlayStations were missing.

Published by The News-Star on May 1, 2008.

Someone swiped the front license plate off a 1998 Ford parked on the 1400 block of West Farragut sometime before 6 p.m. April 21.

Published by The News-Star on May 1, 2008.

A man in his mid-30s robbed an apartment on the 5700 block of North Sheridan Road between 8:15 and 8:30 p.m. April 23 while a 49-year-old man was walking his dog.

Published by The News-Star on May 1, 2008.

A woman in her late 20s described as having a tongue ring stuck a gun to the head of a 22-year-old cab driver after he had driven her to the 1800 block of West Estes around 4:30 a.m. April 16.

Published by The News-Star on May 1, 2008.

A 21-year-old woman's purse and bag were snatched by two men in their early 20s around 10:20 p.m. April 16. The victim told police she was walking on the 1200 block of West Columbia and noticed the two men ahead of her.

Published by The News-Star on May 1, 2008.

A 37-year-old man was held up at knifepoint on the 1500 block of West Howard Street around 8 p.m. April 18. The victim told police that a man in his late 20s approached him wielding a knife.

Published by The News-Star on May 1, 2008.

Two men smoking in front of their building on the 1600 block of West Chase were robbed by two males in their late teens on April 20.

Published by The News-Star on May 1, 2008.

A 37-year-old man was robbed as he was taking out his trash to the alley behind his building on the 6700 block of North Sheridan Road around 10:15 p.m. April 16.

Published by The News-Star on May 1, 2008.

THE TRUMP INTERNATIONAL Hotel & Tower Chicago on North Wabash is a fabulous jewel that has settled down for good in the heart of this great city, and the shine is just blinding.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

Recently acquired by the Marriot International Renaissance Hotel chain, the Blackstone—the beautiful 636 S Michigan Ave landmark across from Grant Park—had fallen into severe disrepair (allegedly driven into the ground by the Maharishi).

Published by Time Out Chicago on May 1, 2008.

Gas for Less, which stars Robert Breuler and Ernest Perry Jr. (pictured above in rehearsal) is about the fictional owners and customers of a real North Side gas station at Lincoln and Berteau, near where Neveu once lived.

Published by Time Out Chicago on May 1, 2008.

That’s the picture that inspired Neveu to write the play. “I used to go to the station all the time, because I lived at Berteau and Oakley when I first moved to Chicago.

Published by Time Out Chicago on May 1, 2008.

Film producer and Chicago native Robert Zemeckis spotted at Table Fifty-Two Sunday night . . . Frank "The Sopranos" Vincent, in town working on mob thriller "Chicago Overcoat," at La Rosetta.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2008.

It’s the gang violence that makes each day a trial for teens in Little Village, Rojas’ South Side neighborhood.

Published by Medill Reports on May 1, 2008.

The Chicago Tribune blog Clout Street reports this week that a McMansion that replaced the Artful Dodger building in Bucktown, 1734 W. Wabansia, is up for sale for just over $3 million.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 1, 2008.

From swiped packages on doorsteps to the more sophisticated plot of stealing individuals' identities straight out of their mailboxes, mail related scams are on the rise in Wicker Park and Bucktown.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 1, 2008.

From swiped packages on doorsteps to the more sophisticated plot of stealing individuals' identities straight out of their mailboxes, mail related scams are on the rise in Wicker Park and Bucktown.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 1, 2008.