4712 N. Paulina in Ravenswood may be the solution to the high assessment problem.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 25, 2008.

A good example of the lack of accountability is an accident that occurred at 91st and Parnell last April. A county car assigned to the Adult Probation Department collided with another car. The driver just got out and walked away. Investigators knew the car's M-plate number, but the county had no idea who was driving the car. Now, the County Finance Committee has approved a nearly five-thousand dollar settlement with the people whose car was hit. The mother of the victim finds that unbelievable, "We was like if that's a county car, somebody has to sign for the keys to get this somebody had to sign for the keys to get this car. Somebody needs to know or do know who actually had this car."

Published by Fox News Chicago on June 25, 2008.

In a recent interview in his sprawling, loft-style office in a non-descript building at 1753 N. Damen, Art shared his story:

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 25, 2008.

Blumberg's favorite tea shops in Chicago are Hi Tea, at 14 E. 11th Street, for its “artsy atmosphere” and the Julius Meinl Cafe at 3601 N. Southport Ave., which Blumberg likes for its “European feel.”

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on June 25, 2008.

Blumberg's favorite tea shops in Chicago are Hi Tea, at 14 E. 11th Street, for its “artsy atmosphere” and the Julius Meinl Cafe at 3601 N. Southport Ave., which Blumberg likes for its “European feel.”

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on June 25, 2008.

Trucking magnate Michael Tadin agreed to pay $4.5 million for the parcel at Hillock and Lock streets near the South Branch of the Chicago River. A venture led by developer Thomas Snitzer had planned to build homes on the site, but Mr. Snitzer got into a dispute with his partners, John Kinsella and Sidney Diamond, and the venture filed for Chapter 11 protection in March 2007.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 25, 2008.

(Crain’s) — Executive search firm Spencer Stuart is planning to move its headquarters to the new office tower going up at 353 N. Clark St., expanding its Chicago space by about 25%.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 25, 2008.

Spencer Stuart will move from nearby 401 N. Michigan Ave., where the firm’s lease of 81,000 square feet expires in 2010, says Bill Rogers, a managing director with Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., who represented the firm.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 25, 2008.

The Charlotte, N.C.-based banking giant is in final negotiations to sell the 44-story skyscraper at 135 S. LaSalle St. to New York-based AmTrust Realty Corp., according to sources familiar with the transaction. B of A inherited the Art Deco classic as part of last year’s acquisition of LaSalle Bank’s parent company.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 25, 2008.

In April 2004, Amtrust acquired 33 W. Monroe St., which once housed the headquarters of defunct accounting firm Arthur Andersen LLP. Since then, Amtrust has leased up the 879,000-square-foot building. The vacancy rate has dropped to 10.1%, compared to 67.1% when purchase was made, according to CoStar.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 25, 2008.

Local boutiques such as Krista K, Perchance and City Soles have been setting up shop nearby for several years. And many trendy national retailers began eyeing the area more closely after Anthropologie opened in late 2006 at 3532 N. Southport.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 25, 2008.

Preferred earlier this month bought 3415-3421 N. Southport, former home of Red Tomato pizza restaurant, and is planning a two-story building there that would have a parking garage of 20-some spaces on the lower level and retail above.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 25, 2008.

The firm also bought a two-story apartment building this month at 3510 N. Southport and is planning a one-story retail building there. In February, Preferred bought a two-story commercial and residential building at 3447 N. Southport and is planning another one-story retail building there.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 25, 2008.

The firm also bought a two-story apartment building this month at 3510 N. Southport and is planning a one-story retail building there. In February, Preferred bought a two-story commercial and residential building at 3447 N. Southport and is planning another one-story retail building there.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 25, 2008.

Josue, who just completed 2nd grade at Lafayette Elementary School in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood, was seriously wounded about 9:45 p.m. Monday when gunmen opened fire on a parked van in which he was sitting with his family in the 1100 block of North Spaulding Avenue, authorities said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 25, 2008.

Josue, who just completed 2nd grade at Lafayette Elementary School in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood, was seriously wounded about 9:45 p.m. Monday when gunmen opened fire on a parked van in which he was sitting with his family in the 1100 block of North Spaulding Avenue, authorities said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 25, 2008.

An extra-alarm blaze that destroyed a Family Dollar store on Chicago's West side Tuesday may have been intentionally set, witnesses told investigators with the Bomb and Arson Unit. The fire broke out about 6:50 p.m. at the one-story business in the 3400 block of West Chicago Avenue, in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, Chicago Fire Department spokeswoman Eve Rodriguez said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 25, 2008.

So on Wednesday, the Chapman family will celebrate the day they made that decision. They'll have a small party, read stories and poems about life with Malachi, who has spinal muscular atrophy, and then launch nine red balloons into the air from the backyard of their Roseland neighborhood home on Chicago's South Side.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 25, 2008.

Fields, who lived in the 10500 block of South Prairie Avenue in Chicago, was thrown over the front of the Pontiac Grand Am, which managed to swerve to avoid hitting him, as well as another northbound vehicle. But Tufenkjian said a BMW SUV, also northbound, then ran him over. Fields, who was wearing a helmet, was dead on the scene.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 25, 2008.

A man was killed overnight when his vehicle slammed into a viaduct on Chicago's Southwest Side. The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. in the 3100 block of South California Avenue, according to police. The victim, described only as in his 30s, had to be cut out of his vehicle and was dead on the scene.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 25, 2008.

New to Chicago, Lake View resident David Wilk was ready to put an end to careless spending. His sister recommended Mint.com, a free online personal finance service. The Web site links up credit cards, savings and checking accounts, allowing a user to track spending habits daily.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

When they moved from Beverly to Tinley Park, the die-hard White Sox fans never suspected they were entering enemy territory -- at least in baseball terms. "Who would've known that they would be Cubs fans?" Dawn Cory said of her neighbors. "I mean, I thought they were smart people." While as a southwest suburb Tinley Park likely has more Sox fans than Cubs faithful, the Corys had moved smack dab into a pocket of rabid Cubs fans.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

McDonald, who lived in Hyde Park with her husband, has several major financial costs ahead of her, Harris said. Because of her dementia -- she's a plain-spoken woman with a sense of humor who gets confused at times -- her home had fallen into gross disrepair. She also isn't capable of making financial decisions.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

"He said, 'I don't want to die. I don't want to die. I'm going to miss my family if I die'," Josue's mother, Jessica Perez, recounted Tuesday from her child's bedside. Police described as gang-related the shooting at 1150 N. Spaulding Ave., and said they were investigating whether the boy's father was the intended target.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

"He said, 'I don't want to die. I don't want to die. I'm going to miss my family if I die'," Josue's mother, Jessica Perez, recounted Tuesday from her child's bedside. Police described as gang-related the shooting at 1150 N. Spaulding Ave., and said they were investigating whether the boy's father was the intended target.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

One person was reportedly killed in a one-car crash early Wednesday in the Southwest Side’s Little Village neighborhood. A car struck a fixed object at the 3100 block of South California Ave. about 3:30 a.m., according to police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer, who was citing preliminary information.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

A motorcyclist who rear-ended a car, fell to the pavement and was hit by another car was killed Tuesday night on the Bishop Ford Freeway on the Far South Side. A man on a speeding 2004 Honda motorcycle that was frequently changing lanes rear-ended a 2003 Pontiac Grand AM on the inbound Bishop Ford Freeway (I-94) near 135th Street at 9:52 p.m., Illinois State Police District Chicago Trooper Mark Hall said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

A summer night's party in Lincoln Park ended in tragedy when the porch on which people were partying gave way beneath them. The crowd plummeted to the ground. Thirteen young people, most in their 20s, lost their lives. Dozens were injured.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 25, 2008.

Scott and Cindy Payne own a six-flat in Old Town with a porch similar to the one that fell. The city forced them to make changes.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 25, 2008.

Wrigley Field is near the top of a list of the nation's best ballparks.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 25, 2008.

The man was shot shortly after 5 p.m. on the 2700 block of North Kilbourn Avenue, according to police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli. The man was identified as 18-year-old

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

A still-and-box alarm was called about 6:50 p.m. for a fire at the store, 3401 W. Chicago Ave., and upgraded to a 2-11 at 7:28 p.m., according to Fire Media Affairs Assistant Director Eve Rodriguez.

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

A driver was killed early Wednesday when a sport-utility vehicle slammed into a railroad viaduct on the city's Southwest Side. The SUV struck the viaduct on California Avenue just south of 31st Street around 3:30 a.m., police said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

As CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports, the latest incident happened around 5 p.m. Tuesday in the 2700 block of North Kilbourn Avenue on the city's Northwest Side. The man police shot and killed, Luis Colon, 18, was on parole for a weapons violation and police said he was a gang member.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

Where you can find it: Le Colonial, 937 N. Rush. The damage: $11.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

While Ryan Cabrera was here promoting his new album (and playing his House of Blues gig), the singer first dined with his mom at Rockit Bar & Grill -- then made a return visit later Saturday night to hang with pals and shoot some pool.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

Grandmaster Flash appears tonight at The International House at the University of Chicago, 1414 E. 59th, 6 p.m., Free, Call 773-753-2270 for more details

Published by Chicagoist on June 25, 2008.

Bottom Lounge is located at 1375 W. Lake St.

Published by Chicagoist on June 25, 2008.

Crisp is located at 2940 N. Broadway. The restaurant has very limited seating, so if you’re going at a busy time take-out might be a good option. Check out their menu at www.crisponline.com.

Published by Chicagoist on June 25, 2008.

The families, many of whom have rented their apartments at 4914 N. Spaulding for more than a decade, were stunned in late May to come home to find notices on their mailboxes telling them they had a week to vacate the building or face eviction.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

1013 W. Webster #7 in the DePaul neighborhood of Lincoln Park seems to have it all: location, a low assessment and even two car garage parking.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 25, 2008.

The shooting early Sunday morning of Michael Sparr Jr., 21, in his Canaryville backyard, has got the cops in a swivet and the neighborhood in a sweat.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

Film director Rob "Princess Bride" Reiner and his teenage son eating at Coco Pazzo before the big Crosstown Classic at Wrigleyville Sunday .

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

A park advocacy group is threatening continued legal action unless the Chicago Park District cleans up an abandoned soccer field construction project at the south end of Lincoln Park and pursues an alternate site for the field.The district agreed two years ago to allow the Latin School to construct a field near its campus at West North Boulevard and Clark Street. The field was partially finished when Protect Our Parks sued to stop the deal earlier this year.As a result of the lawsuit settlement, the project was halted. The district says it is also required to reimburse Latin School for $2 million in construction costs. Protect Our Parks argued yesterday that the $2 million should be spent on a new field at Montrose Harbor.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on June 25, 2008.

A state coalition of churches, community-based organizations, and social service groups marched outside the Thompson Center Wednesday morning in a protest over the state budget stalemate.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 25, 2008.

Marc Brooks should know a little bit about Hyde Park, since he grew up there. He also knows a little about restaurants, because he and restaurateur Jerry Kleiner collaborated on a hot concept in the South Loop last year and opened Room 21.

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

This time around Marc wanted to bring a concept back to the neighborhood where he grew up and currently resides, therefore he and Kleiner once again collaborated and opened Park 52.

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

A man walked inside a fast food or sub sandwich restaurant at 3701 W. 16th St. about 1:05 a.m. and put a lit "super heavy firework" on the counter, according to Ogden District police, which said the firework was bigger than an M-80.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

McDonald, who lived in Hyde Park with her husband, has several major financial costs ahead of her, Harris said. Because of her dementia — she is a plain-spoken woman with a sense of humor who gets confused at times — her home had fallen into gross disrepair.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

If you want a true authentic loft with no walls, then 515 N. Noble in River West is your next home.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 25, 2008.

-- Darius Nicholson, 49, of 6837 South Aberdeen Street, was shot at his home

Published by Fox News Chicago on June 25, 2008.

-- Devon Young, 26, of 5939 S. Lafayette Ave., was shot at 5848 S. Wabash Ave. and was pronounced dead at 3:37 a.m. Saturday, June 14.

Published by Fox News Chicago on June 25, 2008.

-- Devon Young, 26, of 5939 S. Lafayette Ave., was shot at 5848 S. Wabash Ave. and was pronounced dead at 3:37 a.m. Saturday, June 14.

Published by Fox News Chicago on June 25, 2008.

-- Reginald Knight, 24, of 10800 S. Parnell Ave., was shot late Sunday June 15

Published by Fox News Chicago on June 25, 2008.

-- Rigoberto Lopez, 24, of 10319 S. Muskegon Ave., was shot April 26 at 9647 S. Ewing Ave. and was pronounced dead April 27 at 2:24 a.m.

Published by Fox News Chicago on June 25, 2008.

-- Rigoberto Lopez, 24, of 10319 S. Muskegon Ave., was shot April 26 at 9647 S. Ewing Ave. and was pronounced dead April 27 at 2:24 a.m.

Published by Fox News Chicago on June 25, 2008.

-- Philmore Wilkins, 49, of 9349 S. Kingston Ave., was shot Feb. 1 at a motel

Published by Fox News Chicago on June 25, 2008.

at 9101 S. Stony Island Ave. and pronounced dead at 1:18 a.m.

Published by Fox News Chicago on June 25, 2008.

El Sueño del Paraíso in Mozart Park (2036 N. Avers St.) Part of the International Latino Cultural Center's Cine en el Parque series. Sueño is about Japanese immigrants to Colombia in the 1920s.

Published by Chicagoist on June 25, 2008.

Hairspray in Lincoln Park ( 2045 Lincoln Park West) Hairspray is fucking adorable if you can tune out how annoying John Travolta is in it.

Published by Chicagoist on June 25, 2008.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at Palmer Park (201 E. 111th St) This Lyons Family Classic (seriously) is bizarrely misogynistic, unbelievably dated, and sort of about Stockholm syndrome. But one of the characters is named Dorcas and there's so much dancing!

Published by Chicagoist on June 25, 2008.

Bee Movie in Dunbar Park (300 E. 31st St) It's free? And you could theoretically get stung by a bee while watching it in a park? Bee Movie is not very good.

Published by Chicagoist on June 25, 2008.

Shrek The Third in Simons Park (1640 N. Drake Ave) It's better than Bee Movie but nowhere near as good as original Shrek.

Published by Chicagoist on June 25, 2008.

The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep in Armour Square Park (3309 S. Shields Ave) Good lord, how many crummy kids movies can the city show in parks on the same night? Oh. Three? The answer's three? OK.

Published by Chicagoist on June 25, 2008.

Grease in Athletic Field Park (3546 W. Addison St.) It's tough to beat Sing Along Grease at the Music Box (tip: bring booze), but seeing the summer classic outside is fun.

Published by Chicagoist on June 25, 2008.

E.T. the Extraterrestrial in Sauganash Park (5861 N. Kostner Ave.) If it's been a while since you've had QT with Gertie and Eeeeelliot, go grab some Reese's Pieces and remember what cinematic delight feels like.

Published by Chicagoist on June 25, 2008.

Alderman Joe Moore has decided to support using $200,000 in public funds to restore the Village North Theater in Rogers Park. Moore's approval is a key step for the project, which will use money from the area's tax increment financing district to replace the theater's facade and make other improvements to the building, which also houses a Thai restaurant, a Starbucks, and a bank.The building is located at 6738-46 N. Sheridan.TIF districts are established to fund improvements in areas suffering from blight. The TIF diverts a portion of property taxes generated in the district to redevelopment.Moore decided to support the project after a ward meeting earlier this month. "Most people, regardless of their position on TIFs, supported the project. I wasn't surprised," says Moore. Alderman Moore says he's in favor of the project because it beats the alternative -- tearing down the theater and creating a mid-rise building. "It's an appropriate use of my dollars. I think Columbia and Sheridan will have a crown jewel," Moore says. The use of TIF funds must still be approved by the full City Council.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on June 25, 2008.

Saturday from 5 to 8 PM, Lush Wine and Spirits in University Village (1257 S. Halsted, 312-738-1900) opens its new beer garden with a release party for the Three Floyds Fantabulous Resplendence XI Anniversary Ale. There'll be free samples of the beer and grilled brats for around $2 each.

Published by Chicago Reader on June 25, 2008.

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash on the Northwest Side on Wednesday afternoon. Paramedics responded to North Nora Avenue and West Addison Street about 4:45 p.m. after a motorcycle and car crashed, Fire Media Affairs Asst. Director Eve Rodriguez said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

About 1 a.m. Sunday, police fatally shot Terrell in the 2300 block of East 85th Street. The 39-year-old garbage man was pronounced dead on the scene at 4:40 a.m. Sunday, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

The robbery and shooting occurred at a fast food restaurant in the 2100 block of East 75th Street.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

Tribune Company says it's exploring a possible sale of its iconic headquarters on Chicago's Magnificent Mile while also eyeing ways of "maximizing the value" of buildings in Los Angeles.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

--- "BREL" EXTENDS: Theo Ubique's sensational world premiere production of "Jacque Brel's Lonesome Losers of the Night," which initially was slated to close July 20, will now run through Aug. 30. The show, conceived and directed by Fred Anzevino, is frequently sold out two weeks in advance. It is running at the No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood, with a dinner package optional. Tickets: (773) 743-3355.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

--- "HUNCHBACK" EXTENDS: Bailiwick Repertory's lushly scored premiere of Dennis DeYoung's musical "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" has been extended through Aug. 31. Bailiwick is at 1227 W. Belmont. Tickets: (773) 883-1090.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

--- SPANISH "R & J": The Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present a staged reading of "Romeo y Julieta," a new 75-minute bilingual adaptation by Karen Zacarias. The reading, directed by Henry Godinez and featuring actress Elizabeth Pena and others, will be held at 7 p.m. July 25 and 26 in the Theatre at Little Village Lawndale High School, 3120 S. Kostner, with Chicago's Luna Blues Machine providing the Latin rock soundscape. Admission is free.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

--- REDMOON'S GOT AN "EGG": Chicago's Redmoon Theater will be importing an unusual family show from Australia this season. Running Sept. 4-Oct. 19 at Redmoon Central, 1463 W. Hubbard, will be "Dr. Egg and the Man With No Ear," a musical fable based on a story by Catherine Fargher, and featuring an original score by Lara Golan.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

Ginkgo Organic Community Gardens there, so we went by yesterday and sat for a spell in this quiet little secret niche at 4055 N Kenmore. If you want to get involved, or just enjoy the serenity, click on the link for more information.

Published by Uptown Update on June 25, 2008.

A reader received this response from State Senator Heather Steans in regards to Uptown's gang violence:

Published by Uptown Update on June 25, 2008.

Ask for one at Ventrella’s Caffe, 4947 N. Damen Ave., $3.50 for regular size, $4.50 for large. Or try one of the Lavazza locations around town, where they call it Taglio al Caffé, for $3.39.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 25, 2008.

Tribune Company says it's exploring a possible sale of its iconic headquarters on Chicago's Magnificent Mile while also eyeing ways of "maximizing the value" of buildings in Los Angeles. The Chicago-based newspaper publisher says it's asking real estate firms to help it explore "strategic options for maximizing the value" of Tribune Tower and Times Mirror Square.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 25, 2008.

Colon, 18, was shot to death by a police officer in the 2700-block of North Kilbourn. His family and friends said he was known to carry a loaded gun in his Belmont Gardens neighborhood.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 25, 2008.

Colon, 18, was shot to death by a police officer in the 2700-block of North Kilbourn. His family and friends said he was known to carry a loaded gun in his Belmont Gardens neighborhood.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 25, 2008.

Last week, Melvin Barlow, 27, was critically wounded by police at Linden Playground in the city's Humboldt Park neighborhood. Charlisa Bryant said she knew Barlow and saw the shooting. "The police just came up and grabbed at the gate and started shooting," said Bryant. "That's probably why he ran. He probably had a gun on him& The cops didn't know he had no gun."

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 25, 2008.

Alderman Ed Smith says three times in recent years...he's been caught in the crossfire of gunfights in his 21st ward. He doesn't fault police who act in self defense when they see a gun.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 25, 2008.

Darius Nicholson, 49, of the 6800 block of South Aberdeen Street, was shot at his home and he was pronounced dead on the scene at 8:25 p.m. June 11.

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

Shapell Terrell, 39, of was fatally shot June 11 in the 2300 block of East 85th Street and was pronounced dead at 4:40 a.m. June 11 at the scene.

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

Devon Young, 26, of the 5900 block of South Lafayette Avenue, was shot at 5848 S. Wabash Ave. and was pronounced dead at 3:37 a.m. June 14.

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

Devon Young, 26, of the 5900 block of South Lafayette Avenue, was shot at 5848 S. Wabash Ave. and was pronounced dead at 3:37 a.m. June 14.

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

Reginald Knight, 24, of the 10800 block of South Parnell Avenue, was shot late June 15 in the 300 block of West 109th Place and was pronounced dead at 12:20 a.m. June 16.

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

Reginald Knight, 24, of the 10800 block of South Parnell Avenue, was shot late June 15 in the 300 block of West 109th Place and was pronounced dead at 12:20 a.m. June 16.

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

The most recent police-involved shooting happened Tuesday evening, when an 18-year-old man was killed by police in the 2700 block of North Kilbourn Avenue, near Kelvyn Park.Police said Luis Colon was walking down the street when he was stopped by officers conducting a gang suppression mission, police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said.

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

Real-estate mogul and Tribune Co. Chairman Sam Zell told staff Wednesday that the historic Tribune Tower in downtown Chicago may be put up for sale. Zell took control of the Tribune Co. last year, and has since put "for sale" signs on the Cubs and the naming rights of Wrigley Field as well.

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

Real-estate mogul and Tribune Co. Chairman Sam Zell told staff Wednesday that the historic Tribune Tower in downtown Chicago may be put up for sale. Zell took control of the Tribune Co. last year, and has since put "for sale" signs on the Cubs and the naming rights of Wrigley Field as well.

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

Tribune Co. Chairman Sam Zell told staff today the company is in discussions with "a number of real estate firms" to determine how to generate the most value from the neo-Gothic Michigan Avenue home of the flagship Chicago Tribune, an iconic bookend of the city's Magnificent Mile.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 25, 2008.

Josue, who just completed 2nd grade at Lafayette Elementary School in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood, was seriously wounded about 9:45 p.m. Monday when gunmen opened fire on a parked van in which he was sitting with his family in the 1100 block of North Spaulding Avenue, authorities said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 25, 2008.

The Chicago Police Department's Bomb and Arson Unit is investigating a fireworks explosion early Wednesday around 1 a.m. in the Tasty Sub restaurant in the 3700 block of West 16th Street. The blast blew tiles off the restaurant's ceiling and shattered a pane of bulletproof glass, according to the restaurant's manager.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 25, 2008.

A 20-year-old man was shot to death Wednesday morning as he sat on his front porch in the 7000 block of South Hermitage Avenue in the West Englewood neighborhood, Chicago police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 25, 2008.

A restaurant employee was shot and wounded in an apparent robbery Wednesday afternoon on Chicago's South Side. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. at a restaurant in the 2100 block of East 75th Street in the South Shore neighborhood, Police Officer John Mirabelli said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 25, 2008.

Dozens of protesters converged downtown to urge lawmakers and Gov. Rod Blagojevich to avoid devastating budget cuts. The Illinois Legislative Voter Coalition bused in the protesters for the morning rally, and organizers say they are a small representation of poverty in Illinois.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

Tribune Company Chairman Sam Zell may be putting the Tribune Tower up for sale, according to a memo posted by the Tribune newspaper. Zell said in a memo posted on the Tribune's site saying he had said from the beginning that there would be "no sacred" cows and all efforts would me made to maximize the value of company assets. Thus, the memo said, "we are in the process of asking a number of real estate firms to give us their best thinking on how we can generate more value from Tribune Tower"

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.