Two people are dead after being hit by a Metra train on the city's northwest side. Neighbors say there's been a problem near that intersection of Monticello and Hirsch.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 7, 2008.

Joseph Richardson, 39, was walking with his daughter Kaniyah about 6:30 p.m. Monday in the 9500 block of South LaSalle Street when they were struck, according to a police Major Accident Investigation Unit officer. The accident was not a hit-and-run.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 7, 2008.

The father of the five-year-old victim was sobbing as he was hauled off in handcuffs from his home in the 6100 block of South Wabash. Police say his young son shot himself at 5:45 p.m. Saturday after getting his hands on a loaded .45 mm handgun.

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

The man was on a porch in the 4900 block of South Marshfield Avenue about 11:20 p.m. when a "known" offender approached on foot and shot the man in the chest, police News Affairs Officer David Banks said.

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

Jason Gill, of 4940 S. Marshfield Ave., was fatally shot at home. He was pronounced dead at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County at 12:10 a.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

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

The proposal to move the Chicago Children's Museum from Navy Pier to Grant Park continues to cause controversy. Children's Museum president Jennifer Farrington sparred with 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly over the matter yesterday. Farrington defended the museum's focus on Grant Park as the site of the new museum.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on May 7, 2008.

"I actually fit, because I got in here," Bill Bramanti, 67, of South Chicago Heights said. He threw a party Saturday for friends, featuring his coffin filled with ice and, what else, Pabst Blue Ribbon.

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

The first floor unit in this 1895 Greystone at 4055 N. Greenview just north of Irving Park Road near Graceland Cemetary has been on the market for 11 months.

Published by Crib Chatter on May 7, 2008.

Price Reduction at 708 W. Barry in Lakeview

Published by Crib Chatter on May 7, 2008.

In his developing mind, he thinks he's got a little burn, his mother, Shulunda McGinnis, said Tuesday, one day after her son was shot while on the sidewalk near the intersection of West 76th and South May streets.

Published by NBC 5 on May 7, 2008.

The man was discovered about 11:35 a.m. in an apartment in the 2100 block of South Marshall Boulevard, according to police News Affairs Officer Marcel Bright.

Published by NBC 5 on May 7, 2008.

The 62-year-old pedestrian was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition, Bright said. Ramniceanu, of 3115 N. Sheridan Rd., was pronounced dead at the hospital at 5:50 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Published by NBC 5 on May 7, 2008.

About 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, a rented U-Haul pick-up truck was westbound on Belmont Avenue when the driver ran a red light and struck a Ford sedan that was being driven southbound on Sheridan Road, News Affairs Officer Marcel Bright said.

Published by NBC 5 on May 7, 2008.

Had I experienced a typical South Beach-style vacation, I imagine it would've felt a lot like spending a breezy evening at Chaise Lounge.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

Chicago State University officials say they've named an interim president. Frank Pogue Jr. will replace the school's embattled leader Elnora Daniel, who announced earlier this year she was stepping down amid criticism of her spending practices.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on May 7, 2008.

Investigators are trying to figure out why the victims were on the track. It happened on the West Side in the 1400-block of North Monticello.

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

The shooting occurred about 3:20 p.m. in the 2500 block of West 63rd Street, according to Officer John Mirabelli, a Chicago police spokesman.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2008.

Killed was Jermaine Price, 34, of the 8000 block of South Ada Street, said a spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner's office.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2008.

The fire broke out about 12:20 a.m. in the building at 2066 N. Western Ave., just north of the six-corner intersection that includes the elevated CTA Blue Line, Chicago Fire Department Chief Kevin MacGregor said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2008.

The shooting occurred about 3:20 p.m. in the 2500 block of West 63rd Street in the city's Marquette Park neighborhood, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2008.

Jermaine Price, 34, of the 8000 block of South Ada Street, was struck multiple times and died on the scene, said a spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner's office.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2008.

The accident happened just after noon in the 3400 block of South Lituanica Avenue in the Bridgeport neighborhood, authorities said. The driver fled the scene in a beige sedan, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2008.

The incident happened about 5:30 p.m. along tracks on an elevated embankment in the 1400 block of North Monticello Avenue, according to Police Officer John Mirabelli. Authorities did not know the names or ages of the victims.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2008.

Anca Ramniceanu, 62, was in the crosswalk at Belmont Avenue and Sheridan Road around 10:15 a.m. when a westbound truck ran a red light and broadsided a southbound car in the intersection.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2008.

Ramniceanu had lived at the Sheridan Condominiums at 3150 N. Sheridan Rd. until recently, when she moved to a nearby building on Lake Shore Drive, said Eric Pohlman, property manager of the Sheridan building.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2008.

Chicago State University trustees Wednesday named Frank Pogue Jr. interim president, to replace embattled outgoing president Elnora Daniel.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2008.

Thomas lives across a courtyard from Kaniyah, her two siblings and her mother in Chicago Housing Authority's Lowden Homes, at 95th Street and Yale Avenue.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2008.

Magyar was one of several witnesses called by prosecutors who say Smith, 44, lit a dollar bill on fire in the stairwell of the apartment building, at 3553 N. Fremont St., in the early morning hours of March 10, 2007.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2008.

The car pinned Richardson and his daughter Kaniyah against a wrought iron fence at 95th Street and Wentworth, police said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

The driver of the car, Angelo Thomas, 32, of the 200 block of West 95th Street, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated driving under the influence, police said. He was also cited with driving without a valid license or insurance.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

Robert Johnson made as if to cry as he gassed up at the BP station at 35th and King Drive, where unleaded regular has hit $3.99 a gallon.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

Minutes before the incident, some residents along the 1400 block of North Monticello, which is across the street from the elevated train tracks, saw the unidentified man and woman.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

Police were searching for a beige sedan that hit the victims in the 3400 block of South Lithuanica in the Bridgeport neighborhood.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

"I don't have to cry anymore," White said Tuesday, smiling after he was surprised with the prestigious Golden Apple Award at Clark Magnet High School, 5101 W. Harrison, where he landed his first teaching job in 2002, at the age of 46.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

Police are investigating the possibility that Marshawn was struck during a gang-related shooting about 6:20 p.m. near the corner of West 77th and South May.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

Two months ago, Planning and Development Commissioner Arnold Randall rejected Archon Development's request for administrative approval to build a 150,000-square-foot Wal-Mart at 83rd and Stewart.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

The Illinois House voted Tuesday to clamp down on parolees after the fatal shooting last month of a woman in West Town by her ex-boyfriend, a parolee she had a restraining order against.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

Facio, 16, of the 600 block of Jefferson Avenue, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted first-degree murder.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

Abner Novelo, of the 5000 block of Kenmore Avenue, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a felony, according to Rogers Park District police Capt. Al Nagode.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

Novelo was arrested in the 2500 block of Lunt Avenue shortly after the chase, the captain said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

The fire started about 3:50 a.m. at a 2 ˝-story abandoned building at the 13300 block of South Burley Avenue. The flames spread to another 2 ˝-story wooden building at 13309 S. Burley Ave., according to Fire Media Affairs Chief Kevin MacGregor.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

The fire started about 3:50 a.m. at a 2 ˝-story abandoned building at 13305 S. Burley Ave. The flames spread to another 2 ˝-story wooden building at 13309 S. Burley Ave., according to Fire Media Affairs Chief Kevin MacGregor.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

The man was discovered about 11:35 a.m. in an apartment in the 2100 block of South Marshall Boulevard, according to police News Affairs Officer Marcel Bright.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

The State’s Attorney’s Office charged officer Ardelean with felony drunk driving after a videotape showed him drinking in a Loop tavern just before the crash. But a Cook County judge in February dismissed that charge.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on May 7, 2008.

Barajas says he and his friends were driving down N. Damen near W. Oakdale when a Dodge Durgango driven by off-duty officer Ardelean was driving on the wrong side of the street. The truck was headed toward them head-on.

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

"He is an icon of someone who can show us a way to do that," said Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago.

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

Several Chicago police squad cars were on the scene at W. North Avenue and N. Campbell in Humboldt Park. Some lanes of traffic were also shut down.

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

The fire started about 3:50 a.m. at a 2 1/2-story abandoned building at 13305 S. Burley Ave. The flames spread to another 2 1/2-story wooden building at 13309 S. Burley Ave., according to Fire Media Affairs Chief Kevin MacGregor.

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

The fire started about 3:50 a.m. at a 2 1/2-story abandoned building at 13305 S. Burley Ave. The flames spread to another 2 1/2-story wooden building at 13309 S. Burley Ave., according to Fire Media Affairs Chief Kevin MacGregor.

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

A 3-year-old boy in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood was playing in front of his home and was caught in front of the crossfire. Now he's fighting for his life; he was shot in the neck. How can you possibly – those of us who make the rules – simply not do anything?" Blagojevich said.

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

Killed was Jermaine Price, 34,of 8011 S. Ada St., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office. Price was dead on the scene.

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

After paying the owner of Tenorio's Tire, 2543 W. 63rd St., for tires put on his car, the gunman pulled a revolver about 3:20 p.m., and walked to the back of the store where Price and Kenard Williams, 46, stood near a rear entrance that led to an alley, Wentworth Area detectives said.

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

With the gunman still in pursuit and firing, Price and Williams ran out the front door and collapsed outside in a vacant lot at 2551 W. 63rd St., Wentworth Area detectives said.

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

Williams, of the 500 block of West 107th Street, suffered a gunshot wound through the arm and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

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

Researchers at DePaul University have released a new report about the harmful effects of the sex industry.

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

Urban Belly, a casual, BYOB eatery at 3053 N. California, is set to open in mid-June. It's also fulfills a longtime dream of Kim's to open a chain of casual restaurants and to highlight noodles on to show that there's more to them in Asian cuisines than ramen.

Published by Chicagoist on May 7, 2008.

What's with the sudden level of attention on Grant Achatz? Chicago Magazine has a couple new pieces out about the Alinea superchef (and Chicagoist Grills interviewee), Men's Vogue has a piece, and the New Yorker has a gargantuan profile about Achatz.

Published by Chicagoist on May 7, 2008.

The intersection of Belmont and Sheridan is one we've hated and feared ever since moving into the neighborhood. It's a toxic stew: you've got cars anxious to get on LSD, cars anxiously getting off LSD, commuters anxious to catch buses going downtown or anxious to get home after getting off buses coming from downtown, and a traffic light with timings that almost seem capricious.

Published by Chicagoist on May 7, 2008.

Intelligentsia Coffee, located at 55 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago, is one of Kroll’s hundreds of clients.

Published by Medill Reports on May 7, 2008.

Telephone and Data Systems Inc., a Chicago-based telecommunications company, and its wireless telephone subsidiary United States Cellular Corp. posted drops in first quarter net income, falling short of analysts’ estimates while reporting increases in revenue.

Published by Medill Reports on May 7, 2008.

Located at 1138 N Milwaukee Ave, this four-story condo development is just a few blocks south of the Polish Triangle in Noble Square. It's a relatively featureless stretch of Milwaukee Avenue that's characterized more by heavy traffic than anything else.

Published by YoChicago on May 7, 2008.

For price comparison, two- to three-bedroom condos at 1441 W Augusta Blvd are listed in the $360s, and just around the corner at Augusta Court, 1354 W Augusta Blvd, two- and three-bedroom condos are listed from the $430s to the $550s.

Published by YoChicago on May 7, 2008.

For price comparison, two- to three-bedroom condos at 1441 W Augusta Blvd are listed in the $360s, and just around the corner at Augusta Court, 1354 W Augusta Blvd, two- and three-bedroom condos are listed from the $430s to the $550s.

Published by YoChicago on May 7, 2008.

According to the most recent data available, no drug law arrests were made on the University of Chicago campus in 2006, and 13 drug-related disciplinary referrals were made, all in residence halls.

Published by Medill Reports on May 7, 2008.

Chuck Loebbaka, director of media relations at Northwestern, said a 2006 campus-wide report showed six drug law arrests were made and 19 drug-related referrals were filed for minor infractions.

Published by Medill Reports on May 7, 2008.

With closing arguments scheduled to begin Monday, Rezko faces up to 40 years in prison, according to Len Cavise, a law professor at DePaul University who has attended the trial.

Published by Medill Reports on May 7, 2008.

“I am for any kind of anti-violence initiatives,” said State Sen. Iris Martinez (D-Chicago) who related that the first killing of 2008 was in her Logan Square neighborhood. “I think we need to concentrate on where we are going to get the money.”

Published by Medill Reports on May 7, 2008.

The 62-year-old pedestrian was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition, Bright said. Ramniceanu, of the 3100 North Sheridan Road, was later pronounced dead at the hospital at 5:50 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

About 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, a rented U-Haul pick-up truck was westbound on Belmont Avenue when the driver ran a red light and struck a Ford sedan that was southbound on Sheridan Road, according to police News Affairs Officer Marcel Bright.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

“When I look at the business we do at the Park West [160 seats] and the Vic [250 seats], a good majority of our revenue is from outside promoters.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

“When I look at the business we do at the Park West [160 seats] and the Vic [250 seats], a good majority of our revenue is from outside promoters.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

They were struck by a northbound Metra train about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 1400 block of North Monticello Avenue. Minutes before they were hit by the train, residents saw them arguing in a nearby park.

Published by NBC 5 on May 7, 2008.

Jonah Greenthal, 18, of 337 Madison Ave. in Glencoe, is charged with one count of computer tampering, a misdemeanor. He was released after posting $100 bail and is scheduled to appear in Cook County Court in Skokie at 10:30 a.m. on June 5.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 7, 2008.

Killed was Jermaine Price, 34,of 8011 S. Ada St., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Price was dead on the scene.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 7, 2008.

After paying the owner of Tenorio’s Tire, 2543 W. 63rd St., for tires put on his car, the gunman pulled a revolver about 3:20 p.m., and walked to the back of the store where Price and Kenard Williams, 46, stood near a rear entrance that led to an alley, Wentworth Area detectives said.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 7, 2008.

With the gunman still in pursuit and firing, Price and Williams ran out the front door and collapsed outside in a vacant lot at 2551 W. 63rd St., Wentworth Area detectives said.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 7, 2008.

Williams, of the 500 block of West 107th Street, suffered a gunshot wound through the arm and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 7, 2008.

Homelessness has many faces. On Chicago streets, it may look like the frail woman at the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Wells Street or the aged veteran singing Otis Redding at the Chicago and State el stop.

Published by Medill Reports on May 7, 2008.

This week, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson -- the Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised sensation with acclaimed restaurants from New York to Stockholm -- opens the seafood-focused C-House on the ground floor of the new Affinia Chicago Hotel, just off the Magnificent Mile.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

He has returned to his hometown and now has a hit on his hands in Mercat a la Planxa, a fanciful Catalan-style tapas restaurant and bar that opened inside the South Loop's refurbished Blackstone Hotel in early March.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

Brennan plans to open the first non-New York outpost of his acclaimed Artisanal Bistro and Wine Bar on the sixth floor (with a separate elevator, no less) of 900 North Michigan in late fall.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

With his strong cheese focus, Brennan knows he's taking on local cheese powerhouses like Bin 36, as well as his Michigan Avenue neighbor Spiaggia.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

Police say the victim was found dead inside an apartment in the 2100 block of South Marshall in the city's Douglas Park neighborhood.

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

Gwinn, of the 1700 block of McAree Road in Waukegan, was in a gray Pontiac sedan driving in the 1500 block of Jackson Street about 2 p.m. when several members of the North Chicago tactical narcotic team pulled the car over, according to a written statement by police.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2008.

Crews on the scene of a roof collapse on the Near South Side are investigating what caused a pile of bricks to fall onto a neighboring roof partially caving it in Wednesday night. As of 8 p.m., fire crews were on the scene of a roof collapse in the 2500 block of South State Street, Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.

On June 12, 1981, Chicago Police discovered 29-year-old man fatally shot in the alley behind the pizzeria where he worked as a delivery driver in the 1900 block of West Chicago Avenue, the release said. Police Wednesday night would not disclose the name of the victim.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2008.