The Edgewater Green Market, at the corner of Broadway and Norwood (6034 North), is off to a great start with new and returning vendors including Ellis Farms (fruit), Schringa (vegetables), B&LGardens (organic vegetables), Earth First Farms (apples and cider), Red Hen Bakery, Country Cottage (eggs and chicken) and Edgewater Soaps.

Published by Uptown Update on July 3, 2008.

Zoning and Planning Committee voted to support a "special use" request from North Side Federal Savings for a parking lot at 1475 W. Foster. North Side, located in Andersonville for 75 years, plans to demolish a building it owns at that location (adjacent to the alley east of Clark) to provide parking for customers.

Published by Uptown Update on July 3, 2008.

"If it were just a few bottle rockets or fire crackers I wouldn't care, but these sound like dynamite and grenades," said Phillips, who lives next door to the park in Rogers Park. "These are explosions beyond M80s. They absolutely rattle the windows."

Published by The News-Star on July 3, 2008.

The professional "display" fireworks, the kind that are shot off in Grant Park or any municipal fireworks show, can blow your head off if you're not careful.

Published by The News-Star on July 3, 2008.

A 17 year old from the 900 block of N. Hamlin was arrested on charges of battery after an incident that allegedly occurred on the 3200 block of N. Clark at 3:30 a.m. on June 19, police reports say.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

A 17 year old from the 900 block of N. Hamlin was arrested on charges of battery after an incident that allegedly occurred on the 3200 block of N. Clark at 3:30 a.m. on June 19, police reports say.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

Three men, two with known gang connections, crashed their vehicle into a fence on the corner of Oak and Cambridge shortly before 3 a.m., June 27.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

The two identified victims told police they were lost in the Cabrini-Green row houses when a large crowd of residents began throwing rocks and bottles at their vehicle.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

Almost $40,000 in jewelry, electronics and other personal property was stolen in a burglary in the 1600 block of N. Mohawk, between 8:30 a.m. and 6:45 p.m., June 24. According to police reports, the front door was kicked or pried open while the victims were at work.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

A resident of the 100 block of W. Oak told police she was attending a play between 6 and 9:15 p.m., June 19, when she returned home to find her dog locked in a room and more than $2,000 in property missing.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

A limo driver was robbed when he attempted to pick up a rider in the 100 block of E. Chicago shortly before 5 a.m., June 13.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

John Truce, 21, of the 2900 block of N. Clybourn and Ivan Feliciano, 21, of 2901 N. Hoyne, were arrested on charges of battery after an incident that occurred in the 3100 block of N. Leavitt at 1:24 a.m. on June 26.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

John Truce, 21, of the 2900 block of N. Clybourn and Ivan Feliciano, 21, of 2901 N. Hoyne, were arrested on charges of battery after an incident that occurred in the 3100 block of N. Leavitt at 1:24 a.m. on June 26.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

John Truce, 21, of the 2900 block of N. Clybourn and Ivan Feliciano, 21, of 2901 N. Hoyne, were arrested on charges of battery after an incident that occurred in the 3100 block of N. Leavitt at 1:24 a.m. on June 26.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

"Give me your f-ing money and your bike," the offender said to the victim, sticking a hard object into the victim's back. It was just after midnight, June 27, in the 400 block of N. State St.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

The victim complied and tried unsuccessfully to borrow cell phones from several passersby in order to call police. The victim finally was able to notify police from the corner of Hubbard and Dearborn.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

"As far as I'm concerned, craft beer is about flavor," said Ray Daniels, a craft beer marketer and professor at the Siebel Institute of Technology, 1777 N. Clybourn, and World Brewing Academy in Chicago.

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

16-month-old Julia Wang does some comparison shopping for high chairs at Grow, 1943 W. Division.FRANK PINC/Staff Photographer

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

Maher Abueideh, who is developing a three-unit residential building at 1541 N. Bosworth, confirmed the bricks were his. Abueideh said he was given permission to use the lot...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

Rising out of the ashes of the recently closed Acme Artworks building near Western and Bloomingdale, the Near Northwest Arts Council is beginning to hold events this summer at the recently...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...beginning to hold events this summer at the recently shuttered St. Paul's Community Church, 2215 W. North. Operating the church under the name St. Paul Cultural Center, the group is showing a...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...victim sprinted to a nearby gas station and called police. Patrolling officers found Espino at North and Rockwell and placed him under arrest. The victim positively identified him and he was transported to...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

Woman sexually assaulted at Division and Humboldt

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

I am standing at 5429 South Harper Avenue. I’m right outside the three story brick apartment building where Barack Obama lived when...

Published by Chicago Public Radio on July 3, 2008.

...that opened last week at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, a Columbia College institution at 600 S. Michigan...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...over what is currently a parking lot for Whitney Young teachers, at the corner of Monroe and Laflin. Jessica Maxey-Faulkner, a spokesperson for the park district, said converting the parking lot will...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...said he tells area parents to consider other school as well, like Suder Montessori, at Washington and Damen. But Fioretti said schools built with TIF dollars should include a neighborhood component. He said...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...police officers that he was sitting inside his parked 1998 Dodge Dakota pickup truck near 1400 S. State when an unknown offender threw a large bundle of wet paper towels at the truck...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...he and Krantie got into a verbal argument over cab fare change while parked near 720 S. Michigan. Krantie allegedly punched and kicked the man out of his cab until the man was...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...side door. While the man was hanging out, Krantie allegedly drove the taxi slowly toward 820 S. Michigan, where he parked and exited the vehicle. Krantie then allegedly walked around to the victim...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...involved in a verbal altercation with another man at a small retail store located at 48 N. Wells. He allegedly grabbed a bottle of wine and raised it above his head, so as...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...Gordon, 52, of the 7900 block of south Hermitage allegedly entered the CVS Pharmacy at 400 W. Madison and attempted to leave the store without paying for eight rolls of deodorant. Security detained...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...Davis, 31, of Chicago Heights, allegedly drinking Natural Ice beer on the CTA platform near 22 E. Roosevelt. Police placed him into custody. A search revealed him to be in possession of a...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...on June 26 at 11:25 p.m., officers arrived at the Greyhound station at 630 W. Harrison and spoke with a victim who told police that Shawn Lutz, of Waukegan, was allegedly...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...11:05 a.m., a 15-year-old boy allegedly entered the 7-11 at 29 E. Madison, and placed a sandwich valued at $2.91 in his back pants pocket before attempting...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

According to police reports, on June 25 at 5 p.m., Martin Ferguson, 18, of the 4900 block of west Crystal allegedly jumped over the CTA turnstile at 117 W. Lake and attempted to enter the train platform without paying. Officers arrested Ferguson and charged him with theft of services.

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...two men got in to a verbal altercation in the middle of the street near 172 N. Michigan. One of the men, Edward Pfingston, 29 of the 6800 block of South Wayne allegedly...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...hat and another wearing a dark baseball hat walked in to the CVS Pharmacy at 130 S. Canal and allegedly placed four bottles of Grey Goose vodka under their shirts and exited the...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...the initial entry, $10 for each additional submission-must be delivered to Chicago Community Bank, 47 W. Polk, no later than 6 p.m. July 15. Each contestant can submit up to three...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...A similar sculpture, "Helix," will be part of an exhibition at the Flat File Gallery, 217 North Carpenter through August 22."I see artificial fingernails as decorative materials and would rather use them...

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on July 3, 2008.

And for part of his 27-year police career, he patrolled the gang-infested Cabrini-Green public housing complex at night.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

A second man was charged late Wednesday in a mass killing that left three men and two women dead in a Chatham home in April.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Arthur Brown, 25, of the 3700 block of Lake Street in Lansing, has been charged in the murders of five people -- Anthony Scales Jr., Donovan Richardson, Whitney Flowers, Reginald Walker and Lakesha Doss -- found fatally shot in a home in the 7600 block of South Rhodes Avenue on April 23, police said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Arthur Brown, 25, of the 3700 block of Lake Street in Lansing, has been charged in the murders of five people -- Anthony Scales Jr., Donovan Richardson, Whitney Flowers, Reginald Walker and Lakesha Doss -- found fatally shot in a home in the 7600 block of South Rhodes Avenue on April 23, police said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Brown and Toloran Williams, charged June 11, both face five counts each of murder and armed robbery and one count of home invasion, police said. Brown is scheduled to appear for a bond hearing later Thursday at the Cook County Courthouse (Br. 66), 2600 S. California Ave.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Williams, 22, of the 11600 block of South Artesian Ave., was ordered held without bond June 13 by Cook County Judge Donald Panarese Jr. and he is scheduled to be arraigned July 23 at 9 a.m., Conklin said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

The settlement had Rezko giving Kelly a small stake in a 62-acre South Loop site that Rezko was trying to develop. The property is now controlled by Nadhmi Auchi, an Iraqi-born billionaire. Kelly got a loan for an undisclosed amount from an Auchi company earlier this year. It's unclear if that's tied to his stake in the South Loop property.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Yiet Yang -- a 19-year-old snow leopard believed to have been the oldest of its kind in an American zoo -- was euthanized Wednesday at Lincoln Park Zoo.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Inspectors found code violations at 900 N. Cambridge that require the replacement of failing rail guards, scraping and painting weathered iron and getting a structural engineer to inspect all fencing at the complex.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Francis lived on the Northwest Side, but he grew up in Uptown.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Francis preferred to work at night, when there was more action, Casey said. He started in the former East Chicago District where Cabrini-Green is located.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Toby Singer, 39, of Edgebrook, is a stay-at-home mom with two daughters, Emma, 8, and Anna 5. Her husband, Jeff, is a project manager for Chicago's 311 service. She tells how she saves money:

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

But the ex-Beatle wants to stage his ''Peace & Love Movement'' rally at noon at Buckingham Fountain, where cleanup after Sunday's Taste of Chicago finale will make it difficult for the Chicago Park District to actually give peace a chance.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Kelly Camp, 38, a legal assistant from Lincoln Park who said conversations with her friends -- black and white -- about Michelle Obama turn up surprising views.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Michael Wilder, 26, an attorney from Kenwood whose home is just four blocks away from the Obamas.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

The Sun-Times went to Maloney's local Kmart at 5050 S. Kedzie and two other locations selling fireworks -- Izzy Rizzy's Trick Shop at 6356 S. Pulaski, and a stand at the corner of 63rd Street and Cicero -- and found all selling illegal sparklers.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

The Sun-Times went to Maloney's local Kmart at 5050 S. Kedzie and two other locations selling fireworks -- Izzy Rizzy's Trick Shop at 6356 S. Pulaski, and a stand at the corner of 63rd Street and Cicero -- and found all selling illegal sparklers.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

The Sun-Times went to Maloney's local Kmart at 5050 S. Kedzie and two other locations selling fireworks -- Izzy Rizzy's Trick Shop at 6356 S. Pulaski, and a stand at the corner of 63rd Street and Cicero -- and found all selling illegal sparklers.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Vendors at the stand at 63rd and Cicero incorrectly claimed fireworks under a certain weight were legal.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

About 8:15 p.m., a man was shot in the 7400 block of South May Street, police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said. Initial reports said the shooting was possibly a drive-by.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

A man is dead after being shot at least nine times in the South Side's Englewood neighborhood Wednesday night.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

A power boat caught fire on the sanitary and ship canal near 31st and Western overnight.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 3, 2008.

At 4 p.m., the park district put up the red flags and told the swimmers to get out of the water. The Office of Emergency Management and Communication notified all of the city departments. There's a precautionary note for Navy Pier, life goes on as usual but the suggestion is, if you're there don't get too close to the water, it's not a good idea because at some point the water level is going to come up.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 3, 2008.

A mourning flag and purple and black bunting now hang at the 19th police district at Belmont and Western in honor of 60-year-old Officer Richard Francis.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 3, 2008.

Officer Francis, who lived in Jefferson Park, is survived by his wife and two adult stepdaughters.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 3, 2008.

No one was injured an incident that stopped a CTA train in the 1700-block of West Polk.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 3, 2008.

Joel Rabb, who works as a personal trainer and a "national level amateur body-builder" claims his photo was used in an advertisement for Bobby Love's bar, 3729 N. Halsted St., in the paper without his consent, according to a suit filed in Cook County Circuit Court Wednesday.

Published by NBC 5 on July 3, 2008.

Francis, a 27-year veteran of the police force, was attempting to resolve an argument at a CTA bus stop at the corner of Belmont and Western avenues, when Johnson apparently gained control of his service revolver and fired a single shot at the officer's head.

Published by NBC 5 on July 3, 2008.

(Crain’s) — Gap Inc. last week closed its store at Madison and Dearborn streets, where the clothing chain had been for almost two decades, while Citigroup Inc. plans to open a branch nearby in the Loop.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 3, 2008.

The Gap at Three First National Plaza, 70 W. Madison St., is one of 65 Gap stores being shuttered nationwide this year as the apparel giant pares back amid a slowdown in consumer spending.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 3, 2008.

Meanwhile, New York-based Citigroup, the largest U.S. bank, recently signed a 10-year lease for about 5,300 square feet at 111 W. Jackson Blvd., a 24-story office tower next to the Chicago Board of Trade Building. The new branch is to open this fall, says a Citigroup spokeswoman.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 3, 2008.

Mr. Clark said he hopes Environments Group’s staff can move by the end of the year to Perkins + Will’s offices in the former IBM Plaza, 330 N. Wabash Ave. Environments Group currently is at 303 E. Wacker Drive, and has a one-person office in Los Angeles.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 3, 2008.

Mr. Clark said he hopes Environments Group’s staff can move by the end of the year to Perkins + Will’s offices in the former IBM Plaza, 330 N. Wabash Ave. Environments Group currently is at 303 E. Wacker Drive, and has a one-person office in Los Angeles.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 3, 2008.

The two firms have collaborated in the past. Both Perkins + Will and Environments Group worked on Crate & Barrel’s headquarters in Northbrook. Environments Group also designed UBS’ offices in the UBS Tower, 1 N. Wacker Drive, which opened in 2002.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 3, 2008.

A UIC student pleaded guilty Tuesday to sending university officials e-mail threats about a "mass shooting" at the Near West Side campus in February.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 3, 2008.

Shirani, of the 200 block of West Roosevelt Road in Wheaton, changed her plea Tuesday after initally pleading not guilty to the charges in March. She was initially arrested on state charges of felony disorderly conduct charges for the Feb. 15 emails sent a day after the Northern Illinois University massacre. The state charges were dropped and federal charges were filed in February against Shirani.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 3, 2008.

Police say the woman was harassing people at a bus stop at the corner of Belmont and Western avenues at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Belmont District Officer Richard Francis was on routine patrol at the time and stepped out to investigate.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 3, 2008.

The woman's identity will not be released until she is charged, but there is some talk at the Belmont District station that she was a homeless woman whom police at the Belmont District station, 2452 W. Belmont Ave., have had dealings with before.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 3, 2008.

In the Jefferson Park neighborhood where he lived, neighbors and friends were coming to terms with their loss.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 3, 2008.

Arthur Brown, 25, of south suburban Lansing, was charged late Wednesday with five counts each of first-degree murder and armed robbery, and one count of home invasion, in the April 23 massacre at 7607 S. Rhodes Ave.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 3, 2008.

No injuries have been reported Thursday morning after sparks from a train motor prompted emergency crews to respond to a Near West Side CTA Pink Line station. A still-and-box alarm and EMS Plan 1 were called about 8:25 a.m. to 1713 W. Polk St., according to Fire Media Affairs Cmdr. Will Knight.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 3, 2008.

A still-and-box alarm and EMS Plan 1 were called about 8:25 a.m. to 1713 W. Polk St., according to Fire Media Affairs Cmdr. Will Knight.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 3, 2008.

“They walk the talk,” said Kirk Fox, music director for the Green Festival at Navy Pier, where Cobalt performed in May. “Some people just jump on the bandwagon, but they have a real commitment to bringing awareness to environmental issues. Not too many bands are doing that right now.”

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Over the next few months, Cobalt will work on a plan to provide incentives to fans who bike to their shows rather than drive or take public transportation. On deck is a show July 23 at Martyrs’ (773-404-9494), a show at Lilly’s on July 9 (773-525-2422), and, starting in August, three performances at the Green City Market in Lincoln Park.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Old Timer's Restaurant and Bar, 75 E. Lake Sure, you could wait in line for a Chicago-style dog at the Taste, but when one of the city's best frencheezies is just a stroll away, why would you?

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

J Bar, 610 N. Rush Prefer to drink your pride? If you can get past the James Hotel bar's velvet rope and spiky-haired bouncers, you;ll be able to enjoy the Flag, a combo of vodka, blue curacao and sweet and sour mix in a martini glass garnished with a mini-American flag

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Barack Obama seen shooting hoops with kids, including 13-year-old Blake Lasky, last Sunday at the East Bank Club while wife Michelle and daughters ate at the club's restaurant. . . . Baseball's Mark Grace celebrated his birthday last weekend at the Signature Room in the Hancock Center. . . . State Sen. Dan Rutherford eatin' at Pizzeria Due . . . Fox TV honcho Dennis Swanson, credited with discovering Oprah, dined at 200 East Supper Club with good pal Pat Brickhouse.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Barack Obama seen shooting hoops with kids, including 13-year-old Blake Lasky, last Sunday at the East Bank Club while wife Michelle and daughters ate at the club's restaurant. . . . Baseball's Mark Grace celebrated his birthday last weekend at the Signature Room in the Hancock Center. . . . State Sen. Dan Rutherford eatin' at Pizzeria Due . . . Fox TV honcho Dennis Swanson, credited with discovering Oprah, dined at 200 East Supper Club with good pal Pat Brickhouse.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Recently, the oldest child and I talked about his difficulties with authority. To keep his mother in the loop, I told her. She was glad to have a discussion. When she later called my husband, I happened to cough in the background. She thought I was trying to get him off the phone and became enraged. She went from polite to potty-mouth instantly!

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

The five young men, all between the ages of 13 and 17, press their backs up against the fence inside a play lot somewhere in Uptown. Spotted, their chins sink to their chests, avoiding eye contact with the adult approaching them.

Published by Uptown Update on July 3, 2008.

Freedom: Fuck Yeah, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave, $8

Published by Chicagoist on July 3, 2008.

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, 11:00-2:10-4:45-7:30-10:15, Landmark's Century Centre, 2828 N. Clark St.

Published by Chicagoist on July 3, 2008.

J-Pop Night, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., Darkroom, 2210 W. Chicago Ave., $5 after 11 p.m.; no cover charge with appropriate costume

Published by Chicagoist on July 3, 2008.

We just chattered about this “deal of a lifetime” on a two bedroom at 1101 S. State in the South Loop.

Published by Crib Chatter on July 3, 2008.

Take this two bedroom unit at 1516 W. Grand in West Town. It has been on the market nearly a year and a half. The seller has slowly been reducing the price every few months.

Published by Crib Chatter on July 3, 2008.

Take this cute one bedroom unit at 1520 S. Wabash, a 9-unit building in the South Loop. It is one of the few condo units in that area that isn’t in a big, brand-new high rise.

Published by Crib Chatter on July 3, 2008.

Barbara Nell says Escada and Armani are cold but labels like Chanel (always desirable), Lanvin, Prada, Tory Burch, Moschino, Gautier, Max Mara are "hot." In business 14 years at 67 E. Oak, Barbara says the weak dollar has brought tourists to her shop for great value, besides her Web site that attracts Europeans.

Published by The News-Star on July 3, 2008.

To educate area residents about the pros and cons of a convention, the Edgewater Community Council, in conjunction with the Association for Sheridan Condo/Co-Op Owners, the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, the Edgewater Development Corporation and the Edgewater/Uptown Builders Association, spearheaded a panel discussion at the Emmanuel Congregation, 5959 N. Sheridan last Tuesday.

Published by The News-Star on July 3, 2008.

But Woody Slaymaker, local artist and owner of Slaymaker Gallery at 936 W. Roscoe, was in the know.

Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

Beyond the Slaymaker Gallery, Public Enemies cast and crew spent four days filming near the intersection of Clark and Newport, where the streets were transformed into cobblestone, antique cars and street lamps were brought in from throughout the city and suburbs, and an old el train was made to ride the Red Line tracks.

Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.