The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority met Wednesday to discuss a proposal to buy Wrigley Field.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.

Police are investigating the possibility that the toddler was shot during a gang-related shooting. His parents say it happened near the corner of 77th and South May. Williams says the family returned to their old neighborhood to pick up a car and were about to put Marshawn in the car when four or five shots rang out.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.

Originally from Belvidere, roommates Jennifer Carlson, 24, and Jason Bowers, 23, were hosting childhood friends Jerod Pilgreen, 21, and Joseph Schultz, 23, at their apartment at 3553 North Fremont the evening of March 10, 2007.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.

Even though he was German, Schweihs hung out in Greektown and it may have been during a night out there that he met a tall, slender 18-year-old manicurist, Eugenia Pappas. They called her Becka. They began to date to the dismay of her family.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.

It happened just before 8 p.m. Wednesday on the 2500-block of South State Street.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.

Originally from Belvidere, roommates Jennifer Carlson, 24, and Jason Bowers, 23, were hosting childhood friends Jerod Pilgreen, 21, and Joseph Schultz, 23, at their apartment at 3553 North Fremont the evening of March 10, 2007. They were asleep when prosecutors say Smith, who had broken into the building, took a dollar bill and lit it to stay warm.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.

Tanika Mitchell-Hinton was found Monday in a vacant lot at 4219 W. Arthington St. and was pronounced dead on the scene at 12:20 p.m. A Tuesday autopsy determined Mitchell-Hinton was strangled and her death was ruled a homicide, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.

Martin D. Lyons, 20, and Nico Lewis, 18, both of the 500 block of Frederick Avenue in Bellwood, were each charged with first-degree murder, police said. They are scheduled to appear later Thursday for a bond hearing in Violence Court (Br. 66) at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave., Harrison Area detectives said.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.

On June 12, 1981, Chicago police discovered a 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 NBC 5 on May 8, 2008.

Reporting from a BP station at Clark and LaSalle streets, Vatis said the price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline there was $4.09, with its "Ultimate" brand running at $4.29.

Published by NBC 5 on May 8, 2008.

South Michigan Avenue between Roosevelt Road and 24th Place is in the closing stages of several new infrastructure projects designed to brighten the area for pedestrians and smooth the way for drivers.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

At 13th and Michigan, the city has installed a new stoplight, a $330,000 project paid for by menu money from 2nd Ward Alderman Robert Fioretti's office and tax increment financing dollars.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

"The streetscape project can only be a good thing in terms of beautifying the street," said Casey Hogan, head of the South Michigan Avenue Merchants Association and an eye doctor who practices at Solo Eye Care, 1444 S. Michigan.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

Colleen Harper, a real estate broker at Harper Cacciatore, 1633 S. Michigan, said she is especially looking forward to the installation of parking boxes. Harper said there are drivers who parking on South Michigan for days at a time, damaging her business.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

Keith Carlson, the manager at Grace O'Malley pub, 1416 S. Michigan, said business is down 5 percent over the last year, though he couldn't point to one cause of the dip.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

Michael Panozzo, owner of Panozzo's Italian Market, 1303 S. Michigan, said the new streetscape will help the area become more of a destination.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

The search for a new library for the West Town neighborhood could be over, with the announcement by Chicago Public Library Commissioner Mary Dempsey that a new full-service branch could go in at the corner of Chicago and Ashland.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

Dempsey said the library is taking advantage of a 20,000-square-foot office space that is being vacated by the Department of Consumer Services. The new library would take the place of two smaller branches on Chicago-the storefront Midwest Branch Library at 2335 W. Chicago and a smaller branch within the Eckhart Park field house at 1330 W. Chicago.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

Dempsey said the library is taking advantage of a 20,000-square-foot office space that is being vacated by the Department of Consumer Services. The new library would take the place of two smaller branches on Chicago-the storefront Midwest Branch Library at 2335 W. Chicago and a smaller branch within the Eckhart Park field house at 1330 W. Chicago.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

The new proposal replaces a plan by neighbors and community activists to establish a West Town branch at a vacant property at 1850 W. Chicago. That property is located just south of Commercial Park in East Village. Organizers pushing for the library there aimed to incorporate it with the park, giving kids a place to play and read.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

Jose Manteca, 36, saw it manner of violence first-hand as a member of a Chicago street gang. He was shot in the head, beaten, arrested and did time – and it was the only life he knew growing up in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 8, 2008.

As of 8 p.m., fire crews were on the scene of a roof collapse at 2520 S. State St., Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said. Firefighters were searching the building to make sure nobody was inside, but the single-story, commercial building appeared to be vacant, he said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 8, 2008.

On June 12, 1981, Chicago Police discovered the body of 29-year-old Milton Rodriguez of Chicago, who had been fatally shot in the alley behind the pizzeria where he worked as a delivery driver in the 1900 block of West Chicago Avenue, police said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 8, 2008.

ComEd Says Equipment Failure Caused Outage In South Loop, Near West Side

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 8, 2008.

ComEd Says Equipment Failure Caused Outage In South Loop, Near West Side

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 8, 2008.

A Monroe District police captain said crews are checking multiple senior buildings in the outage area. The Fire Department was also sent out to check on residents at one building, Circle Park Apartments at 1111 S. Ashland Ave., a spokesman said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 8, 2008.

The sheer logistical challenges that must have been presented by this fascinating project -- a multidimensional evocation of several emblematic paintings by Henry Darger, the fabled Chicago "outsider" artist who worked for decades as a hospital janitor while also producing a mammoth 15,000-page fantasy saga in his Lincoln Park studio -- are almost too great to imagine. And when you see tiny twentysomething director Devon de Mayo (who collaborated with Krissy Vanderwarker and Heather Rafferty) moving around with the audience as the work unfolds, you begin to understand why she might well have been part of the army of pre-pubescent "Vivian girls" who eventually engaged in a ferocious rebellion against their evil captors in the artist's "Realm of the Unreal."

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

Fire broke out in an apartment building on the 5400 block of North Winthrop around 12:25 a.m. May 1. A witness told police that her 41-year-old neighbor had a female guest in his apartment who she believes to be a prostitute. The man asked for the witness's help in removing his guest. As the woman was leaving the apartment, she told the witness that the victim "didn't pay me so I started the fire." The woman left the building in an unknown direction. A 13-year-old boy was treated for a cut to his hand and minor smoke inhalation. The witness told police the woman had a red streak in her hair.

Published by The News-Star on May 8, 2008.

A 19-year-old woman said she was riding with a 46-year-old male co-worker down the 5400 block of North Lincoln Avenue around 9 a.m. May 5, when he began hitting her in the head. The man took $400 from the victim's coat pocket and threw her belongings into the street as she exited the car. The man fled northbound on Lincoln in a silver Ford Taurus.

Published by The News-Star on May 8, 2008.

A burglar broke into an apartment on the 5600 block of North Washtenaw sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. May 5. Police believe the burglar placed duct tape over a rear storm door to muffle the sound of breaking glass. The burglar swiped $700 worth of jewelry and a TV valued at $200. Neighbors told police that a homeless man with a beard has been hanging around the back of the building.

Published by The News-Star on May 8, 2008.

Burglars hit Café Bong at 5706 N. Clark sometime between 2 and 9 a.m. May 5. The owner arrived at 9 a.m. only to discover that the premises had been entered and $300 taken from the cash register. Police also noticed damage to both the front and back doors, as well as a transom. A pry tool was left behind.

Published by The News-Star on May 8, 2008.

A man in his mid-30s robbed a dry cleaner's on the 5600 block of North Lincoln around 12:40 p.m. April 30. The store owner told police the man came in to pick up his "wife's shirt" but did not have a receipt. After taking down the man's first name and telephone number, the man followed the store owner as she went to go look for the shirt. She got scared when she noticed the man holding a knife. The victim ran to a side door and screamed for help. The man ran out of the store heading southbound on Lincoln.

Published by The News-Star on May 8, 2008.

A 20-year-old woman was robbed as she waited at a CTA bus stop on the 3000 block of West Touhy around 10:30 p.m. May 3. The victim told police she was surrounded by three men in their early 20s. One of the men grabbed a tan bag off the victim's shoulders, containing her driver's license, passport and $500.

Published by The News-Star on May 8, 2008.

A man in his mid-20s wearing a gray hoodie knocked off a small retail store on the 6700 block of North Clark Street around 9:45 p.m. May 3. A store employee told police that the man entered the store and jumped over the store counter. After pistol-whipping the employee, the man grabbed $4,200, along with the employees' wallets and cell phones. The man was last seen fleeing northbound on Clark.

Published by The News-Star on May 8, 2008.

A man wearing a ski mask robbed the Super 8 Motel at 7300 N. Sheridan around 10:30 p.m. May 4. An employee told police that the man came in and demanded money. After handing the robber $250, the man fled the motel. Police recovered $45 of the missing money alongside the building. A tape of the robbery was made on a security camera, but the employee was unable to download it.

Published by The News-Star on May 8, 2008.

A 52-year-old woman was robbed after cashing a check at a currency exchange on the 7000 block of North Clark around 3 p.m. May 1. The victim told police that a man in his early 30s approached her from behind and placed an object in her back. He demanded her money. When the victim said she didn't have any money, the man went through her pockets and removed $550. The man turned away and left in an unknown direction. The victim did not see a weapon.

Published by The News-Star on May 8, 2008.

Burglars pried open the back door to an apartment on the 1500 block of West Sherwin sometime before 8 p.m. May 1 and stole $50 in change, a PlayStation and controllers.

Published by The News-Star on May 8, 2008.

Someone cracked the rear door and door frame of an apartment on the 1500 block of West Lunt sometime before 7 p.m. May 2. The burglar swiped a TV/video recorder, digital camera and other consumer electronics valued at $3,600.

Published by The News-Star on May 8, 2008.

A burglary occurred at Beck's Bookstore, 4520 N. Broadway, at 1:50 p.m. on May 5. The offender apparently threw a rock through the store's glass front door and then smashed the cash register once inside, the police report says. The register, however, was empty at the time the burglar arrived. Police believe this burglary may be related to several other incidents that have occurred in the neighborhood over the past several days. At the time the report was made, no arrests had been made.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 8, 2008.

Ubaldo Delvalle, 33, of the 6000 block of W. Sunnyside, was arrested on charges of battery after an incident that allegedly occurred on the 1400 block of W. Wilson at 5:35 p.m., May 2, police reports say. Officers responding to the call arrived to find two men at the crime scene. According to one of the men, a 54-year-old man listed as the victim, the two had started fighting after a heated discussion. The offender kicked him several times in the hand, the report says. Police advised Delvalle of his rights and placed him in custody. He was transported to the 23rd District police station for processing.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 8, 2008.

Ubaldo Delvalle, 33, of the 6000 block of W. Sunnyside, was arrested on charges of battery after an incident that allegedly occurred on the 1400 block of W. Wilson at 5:35 p.m., May 2, police reports say. Officers responding to the call arrived to find two men at the crime scene. According to one of the men, a 54-year-old man listed as the victim, the two had started fighting after a heated discussion. The offender kicked him several times in the hand, the report says. Police advised Delvalle of his rights and placed him in custody. He was transported to the 23rd District police station for processing.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 8, 2008.

An unknown offender threatened to blow up Wrigley Field in an anonymous phone call at 3:30 p.m. on May 1, police reports say. According to the report, a man called a Pizzeria Uno in the afternoon, and told the host that "there will be a bomb going off today at Wrigley Field." The host told police that the man speaking on the other line sounded distant, as if he was holding the receiver away from his face. Police were unable to determine where the call was made from, as the Pizzeria Uno phone did not have caller ID. Police and ballpark officials heightened security in deference to the threat. At the time of the report, no arrests had been made.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 8, 2008.

A theft occurred on the 3100 block of N. Orchard at some point on April 22, police reports say. The victim, a 35-year-old woman, told police that someone had broken into her Toyota Highlander and stolen both her spare tire and her catalytic converter. At the time of the report, no arrests had been made.

Published by Lake View Booster on May 8, 2008.

As of 8 p.m., fire crews were on the scene of a roof collapse at 2520 S. State St., Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said. Firefighters were searching the building to make sure nobody was inside, but the single-story, commercial building appeared to be vacant, he said.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 8, 2008.

Want to learn more about your neighborhood for the low, low price of $0? Then join up with local historian and Wicker Park Committee president Elaine Coorens on May 17 and 18 for a historical tour of the neighborhood. Coorens, author of the book "Wicker Park from 1673 thru 1929 and Walking Tour Guide," will give two tours of historic Milwaukee Avenue.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

Jeremy Jackson Koopman, 32, of Ocoee, Fla., was arrested on charges of theft after an incident that occurred at Dominick's, 2021 W. Chicago, at 5:48 p.m. May 3, police reports say. According to the report, security guards saw Koopman stuffing bottles of Gentleman Jack from a display shelf into his pants. Next, the report says, Koopman walked out of the store, abandoning a decoy shopping cart filled with groceries. Security guards caught up with Koopman outside and arriving police placed him into custody. He was transported to the 13th District for processing.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

Garcia Henry, 25, and Luis Ortiz, 29, were murdered at 12:10 a.m., May 6, on the 3300 block of W. Potomac, in what police believe was a gang-related shooting. At the time of the report, police had not made any arrests in the double-homicide. According to two witnesses, who were in the same car as Henry and Ortiz in the moments before the shooting, they were parking their car when a 4-door sedan pulled up beside them, its lights turned off. A man got out of the sedan, pulled out a handgun and fired several shots at Ortiz and Henry, who were in the back seat of their car, the report says. Both witnesses already had fled the car when the shots were fired, the report says. Ortiz, who lived on the block where the shooting occurred, was pronounced dead as soon as police arrived on the scene of the crime, police reports say. Henry, of the 1300 block of N. Homan, was rushed to an emergency room and pronounced dead just before 2 a.m. Police believe both men were members of the Latin Kings street gang. Police had little information about the identity of the suspect at the time the report was filed.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

Garcia Henry, 25, and Luis Ortiz, 29, were murdered at 12:10 a.m., May 6, on the 3300 block of W. Potomac, in what police believe was a gang-related shooting. At the time of the report, police had not made any arrests in the double-homicide. According to two witnesses, who were in the same car as Henry and Ortiz in the moments before the shooting, they were parking their car when a 4-door sedan pulled up beside them, its lights turned off. A man got out of the sedan, pulled out a handgun and fired several shots at Ortiz and Henry, who were in the back seat of their car, the report says. Both witnesses already had fled the car when the shots were fired, the report says. Ortiz, who lived on the block where the shooting occurred, was pronounced dead as soon as police arrived on the scene of the crime, police reports say. Henry, of the 1300 block of N. Homan, was rushed to an emergency room and pronounced dead just before 2 a.m. Police believe both men were members of the Latin Kings street gang. Police had little information about the identity of the suspect at the time the report was filed.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

A criminal damage to property was reported after an incident that allegedly occurred on the 2000 block of W. Maypole at 10 p.m., April 23, police reports say. The victim, a 40-year-old woman, told police she got into a disagreement with another woman that soon escalated into violence. The argument ended when the offender allegedly grabbed a wooden stick and beat in the windshield of the victim's Impala. At the time of the report, no arrests had been made.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

A battery occurred on the 700 block of N. Kedzie at 6:53 p.m., May 9, police reports say. The victim, a 34-year-old gas station manager, told police that he got into an argument with a younger man over a car he had sold him earlier. The offender allegedly punched the manager several times in the face and body and then left the scene of the crime. The offender's name was redacted from police reports, pending the victim's decision on whether or not to press charges.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

An assault occurred at Chicago Market Place, a small grocery at 1501 W. Chicago, at 4:14 p.m., May 1, police reports say. The victim, the store's 28-year-old owner, confronted a teenager about the unpaid-for candy bars he was holding in his fist, the report says. The teenager, unapologetic, ripped into the store owner: "I'm gonna beat your ass, mother------," he threatened. "I'm gonna have my daddy come up in here and do a twenty." The store owner understood the phrase "do a twenty" as slang for "murder," the report says. A second teenager joined in the threats, and both young men soon fled the store. Based on descriptions of the clothes the teenagers were wearing, including beige school uniform pants, police believe the offenders are students at Golder College Prep, 1454 W. Superior. At the time of the report, no arrests had been made.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

An assault occurred at Chicago Market Place, a small grocery at 1501 W. Chicago, at 4:14 p.m., May 1, police reports say. The victim, the store's 28-year-old owner, confronted a teenager about the unpaid-for candy bars he was holding in his fist, the report says. The teenager, unapologetic, ripped into the store owner: "I'm gonna beat your ass, mother------," he threatened. "I'm gonna have my daddy come up in here and do a twenty." The store owner understood the phrase "do a twenty" as slang for "murder," the report says. A second teenager joined in the threats, and both young men soon fled the store. Based on descriptions of the clothes the teenagers were wearing, including beige school uniform pants, police believe the offenders are students at Golder College Prep, 1454 W. Superior. At the time of the report, no arrests had been made.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

An aggravated robbery occurred on the 1700 block of W. Webster at 12:24 a.m., May 4, police reports say. The victim, a 32-year-old man, was sitting in his car when he was approached by a slightly younger man, who asked for a light. When the victim offered him a lighter, a second man emerged from the shadows and placed a hard object against his head, the report says. The gunman demanded the victim get out of the car, and he quickly complied. Both men fled in the victim's car, a red BMW convertible, the report says. The victim told police the car was equipped with 18-inch rims, worth some $3,200. At the time of the report, no arrests had been made.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

A robbery occurred at a small store on the 2400 block of W. Armitage

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

Ooh wee! My calendar just got a little happier with the addition of the Manifest Urban Arts Festival on May 16 and Andersonville Bike Week, May 12-18.

Published by Metroblogging Chicago on May 8, 2008.

The Wrigley Field name will remain if the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority purchases the park. The state agency has been in negotiations with the Tribune company for months.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on May 8, 2008.

Tanika Mitchell was found Monday in a vacant lot at the 4200 block of West Arthington Street and was pronounced dead on the scene at 12:20 p.m.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

Smith ignited the fire inside an interior stairwell at 3553 N. Fremont just before 7 a.m., prosecutors say. In a videotaped statement, Smith said she lost her shoes that night and her feet were cold.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

Triple 26es sounds like a "good omen" to Johnny Elengical, who owns a 7-Eleven in West Lawn.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

Cook County prosecutors filed more serious aggravated driving under the influence charges -- which are felonies -- after prosecutors reviewed the circumstances of the crash at Damen and Oakdale on the North Side.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

Cosmano is accused of killing Milton Rodriguez, 29, of Chicago. Rodriguez was found shot to death on June 12, 1981, in the alley behind Cosmano's pizzeria in the 1900 block of West Chicago.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance about 11 a.m. in the 7400 block of South South Shore Drive, according to police News Affairs Officer John Henry, who was citing preliminary information.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

Gary Hernet, 45, of the 5500 block of South Ashland Avenue, was shot at the 6700 block of South Marshfield Avenue and was pronounced dead on the scene, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Hernet was shot in the head, according to Wentworth Area detectives.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

Gary Hernet, 45, of the 5500 block of South Ashland Avenue, was shot at the 6700 block of South Marshfield Avenue and was pronounced dead on the scene, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Hernet was shot in the head, according to Wentworth Area detectives.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 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 Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

Fire Media Affairs spokesman Richard Rosado said fire department personnel are checking residents at a senior building at 1111 S. Ashland Ave. Circle Park apartments is listed at that address.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

At 6:31 a.m., power went out between Canal Street and Damen Avenue and Van Buren and 14th streets, according to ComEd spokeswoman Kim Johnson.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

Chicago Firefighters were at the four-story building in the 2500 block of South State Street about 8 p.m., said Chicago Police spokeswoman JoAnn Taylor.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

Police were blocking off traffic to 26th Street between State and Wentworth Avenue as while emergency crews remained on the scene.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

Milton Rodriguez, 29, of Chicago was found fatally shot June 12, 1981, behind the pizza parlor where he worked in the 1900 block of West Chicago Avenue, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

The incident began about 11 p.m. Wednesday when Grand Crossing District police responded to a call of a domestic disturbance at a building in the 7400 block of South Shore Drive, Officer John Henry said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

The victim was identified Thursday as Tanika Hinton, 21, of the 400 block of Englewood Avenue in Hillside. Hinton was found at about 11:30 a.m. Monday in a vacant lot in the 4200 block of West Arthington Street, in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood, authorities said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

Hinton was found at about 11:30 a.m. Monday in a vacant lot in the 4200 block of West Arthington Street, in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood, authorities said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

The blaze raced through an apartment building at 3553 N. Fremont St., killing Jennifer Carlson, 24, and Jason Bowers, 23, who lived in the third-floor apartment, as well as Joseph Schultz, 23, and Jerod Pilgreen, 21, friends visiting from their hometown of Belvidere.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

Area rain totals by day's end were impressive and included: 1.34 inches in Wilmette, 1.17 inches in Palatine, 1.08 inches at Chicago's Whitney Young High School and 1.05 inches at Mt. Prospect.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

The victims were identified as Keith Embrey, 34, of the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue, and Josephine Alanis, also 34, of the 3900 block of West Fullerton Avenue, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

The victims were identified as Keith Embrey, 34, of the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue, and Josephine Alanis, also 34, of the 3900 block of West Fullerton Avenue, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

Both were killed instantly when they were struck by an outbound train Tuesday evening in the 1400 block of North Monticello Avenue, authorities said. Their deaths were ruled accidental following autopsies Wednesday.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

The incident occurred about 12:50 p.m. Wednesday in the 2500 block of West North Avenue, police said. Carlos Castro had just walked out of a liquor store at the corner of North and Campbell Avenues and was waiting to cross the street when he was struck by an unidentified vehicle which fled the scene.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

The incident occurred about 12:50 p.m. Wednesday in the 2500 block of West North Avenue, police said. Carlos Castro had just walked out of a liquor store at the corner of North and Campbell Avenues and was waiting to cross the street when he was struck by an unidentified vehicle which fled the scene.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

Castro, believed to be in his 30s, of the 1600 block of North Maplewood Avenue, was taken in critical condition to Stroger Hospital, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. He was pronounced dead there about seven hours later.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

Power went out at 6:31 a.m. in the area between Van Buren and 14th Streets and Canal Street to Damen Avenue, said utility spokeswoman Kim Johnson. About 2,255 customers were affected.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2008.

Laurent Gras is opening L2O, Jose Garces' Mercant a la Planxa is one of the best new restaurants to open locally this year, Aquavit sensation Marcus Sameulsson's (pictured) new C-House on the Mag Mile is already open for breakfast, and New York cheese whiz Terrance Brennan is opening a Chicago location of his Artisanal Bistro and Wine Bar at 900 N. Michigan this fall.

Published by Chicagoist on May 8, 2008.

he National Fugu Association still contends that the fish can be dangerous if not prepared properly. You can find fugu at Ai Sushi and Tsuki in Lincoln Park from November to January. Chef Toyoji Hemmi, the only sushi chef licensed to handle fugu in the Midwest, splits his time between the two.

Published by Chicagoist on May 8, 2008.

The National Fugu Association still contends that the fish can be dangerous if not prepared properly. You can find fugu at Ai Sushi and Tsuki in Lincoln Park from November to January. Chef Toyoji Hemmi, the only sushi chef licensed to handle fugu in the Midwest, splits his time between the two.

Published by Chicagoist on May 8, 2008.

It's called Nhu Lan, and they've been a welcome addition to a pretty barren stretch (culinary speaking) of Lawrence Avenue since near the beginning of the year.

Published by Chicagoist on May 8, 2008.

A pedestrian was seriously injured Thursday morning after being hit by an auto in the Loop.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

The fire started about 2:30 a.m. at 5437 N. Broadway, according to Fire Media Affairs spokesman Richard Rosado.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 8, 2008.

Woods had taken his mother from their home in the 1000 block of Harrison Street to her polling place at 11th and Jackson, police said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 8, 2008.

Veggie Bite, 1300 N. Milwaukee Philly cheese steaks, Italian melts and burgers aren't unusual to find on the menu of a fast-food restaurant or diner in Chicago.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

The Spread, 2476 N. Lincoln Like the bar's name, everything here has a subtle sports theme, from the menu (salads are found under "On the Green" and desserts are called "Overtime") to the plasma screens and shuffleboard table.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

Keith Embrky, 34, of 814 N. Parkside Ave., and Josephine Alanis, 34, of 3919 W. Fullerton Ave., were struck by a train in the 1400 block of North Monticello Avenue Tuesday and pronounced dead on the scene, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.