Incidentally, the two multi-unit homes it will affect are two of the five remaining homes from the days when the 4600 block of Winthrop was segregated and designated for African-Americans only. The descendants of those residents are aware that the buildings may be torn down and regret losing part of their history on Winthrop.

Published by Uptown Update on June 15, 2008.

The Chicago City Council last month approved the plans to build two 42-story towers on the southwest corner of Polk and Clark Streets. Each will have 492 apartments.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Avalon Clark and Polk LLC will build the project on 3.49 acres at 824 S. Clark St. and 139 W. Polk St., near the Folio Square and Dearborn Park I residential developments.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Avalon Clark and Polk LLC will build the project on 3.49 acres at 824 S. Clark St. and 139 W. Polk St., near the Folio Square and Dearborn Park I residential developments.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

A man was fatally shot Saturday afternoon in South Chicago.The shooting happened at about 2:30 p.m. in the 8600 block of South Marquette Avenue when a gunman walked through a gangway, approached on foot and fired shots, police said.

Published by NBC 5 on June 15, 2008.

The Chicago event, which runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, fills the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr. It benefits the South Side YMCA and Community Mental Health Council Inc.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Benny Lynch, 19, of the 1600 block of North Lotus, was fatally shot in the 1700 block of North Linder in the North Austin neighborhood around 11:05 p.m. Friday, police said. Also shot was a 22-year-old woman, who suffered a foot injury.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Benny Lynch, 19, of the 1600 block of North Lotus, was fatally shot in the 1700 block of North Linder in the North Austin neighborhood around 11:05 p.m. Friday, police said. Also shot was a 22-year-old woman, who suffered a foot injury.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

At 1:20 a.m., a man believed to be in his 20s was found fatally shot in the 3000 block of West Montrose, slumped over the steering wheel of a car. The man, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at 4:05 a.m., according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

About 1:40 a.m., Johnny Dudley, 44, was found fatally shot in the 7200 block of South Sacramento in the Marquette Park neighborhood. Dudley, of the 7100 block of South Whipple, suffered multiple wounds, the medical examiner's office reported. He was shot in the head, said police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

About 1:40 a.m., Johnny Dudley, 44, was found fatally shot in the 7200 block of South Sacramento in the Marquette Park neighborhood. Dudley, of the 7100 block of South Whipple, suffered multiple wounds, the medical examiner's office reported. He was shot in the head, said police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Brendan Scanlon, of the 2800 block of West Palmer, was found with multiple stab wounds in his chest around 2:40 a.m. in the 3000 bock of West Palmer, Kubiak said. Mirabelli said police were interviewing a person of interest in the death of Scanlon, 25.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Killed was Devon Young, 26, of the 5900 block of South Lafayette in Washington Park, who was shot in the 5800 block of South Wabash around 3 a.m., officials said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Killed was Devon Young, 26, of the 5900 block of South Lafayette in Washington Park, who was shot in the 5800 block of South Wabash around 3 a.m., officials said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The second man, shot by police around 7:35 p.m. in the 5900 block of South Michigan, was reported in critical condition at Stroger Hospital.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The Michigan driver who plowed a semi-tractor trailer truck into the CTA's Cermak/Chinatown L station, killing two people and injuring 21 others in April, died Friday at a local hospital.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Today, the Obamas leave their Kenwood home on a landmark block on Chicago's South Side to attend church at the nearby Apostolic Church of God, 6320 S. Dorchester.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

But the Obama family recently quit Trinity United Church of Christ, in the wake of divisive comments by the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and the Rev. Michael Pfleger. Where to go?

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The victim was walking through the alley at 80th Street and South Exchange Avenue about 9:30 p.m. when shots rang out and he was hit in the mouth, police said. Police had earlier said the shooting had happened in the 2900 block of East 81st Street, which is the same location. Further details, such as the man's age or what hospital he was taken to, were not available. He reportedly was in fair condition, according to police.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The victim was walking through the alley at 80th Street and South Exchange Avenue about 9:30 p.m. when shots rang out and he was hit in the mouth, police said. Police had earlier said the shooting had happened in the 2900 block of East 81st Street, which is the same location. Further details, such as the man's age or what hospital he was taken to, were not available. He reportedly was in fair condition, according to police.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Also in the South Chicago neighborhood Saturday, a 25-year-old man, Morris Gandy, was fatally shot near his home in the 8600 block of South Marquette Avenue, about 2:30 p.m., police said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Now the ethics council of the American Medical Association is pressing the doctors group to endorse such practices. AMA delegates are expected to vote on the proposal at their five-day meeting that begins Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Marine Unit officers spotted two men paddling on Lake Michigan near Navy Pier about 7:30 a.m., just as dark clouds filled the skies and a downpour hit, Chicago Police Marine Unit Sgt. Ray Mazzola said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

But the Obama family recently quit Trinity United Church of Christ, in the wake of divisive comments by the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and the Rev. Michael Pfleger. Where to go?

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Today, the Obamas leave their Kenwood home on a landmark block on Chicago's South Side to attend church at the nearby Apostolic Church of God, 6320 S. Dorchester.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Several people were injured when a truck crashed into the Chinatown stop in April 2008. The truck driver whose semi smashed into a CTA station in April died.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 15, 2008.

An employee hands a drive-thru order to a McDonald's customer at the Rock & Roll McDonalds in Chicago, Oct. 15, 2007. Consumers will soon find tomatoes back under the 'Golden Arches.'

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 15, 2008.

Hundreds of people spent up to three hours Saturday doing a yoga workout downtown Chicago. The event took place on the Great Lawn of the Pritzker Pavillion in Millennium Park.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 15, 2008.

The second incident occurred Saturday evening in the 5900 block of South Michigan Avenue, and few details were available, except that someone was wounded.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 15, 2008.

The first incident occurred early Saturday morning when officers shot and killed a South Side man while repording to a report of shots being fired in the city's Washington Park neighborhood.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 15, 2008.

Police say an SUV driver made two u-turns in the 4600-block of West Madison Street about 9:15 p.m. before striking the woman. That impact sent her into oncoming traffic. A second vehicle then struck the victim.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 15, 2008.

The first killing was Friday night when 19-year-old Benny Lynch was fatally shot in the Austin neighborhood. Minutes later, a man in his 20s was shot to death on the northwest side.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 15, 2008.

Then 23-year-old Brendan Scanlan was stabbed in the chest in Logan Square.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 15, 2008.

In Chicago, power lines were down in the 1400 block of South Wood. In the 2800 block of South Lawndale, uprooted trees destroyed several cars.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 15, 2008.

In Chicago, power lines were down in the 1400 block of South Wood. In the 2800 block of South Lawndale, uprooted trees destroyed several cars.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 15, 2008.

In the South Loop, resident had to be careful about the debris falling from a 30-story high rise building under construction.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 15, 2008.

In this young 74th season of the Grant Park Music Festival, artistic director James W. Palermo didn't waste much time bringing in one of the Romantic repertoire's meatiest nuggets for downtown consumption.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Tom Stoppard, Alec Baldwin, Jack Klugman, Kristen Chenoweth, Liza Minnelli and Mandy Patinkin and the three young lads who will be starring in "Billy Elliot" were there, stopping to chat on their way into Radio City Music Hall. But more importantly, the Steppenwolf Theater team was there.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

To a thunderous ovation, Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member Rondi Reed won Steppenwolf's first acting Tony Award of the night, or best featured actress in a play for "August: Osage County." The red-haired beauty thanked everyone in her Chicago and New York families" including the people on the streets of New York for their incredible support of the play, which was up for 11 Tony Awards Sunday night.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Doctoral students are known for taking a long time to finish their dissertations, but one of this spring's University of Chicago graduates broke the curve and then some.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

On Saturday afternoon, a man was shot in the chest about 2:30 p.m. near Marquette Avenue and East 86th Street on the South Side. The man, who had not been identified as of Saturday night, was thought to be in his 20s. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Meanwhile, Johnny Dudley, of the 7100 block of South Whipple Street, was shot about 1:45 a.m. in the 7200 block of South Sacramento Avenue in the Marquette Park neighborhood. Dudley, who is in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Meanwhile, Johnny Dudley, of the 7100 block of South Whipple Street, was shot about 1:45 a.m. in the 7200 block of South Sacramento Avenue in the Marquette Park neighborhood. Dudley, who is in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

In Logan Square, Brendan Scanlan, 23, died after being stabbed in the chest in the 3000 block of West Palmer Boulevard, just down the street from his home.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Minutes later, in the 3000 block of West Montrose Avenue on the city's Northwest Side, a man in his 20s was found slumped over the wheel of a car with a gunshot wound to his neck.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Benny Lynch of the 1600 block of North Lotus Avenue was shot in the abdomen and taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he was pronounced dead about 1 a.m. The shooting happened in the 1700 block of North Linder Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. No one is in custody.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Benny Lynch of the 1600 block of North Lotus Avenue was shot in the abdomen and taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he was pronounced dead about 1 a.m. The shooting happened in the 1700 block of North Linder Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. No one is in custody.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

The second incident occurred Saturday at 7:35 p.m. in the 5900 block of South Michigan Avenue. Although few details were available, police said in a news release: "The officers discharged their weapons and an offender was struck and transported to an area hospital."

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

The shooting victim was identified as Devon Young, 26, of the 5900 block of South Lafayette Avenue, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

The first incident occurred about 2:40 a.m. Saturday when a South Side man was shot and killed by Chicago police officers responding to shots fired in the 5800 block of South Wabash Avenue.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Pfleger is on a mandated leave from his parish at St. Sabina Catholic Church following incendiary comments he made last month about Sen. Hillary Clinton during a guest sermon at Trinity United Church of Christ.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Pfleger is on a mandated leave from his parish at St. Sabina Catholic Church following incendiary comments he made last month about Sen. Hillary Clinton during a guest sermon at Trinity United Church of Christ.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

The crash happened during Friday evening rush hour on April 25 when Wells barreled off the Dan Ryan Expressway exit ramp, through a busy intersection and into the Cermak-Chinatown CTA train station.Killed in the crash were Eloisa Guerrero, 47, and Delisia Brown, 18; 21 others were injured.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

The driver of the semi truck that crashed into the CTA Red Line's Cermak-Chinatown station, killing two women, has died, authorities said. Donald Wells, 64, of Metamora, Mich., was pronounced dead at 6:45 p.m. Friday, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office. Police confirmed Wells was the driver the semi truck that crashed into the Cermak-Chinatown station, 138 W. Cermak Rd., on April 25.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

The shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. at 312 S. Whipple St. The victim, identified as Lawaide Labon, of 1135 S. Independence Blvd., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, was shot by someone from a passing vehicle, according to police News Affairs Officer David Banks, citing preliminary information. Labon suffered a gunshot wound to the back, police said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

The shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. at 312 S. Whipple St. The victim, identified as Lawaide Labon, of 1135 S. Independence Blvd., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, was shot by someone from a passing vehicle, according to police News Affairs Officer David Banks, citing preliminary information. Labon suffered a gunshot wound to the back, police said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

The first killing was Friday night when 19-year-old Benny Lynch was fatally shot in the Austin neighborhood. Minutes later, a man in his 20s was shot to death on the Northwest side.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

The first killing was Friday night when 19-year-old Benny Lynch was fatally shot in the Austin neighborhood. Minutes later, a man in his 20s was shot to death on the Northwest side.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

Then 23-year-old Brendan Scanlan was stabbed in the chest in Logan Square.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

A Ford SUV made two U-turns in the 4600 block of West Madison Street about 9:15 p.m. before striking the woman and causing her to be thrown into oncoming traffic, police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

Tanika Coleman, of 4226 W. Adams St., was pronounced dead at the Stein Institute at 12:48 a.m., a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner's office said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

Four Country Club Hills residents were taken to hospitals Saturday after the car they were riding in crashed into a concrete median wall in the southbound lanes of Interstate 57 near the Far South Side Pullman neighborhood.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

Marine Unit officers spotted two men paddling on Lake Michigan near Navy Pier about 7:30 a.m., just as dark clouds filled the skies and a downpour hit, Chicago Police Marine Unit Sgt. Ray Mazzola said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

The appearance at the Apostolic Church of God was Obama's first address to a church since leaving Trinity United Church of Christ, where he had worshipped for 20 years.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

The appearance at the Apostolic Church of God was Obama's first address to a church since leaving Trinity United Church of Christ, where he had worshipped for 20 years.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

Presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama spent his Father's Day in church on the South Side. Not at his former house of worship, but at Apostolic Church of God.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

Obama's concern for hard working Americans is in line with the mission statement at the Apostolic Church of God. And the question on the minds of many members is whether the Obama family will make this their new church home.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 15, 2008.

It also hosts an Off-Campus Housing Fair, where students can collect information about rentals in Rogers Park and Edgewater. And students can watch Loyola's "The OC [off-campus] Experience" video online.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

It also hosts an Off-Campus Housing Fair, where students can collect information about rentals in Rogers Park and Edgewater. And students can watch Loyola's "The OC [off-campus] Experience" video online.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Buyers of the two-bedroom, two-bath units on the first floor at 1700 W. Greenleaf Ave. also would get the comparably sized, partially finished space below that they could combine with their unit into a duplex.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

The Chicago City Council last month approved the plans to build two 42-story towers on the southwest corner of Polk and Clark Streets. Each will have 492 apartments.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Lettvin will pay Chicago $695,500 for the 12,950-square-foot site at 5900 N. Lincoln Ave., appraised for $1.2 million. Lettvin's 2003 agreement with the city called for the 60-unit project to go up at 5900 through 5930 N. Lincoln Ave., two West Ridge parcels that included the motel property and a restaurant at 5912-5930 N. Lincoln.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Lettvin will pay Chicago $695,500 for the 12,950-square-foot site at 5900 N. Lincoln Ave., appraised for $1.2 million. Lettvin's 2003 agreement with the city called for the 60-unit project to go up at 5900 through 5930 N. Lincoln Ave., two West Ridge parcels that included the motel property and a restaurant at 5912-5930 N. Lincoln.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Lettvin will pay Chicago $695,500 for the 12,950-square-foot site at 5900 N. Lincoln Ave., appraised for $1.2 million. Lettvin's 2003 agreement with the city called for the 60-unit project to go up at 5900 through 5930 N. Lincoln Ave., two West Ridge parcels that included the motel property and a restaurant at 5912-5930 N. Lincoln.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Chicago's flagship of student apartment buildings is the University Center, which rents to students from Columbia College Chicago, DePaul University and Roosevelt. A four-bedroom, two-bath suite rents for $11,088 to $11,652 per student, per academic year.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

Fornelli Hall (formerly the Pittsfield Building) at 55 E. Washington St. in Chicago, which will serve Roosevelt University and Robert Morris College when it opens in the fall, has two-bedroom (with two beds in each), two-bath units starting at $1,099 per month per student. One-bedroom and single rooms in three-bedroom units cost more.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 15, 2008.

It's a shocking contrast to the boy who spent last weekend splashing in Millennium Park's Crown Fountain with his brother. The family enjoyed a few days in Chicago, picnicking and visiting the Field Museum.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

One picture the family took in Grant Park shows him sitting on his father's lap with one arm slung over his dad's shoulder.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The police station at 5701 W. Madison is one of more than 50 planned sign-up locations for the "1,000 Healthy Kids & Families" campaign, sponsored by Resurrection Health Care and the Chicago Sun-Times.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The center also will include replicas of famous Chicago buildings made of Lego bricks, currently under construction in Carlsbad, Calif. They include: Sears Tower, Lake Point Tower, Water Tower, John Hancock Center, the Chicago Theatre, the Chicago Cultural Center, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building and Fourth Presbyterian Church. Apropo, a non-specific downtown construction site, is also being created.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The center also will include replicas of famous Chicago buildings made of Lego bricks, currently under construction in Carlsbad, Calif. They include: Sears Tower, Lake Point Tower, Water Tower, John Hancock Center, the Chicago Theatre, the Chicago Cultural Center, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building and Fourth Presbyterian Church. Apropo, a non-specific downtown construction site, is also being created.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The center also will include replicas of famous Chicago buildings made of Lego bricks, currently under construction in Carlsbad, Calif. They include: Sears Tower, Lake Point Tower, Water Tower, John Hancock Center, the Chicago Theatre, the Chicago Cultural Center, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building and Fourth Presbyterian Church. Apropo, a non-specific downtown construction site, is also being created.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The center also will include replicas of famous Chicago buildings made of Lego bricks, currently under construction in Carlsbad, Calif. They include: Sears Tower, Lake Point Tower, Water Tower, John Hancock Center, the Chicago Theatre, the Chicago Cultural Center, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building and Fourth Presbyterian Church. Apropo, a non-specific downtown construction site, is also being created.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Lego operates a store at 520 N. Michigan, offering a wide range of the company's products and a few fun sculptures as well.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The center also will include replicas of famous Chicago buildings made of Lego bricks, currently under construction in Carlsbad, Calif. They include: Sears Tower, Lake Point Tower, Water Tower, John Hancock Center, the Chicago Theatre, the Chicago Cultural Center, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building and Fourth Presbyterian Church. Apropo, a non-specific downtown construction site, is also being created.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The center also will include replicas of famous Chicago buildings made of Lego bricks, currently under construction in Carlsbad, Calif. They include: Sears Tower, Lake Point Tower, Water Tower, John Hancock Center, the Chicago Theatre, the Chicago Cultural Center, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building and Fourth Presbyterian Church. Apropo, a non-specific downtown construction site, is also being created.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The center also will include replicas of famous Chicago buildings made of Lego bricks, currently under construction in Carlsbad, Calif. They include: Sears Tower, Lake Point Tower, Water Tower, John Hancock Center, the Chicago Theatre, the Chicago Cultural Center, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building and Fourth Presbyterian Church. Apropo, a non-specific downtown construction site, is also being created.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The center also will include replicas of famous Chicago buildings made of Lego bricks, currently under construction in Carlsbad, Calif. They include: Sears Tower, Lake Point Tower, Water Tower, John Hancock Center, the Chicago Theatre, the Chicago Cultural Center, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building and Fourth Presbyterian Church. Apropo, a non-specific downtown construction site, is also being created.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

The center also will include replicas of famous Chicago buildings made of Lego bricks, currently under construction in Carlsbad, Calif. They include: Sears Tower, Lake Point Tower, Water Tower, John Hancock Center, the Chicago Theatre, the Chicago Cultural Center, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building and Fourth Presbyterian Church. Apropo, a non-specific downtown construction site, is also being created.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

There's only one Vespa dealer in Chicago: Motoworks, 1901 S. Western Ave., (312) 738-4269, www.chitownvespa.com. Deep-pocketed children can score Dad a Vespa for $2,500 to $7,000, depending on scooter size. "We've absolutely seen a huge increase in sales because of gas prices," said Motoworks service person Holly Huff.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

White House hopeful Barack Obama gave a tough-love but optimistic Father's Day sermon at the Apostolic Church of God Sunday, exhorting other fathers, especially African-Americans, to meet their responsibilities.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Obama and his family recently quit the Trinity United Church of Christ, whose former pastor the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, created national controversy when his sermons criticizing Hillary Clinton and blasting American foreign policy as playing a role in the 9-11 attacks.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Why was an eight-foot hole dug in the alley near Lincoln and Fullerton last week?

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.

Obama's appearance at the Apostolic Church of God was his first address to a church since he ended his membership at Trinity United Church of Christ, where he had worshipped for 20 years, following inflammatory remarks there by his former longtime pastor and others.

Published by NBC 5 on June 15, 2008.

Obama's appearance at the Apostolic Church of God was his first address to a church since he ended his membership at Trinity United Church of Christ, where he had worshipped for 20 years, following inflammatory remarks there by his former longtime pastor and others.

Published by NBC 5 on June 15, 2008.

The weekend has been a deadly one in the city, with at least eight people killed in separate attacks, Chicago police said. That was as of Sunday morning. The first killing was Friday night when Benny Lynch, 19, was fatally shot in the Austin neighborhood. Minutes later, a man in his 20s was shot to death on the northwest side.

Published by NBC 5 on June 15, 2008.

The weekend has been a deadly one in the city, with at least eight people killed in separate attacks, Chicago police said. That was as of Sunday morning. The first killing was Friday night when Benny Lynch, 19, was fatally shot in the Austin neighborhood. Minutes later, a man in his 20s was shot to death on the northwest side.

Published by NBC 5 on June 15, 2008.

Brendan Scanlan was stabbed in the chest in Logan Square. A man named Johnny Dudley was shot to death early Saturday on the southwest side.

Published by NBC 5 on June 15, 2008.

The driver of the semitrailer that crashed into the CTA Red Line’s Cermak-Chinatown station, killing two women, has died, authorities said.

Published by NBC 5 on June 15, 2008.

The second incident occurred Saturday evening in the 5900 block of South Michigan Avenue, and few details were available, except that someone was wounded.

Published by NBC 5 on June 15, 2008.