The station was designed to anchor not only the Block 37 complex but also premium-priced express train service from the Loop to O'Hare and Midway airports. The CTA shelved plans for the express because it doesn't have the $1.5 billion or more needed to build it.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

William Goka, 14, of the 9000 block of East Shady Way in Arlington Heights, drowned at his home and was pronounced dead at Northwestern Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights, said the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

William C. Martin, 36, an associate at DLA Piper US LLP, is joining Jones Day as “of counsel” with expectations of becoming a partner.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on June 9, 2008.

A 17-year-old has been charged in the beating of a student outside Crane High School shortly after classes let out on March 7.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

Lucian Meeks, 17, of the 4300 block of West Adams Street, has been charged with one count of aggravated battery for the beating, police said Monday.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

On Monday, police were at the intersection of Belmont and Lawndale avenues, an area with a school and families.A police officer went undercover and stood at the intersection, attempting to cross the road.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

Officers radioed to police stationed a block ahead at Belmont and Ridgeway to pull the drivers over.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

Most of the drivers seemed to be purposely avoid eye contact with officer John Porter, who was dressed in jeans, sneakers and a t-shirt as he tried to cross Belmont and Lawndale.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

Former Gov. Jim Thompson struck out Monday in his efforts to have the state buy and renovate Wrigley Field without raising taxes.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

The male bicyclist was heading north in the 900 block of North LaSalle Drive when a motorist opened a car door. The bicyclist crashed into the door and was thrown off the bike, police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said. He was then struck by a passing vehicle.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

Bottom Lounge (1375 W Lake St.) just opened. No, seriously, I’ve friggin’ been there man. And golly, is it big—well, bigger than I imagined. So impressively large is this new live music venue that ‘lounge’ seems totally inappropriate as a part of the name.

Published by Time Out Chicago on June 9, 2008.

On Sunday I headed down to Fiesta Back of the Yards. While the carnies are packed up and onto the next fest, you can catch similar kid-friendly entertainment at Pilsen’s Festa Del Sol or at Plaza Garibaldi on Sept 1, 7, 14 and 15.

Published by Time Out Chicago on June 9, 2008.

"Signs appeared last week in the window of the commercial space at 838 W. Montrose foretelling the arrival of Kahawa House, a coffee shop. It ends the protracted vacancy created when the storefront’s former tenant, the Urban Tea Lounge, was shuttered about one year ago.

Published by Uptown Update on June 9, 2008.

Vintage cottages with curb appeal are rare, especially those with two car garages such as this one at 1750 W. Grace which the listing says was built in 1878.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 9, 2008.

- on the 1100 W. Wilson Avenue, near Wilson Men’s Club and Truman College

Published by Uptown Update on June 9, 2008.

Delich fled, but witnesses got his license plate number and notified police. He was arrested about 2 a.m. by Chicago police in the 8000 block of West Addison Street, Biestek said. A bloody knife was found nearby, and witnesses identified Delich in a lineup, Biestek said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

Michael Delich, 38, of the 3700 block of North Pittsburgh Avenue was charged with murder in the death of Dariusz Lewandowski, 30, also of Chicago, authorities said. The two men did not know each other, authorities said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

The attack happened around the same time Ruben Ivy, 18, was shot and killed as classes let out for the day at Crane, 2245 W. Jackson Blvd., police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

Lucian Meeks, 17, of the 4300 block of West Adams Street, was charged with one count of aggravated battery in connection with the alleged beating of a 15-year-old boy with a golf club. It's unclear if the boy is a student at the school.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

Later this month, the undercover operation will move to Lawndale and Milwaukee Avenues. The initial two sting locations were chosen because of nearby schools and commercial areas.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

On Monday, the first day of a sting operation aimed at drivers who ignore pedestrians in crosswalks, Chicago Police Officer John Porter—dressed in sneakers and jeans—stepped cautiously into the crosswalk at the busy intersection of North Lawndale and West Belmont Avenues on the Northwest Side.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

Jephious Morris, 23, of the 4900 block of West Superior Street, was charged early Monday with one count of leaving the scene of an accident with a death and one count of filing a false police report. Police said he reported his vehicle stolen after striking the victim.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

Michael Murphy, 31, was attempting to retrieve his dog running loose in the southbound lanes of South Kedzie Avenue near West 112th Place in the Mt. Greenwood neighborhood on Friday night when both were struck and killed by a Ford van that sped off.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

Aurora resident David Kucia, 57, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon after parishioners spotted him with a black handgun in his waistband at the 11 a.m. mass at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 653 W. 37th St.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

420 E. North Water, Chicago Spire

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 9, 2008.

5526-40 S. Cornell, Solstice on the Park

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 9, 2008.

1600 S. Prairie, Prairie Pointe at Central Station

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 9, 2008.

2131-41 S. Indiana, Lexington Park

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 9, 2008.

1200 W. Sherwin, The Breakers

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 9, 2008.

The Rev. Michael Pfleger will return to St. Sabina parish on June 16, a parish official said.Cardinal Francis George temporarily removed the outspoken priest from his South Side parish last week in the wake of comments Pfleger made about Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

Jephious Morris, 23, of the 4900 block of West Superior Street, has been charged with one count of leaving the scene of an accident involving an injury or death and one count of filing a false police report, according to police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

The crash happened near West 112th Street and South Kedzie Avenue about 10:05 p.m., according to police News Affairs Officer David Banks.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

The body of man in his early 20s was found at 4648 N. Kedzie Ave. Monday morning, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. It did not appear the man was hit by a train.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

Geraldo Castillo, 30, of the 1700 block of West Olive Avenue in the Edgewater neighborhood died after being taken in critical condition to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, officials said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

A Chicago man died Sunday after being exposed to ammonialike fumes that were somehow released at the Blommer Chocolate Co. factory as workers mixed chocolate.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

Two fishermen spotted the body in the lagoon at 5600 W. Jackson Blvd. around 12:15 p.m., a police spokesman said. It was not known how long the body was in the water.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

The Cook County medical examiner's office identified the woman as Queen Tiner of the 5400 block of West Gladys Avenue. She is believed to be at least 50 years old, according to the medical examiner's office.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

Officers arrived at Ingglace Johnson's basement apartment in the 600 block of West 59th Street about 6 p.m. after neighbors reported hearing a disturbance, a police spokesman said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

The choir was booming, the dancers were swirling and open seats were scarce in the sweltering pews, but longtime members of St. Sabina Catholic Church thought Sunday's service was a bit flat in the absence of Rev. Michael Pfleger.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

Burgess' home address was listed in the 400 block of North Ridgeway Avenue, where the RV was parked, a spokesman for the medical examiner's office said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

It happened during the 11 a.m. service at Nativity of Our Lord Church in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 9, 2008.

Better weather Sunday morning made it a great time to take a 'Walk in the Park,' the name of Sunday's 3.2-mile stroll through Lincoln Park.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 9, 2008.

Police are investigating at the area near Lawrence and Kedzie.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 9, 2008.

The storms delayed and canceled a number of flights out at O'Hare Airport. The strong winds led one United Airlines pilot to abort a landing.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 9, 2008.

Take Me Out is located at 1502 W. 18th St. and the phone number is (312) 929-2509. They're open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. seven days a week.

Published by Chicagoist on June 9, 2008.

The man, whose name was not released, was apparently working alone at a top floor of the factory at 600 W. Kinzie when he was overcome, Chicago Police said. He was pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

David Kucia, 57, was charged with a weapons violation after his arrest by Deputy Chief James Keating and Sgt. Joseph Kipka at Nativity of Our Lord, the Bridgeport parish where the Daley family was reared.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

Interior designer Matt Lorenz, winner of Bravo's first season of "Top Design" last year is among the 50,000 designers, vendors, buyers and observers at the 40th installment of NeoCon -- the annual three-day office furniture and design trade show (neocon.com) kicking off at the Merchandise Mart today.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

It really got me established, got my name out there. I'm working on the private dining room of Spiaggia and doing high-end residential here in Chicago, in Aspen, in Jamaica . . .

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

Nahabedian, nominated three times now, won in the category "Best Chef Great Lakes," which included finalists from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio, according to the Web sites for the James Beard Awards as well as Naha, 500 N. Clark St.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

Nahabedian beat fellow Chicago nominees Graham Elliot Bowls of Avenues In The Peninsula Chicago, 108 E. Superior, and Bruce Sherman of North Pond, 2610 N. Cannon Drive.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

Nahabedian beat fellow Chicago nominees Graham Elliot Bowls of Avenues In The Peninsula Chicago, 108 E. Superior, and Bruce Sherman of North Pond, 2610 N. Cannon Drive.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

Chicago's own Grant Achatz, of the cutting-edge restaurant Alinea in Lincoln Park, won the national James Beard Foundation award for outstanding chef.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

The South Side parish of St. Sabina exploded with shouts of joy and a standing ovation Sunday morning at the news firebrand Catholic pastor Rev. Michael Pfleger would be returning June 16.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

Pfleger's comments on Clinton earned him national attention, because he made them as a guest at Trinity United Church of Christ and they ran on YouTube.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

Jephious Morris, 23, of the 4900 block of West Superior Street, has been charged with one count of leaving the scene of an accident involving an injury or death and one count of filing a false police report, according to police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

The accident happened near West 112th Street and South Kedzie Avenue about 10:05 p.m., according to police News Affairs Officer David Banks.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

The crash occurred just after midnight near East Jackson Boulevard and South Lake Shore Drive when a car collided with the squad car the officer was inside, according to Central District police.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

Police were notified of the fire at 4:50 a.m. and responded to the 400 block of North Ridgeway Avenue, where the RV, which was not operable, was parked.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

Ingglace Johnson, 27, of the 600 block of west 59th Street, was pronounced dead at his home at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

The body of a man in his early 20s was found at 4648 N. Kedzie Ave., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, which also said the man was not struck by a train.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

The shooting occurred at 2:50 a.m. in the 5400 block of West Augusta Boulevard, according to a report from the police First Deputy Superintendent’s office.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 9, 2008.

Two parishioners attending the 11 a.m. service at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 653 W. 37th St., saw a black handgun protruding from Kucia's rear pant pocket when he stood up. Kucia then moved the weapon from the rear pocket to his waistband before entering the communion line, police said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 9, 2008.

Jephious Morris, 23, of the 4900 block of West Superior Street, has been charged with one count of leaving the scene of an accident involving an injury or death and one count of filing a false police report, according to police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 9, 2008.

The accident happened near West 112th Street and South Kedzie Avenue about 10:05 p.m., according to police News Affairs Officer David Banks.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 9, 2008.

The crash occurred just after midnight near East Jackson Boulevard and South Lake Shore Drive when a car collided with the squad car the officer was inside, according to Central District police.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 9, 2008.

Lewandowski, of 4330 N. Moody Ave., was pronounced dead at 2:25 a.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office. An autopsy Sunday determined Lewandowski died of a stab wound to the chest and the death was ruled a homicide.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 9, 2008.

Delich, of 3747 N. Pittsburgh Ave., was charged with one count of first degree murder and was expected to appear for a bond hearing Monday at the Rolling Meadows courthouse, Jobe said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 9, 2008.

It takes place at 6:30 p.m. June 27 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (120 E. Delaware Pl.), but we’re telling you about this now because tickets, currently $200, will jump to $250 beginning June 10.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

And at this packed gathering, billed as a special meeting of the St. Sabina's Faith Community, they said they had some news.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on June 9, 2008.

David Kucia, 51, of Aurora, has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon.Parishioners at Nativity of Our Lord Church allegedly saw Kucia move the gun from his back pocket to his waistband before heading toward the altar for Communion.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

The Michigan-born Achatz, 34, came to the Chicago area in 2001 when he accepted the Executive Chef position at the four-star Trio in Evanston. He opened Alinea, 1723 N. Halsted St., in May 2005.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

Nahabedian, nominated three times now, won in the category "Best Chef Great Lakes," which included finalists from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio, according to the Web sites for the James Beard Awards as well as Naha, 500 N. Clark St.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

Nahabedian beat fellow Chicago nominees Graham Elliot Bowls of Avenues In The Peninsula Chicago, 108 E. Superior St., and Bruce Sherman of North Pond, 2610 N. Cannon Dr.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

Nahabedian beat fellow Chicago nominees Graham Elliot Bowls of Avenues In The Peninsula Chicago, 108 E. Superior St., and Bruce Sherman of North Pond, 2610 N. Cannon Dr.

Published by NBC 5 on June 9, 2008.

The Marquee, at 1454 S. Michigan, in the South Loop, started closings in February 2008. Even before the building closed, flippers were listing their units for sale.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 9, 2008.

Century Tower is an American Invsco conversion of a 1930 vintage apartment building at 182 W. Lake in the Loop.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 9, 2008.

On 14 Mar. 08, the officers responded to a call of a battery in progress in the area of 77th and Throop. Officers heard a female yelling for help and deployed on foot in search of the victim.

Published by Chicago Police Department Weblog on June 9, 2008.

But she wasn’t even nominated for the biggest chef award of the night, Outstanding Chef—an award that went to Alinea’s Grant Achatz.

Published by Time Out Chicago on June 9, 2008.

But it was not entirely good news for Chicago chefs that evening: Brian Duncan lost the Outstanding Wine Service award to John Ragan of Eleven Madison Park, and Mindy Segal lost Outstanding Pastry Chef to the couple behind Tartine (the latter is a choice that I’m eternally grateful I didn’t have to make).

Published by Time Out Chicago on June 9, 2008.

The biggest surprise of the night was not a surprise at all: It was announced months ago that Tufano’s Vernon Park Tap would be deemed one of "America’s Classics" this weekend.

Published by Time Out Chicago on June 9, 2008.

If you’re on a gluten-free diet and know that means more than steering clear of the breadbasket, you’ll be happy to know that Ina Pinkney and her team at Ina’s (1235 W. Randolph St.; 312-226-8227) are readying another gluten-free version of her famous fried chicken dinner for June 11.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 9, 2008.

The controversial move has the backing of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, who says Grant Park is the best location for an expanded museum. Opponents say building in Grant Park would violate longstanding laws and court orders protecting open space.

Published by Chicago Public Radio on June 9, 2008.

MAKE Magazine Issue #6 Release Party, Tonight, 7 p.m., $8 (includes a copy of Issue #6), The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia

Published by Chicagoist on June 9, 2008.

Adam Green appears tomorrow June 10 at Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N Broadway 9 p.m., all ages, $15, tickets still available

Published by Chicagoist on June 9, 2008.

The CPD has issued 101 warnings in two hours today to drivers who failed to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. An undercover officer tried to cross at Belmont and Lawndale in a sting operation to bust folks who don't yield to those of us on foot. The law requires drivers stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, even when there's no stop sign or traffic light, but not everyone is so into following that rule.

Published by Chicagoist on June 9, 2008.

Alinea is located at 1723 N. Halsted St.

Published by Chicagoist on June 9, 2008.