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• Publication date: Oct. 1, 2009 – Oct. 31, 2009 Clear

• 700 N. Michigan Zara hits Mag Mile in 'dream' site

  Spanish fast-fashion retailer Zara opened its largest store in the nation Friday in Chicago, replacing a Talbots women's clothing store at 700 N. Michigan.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 31, 2009.

• 10233 S. King Dr. Pregnant Chicago Woman Dies Of H1N1 Virus

  Carrie Brinson, 25, of 10233 S. King Dr., was pronounced dead at 1:25 a.m. Friday at Rush University Medical Center, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 31, 2009.

• Jackson Boulevard and Rockwell Street Four men charged in kidnapping of Bridgeport man

  The Bridgeport man was freed by the suspects near Jackson Boulevard and Rockwell Street, police said. He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital and was treated and released.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 31, 2009.

• 3700 block of South Union Avenue Four men charged in drug-related kidnapping

  The Bridgeport neighborhood drug-related kidnapping occurred about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 3700 block of South Union Avenue where the victim was taken out of his home, Chicago Police said. A ransom for him was later demanded.

  Published by WBBM 780 on October 31, 2009.

• 3700 block of West Belden Man charged in murder of his wife

  Darron Brewer, 22, of the 3700 block of West Belden, was ordered held without bail today on a first-degree murder charge.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 31, 2009.

• 3700 block of South Union Avenue Four men charged in South Side drug-related kidnapping

  The Bridgeport neighborhood drug-related kidnapping occurred about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 3700 block of South Union Avenue where the victim was taken out of his home, Chicago Police said. A ransom for him was later demanded.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 31, 2009.

• 4200 block of West Grand Avenue 1 of 2 missing Chicago men found

  ...plate X158744. He was supposed to pick up his wife at her work on the 4200 block of West Grand Avenue but never arrived, police said...

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 31, 2009.

• 10200 block of South King Drive H1N1 contributed to pregnant woman's death

  The disease was a contributing factor in the death of Carrie Brinson, of the 10200 block of South King Drive, who was pronounced dead at Rush University Medical Center.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 31, 2009.

• 1408 West Winona An Uptown Childhood, circa 1910

  He lived at 4822 North Kenmore (since demolished) and 1408 West Winona before his family moved to Edgewater, and reminisces about seeing Essenay Studios movies being shot...

  Published by Uptown Update on October 31, 2009.

• 1700 block of East 84th Place Officials to probe death of baby girl

  At about 3:45 p.m. Friday, police and paramedics were called to the 1700 block of East 84th Place after someone found a 3 month-old baby girl unresponsive, said Chicago Police News Affairs Offiver Robert Perez.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 31, 2009.

• 9000 block of South Brandon Avenue Man shot on South Side

  The unidentified man was shot around 9:15 p.m. in the 9000 block of South Brandon Avenue, police said.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 31, 2009.

• South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street Four men charged in South Side drug-related kidnapping

  About 1:50 a.m. Friday, the FBI identified a black Ford pickup truck at an unidentified location in the Deering Police District and a pursuit ensued, police said. The pursuit reportedly started near South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street, according to unconfirmed dispatch reports.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 31, 2009.

• 9000 block of South Brandon Avenue Man shot on South Side

  The unidentified man was shot around 9:15 p.m. in the 9000 block of South Brandon Avenue, police said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 31, 2009.

• 2200 block of North Tripp Avenue Prosecutors: Man accused of killing wife to cover up rape

  On Monday night Brewer reported to police that he had not seen Collier-Brewer since early that morning and that he had spotted his wife's car in an alley behind the 2200 block of North Tripp Avenue. Police found her body in the trunk. She had been shot twice in the head.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 31, 2009.

• 3700 block of West Belden Avenue Prosecutors: Man accused of killing wife to cover up rape

  In what prosecutors called a video-recorded confession, Brewer said he drove to his house in the 3700 block of West Belden Avenue and took the children inside. Brewer said Powe drove away with Collier-Brewer in the trunk to an unknown location and shot her.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 31, 2009.

• South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street Four Men Charged In Drug-Related Kidnapping

  About 1:50 a.m. Friday, the FBI identified a black Ford pickup truck at an unidentified location in the Deering Police District and a pursuit ensued, police said. The pursuit reportedly started near South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street, according to unconfirmed dispatch reports.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 31, 2009.

• 1745 E. 84th Pl. Three Month Old Girl Murdered

  Aurora Hall, 3 months, of 1745 E. 84th Pl., was found unresponsive at home and pronounced dead at 10:32 p.m. at University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on October 31, 2009.

• 4200 block of West Cermak Road One dead, one wounded in shooting outside West Side party

  The men were shot about 3:45 a.m. outside in the 4200 block of West Cermak Road. The men were leaving a party when they got into an altercation with somebody who allegedly shot both of them with a handgun, police News Affairs Officer Robert Perez said.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 31, 2009.

• 1300 block of East 62nd Street Man shot by group who wanted him out of their 'area'

  About 9:30 p.m., the man was standing on the street on the 1300 block of East 62nd Street, at South Kenwood Avenue, when multiple people walked up to him, stated that "this is our area," and shot him, police said.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 31, 2009.

• 500 block of North Lawler Avenue Woman Critically Wounded In West Side Shooting

  Austin District police responding to a report of a person shot in the 500 block of North Lawler Avenue found a 21-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to the torso just before 10 a.m., police News Affairs Sgt. Karla Chaplin said.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 31, 2009.

• 1700 block of East 84th Place Baby's death was a homicide, autopsy finds

  Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation this afternoon in the death of the infant, Aurora Hall of the 1700 block of East 84th Place.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 31, 2009.

• South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street Four men charged in drug-related kidnapping

  ...the Deering Police District and a pursuit ensued, police said. The pursuit reportedly started near South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street, according to unconfirmed dispatch reports...

  Published by WBBM 780 on October 31, 2009.

• 10233 S. King Dr. South Side Woman Dead Of H1N1

  Carrie Brinson, 25, of 10233 S. King Dr., was pronounced dead at 1:25 a.m. Friday at Rush University Medical Center, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on October 31, 2009.

• 2200 block of North Tripp Man charged in murder of his wife

  Brewer drove to his home, where he and his children got out, prosecutors said. Powe continued to the 2200 block of North Tripp, where he shot Collier-Brewer twice in the head, left her in the trunk and abandoned the car, Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Jodi Peterson said.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 31, 2009.

• South Ruble and West 21st Street Four men charged in drug-related kidnapping

  Three other suspects were arrested at an unidentified time near South Ruble and West 21st Street, police said.

  Published by WBBM 780 on October 31, 2009.

• 4200 block of West Cermak Road 1 killed, 1 wounded in Lawndale shooting

  About 3:45 a.m., Chicago police responded to numerous calls about a fight involving 30 to 40 people in the 4200 block of West Cermak Road. When they arrived, police said they found the 24-year-old shot in the back and a 39-year-old man with a graze wound to his head.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 31, 2009.

• 1100 block of West Wilson Men In Mid-Day Uptown Shooting Wore Masks

  The Chicago Fire Department arrived to tend to the second victim inside the currency exchange, but he had already left and was found on the 1100 block of West Wilson. The man refused medical attention.

  Published by Lake Effect News on October 31, 2009.

• 3000 block of South Lowe Avenue 1 of 2 missing Chicago men found

  Floyd Carberry, 80, of the 3000 block of South Lowe Avenue was located this evening and safely returned to his family, police said.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 31, 2009.

• 400 W. Superior Don't search me, aldermen warn

  This time, he was ambushed by aldermen, some of them attorneys, who show up at 400 W. Superior and are searched and put through metal detectors like everyone else.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 31, 2009.

• 3700 block of South Union Avenue Bond Set In Bridgeport Kidnapping

  The four are accused of kidnapping a 28-year-old man from a home in the 3700 block of South Union Avenue, said Cook County assistant state’s attorney Martha Kross. The victim knew one of the men.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on October 31, 2009.