News articles on May 3, 2008

40 news articles

  • Regina Hall Student Arrested In St. Xavier Threats

    Loberg, who is from St. Paul, Minn., lived in Regina Hall, which is where, police and school officials said, she scrawled a series of threatening messages last month. For four days, the campus of St. Xavier University was completely shut down.

    Published by NBC 5 on May 3, 2008.

  • St. Xavier University St. Xavier student charged in threatening graffiti case

    A 19-year old female student was charged Friday with allegedly scrawling a doomsday message in a dorm bathroom that closed St. Xavier University for several days last month, officials said.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 3, 2008.

  • Boka 2 of Chicago's chef 'best in America'

    Giuseppe Tentori is in some pretty good company. Just named by Food & Wine Magazine as one of America's best new chefs, his employer - Boka - is sure to bask in the newfound spotlight.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 3, 2008.

  • Avec 2 of Chicago's chef 'best in America'

    In the West Loop, Koren Grieveson is Chicago's other recipient of this year's honor. Her five-year reign at Avec has completely altered the concept of upscale wine bar fare across the country.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 3, 2008.

  • Cermak-Chinatown Red Line stop CTA station where truck crashed fully reopens

    The main entrance of the Cermak-Chinatown Red Line stop was closed after last week's crash that left two women dead and injured 21 others.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 3, 2008.

  • 3700 W. 103rd St Student charged in St. Xavier U. threat

    The university closed its three campuses and sent its approximately 5,600 students home April 11 after threatening graffiti was found a second time in Regina Hall, the freshman dormitory at the main campus, 3700 W. 103rd St., in the Mount Greenwood community.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2008.

  • 664 N. Michigan Ritz condos a go

    Prism Development Co. will build the 86-unit building at 664 N. Michigan, former site of the Terra Museum of American Art. Under a deal negotiated with the city, the project will incorporate the facade of the landmark Farwell Building.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2008.

  • 600 N. Michigan Linens folds, files bankruptcy

    The New Jersey-based retailer will closes 120 of 589 stores, including four in the Chicago area: 600 N. Michigan, Chicago.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2008.

  • 2800 block of Kildare 3 'drug hit' victims from Calif.

    Gloria Gonzales, 58, Marcos Valencia, 47, and Francisco Gutierrez, 43, all of Fontana, Calif. were killed in what police said appeared to be a "drug hit" in the 2800 block of Kildare.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2008.

  • 2500 block of West Palmer Street Second Man Charged In Factory Murder

    Ermilo Flores, 22, of the 2500 block of West Palmer Street, has been charged with first-degree murder, police News Affairs said early Saturday.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 3, 2008.

  • 4500 W. Division St Second Man Charged In Factory Murder

    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 St. Rivera's family says Rivera and another employee quarreled sometime earlier Wednesday.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 3, 2008.

  • 2242 N. Laramie Ave Second Man Charged In Factory Murder

    Rivera, 28, of 2242 N. Laramie Ave., was pronounced dead on the scene at 4:30 p.m., according to a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 3, 2008.

  • 2600 S. California Ave Second Man Charged In Factory Murder

    Both Ermilo Flores and Filberto Flores are scheduled to appear in Violence Court (Br. 66) at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave., at 9 a.m. Saturday for a bond hearing.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 3, 2008.

  • 8512 S. Escanaba Ave Woman Shot Dead On Southeast Side Street

    Bonje Cunningham, 19, of 8512 S. Escanaba Ave., died of a gunshot wound suffered at 7933 S. Marquette Ave. She was pronounced dead at South Shore Hospital at 10:23 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 3, 2008.

  • 7933 S. Marquette Ave Woman Shot Dead On Southeast Side Street

    Bonje Cunningham, 19, of 8512 S. Escanaba Ave., died of a gunshot wound suffered at 7933 S. Marquette Ave. She was pronounced dead at South Shore Hospital at 10:23 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 3, 2008.

  • 3558 N. Pulaski Rd Fire Destroys Irving Park Neighborhood Thai Eatery

    Just after 12:45 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a fire at Manee Thai Restaurant, 3558 N. Pulaski Rd., Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said. The fire was fully involved and upgraded from a still alarm to a 2-11 blaze, because the fire involved a restaurant, which usually has several gas lines.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 3, 2008.

  • Grant Park 5th time's not the charm for Children's Museum design

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

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2008.

  • 7200 block of South Exchange Avenue Person stumbles into firehouse after being shot

    A 25-year-old man was shot in the 7200 block of South Exchange Avenue about 11:45 a.m., according to police News Affairs Officer Antoinette Ursitti.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2008.

  • East 73rd Street and South Kingston Avenue Person stumbles into firehouse after being shot

    The man then stumbled into the Chicago Fire Department’s Engine 126 quarters near the intersection of East 73rd Street and South Kingston Avenue, according to Fire Media Affairs spokesman Richard Rosado.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2008.

  • Lyman and South Keeley Sun-Times delivery truck involved in crash

    The Sun-Times truck was traveling west on Lyman Street when it collided with a Dodge Caravan at the intersection of Lyman and South Keeley streets about 3 a.m., Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2008.

  • 3500 block of North Pulaski Avenue Thai restaurant destroyed in early morning blaze

    Just after 12:45 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a fire at Manee Thai Restaurant, at the 3500 block of North Pulaski Avenue, Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2008.

  • 7531 S. Ashland Ave CTA bus driver cited following South Side crash

    The bus crashed into the Chicago Fire Brick Company, 7531 S. Ashland Ave., according to Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2008.

  • 4500 W. Division Bond issued for factory murder suspects

    According to prosecutors, Filberto Flores got into an argument on Wednesday with Santos Rivera, 28, a father of three, at O&G Spring & Wire Form Specialty Company at 4500 W. Division.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2008.

  • 6100 block of South Wabash Avenue Boy, 5, shot in head on South Side

    The boy was shot in the head at 5:42 p.m. in the 6100 block of South Wabash Avenue, police News Affairs John Mirabelli said.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2008.

  • St. Xavier University Student charged in graffiti threats that closed St. Xavier campus

    A St. Xavier University student was charged Friday in connection with the threatening graffiti messages found on the wall of a campus building that led to the school's shutdown last month.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on May 3, 2008.

  • Lincoln Park Group may net settlement in Latin School soccer field dispute

    A lawyer for a residents' group fighting construction of a soccer field in Lincoln Park said Latin School and the Chicago Park District had approached them about settling the case before it goes to court.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on May 3, 2008.

  • Lyman and Keeley Delivery truck slams into building

    The truck collided with a minivan at the intersection of Lyman and Keeley. The impact of the crash caused the truck to veer off the road and into a building.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 3, 2008.

  • 3500 block of North Pulaski Northwest Side restaurant destroyed in fire

    Firefighters were called to Manee Thai restaurant on the 3500-block of North Pulaski. When they arrived and tried to go in, the roof of the restaurant caved in, forcing firefighters to battle the fire from outside.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 3, 2008.

  • St. Xavier University St. Xavier Suspect Must Stay Off College Campuses

    A St. Xavier University student charged with scrawling a threat that shut down both school campuses for several days last month is now forbidden from setting foot on any college campus.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 3, 2008.

  • 2047 W. Division St Daily Bite: Minty Alternative

    For those of you who, like me, consider the mint julep to be a waste of fine bourbon, consider the Derby Day (i.e., May 3) offerings at The Fifty/50 (2047 W. Division St.), which, in addition to such Louisville food icons as the Hot Brown sandwich and Kentucky burgoo (a spicy stew), will serve a 10 Cane Mint Julep.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on May 3, 2008.

  • 10461 S. Corliss A great day for Pullman

    My first stop was at Pullman Place North, 10461 S. Corliss, where six renovated one- and two-bedroom condo and loft units are priced in the $130s.

    Published by YoChicago on May 3, 2008.

  • 7531 S. Ashland Ave CTA Bus Driver Cited Following South Side Crash

    The bus crashed into the Chicago Fire Brick Company, 7531 S. Ashland Ave., according to Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 3, 2008.

  • 2500 block of West Palmer Street Father and son charged in factory murder

    Ermilo Flores, 22, of the 2500 block of West Palmer Street, was charged with first-degree murder early Saturday. His father, 49-year-old Filberto Flores, of the 3400 block of South Tripp Street, is also charged with first-degree murder, police News Affairs said.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 3, 2008.

  • 4500 W. Division Father and son charged in factory murder

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

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 3, 2008.

  • 2242 N. Laramie Ave Father and son charged in factory murder

    Rivera, 28, of 2242 N. Laramie Ave., was pronounced dead on the scene at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 3, 2008.

  • 2600 S. California Ave Father and son charged in factory murder

    Both Ermilo Flores and Filberto Flores are scheduled to appear in Violence Court (Br. 66) at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave., on May 6 for a preliminary hearing.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 3, 2008.

  • Cermak-Chinatown station Victim's family sues over crash into Red Line stop

    The main entrance of the Cermak-Chinatown station was reopened Friday evening. The CTA is considering possible redesigns of the station, officials said.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on May 3, 2008.

  • 2500 block of West Palmer Street No bail for shooter in factory worker's death

    Prosecutors said Emilio Flores, of the 2500 block of West Palmer Street, was the shooter in the killing of Santos Rivera, 28.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on May 3, 2008.

  • 4500 W. Division St No bail for shooter in factory worker's death

    The two men, one of whom was Rivera's co-worker, are alleged to have confronted Rivera shortly after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the O&G Spring & Wire Form Specialty Co., 4500 W. Division St. Rivera, of the 2200 block of North Laramie Avenue, was shot in the head.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on May 3, 2008.

  • 2200 block of North Laramie Avenue No bail for shooter in factory worker's death

    The two men, one of whom was Rivera's co-worker, are alleged to have confronted Rivera shortly after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the O&G Spring & Wire Form Specialty Co., 4500 W. Division St. Rivera, of the 2200 block of North Laramie Avenue, was shot in the head.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on May 3, 2008.