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.

Published by Uptown Update on June 27, 2008.

Nino Abraham of the 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue appeared before Cook County Judge Maura Slattery-Boyle accused of murdering Issac Saucedo, Cook County State's Attorney's office spokeswoman Tandra Simonton said.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

The shooting happened about an hour earlier in the 5800 block of South Archer during the funeral procession of an alleged gang member, police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

The van with the green stripe was recovered shortly after the incident near West 47th Street and South Seeley Avenue where it was "dumped," Deering District police said.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

A still-and-box alarm was called at 2:20 p.m. for a three-story residential building, at 3201 N. Ravenswood Ave. The fire was was upgraded to a second alarm at 2:37 p.m., Fire Media Affairs assistant director Eve Rodriguez said.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

The riders protested outside of Sears Tower where a Pace Blue Ribbon committee meeting took place Friday afternoon.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 27, 2008.

A 2-11 alarm was called for a fire at a 3- to 4-story apartment building at 3201 N. Ravenswood at about 2:40 p.m.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

Chris and Susan Ongkiko (original Lava Lounge owners and current Continental team) will open Old Oak Tap July 31 at 2109 W Chicago.

Published by Time Out Chicago on June 27, 2008.

A still-and-box alarm was called at 2:20 p.m. for a three-story residential building at 3201 N. Ravenswood Ave. and it was upgraded to a second alarm at 2:37 p.m., according to Fire Media Affairs Asst. Director Eve Rodriguez.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

The boy was playing with a four to five other young children on a iron fence at 913 N. Cambridge Ave. when the fence fell and crushed him, according to a Near North District captain. He died when he arrived at the hospital.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

The programs give high school teens activities to keep them interested in learning. Friday, it was announced that the program is expanding to Millennium Park.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 27, 2008.

An 18-year-old man drowned Thursday night in a retention pond on the campus of St. Xavier University on Chicago's Far Southwest Side, reportedly after going into the water to retrieve a volleyball, authorities said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 27, 2008.

Matthew Fencl was riding the vehicle in June 2006 near 16th and State Streets when he brushed up against a building and the two-wheel transporter violently turned, causing him to fall off, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Cook County Circuit Court.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 27, 2008.

Pfleger said he sees the day he will leave St. Sabina's, but he said he wants to make sure there is a smooth transition and does not have a timetable in place just yet.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

A sermon viewed by millions on YouTube of Pfleger mocking former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton at Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama's former church, Trinity United Church Of Christ, led to Obama leaving Trinity and George placing Pfleger on a two-week leave.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

Emergency crews responded to a report of a man in the water at 3700 W. 103rd St. about 8:07 p.m., according to Fire Media Affairs Assistant Director Eve Rodriguez.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

Police responded to a report of three people shot in the 700 block of West 81st Street about 8:35 p.m., police News Affairs Officer JoAnn Taylor said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

Man Drowns In Lagoon At St. Xavier University

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

Rose, 19, grew up in the rough Englewood neighborhood and starred at Simeon Career Academy. He's old enough to remember the end of the championship dynasty but also saw Chicago hit the bottom of the NBA.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

Walter Miller, 51, of the 3000 block of West Fullerton Avenue, was charged Tuesday night with residential burglary, according to police.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

Miller and two other men knocked on a door in the 10400 block of South Whipple Avenue wearing green hard hats and identifying themselves as Water Department employees, according to a release from police.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

The body of an 18-year-old has been pulled from a pond at the Chicago campus of St. Xavier University.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 27, 2008.

The 34,269-sf site at the corner of Des Plaines Street and Washington Boulevard, which is currently public parking, is the collateral for the loan, according to the statement. Urban R2 previously developed the 41-story condominium building at 600 N. Fairbanks Ct. in the Streeterville community, as previously reported by GlobeSt.com.

Published by GlobeSt on June 27, 2008.

I made some calls and was referred to The Chicago Tattooing and Piercing Company (1017 W. Belmont). We hopped on the bus and headed south, and when we walked in the door, we were pleased with our decision.

Published by Metroblogging Chicago on June 27, 2008.

Ronan Park, is located at 2945 W. Lawrence Ave. The 1.6 acre expansion would be at the northeast corner of the park.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on June 27, 2008.

Still, even the thought of a John Barleycorn at the corner of 33rd and Wells is enough to give one douche chills and believe in the saying "Hell freezes over." Understandably, Bridgeport residents interviewed in the story weren't pleased to hear that a Barleycorn was what the DeGrazias had in store for the space. You would think that lifelong Bridgeport residents like the DeGrazias would have their fingers on the pulse of the neighborhood.

Published by Chicagoist on June 27, 2008.

The churrasco-meets-slow-food restaurant ZED451 (739 N. Clark St.), which has become one of the hottest destination restaurants in town largely for its stunning rooftop deck, is now serving brunch. The cost is a flat $49 per person, but that cost includes unlimited visits to ZED 451's harvest table, meat, fish and market side dishes. Otherwise, it's just $26 for the harvest table

Published by Chicagoist on June 27, 2008.

Pastoral's Loop location (53 E. Lake St.) is having a free tasting of American wines in time for the Independence Day holiday with sommelier Jan Henrichsen from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday

Published by Chicagoist on June 27, 2008.

Three Floyds is hosting a release party for its Fantabulous Resplendent XI ale at Lush Wine and Spirits University Village location (1257 S. Halsted) from 5-8 p.m. Saturday.

Published by Chicagoist on June 27, 2008.

The Melting Pot (609 N. Dearborn) is hosting a four-course, six-beer fondue dinner featuring Goose Island selections from 7-10 p.m. Wednesday. Cost is $45 per person.

Published by Chicagoist on June 27, 2008.

The 7,000-square-foot restaurant on the sixth floor of 900 N. Michigan Ave. is closing temporarily after Monday, said founder and owner Hale DeMar. When it reopens some three months later, Oak Tree is to have updated its decor and added a retail bakery selling breads, pastries and other baked items.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 27, 2008.

The 250-seat eatery, which serves breakfast all day and sandwiches, soups and salads, replaced the Carnegie Deli at the 900 North Michigan Shops. Before relocating to the Magnificent Mile, the restaurant, which debuted in 1970, was at Oak and Rush streets. The original location was open 24 hours a day.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 27, 2008.

Attorney Robert Habib, who is Perez's boss and considers her a good friend, released the letter two days after Weis made his remarks about the Monday evening wounding of Perez's son, Josue Torres Jr., as he sat in a van in the 1100 block of North Spaulding.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

An 18-year-old man who chased a volleyball into a retention pond drowned Thursday evening on the grounds of St. Xavier University on the Southwest Side.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

About 10:40 p.m., police found the 19-year-old man dead in a parked vehicle in the 2600 block of South Kedvale Avenue, police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

But when Green returned to her old neighborhood last month, three months pregnant, to celebrate her 22nd birthday, a gunman walked up to her stopped car at 93rd and Colfax and shot her in the head.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

Carlos C. Hensley, 30, of the 9200 block of South Blackstone, had been arrested by police Tuesday.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

The Jimbo's Lounge saga started in September 2006, when the DeGrazias balked at renewing Jimbo and Joyce Levato's lease. It looked like their beloved White Sox bar's 22-year run at 33rd and Princeton was over.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

Workers Thursday scampered over scaffolding inside the Chicago Cultural Center, reinstalling what is believed to be the largest Tiffany art glass dome in the world -- a creamy kaleidoscope of pinks and greens that dates to 1897.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

A 9-year-old was critically injured after his bike was hit by a car. The boy was coming out of an alley on his bike when he was struck by a Toyota Celica, police said. Tomislav Banovic, 17, of the 6200 block of North Washtenaw, was cited for having no driver's license.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

The officer was approached by a gunman about 3:20 a.m. in the 8200 block of South Evans Avenue and the two exchanged gunfire, police News Affairs Officer David Banks said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

Vida, 1248 W. George On an ideal visit, you'll have hit Vida right at the brink between evening and night for a little calm before the DJ storm.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

Prost, 2566 N. Lincoln If your nightly modus operandi involves bellying up to a bar, you're in for a surprise at Prost.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

Muskie's Hamburgers, 2878 N. Lincoln In the middle of Lake View's tangle of hip bistros and bars, Muskie's Hamburgers stands out as a symbol of restaurants past.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

404 Wine Bar, 2856 N. Southport f you venture into the depths of Jack's Wine Bar, you'll discover the 404 Wine Bar, where the dim lighting, cozy fireplace, exposed brick walls and old jazz music make you feel as if you've been transported to a chic European wine cellar.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

Side Street Saloon, 1456 W. George The food -- a huge step up from regular bar fare -- keeps people coming back, but the friendly vibe of the Saloon is not to be overlooked; old books line the walls of the front room, tempting patrons to catch up on Hemingway's words and vices.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

After all those run-ins and fights in bars out in California, it may not be such a surprise to hear ex-Bulls bad boy Dennis Rodman is telling pals he's thinking of buying a place in Chicago -- possibly a part-time crash pad in the West Loop.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

The officer was approached by a gunman about 3:20 a.m. in the 8200 block of South Evans Avenue and the two exchanged gunfire, police News Affairs Officer

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

Multiple ambulances are responding to the scene of a pedestrian struck by a car in the Irving Park neighborhood.The crash happened in the 3800 block of North California Avenue just before 10 a.m.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

Leonel Ibarra Jr., 18, was found in a campus lagoon at 3656 W. 103rd St. and pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at 9:26 p.m. An autopsy is scheduled for later Friday.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

Ibarra lived in the 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

10420 S. Halsted St.

Published by Chicagoist on June 27, 2008.

402 N. St. Louis Ave.

Published by Chicagoist on June 27, 2008.

4800 W. Madison

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400 W. 95th St.

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6400 S. Stoney Island

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2800 W. Madison

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1701 W. Monterey

Published by Chicagoist on June 27, 2008.

Bolat African Cuisine (Booth #1, at Columbus and Monroe) is serving Coconut Rice with sautéed goat and Grilled Plantain with spicy peanut sauce, both of which sound really interesting and tasty!

Published by Chicagoist on June 27, 2008.

Reader contributor Martha Bayne is back on Wisconsin's bucolic Washington Island, where she'll be picking up the research she did for a story on the place a couple years back and working on a book proposal. You can read all about it on the blog at her newly launched Web site. She also offers a tip for local beer lovers: Wisconsin's Island Wheat Ale, made with wheat grown by two brother farmers on the island, is now available in Chicago. She describes it as "a pale, light-bodied wheat beer that’s less sweet than, say, Blue Moon and a less of a mouthful than a traditional hefeweizen"--in other words, a promising summer brew. She spotted it at Sahar Grocery (4508 N. Kedzie) but it's also available at that favorite of Reader readers, Whole Foods. 

Published by Chicago Reader on June 27, 2008.

The officer was approached by a gunman at about 3:30 a.m. near East 82nd Street and South Evans Avenue. The two exchanged gunfire.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 27, 2008.

Torres was shot in an apparent drive-by shooting earlier this week in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 27, 2008.

Robert Dixon was with his other son in the garage of his home at 98th Street and Green when ais car drove down the alley. Moments later, Dixon heard what he thought was a firecracker, but it turned out to be a gun shot.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 27, 2008.

Billy Goat Tavern: The portion size is half a cheeseburger. The buns are nice and fluffly and I’m a big fan of the doubles and triples.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

La Justicia: The enchiladas had a tough exterior. It was a tad bland, even salt and pepper would liven up this dish. This one’s not a winner-thumbs down.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

The officer was confronted by a person with a gun around 3 a.m. at 82nd Street and Evans Avenue, police News Affairs said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

Charges were approved at 1:30 a.m. for Nino Abraham, of the 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue, who was charged with murder in the fatal shooting Monday of Issac Saucedo, which occurred in the 5800 block of South Archer Avenue, according to police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

Charges were approved at 1:30 a.m. for Nino Abraham, of the 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue, who was charged with murder in the fatal shooting Monday of Issac Saucedo, which occurred in the 5800 block of South Archer Avenue, according to police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

Saucedo of 4737 S. Hoyne Ave. was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at 2:31 p.m. Monday, June 23, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

The van with the green stripe was recovered shortly after the incident near 47th Street and Seeley Avenue where it was "dumped," according to Deering District police, who said Saucedo was allegedly killed as a result of an ongoing conflict between the Two-Sixers and Latin Saints gangs.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

The gas main was punctured at a construction site at Karlov Avenue and Arthington Street. The Fire Department raised a Level 2 Hazardous Materials response at 10:35 a.m., officials said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

Johnny Depp dining at Gene & Georgetti's Wednesday night and ogling a photo of Lucille Ball, who signed the pix in lipstick

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

A gas main "hit" at a construction site, at 900 S. Karlov Ave., prompted response from the fire department,10:35 a.m., Fire Media Affairs asst. director Eve Rodriguez said.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

Wake-Up to Both Lincoln Park and Lake Views: 1550 N. Lake Shore Drive

Published by Crib Chatter on June 27, 2008.

There is a 3200 square foot loft for sale at 1020 S. Wabash in the South Loop. Technically, it is a three bedroom “which is opened up to a massive 1 BR”.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 27, 2008.

We last chattered about 1414 N. Wells in Old Town in January 2008. The prices have been trending sharply higher in the building as Wells Street became “hot”. The units are large, have outdoor space and the building has garage parking.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 27, 2008.

He diverted $6 million from the North Shore organization as well as funds from a development at 2020 W. Ogden, according to the indictment.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 27, 2008.

Open since 1937, the school, at 740 W. 63rd Street and part of the City College of Chicago, offers certificate and degree programs in culinary and baking arts.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on June 27, 2008.

Suparossa Pizza: Thin crust sausage pizza. It had a good crust and good sausage, but the cheese ruined it. T

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

Longer trains will operate into the Loop every night and extra buses will be available toward the close of each evening’s activities, the CTA said.On July 3 and July 4, more service will be available for spectators going to Grant Park or Navy Pier for the fireworks displays. To reduce lines and travel times, customers are encouraged to buy farecards in advance with enough value, or add enough value to their existing farecards, for their return trip, the CTA said.A mobile CTA sales facility will be set up on Jackson just east of Michigan to allow customers to purchase farecards. The vending machines accept credit cards and cash, and will offer one-, two-, three- and seven-day passes. Customers can also purchase or add value to their transit cards at the vending machines, the CTA said.Longer trains will operate from Downtown daily on the Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink and Red lines will operate until about 10:30 p.m. On the Purple Line, longer trains will run until midnight from Howard to Linden daily. On the Yellow Line, trains will operate later than usual on weekdays, with the last train leaving the Howard station at 2 a.m. Trains will operate on Saturday and Sunday from 6:10 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. at 15-minute intervals, the CTA said.On July 3, the CTA will provide longer trains with more frequent stops on the Blue, Pink, Red, Green, Brown, Orange, Yellow and Purple lines. Bicycles will not be allowed on trains on July 3.

Published by Fox News Chicago on June 27, 2008.

Saucedo of 4737 S. Hoyne Ave. was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at 2:31 p.m. Monday, June 23, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Published by Fox News Chicago on June 27, 2008.

The van with the green stripe was recovered shortly after the incident near West 47th Street and South Seeley Avenue where it was “dumped,” according to Deering District police, who said Saucedo was allegedly killed as a result of an ongoing conflict between the Two-Sixers and Latin Saints gangs.

Published by Fox News Chicago on June 27, 2008.

Fifth Ward resident Thelma Merchant has heard the promises about what the Olympics will do for her South Side neighborhood, and she's skeptical."People come in with great ideas, but the implementation never occurs," says Merchant,  72, a retired Chicago Public Schools employee.Merchant was one of several wary residents who attended a meeting of the ward's Olympic Task Force last night. The group, formed by Alderman Leslie Hairston is focusing on how the neighborhood will be affected if Chicago is selected as host of the 2016 Olympic Games.The city's proposal for the games has, as its centerpiece, an 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium in Washington Park, which borders the western side of the ward. It would be transformed into a 7,500-seat facility after the Olympics. On the eastern side, Jackson Park, host of the 1893 Columbian Exposition, would be the site of the hockey fields.Many residents wanted to know how their predominantly African American communities, which are lacking in capital and skilled labor, could profit from the building, transportation, food contracts, and tourist revenues that the Olympics generate.David Thigpen, vice president of policy for the Chicago Urban League, told residents that local business owners should "use the Olympics as a catapult," in order to expand their businesses in anticipation of the games.But, Thigpen said, small businesses, which include many of those owned by the African Americans, have not fared as well during past Olympics as larger companies.He urged business owners to combine in joint ventures in order to become viable bidders for Olympic contracts.Other residents said they were concerned that rising real estate values associated with redevelopment will force low-income residents out of their homes.The city does not plan to displace any residents with its building proposal, though the Olympic Village, which could be built on the site of the Michael Reese Hospital, would result in job losses for doctors, nurses, and other workers.The next task force meeting is July 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Jackson Park Field House at 6401 S. Stony Island Avenue.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on June 27, 2008.

This single family home at 2820 N. Paulina in West Lakeview is not only modern on the interior with a sleek kitchen and baths, it comes equipped with heated sidewalks!

Published by Crib Chatter on June 27, 2008.

July 7: Unit 23H, 21 E. Chestnut

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 27, 2008.

July 8: Unit NA, 1530 S. State, Unit 2603, 201 N. Westshore; Unit 2, 6230 N. Franklin

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July 9: Unit 705, 873 N. Larrabee; Unit 3, 2318 W. Rosemont

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July 9: Unit 705, 873 N. Larrabee; Unit 3, 2318 W. Rosemont

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July 11: Unit 1308, 510 W. Erie; Unit 1E, 928 W. Eastwood

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July 11: Unit 1308, 510 W. Erie; Unit 1E, 928 W. Eastwood

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July 15: Unit 1AA, 6301 N. Richmond; Unit 3S, 1032 W. Leland; Unit 202, 7334 N. Ridge

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July 15: Unit 1AA, 6301 N. Richmond; Unit 3S, 1032 W. Leland; Unit 202, 7334 N. Ridge

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July 15: Unit 1AA, 6301 N. Richmond; Unit 3S, 1032 W. Leland; Unit 202, 7334 N. Ridge

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July 16: Unit 817, 758 N. Larrabee

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July 18: 1011 N. Riverwalk (townhouse); Unit 3N, 2525 W. Fitch

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July 21: Unit 2107, 2 E. Erie

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July 22: Unit 708, 1503 S. State; Unit 3603, 440 N. Wabash

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July 22: Unit 708, 1503 S. State; Unit 3603, 440 N. Wabash

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July 23: Unit 3, 1265 W. Columbia

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July 24: Unit 3305, 2 E. Oak

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