660 N. Kingsbury, Park Kingsbury Lofts

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 30, 2008.

416 W. Deming, Deming on the Green

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 30, 2008.

1222-4 W. Madison, Mod

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 30, 2008.

565 W. Quincy, 565 Quincy

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 30, 2008.

630 W. Wellington, 630 W. Wellington

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 30, 2008.

The sharp drop in second-quarter vacancy is primarily because of two hotel conversion deals that moved forward during the quarter: at the former One IBM Plaza, 330 N. Wabash Ave., and 208 S. LaSalle St. A portion of both buildings are to be redeveloped into hotels.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 30, 2008.

The sharp drop in second-quarter vacancy is primarily because of two hotel conversion deals that moved forward during the quarter: at the former One IBM Plaza, 330 N. Wabash Ave., and 208 S. LaSalle St. A portion of both buildings are to be redeveloped into hotels.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 30, 2008.

• Energy engineering firm Sargent & Lundy LLC agreed to expand its offices by more than half, to nearly 500,000 square feet, as part of a long-term deal at 55 E. Monroe St., which is co-owned by GlenStar Properties LLC.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 30, 2008.

• Marsh & McLennan Cos. signed a lease for nearly 134,100 square feet at 155 N. Wacker Drive, which a John Buck Co.-led venture is developing for completion in mid-2009.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 30, 2008.

• PrivateBancorp Inc. signed a lease for about 105,000 square feet to move its headquarters to 120 S. LaSalle St., which is co-owned by Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co. After the move, PrivateBank will keep its current offices at 70 W. Madison St.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 30, 2008.

• PrivateBancorp Inc. signed a lease for about 105,000 square feet to move its headquarters to 120 S. LaSalle St., which is co-owned by Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co. After the move, PrivateBank will keep its current offices at 70 W. Madison St.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 30, 2008.

• In a little-noticed deal, ComPsych Corp. renewed its lease at NBC Tower, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive. The Chicago-based provider of employee assistance programs took nearly 105,000 square feet.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 30, 2008.

The shooting happened about 4:36 a.m. in the 2900 block of East 80th Place. A Fire Department source said the area has been rocked by gang violence and that Cox may have been a victim of a shooter who mistook him for someone else.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

Cox is an 18-year department veteran who has been with OFI three years. Previously, he worked in the firehouse at 548 W. Division. Orozco called him a "good man, good family man.''

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

As Game 6 of the Cubs-Sox series loomed Sunday night, Obama traveled around Hyde Park and downtown wearing his White Sox allegiance on his baseball cap.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

He took his wife and daughters downtown to the East Bank Club, where he shot hoops with, among others, Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

He wrapped up the day with a barbecue at the South Shore home of his friend Dr. Eric Whitaker, whom he has known since his Harvard days.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

Three adults were found fatally shot Sunday evening on the South Side in possible drug-related slayings. Police responded to a report of shots fired near East 78th Street and South Kingston Avenue about 10:15 p.m., said police News Affairs Director Monique Bond.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

Two men and a woman, all of whom were shot and appear to be in their 20s, were pronounced dead on the scene at the 7800 block of South Kingston Avenue at 11:17 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office, which did not have their identities available immediately.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

Ashley Wash, 17, took six-week-old Nehemiah Wash without his mother’s permission and was last seen in the area of the 8200 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue about 5 p.m. Friday, according to a release from Calumet Area detectives.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

A Sunday autopsy determined Kyle Haywood, 29, of the 2400 block of North Francisco Avenue, died from multiple injuries he suffered in a fall from height and from bronchopneumonia, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office, which ruled the death an accident.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

The man was outside at 2:39 a.m. when he was robbed and struck with a long barreled gun near the intersection of West Devon and North Washtenaw avenues, though he contacted police from 6945 N. Washtenaw Ave., according to Rogers Park District police.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

The man was outside at 2:39 a.m. when he was robbed and struck with a long barreled gun near the intersection of West Devon and North Washtenaw avenues, though he contacted police from 6945 N. Washtenaw Ave., according to Rogers Park District police.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

Two men and a woman, all of whom were shot and appear to be in their 20s, were pronounced dead at the scene at 7808 S. Kingston Ave. at 11:17 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, which did not have their identities available immediately.

Published by NBC 5 on June 30, 2008.

Authorities hadn't confirmed the identity of the body, but the NBC affiliate in that area told NBC5 that people at the scene believed it was 27-year-old Robert Hosty Jr., a teacher at Roberto Clemente High School who was visiting his family's Michigan cottage when he vanished June 16.

Published by NBC 5 on June 30, 2008.

Police responded to a report of shots fired near East 78th Street and South Kingston Avenue about 10:15 p.m., said police News Affairs Director Monique Bond.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 30, 2008.

The Cook County Medical Examiner's office says 28-year-old Jorge Sotello was stabbed Sunday morning in the 5600 block of West Grand Avenue, and pronounced dead at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center,

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 30, 2008.

Chicago police are investigating the shooting deaths of two men and a woman whose bodies were found at a residence in the South Shore neighborhood on the city's South Side. Officer David Banks says the bodies were discovered late Sunday night after police responded to a report of shots fired in the 7800 block of South Kingston Avenue.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 30, 2008.

According to Crain’s, the Chicago Spire in Streeterville is offering a special “investor package” that guarantees to rent out your unit at a 7.5% rate of return for two years.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 30, 2008.

Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Studio 3, 6/27-7/20, $18-30

Published by Chicagoist on June 30, 2008.

This one's for you, Leon Kass: the french fry sandwich at Polk & Western Hot Dogs

Published by Chicago Reader on June 30, 2008.

Polk & Western Hot Dogs, 749 S. Western, 312-829-0300. 

Published by Chicago Reader on June 30, 2008.

...s, press release, an old Straight Dope from back when the Lava factory was on Fullerton and Pulaski...

Published by Chicagoist on June 30, 2008.

The Joffrey Ballet is in the process of moving into a beautiful new home at State and Randolph. The soaring steel and glass building, a Smithfield Properties development originally named MoMo (short for Modern Momentum), is now officially called the...

Published by Gapers Block on June 30, 2008.

An anonymous donor has contributed $5 million to the Salvation Army's capital campaign for a West Pullman area community center.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

Police said Jackson was the victim of a May 30 aggravated battery at All Faith Pavilion in the 3500 block of South Giles Avenue.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

The shooting happened about 6 p.m. near West 51st and South Elizabeth streets, according to police News Affairs Officer JoAnn Taylor.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

The teen was shot Sunday morning in the 900 block of North Lamon Avenue, police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

Gerald Perry, of the 1200 block of South Troy Street, died at Mount Sinai Hospital at 1:57 p.m. Monday, a Cook County Medical Examiner's office spokesman said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

In 1897, the world's largest Tiffany Glass Dome was installed in what is now the Chicago Cultural Center. It was met with rave reviews and Chicago was suddenly part of the international art scene.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 30, 2008.

Hosty was a teacher at Roberto Clemente High School.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 30, 2008.

The Salvation Army has received a big boost for its plans to build a new community center in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 30, 2008.

A flight out of O'Hare International Airport bound for Japan was forced to turn around and return to the airport Monday after a report of engine trouble.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 30, 2008.

The teenager accused of beating a student outside Crane High School during a violent melee in March has been indicted on attempted murder and other charges.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 30, 2008.

Lucian Meeks, 17, of the 4300 block of West Adams Street, was formally charged Monday with one count of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm and one count of aggravated battery with a weapon, according to Tandra Simonton, spokeswoman for the Cook County State's Attorney's office.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 30, 2008.

The Star Line would link several Metra commuter lines radiating from the Loop, allowing passengers to transfer between lines or travel from on suburb to another. Metra has said commuter service on the EJ&E is likely years away.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on June 30, 2008.

The blinds were closed, and no one was home at 2910 W. Warren Blvd. in East Garfield Park one frigid January afternoon. Four Cook County Sheriff’s deputies were parked outside. In his hand, one deputy held a court order to evict the owner, Kevin Rice, who had fallen several months behind on his mortgage payments and lost the rental property in foreclosure.

Published by Chicago Reporter on June 30, 2008.

The blinds were closed, and no one was home at 2910 W. Warren Blvd. in East Garfield Park one frigid January afternoon. Four Cook County Sheriff’s deputies were parked outside. In his hand, one deputy held a court order to evict the owner, Kevin Rice, who had fallen several months behind on his mortgage payments and lost the rental property in foreclosure.

Published by Chicago Reporter on June 30, 2008.

Here is a quick question for all of you Uptown history buffs. In all of the old photos of the McJunkin Building at Broadway and Wilson we have seen, there was always a "McJunkin" in large letters on the corner of the building near the top. This was covered up in recent years. Does anyone know why? Inquiring minds want to know. Notice how the building looked in the 1970s in the photo below.

Published by Uptown Update on June 30, 2008.

Here is a quick question for all of you Uptown history buffs. In all of the old photos of the McJunkin Building at Broadway and Wilson we have seen, there was always a "McJunkin" in large letters on the corner of the building near the top. This was covered up in recent years. Does anyone know why? Inquiring minds want to know. Notice how the building looked in the 1970s in the photo below.

Published by Uptown Update on June 30, 2008.

We have noticed scaffolding around the perimeter of the former Sheridan Plaza Hotel (at Wilson and Sheridan) for almost 2 years now. This is the same building that lost a large chunk of

Published by Uptown Update on June 30, 2008.

The 1300 block of West Wilson is looking bleaker. The space formerly occupied by Nicholas Pappas Attorney at Law is now vacant, along with Lakeview Art & Gifts. That brings the total vacant storefronts in this beautiful building to 4 out of 5 spaces. American Family Insurance occupies the far western-most space. If there is a business you would like to see in this space, email the company and forward this post to the respective party.

Published by Uptown Update on June 30, 2008.

The 1300 block of West Wilson is looking bleaker. The space formerly occupied by Nicholas Pappas Attorney at Law is now vacant, along with Lakeview Art & Gifts. That brings the total vacant storefronts in this beautiful building to 4 out of 5 spaces. American Family Insurance occupies the far western-most space. If there is a business you would like to see in this space, email the company and forward this post to the respective party.

Published by Uptown Update on June 30, 2008.

Demo work has begun on the Thorek Hospital owned building at Sheridan and Irving. This building was in relatively good condition, but according to the Alderman's office, it is being demolished to make "green space" until Thorek decides what they want to do with the property. Let's hope they are able to fill the spaces in this development (if that is what they end up doing) better than the newer building at Broadway and Irving. "For RENT" signs have been up for a long time now with no takers.

Published by Uptown Update on June 30, 2008.

Demo work has begun on the Thorek Hospital owned building at Sheridan and Irving. This building was in relatively good condition, but according to the Alderman's office, it is being demolished to make "green space" until Thorek decides what they want to do with the property. Let's hope they are able to fill the spaces in this development (if that is what they end up doing) better than the newer building at Broadway and Irving. "For RENT" signs have been up for a long time now with no takers.

Published by Uptown Update on June 30, 2008.

A seller in 2708 N. Halsted on the Lincoln Park/Lakeview border is about to find out. The eight unit building was completed in 2007.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 30, 2008.

A commercial airliner landed safely Monday afternoon at O'Hare International Airport after one of its engines malfunctioned over the northwest suburbs.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 30, 2008.

The trial of a then-teenage girl accused of smothering her 3-year-old brother in their Little Village home more than three years ago is scheduled to begin Monday.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 30, 2008.

At the Old Town School of Folk Music, McLaughlin teaches six tap classes a week to a mix of young and old. He impresses on his students the legacy he has been gifted, the moves of Brown's technique.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 30, 2008.

The first sign that the throngs lining East Lakeview streets Sunday could see on the convertible of Robert Castillo and John Pennycuff was a big thank-you to California on the hood. Smaller posters on the sides and back boasted "Just married."

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 30, 2008.

The bodies of three adults were discovered at about 10 p.m. Sunday in the 7800 block of South Kingston Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood after police received a call about gunfire, Officer David Banks said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 30, 2008.

The man, who has not yet been identified, was stabbed in the 5600 block of West Grand Avenue in the Belmont Craigin neighborhood shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday, said police spokeswoman JoAnn Taylor.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 30, 2008.

The settlement talks came after Riverdale attorneys got a court order to take Anglin's deposition at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, where he has been held since August 2006.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 30, 2008.

Christopher Bonds, 41, of the 10200 block of South Prospect Avenue in the Beverly neighborhood, was ordered held in lieu of $50,000 bail.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 30, 2008.

Dziwisz came to North America this month for the International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec City, and visited Chicago at the invitation of Cardinal Francis George, said Father Andrzej Maslejak, pastor of Holy Trinity, 1118 N. Noble St.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 30, 2008.

After a four-day hospital stay, Josue Torres, 8, is recuperating at home from two bullet wounds suffered in a June 23 shooting in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, his mother said Sunday.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 30, 2008.

The August EVA meeting is an informal summer social event at 7 p.m. Aug. 5. in the popular outdoor patio of the Happy Village Tavern at Wolcott and Thomas.

Published by East Village Association blog on June 30, 2008.