Police were at the scene of a shooting outside a Far South Side home that left a 43-year-old man dead Thursday evening.Police responded to a report of a shooting on the 300 block of East 117th Street about 6:25 p.m., Calumet District police Capt. Ruth Wedster said.

Published by NBC 5 on May 2, 2008.

Ata testified that Rezko told him creditors were barking at the governor's door, demanding money for renovations performed on the Blagojevich's Ravenswood Manor home.

Published by NBC 5 on May 2, 2008.

Police were notified at about 6:40 a.m. Wednesday that three people were dead inside a residence in the 2800 block of South Kildare Avenue, according to police News Affairs Sgt. Antoinette Ursitti.

Published by NBC 5 on May 2, 2008.

Emergency personnel responded to a report of pedestrians struck by a vehicle near the intersection of 63rd Street and South Massasoit Avenue at about 2:15 a.m., Fire Media Affairs spokesman Richard Rosado said.

Published by NBC 5 on May 2, 2008.

Two or three ambulances were sent at about 10 a.m. Friday to the scene of the crash near the intersection of N. Clark Street and North Avenue, according to Near North District police Sgt. Shawn Joyce.

Published by NBC 5 on May 2, 2008.

Forget everything you know about what a kebab is, because at Khan Barbeque - which hugs the corner of Devon and Western Avenues in West Rogers Park - the kebabs all have a Pakistani accent.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 2, 2008.

Gloria Gonzales and Marcos Valencia were found dead in a home in the Little Village neighborhood. The identity of the third victim, a male, was not known as of Friday afternoon.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 2, 2008.

Northbound Red Line trains that normally operate through the subway between the Cermak/Chinatown and the Fullerton stations will be rerouted to the elevated tracks from noon Saturday until 3 a.m. Monday , according to the CTA.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 2, 2008.

The driver apparently ran into a parked car before clipping the three pedestrians at 63rd and Massasoit. Two people in the car were injured.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 2, 2008.

The fire broke out just before 6 a.m. in a home near 116th and Justine. It appears to have started in the basement of the house.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 2, 2008.

Northbound Red Line trains that normally operate through the subway between the Cermak/Chinatown and the Fullerton stations will be rerouted to the elevated tracks from noon Saturday until 3 a.m. Monday , according to the CTA.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 2, 2008.

He told Rezko he had problems with a state lease on property, at 59th and Ashland, in which he was a partner. Rezko said he could fix the problem -- for 50 percent ownership, settling on 25 percent, as a secret owner. The lease was reinstated.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Thousands, including activist Saul Arellano, gathered at the Near West Side's Union Park and marched two miles to Federal Plaza where they were given an impromptu concert by a gaggle of rock stars, including Ben Harper, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello and Lollapalooza mastermind Perry Farrell.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Thousands, including activist Saul Arellano, gathered at the Near West Side's Union Park and marched two miles to Federal Plaza where they were given an impromptu concert by a gaggle of rock stars, including Ben Harper, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello and Lollapalooza mastermind Perry Farrell.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Elijah Henderson, of the 8400 block of South Carpenter, is charged with aggravated battery to a police officer for allegedly punching a cop in the chest on Tuesday.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

A week after a tractor-trailer crashed into the Cermak/Chinatown CTA station on the city's south side, killing two people and injuring several others, a security guard who was working near the impact area said she is thankful to be alive and looking forward to bringing normalcy back to her life.

Published by NBC 5 on May 2, 2008.

"The bus knocked into a railing and stopped before crashing into the building."The bus crashed into the Chicago Fire Brick Company at 7531 S. Ashland Ave., which appeared to be vacant, Langford said.

Published by NBC 5 on May 2, 2008.

Stakes in the fight over relocating the Chicago Children's Museum to Grant Park got a little higher Friday.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 2, 2008.

A group of Chicago mothers are waging a battle against gang influence over their children. The mothers say they are desperate to keep their children out of gangs and out of the way of gang violence in Chicago's Back of the Yards community.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 2, 2008.

In another battle over the use of park property, an Illinois Appellate Court has ruled that Latin School must stop construction of a soccer field in Lincoln Park.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 2, 2008.

This Edgewater loft development at 5427 N Broadway St has been on the market for about a year and a half, but still only about 60 percent of the units have been sold.

Published by YoChicago on May 2, 2008.

"It's very difficult,'' said Lisa Rivera, a Bridgeport mom who goes to police community meetings and baseball games, yet still fights the gang influence over her three teens.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

The march will kick off at the home of a Back of the Yards mother who was fatally shot last Halloween while trick-or-treating with her children. The shooting became a rallying point.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Police were notified about 6:40 a.m. Wednesday that three people were dead inside a residence in the 2800 block of South Kildare Avenue, according to police News Affairs Sgt. Antoinette Ursitti.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Plans for a new $100 million Children's Museum in Grant Park have been redesigned for a fifth time to further reduce the museum's above-ground profile, but residents of local high-rises are not appeased.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Police were notified of the three-vehicle crash at 9:41 a.m., according to News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak, who had the address as 1665 N. Clark.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

The incident occurred at 11:41 a.m. at Engine 126’s quarters near the intersection of 73rd Street and Kingston Avenue, according to Fire Media Affairs spokesman Richard Rosado.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

An Illinois Appellate Court ruled Thursday that Latin School must stop construction of a soccer field in the south part of Lincoln Park.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

With the Chicago Plan Commission preparing this month to consider the Chicago Children's Museum's plans for Grant Park, the museum is revising its building design yet again, trying to further reduce its above-ground presence.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

The crash occurred about 2:15 a.m. at 63rd Street and Massasoit Avenue, three blocks west of Midway Airport, police said. A car traveling on 63rd struck three pedestrians in the intersection before veering out of control and striking a parked car.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

The fire broke out before dawn Friday in the basement at 11628 S. Justine St.

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

Work has stopped on a controversial soccer field in Lincoln Park that is being constructed primarily for use by the nearby Latin School.

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

"I believe that there is a systematic effort to discredit Dr. Wright and now a major educational institution is caving into that," said Rev. Linda Thomas, a professor at the Lutheran School of Theology and a member of Wright's congregation at Trinity United Church of Christ on Chicago's South Side. "It is irresponsible."

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

As the younger marchers made their way from Union Park to an afternoon rally in Federal Plaza, iPods dangling from ears, they carried a hardening conviction that the struggle is not over, even with hopes for congressional reforms fading.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

As the younger marchers made their way from Union Park to an afternoon rally in Federal Plaza, iPods dangling from ears, they carried a hardening conviction that the struggle is not over, even with hopes for congressional reforms fading.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

The identities of Gloria Gonzales, 58, and Marcos Valencia, 47, were confirmed by family members on Thursday, the day after they were found slain in the 2800 block of South Kildare Avenue, a Cook County medical examiner's office spokesman said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

Instead of going to the Pilgrim Baptist Church to help rebuild their school after a fire, the money went to Loop Lab School, which had been using Pilgrim Baptist facilities before the fire but isn't affiliated with the church.

Published by Chicagoist on May 2, 2008.

Instead of going to the Pilgrim Baptist Church to help rebuild their school after a fire, the money went to Loop Lab School, which had been using Pilgrim Baptist facilities before the fire but isn't affiliated with the church.

Published by Chicagoist on May 2, 2008.

Archie Eades, 86, was on the 7400 block of South Chicago Avenue when he was struck by a northbound Dodge Stratus about 5:45 a.m. on April 15, according to police.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

Eades, of the 6600 block of South Morgan Street, was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. He was pronounced dead at Stroger at 10:24 p.m. Thurdsay, according to a spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner's office. An autopsy was slated for Friday.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

The House ordered the state's chief auditor Thursday to investigate how Loop Lab School received $1 million that Gov. Rod Blagojevich had originally promised to a church to rebuild after a 2006 fire.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

Two small trucks and the transit agency van collided in the 1600 block of North Clark Street around 9:40 a.m., said Chicago Fire Department spokeswoman Eve Rodriguez.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

To circumvent long-standing restrictions barring buildings in Grant Park, the Chicago Children's Museum has once again changed its designs for a proposed location in the northeast end of the park.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

The main entrance to the CTA's Cermak-Chinatown Red Line station, closed since a semi crashed into the building a week ago, will reopen at Friday evening.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Jitlada Thai House at 3715 N. Halsted was shut down after Chicago Department of Public Health inspectors discovered live cockroaches in the kitchen, as well as food that had been compromised by the insects, according to a release from the department.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Rosati’s Pizza at 5544 N. Milwaukee was also shut down after inspectors found wastewater backing up from a floor drain under a three-compartment sink in the kitchen, according to the release.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Charges are pending for three males suspected of beating and robbing a man and taking his PlayStation at the CTA Fullerton L stop near the DePaul University Campus early Friday.

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

Wright, former senior minister at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, has made several comments about the U.S. that has hurt Obama's presidential campaign.

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

Police were notified of the three-vehicle crash at 9:41 a.m., according to News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak, who had the address as 1665 N. Clark.

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

Filiberto Flores, 49, is charged with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of a worker at the O&G Specialty Wire and Spring, in the 4500 block of West Division.

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

She was at the time driving home to Hyde Park from a Cubs game on the North Side. Stark said the road was empty except for a nearby taxi.

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

The bus crashed into the Chicago Fire Brick Company at 7531 S. Ashland Ave., which appeared to be vacant, Langford said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

On April 25, Brown and 47-year-old Elosia Guerrero were killed and more than 20 people were injured, including six children, after a semi truck crashed into the Cermak/Chinatown CTA station at 138 W. Cermak Rd. about 5:20 p.m.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

A 19-year-old woman has been arrested and charged Friday with leaving threatening messages in the washrooms at a St. Xavier University dormitory on April 10 that caused a shutdown of the university and several nearby elementary and high schools.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Between paying $50 a month for parking in his Rogers Park neighborhood and shelling out more money for maintenance, Carl Westberg was spending about $400 a month on his paid-for 1995 Ford Taurus.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Now the agency and its client are taking their five-letter campaign to the North Side of Chicago in a new billboard set to debut Monday at the corner of Clark and Addison streets in a prime location overlooking Wrigley Field.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Chicago nightclub Wet, 209 W. Lake, 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 2, 2008.

Victory Gardens Theater today announced the sale of its longtime Greenhouse venue at 2257 N. Lincoln.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Tuesday's incident began about 4 p.m. when two women walked into the AAA Sportswear clothing store at 501 W. Madison St. in the western suburb.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

Those charged are: Lakenyal Lee, 26, of 1101 N. Springfield Ave., whom police suspect was the driver; Devonique Thompson, 20, of 4127 W. Jackson Blvd.; Tyshyra Hines, 17, of 1030 N. Avers Ave.; Tamara Carter, 19, of 3829 W. Wilcox St.; and Britney Davis, 21, of 707 S. Campbell Ave.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

Those charged are: Lakenyal Lee, 26, of 1101 N. Springfield Ave., whom police suspect was the driver; Devonique Thompson, 20, of 4127 W. Jackson Blvd.; Tyshyra Hines, 17, of 1030 N. Avers Ave.; Tamara Carter, 19, of 3829 W. Wilcox St.; and Britney Davis, 21, of 707 S. Campbell Ave.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

Those charged are: Lakenyal Lee, 26, of 1101 N. Springfield Ave., whom police suspect was the driver; Devonique Thompson, 20, of 4127 W. Jackson Blvd.; Tyshyra Hines, 17, of 1030 N. Avers Ave.; Tamara Carter, 19, of 3829 W. Wilcox St.; and Britney Davis, 21, of 707 S. Campbell Ave.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

Those charged are: Lakenyal Lee, 26, of 1101 N. Springfield Ave., whom police suspect was the driver; Devonique Thompson, 20, of 4127 W. Jackson Blvd.; Tyshyra Hines, 17, of 1030 N. Avers Ave.; Tamara Carter, 19, of 3829 W. Wilcox St.; and Britney Davis, 21, of 707 S. Campbell Ave.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

Those charged are: Lakenyal Lee, 26, of 1101 N. Springfield Ave., whom police suspect was the driver; Devonique Thompson, 20, of 4127 W. Jackson Blvd.; Tyshyra Hines, 17, of 1030 N. Avers Ave.; Tamara Carter, 19, of 3829 W. Wilcox St.; and Britney Davis, 21, of 707 S. Campbell Ave.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

The friend, Dominique Williams, 19, of 2900 W. Flournoy St., also was charged with felony theft. She was not involved in the second robbery, police said. Police believe other women were waiting in the car in the first robbery also.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

On April 25, Brown and 47-year-old Elosia Guerrero were killed and more than 20 people were injured, including six children, after a semi truck crashed into the Cermak/Chinatown CTA station at 138 W. Cermak Rd. about 5:20 p.m.

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

The man was shot on the 2900 block of West 64th Street about 4:04 p.m., according to a Chicago Lawn District police officer.

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

A 19-year-old Saint Xavier University student was arrested and charged with writing a threat that shut the school's campuses for several days last month, according to Chicago police.

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

The men were shot on the 3900 block of West Van Buren Street about 5:02 p.m., according to a report from the police First Deputy Superintendent's office.

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

Celis was walking near Pine Street and Grand Avenue on the afternoon of April 25 when he saw Diaz outside his house in the 700 block of Pine. Celis is accused of yalling that Diaz was a "turncoat" and "traitor," the prosecutor said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 2, 2008.

Santos Rivera, a married father of three, was shot just before 2 p.m. at O&G Spring & Wire Form Specialty Company at 4500 W. Division. Rivera's family says Rivera and another employee quarreled sometime earlier Wednesday.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

The Chicago Children’s Museum has drastically modified how it wants its new Grant Park home to look, primarily by reducing the size of its above-ground entryway and moving it out of the park.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on May 2, 2008.

The Note, a longtime music venue in Wicker Park, will hold its final concert Sunday night.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on May 2, 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 Fox News Chicago on May 2, 2008.

Legal wrangling continues over a proposed high school soccer field in Lincoln Park.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on May 2, 2008.

We're almost finished with our week-long Trump tour recap. Here, you can get a quick look at Sixteen, the swanky dining spot on the International Hotel and Tower's 16th floor.

Published by YoChicago on May 2, 2008.

Back in February when Joe visited the frozen construction site for Mod at 1222 - 1224 W Madison St, he explained the name and spelled it out for viewers as, "M-o-d, as in suits and thin ties and kids riding Vespas and listening to The Who."

Published by YoChicago on May 2, 2008.

The turnout was just a fraction of what it’s been in previous years. But spirits were high as marchers filled Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on May 2, 2008.

As part of his national “justice tour,” guitarist Tom Morello and several of his friends performed at yesterday’s May Day rally in Chicago’s Federal Plaza.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on May 2, 2008.

An appellate court judge ruled Thursday that Latin School must immediately halt construction of turf soccer fields in Lincoln Park, said Thomas Ramsdell, an attorney representing Protect Our Parks, Inc.

Published by Skyline on May 2, 2008.

Sprout Home in Wicker Park sells a variety of herb options, including a organic lemon basil plant in a charming eco-friendly pot, perfect for any windowsill.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

On a recent trip to my mom's house, I stopped at David McClain Antiques in the Beverly neighborhood.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2008.

Northbound Red Line trains that normally operate through the subway between the Cermak/Chinatown and the Fullerton stations will be rerouted to the elevated tracks from noon Saturday until 3 a.m. Monday , according to the CTA.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 2, 2008.

Harbinger Capital Partners, the New York hedge fund that waged an unsuccessful proxy fight last year against Chicago metals distributor Ryerson Inc., has purchased a 5.9% stake in starch maker Corn Products International Inc.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on May 2, 2008.

Two years after Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. rescued Art Chicago, an annual contemporary art fair that had lost its luster over the years, the show returned last week with strong attendance numbers and positive feedback from exhibitors.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on May 2, 2008.

In 1997, Leila bought her first Chicago condo, at Park Newberry, 55 W. Delaware. It happened to be Magellan's first condo development. Leila was so excited about how much value she got for her money there that she ran around the city telling everyone to buy at Park Newberry and many did.

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on May 2, 2008.

When Magellan announced its second condo, at 21 W. Chestnut, history repeated itself. Leila bought there and became the sales cheerleader for that building. Working part-time for Urban Properties, she sold more Magellan-developed condos than any other non-Magellan agent.

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on May 2, 2008.

So far in 2008, Leila is a bit behind her goal. In the first 121 days, she closed 109 units, at Chandler and 340 on the Park (340 E. Randolph). The units had a combined value of $99 million.

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on May 2, 2008.

519 W Melrose in East Lakeview Sunday from 12pm to 4pm

Published by The Chicago Real Estate Local blog on May 2, 2008.

920 W Barry in Lakeview Sunday from 1pm to 3pm

Published by The Chicago Real Estate Local blog on May 2, 2008.

4221 N Keeler in Old Irving Park Sunday from 1pm to 4pm

Published by The Chicago Real Estate Local blog on May 2, 2008.