Chicago Gourmet, billed as "a celebration of food and wine," is expected to feature several of the city's nationally known chefs when it runs from September 26 through September 28 in Millennium Park.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

The 10-year-old girl was attacked while she was walking near Ryerson Elementary School at Ohio and Ridgeway. She was assaulted just as school was getting underway Monday at 9 a.m.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

Everyone managed to get out of the smoke-filled home on West Fullerton and Ridgeway before firefighters arrived. But a boy and girl, ages 5 and 6, and two adults were apparently having breathing problems from the smoke.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

Lee McCorker, 42, of the 6100 block of South Carpenter Street, was charged with murder early Tuesday, according to a release from police News Affairs. McCorker is expected to appear later Tuesday at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave., for a bond hearing in Violence Court (Br. 66).

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

Police received a 911 call and found the woman's body lying in an alley at 8808 S. Commercial Ave., according to a South Chicago District police sergeant. The alley is located between South Commercial and South Exchange avenues.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

Sam Zell is reportedly rejecting the proposed sale of Wrigley Field to the state.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

The Chicago Park District is expected to vote on a new plan to finish some controversial soccer fields in Lincoln Park.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

Tribune Co. Chairman Sam Zell has rejected former Gov. James Thompson's secret plan to acquire and renovate Wrigley Field for at least $400 million without raising taxes and now plans to package the Cubs and their landmark stadium in a private transaction, sources said Monday.

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

Kenneth Mosby, 28, of the 3600 block of South Federal Street, was fatally shot at the 6700 block of South Perry Avenue, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office, which said he was pronounced dead at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County at 9:48 p.m. Monday.

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

Kenneth Mosby, 28, of the 3600 block of South Federal Street, was fatally shot at the 6700 block of South Perry Avenue, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office, which said he was pronounced dead at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County at 9:48 p.m. Monday.

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

In attempt to fight the perception that building a subterranean Chicago Children's Museum in Grant Park is akin to sending kids to play in a cellar, officials on Monday released renderings that show a facility splashed with sunshine.

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

Sexton said the new design would create more open space on the proposed museum site in Daley Bicentennial Park, just east of Millennium Park.

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

Gentry, also known as "Spuck," was found Saturday in a residence in the 8200 block of South Sangamon Street in Chicago, according to the FBI.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Paramedics responded to reports of a shooting at West 75th Street and South Wentworth Avenue about 3:45 p.m., according to Fire Media Affairs Chief Kevin MacGregor. Police News Affairs Officer JoAnn Taylor said three men, believed to be in their 20s, were injured in the shooting.

Published by NBC 5 on May 13, 2008.

The accident occurred about 5 p.m. at East 108th Street and South King Drive, according to Fire Media Affairs Director

Published by NBC 5 on May 13, 2008.

Tribune chairman Sam Zell has rejected a state plan to purchase and renovate Wrigley Field for at least $400 million without raising taxes, according to a published report.

Published by NBC 5 on May 13, 2008.

The blaze was reported about 1:30 p.m. in a one-story commercial building in the 3700 block of West Fullerton Avenue, in the city's Logan Square neighborhood, Chicago Fire Department Chief Kevin MacGregor said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Officers responded about 9:30 p.m. Monday to a call of a man down in the 8300 block of South Saginaw Avenue, in the South Chicago neighborhood, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

That victim, whose identity had not been released, was found about 10:30 p.m. Sunday in an alley in the 8800 block of South Exchange Avenue, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

The crash occurred about 11:20 p.m. Monday in the 400 block of Plymouth Avenue in Villa Park, police said. The woman was driving a 2008 Dodge Magnum east on Plymouth at a high rate of speed when the car struck a tree and nearly split in two.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Lee McCorker, 42, of the 6100 block of South Carpenter Street, was charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of Donald Pickett, 38, said Officer Laura Kubiak, who verified the female victim's name.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Pickett was found about 10:30 p.m. Sunday in an alley in the 8800 block of South Exchange Avenue in the South Chicago neighborhood with blunt-force trauma to the back of her head, police said. She was fully clothed, and no weapon was found at the scene, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

An autopsy determined that Pickett, of the 8900 block of South Muskegon Avenue, died of strangulation and had head injuries stemming from an assault, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. Her death was ruled a homicide.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Mayor Richard Daley and schools chief Arne Duncan plan to announce the findings Tuesday at Hope College Prep High School, 5515 S. Lowe Ave., which had its college enrollment rate rise by nearly 21 percentage points since 2004.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

The Metropolitan Planning Council announced Monday that it could not support the proposed move of the Chicago Children's Museum to Grant Park, citing unanswered questions and a lack of "thoughtful" public discussion about the controversial project.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Javara Gardner, who in public records also goes by Jervara, has been at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn since the shooting Sunday afternoon in the 5800 block of South Damen Avenue, police said. Circuit Judge Maura Slattery Boyle on Tuesday ordered him held on $100,000 bail, according to Cook County state's attorney's office spokesman Andy Conklin.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Prosecutors said police got a call from someone who saw a man with a gun in the area of 5800 South Winchester Avenue. When officers responded, they tried to stop Gardner on the street, Conklin said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Chairman Jim Thompson said that negotiations between the state agency and Tribune Co. for a deal on Wrigley Field were continuing, despite a published report that said the latest offer had been rejected.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Tribune Co. on Tuesday rejected the latest proposal from the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to acquire Wrigley Field, saying that the new undisclosed offer was not workable from a team standpoint.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

The brawl broke out around 9:15 a.m. outside Division 1, a maximum security wing in the sprawling jail complex near 26th Street and California Avenue, said Cook County sheriff's office spokeswoman Penny Mateck.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

The other car crashed into a tree near the intersection of West 55th Place and Lawndale Avenue, killing two 16-year-old girls, Martha Renteria and Gabriela Rodriguez.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

"This is a great plan, very creative," said Burt Klein, chief operating officer for Portionpac, a Chicago cleaning-supply manufacturer devoted to sustainability.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

CBS 2 was not allowed to take pictures of the office Stroger now uses at 69 W. Washington. Visitors report it is a penthouse with a commanding view of Lake Michigan.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 13, 2008.

Paramedics responded to reports of a shooting at West 75th Street and South Wentworth Avenue about 3:45 p.m., according to Fire Media Affairs Chief Kevin MacGregor.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 13, 2008.

The accident occurred about 5 p.m. at East 108th Street and South King Drive, according to Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 13, 2008.

Harrison District police said the girl is 10 and a student at Ryerson Elementary School, at 646 N. Lawndale Ave., but police News Affairs officers would not confirm the information.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 13, 2008.

The was assaulted around 9 a.m. Monday in the 600 block of North Ridgeway Avenue, police News Affairs said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 13, 2008.

Lee McCorker, 42, of the 6100 block of South Carpenter Street, was charged with murder early Tuesday, according to a release from police News Affairs. McCorker is expected to appear later Tuesday at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave., for a bond hearing in Violence Court (Br. 66).

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 13, 2008.

Police received a 911 call and found the woman's body lying in an alley at 8808 S. Commercial Ave., according to a South Chicago District police sergeant. The alley is located between South Commercial and South Exchange avenues.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 13, 2008.

An autopsy Monday found that Pickett had been strangled and also suffered head injuries from an assault, the medical examiner's office said. Her death has been ruled a homicide, according to the medical examiner's office, which is using 8807 S. Exchange Ave. as the location where the body was found.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 13, 2008.

The $6.5 million purchase of Harper Court at 5211 S. Harper Ave. -- a joint project between the university and city -- from the Harper Court Arts Council, was announced Monday by Ald. Toni Preckwinkle (4th) at a meeting of the Advisory Council for the 53rd Street TIF District, a release from the school said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 13, 2008.

Tribune Company and CEO Sam Zell have rejected an Illinois state agency's plan to buy Wrigley Field and are pushing ahead to sell the ballpark together with the Chicago Cubs.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 13, 2008.

As many as three people were injured in a Monday shooting at 75th and Wentworth, police reported. About 3:45 p.m., shots rang out on the block, and police and paramedics were summoned to the area.

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

The University of Chicago has bought Harper Court shopping center at 5211 S. Harper Ave. for $6.5 million and intends to tear it down and rebuild the property as a destination retail corridor.

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

Two days before a pivotal Plan Commission showdown, Mayor Daley said today he's not afraid of a protracted court battle over his plan to build a $100 million Children's Museum in Grant Park.

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

Pure, a 67-unit mid-rise at 24 S Morgan St, is still under construction, but its glassy exterior already stands out in a neighborhood that for years was defined by cookie-cutter, red-brick condos.

Published by YoChicago on May 13, 2008.

Construction on The Mondial, Citta Development's 15-story condo development at 900 W Huron St in the West Loop, is at about the half-way point. It's just a little bit taller than its neighbors right now, hinting at how it will fit in with the existing buildings in the neighborhood, and from Chicago Avenue it can be seen peeking out over the surrounding buildings.

Published by YoChicago on May 13, 2008.

1720 South Michigan, CMK Companies' 33-story high-rise at 1720 S Michigan Ave in the South Loop.

Published by YoChicago on May 13, 2008.

Lee McCorker, 42, of the 6100 block of South Carpenter Street, was charged with murder early Tuesday, according to a release from police News Affairs.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 13, 2008.

Police received a 911 call and found the woman’s body lying in an alley at 8808 S. Commercial Ave., according to a South Chicago District police sergeant. The alley is located between South Commercial and South Exchange avenues.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 13, 2008.

Her death has been ruled a homicide, according to the medical examiner’s office, which is using 8807 S. Exchange Ave. as the location where the body was found.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 13, 2008.

Both incidents happened near Hiawatha and Loron avenues in the Jefferson Park district, according to a community alert from Grand Central Area detectives.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 13, 2008.

The Tribune Co. has reportedly spurned plans by the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to buy Wrigley Field and instead intends to sell the Chicago Cubs ball club and the historic field together, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Tuesday.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on May 13, 2008.

The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting this morning that the Tribune Company has rejected a plan to sell Wrigley Field to a state agency.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on May 13, 2008.

Tribune Company and CEO Sam Zell have rejected an Illinois state agency's plan to buy Wrigley Field and are pushing ahead to sell the ballpark together with the Chicago Cubs.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on May 13, 2008.

"The language of the ordinance as drafted unnecessarily and perhaps prohibitively increases the cost of doing business for any promoter seeking to work with PPA [public place of amusement]-licensed music venues, including, among many others, Schubas, Buddy Guy's Legends, the Vic Theater, the Riviera Theater, the Metro, the Hideout, Uncommon Ground and Martyrs'," said Alligator Records founder and CMC board member Bruce Iglauer.

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

"The language of the ordinance as drafted unnecessarily and perhaps prohibitively increases the cost of doing business for any promoter seeking to work with PPA [public place of amusement]-licensed music venues, including, among many others, Schubas, Buddy Guy's Legends, the Vic Theater, the Riviera Theater, the Metro, the Hideout, Uncommon Ground and Martyrs'," said Alligator Records founder and CMC board member Bruce Iglauer.

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

"The language of the ordinance as drafted unnecessarily and perhaps prohibitively increases the cost of doing business for any promoter seeking to work with PPA [public place of amusement]-licensed music venues, including, among many others, Schubas, Buddy Guy's Legends, the Vic Theater, the Riviera Theater, the Metro, the Hideout, Uncommon Ground and Martyrs'," said Alligator Records founder and CMC board member Bruce Iglauer.

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

"The language of the ordinance as drafted unnecessarily and perhaps prohibitively increases the cost of doing business for any promoter seeking to work with PPA [public place of amusement]-licensed music venues, including, among many others, Schubas, Buddy Guy's Legends, the Vic Theater, the Riviera Theater, the Metro, the Hideout, Uncommon Ground and Martyrs'," said Alligator Records founder and CMC board member Bruce Iglauer.

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

"The language of the ordinance as drafted unnecessarily and perhaps prohibitively increases the cost of doing business for any promoter seeking to work with PPA [public place of amusement]-licensed music venues, including, among many others, Schubas, Buddy Guy's Legends, the Vic Theater, the Riviera Theater, the Metro, the Hideout, Uncommon Ground and Martyrs'," said Alligator Records founder and CMC board member Bruce Iglauer.

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

"The language of the ordinance as drafted unnecessarily and perhaps prohibitively increases the cost of doing business for any promoter seeking to work with PPA [public place of amusement]-licensed music venues, including, among many others, Schubas, Buddy Guy's Legends, the Vic Theater, the Riviera Theater, the Metro, the Hideout, Uncommon Ground and Martyrs'," said Alligator Records founder and CMC board member Bruce Iglauer.

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

"The language of the ordinance as drafted unnecessarily and perhaps prohibitively increases the cost of doing business for any promoter seeking to work with PPA [public place of amusement]-licensed music venues, including, among many others, Schubas, Buddy Guy's Legends, the Vic Theater, the Riviera Theater, the Metro, the Hideout, Uncommon Ground and Martyrs'," said Alligator Records founder and CMC board member Bruce Iglauer.

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

"The language of the ordinance as drafted unnecessarily and perhaps prohibitively increases the cost of doing business for any promoter seeking to work with PPA [public place of amusement]-licensed music venues, including, among many others, Schubas, Buddy Guy's Legends, the Vic Theater, the Riviera Theater, the Metro, the Hideout, Uncommon Ground and Martyrs'," said Alligator Records founder and CMC board member Bruce Iglauer.

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

After 10 years of successfully running Funky Buddha Lounge, Mark Klemen could have easily turned his next night life venture into a megaclub with bottle service and a dress code. Instead, he decided to open Butterfly Social Club, 722 W. Grand, the only organic and sustainably built nightclub in the country.

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

Crust [2056 W. Division] and Bistro Campagne [4518 N. Lincoln] are the only organic restaurants in the city. No one else has a real commitment except Bleeding Heart Bakery [1955 W. Belmont], and I'm not into the whole white sugar and flour thing.

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

Crust [2056 W. Division] and Bistro Campagne [4518 N. Lincoln] are the only organic restaurants in the city. No one else has a real commitment except Bleeding Heart Bakery [1955 W. Belmont], and I'm not into the whole white sugar and flour thing.

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

Crust [2056 W. Division] and Bistro Campagne [4518 N. Lincoln] are the only organic restaurants in the city. No one else has a real commitment except Bleeding Heart Bakery [1955 W. Belmont], and I'm not into the whole white sugar and flour thing.

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

Pivot [1101 W. Fulton Market] has some interesting organic clothing options. Greenmaker [2500 N Pulaski] is also a great store.

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

Pivot [1101 W. Fulton Market] has some interesting organic clothing options. Greenmaker [2500 N Pulaski] is also a great store.

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

Rockers Al Jourgensen, Tommy Victor and Tony Kampo of Ministry wrapped their North American tour with a party at Relax Lounge on West Chicago Sunday.

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

Harry Caray's on Kinzie was packed with happy Cubbies over the weekend, including Mike Fontenot and (separately) Jon Lieber, Geovany Soto and Aramis Ramirez -- spied schmoozing with Dutchie Caray, who was dining with Hall of Fame football coach Marv Levy.

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

Stephen Dorff, here filming ''Public Enemies'' with Johnny Depp, has become quite the regular at Martini Park.

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

Chicago police are asking residents in the Jefferson Park community to be on alert for a man who tried to lure children into his vehicle.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

One incident happened in February, the other last Wednesday. Police say the children were walking in the area of Hiawatha and Loron avenues when a man in a silver SUV stopped his vehicle. He motioned the children to come with him.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

A security breach involving the Dave and Buster's restaurant chain: Chicago's location was among 11 hit by hackers who stole customers' credit card information.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

The University of Chicago has bought the Harper Court Shopping Center for $6.5 million.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

Gabriela Dawson, 20, of Decatur, Ill., was driving a 2008 Dodge Magnum east on Plymouth Avenue at high speed about 11:20 p.m. Monday when it struck a tree and was nearly split in two, police said. Dawson suffered catastrophic head injuries and was pronounced dead on the 400 block of Plymouth at 11:38 p.m. Monday, said the DuPage County coroner's office.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Tribune Co. is indicating privately it might delay selling the Chicago Cubs if the inevitable need for costly repairs at Wrigley Field, the team's home for more than 90 years, discounts the bids it fields for the ballclub, sources say.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

The Chicago Tribune's parent, which acquired the Cubs and Wrigley Field in 1981 and annnounced its intent to sell the team more than a year ago, continues to negotiate with the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority for the state agency to possibly acquire and pay for an estimated $400 million in renovations to the antique baseball shrine as well as parking and neighborhood improvements.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Mayor Richard Daley on Tuesday rejected a suggestion from a group of residents that the Chicago Park District restore a half-completed, artificial-turf soccer field in Lincoln Park to a meadow.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Also Tuesday, Daley again defended the plan to move the Chicago Children’s Museum to Grant Park. The Metropolitan Planning Council came out against the plan Monday, alleging a lack of “thoughtful” public discussion.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Hope College Prep has seen an increase of 20.6 percentage points in its college enrollment rate since 2004, according to the release.

Published by NBC 5 on May 13, 2008.

A man has been charged with murder in the strangulation and bludgeoning of a woman found dead in a south side alley late Sunday.Lee McCorker, 42, of the 6100 block of South Carpenter Street, was charged with murder early Tuesday, according to a release from police News Affairs.

Published by NBC 5 on May 13, 2008.

NBC5's Anna Davlantes reported that it was not only the crime that was a worry for parents, but it was the time and location when the attack took place. Police said the girl was sexually assaulted at 9 a.m. on Monday, in an alley that is just steps from the Ryerson School building, Davlantes added.

Published by NBC 5 on May 13, 2008.

Take, for instance, these lofts at The Vic Lofts at 3150 N. Sheffield in Lakeview. This is a concrete conversion building that was marketed at the peak of the boom in 2005 and 2006 to first time homebuyers.

Published by Crib Chatter on May 13, 2008.

Local Architects who teach at the Illinois Institute of Technology School of Architecture say Trump Tower Chicago (330 N Wabash Ave #200) has a strong structure, but has failed in the innovation and interaction departments when it relates to groundbreaking Chicago architecture and an aesthetic city-community connection.

Published by Medill Reports on May 13, 2008.

The Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago, located at the old Chicago Sun-Times building site on the Chicago River, boasts "breathtaking" city views, a remarkable restaurant and the "most amazing" spa" in the city, according to the company. Given the appeal this structure has added to Chicago, some may find it hard to believe that it could bring any distress to the city or its residents. Ald. Brendan Riley of the downtown 42nd Ward said at a media reception previewing the building last month, “projects like this one will help fuel the economic engine for years to come.”

Published by Medill Reports on May 13, 2008.

Chicago-based Standard Parking Corp. (321 N Clark St) beat Wall Street's estimate by 3 cents a share, but the stock dropped 2.5 percent on Wednesday. The company reported first quarter earnings after the market closed Tuesday.

Published by Medill Reports on May 13, 2008.

When FBI agents in Chicago are having a slow afternoon at the office, they can always head down to the second floor of their building near Roosevelt and Damen where there's a large workout room.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on May 13, 2008.

According to Lisa Truncale, a sales associate from 400 North LaSalle's sales center, the 453-unit building is about 68 percent sold, and 12 different floor plans are still available.

Published by YoChicago on May 13, 2008.

It’s afternoon in Englewood on Chicago’s South Side, and on one block, kids fill the streets, laughing and riding their bikes. In a halfway house nearby, four registered sex offenders are inside, watching TV or sleeping.

Published by Medill Reports on May 13, 2008.

“It’s a very poor use of their time. We have issues right here they need to fix like homelessness and the murder rate,” said Beverly resident Debbie Jones.

Published by Medill Reports on May 13, 2008.

In Chicago's Chinatown, the lunchtime crowd was glued to televised updates from the Chinese news agency. It took restaurateur Tony Hu 10 hours Monday to reach his parents in Chengdu, 60 miles form the epicenter.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 13, 2008.

Northwestern University doctoral student Amy Scott configures a laser that flashes at nano-second speeds.

Published by Medill Reports on May 13, 2008.

Beethoven's "Egmont Overture" might have benefitted from a little more testosterone, but the Sinfonietta's refined tone and clarity made up for it. You won't have to wait until next season to see the excellent ensemble again, since it will be at Millennium Park for another performance Aug. 22 of "The Planets."

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

So Shia Labeouf shows up last night on Letterman. Nearly the entirety of his visit is a long narrative of what happened to him last November when he was arrested in a Walgreens in the Loop.

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

Former White House executive pastry chef Roland Mesnier will teach a "Presidential Favorites" desserts class this weekend at the new Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop, www.vikingcookingschool.com 1140 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2008.

Former Gov. Jim Thompson said Tuesday he's still negotiating with the Cubs and still hopeful the state can find a way to buy and renovate Wrigley Field with "no taxes of any kind" that is acceptable to Tribune Co. CEO Sam Zell.

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

"What it says to these families is that we don't just care about making you physically healthy, we care about taking care of you as a whole person," said Jennie Kemp, a child-life specialist at U. of C.'s Comer Children's Hospital.

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