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• Publication date: Oct. 30, 2009 Clear

• 28 South Wabash Avenue Slice of Life: Red Arches

  From the El you don't see it so much, but from the sidewalk on the Wabash Street side of the Sullivan Center (formerly the Carson Pierie Scott building), you can really appreciate the red color painted into the arches at 28 South Wabash Avenue.

  Published by Chicago Architecture Blog on October 30, 2009.

• 1434 W. Division Near North Montessori pupils plan garden

  ...East Village garden is part of this year's curriculum at Near North Montessori School, 1434 W. Division. Students in this project will describe their assignment at Monday's East Village Association meeting...

  Published by East Village Association blog on October 30, 2009.

• 1059 N. Wolcott Near North Montessori pupils plan garden

  ...meeting. The students' statement follows; learn more at 7 p.m. in the Happy Village, 1059 N. Wolcott...

  Published by East Village Association blog on October 30, 2009.

• 3700 block of West Belden Avenue Husband Charged In Death Of Woman Found In Trunk

  Darron Brewer, 22, of the 3700 block of West Belden Avenue, allegedly conspired with another person to murder his wife, 22-year-old Kenatae Collier, police said.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 30, 2009.

• 2200 block of North Tripp Avenue Husband Charged In Death Of Woman Found In Trunk

  At 10:50 p.m. Monday, Collier was found in the trunk of a vehicle in an alley in the 2200 block of North Tripp Avenue, according to police News Affairs Officer Hector Alfaro.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 30, 2009.

• 31st and Kedzie How Do Aldermen Spend Their 'Piggy Bank' Money?

  "We decided to try and save that money to see if it could be used as a negotiating tactic and tool towards building a new park at 31st and Kedzie," he said.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 30, 2009.

• 2245 N. Southport Ave. First air tests near school are OK, but more set

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is monitoring air quality at St. Josaphat School, 2245 N. Southport Ave., as part of a national effort to gauge health risks from industrial pollution. It is among thousands of schools located close to factories that emit toxic chemicals and heavy metals.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 30, 2009.

• 7367 North Winchester Person Shot on Winchester (Update)

  About 7PM tonight, a male black teen was shot in the back at 7367 North Winchester. A male black in a tan jacket was seen running from the scene and may...

  Published by The 'Broken Heart' of Rogers Park on October 30, 2009.

• Fargo and Winchester Person Shot on Winchester (Update)

  ...shooter. He was seen heading towards Pottawatomie Park. A crime scene is set up at Fargo and Winchester where a crowd is gathering. An officer radioed in that a taser had been discharged...

  Published by The 'Broken Heart' of Rogers Park on October 30, 2009.

• 2501 West Addison Street CTA Budget Battle

  2501 West Addison Street

  Published by Fox News Chicago on October 30, 2009.

• 7300 block of North Damen Avenue 1 teen shot on the Far North Side

  The teen was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston with serious-to-critical injuries from the shooting in the 7300 block of North Damen Avenue, said Chicago Fire Department spokesman Will Knight.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 30, 2009.

• 3700 block of West Belden Avenue Cops: West Side man killed wife over insurance benefits

  Darron Brewer, 22, of the 3700 block of West Belden Avenue, was charged Thursday night with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife Kenyatae Collier-Brewer, police said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 30, 2009.

• 2200 block of North Tripp Avenue Cops: West Side man killed wife over insurance benefits

  Police said Brewer -- who initially claimed his wife had gone missing -- said he spotted her Chevrolet Monte Carlo Monday night in an alley in the 2200 block of North Tripp Avenue. Inside the trunk, authorities discovered Collier-Brewer, 22, who'd been shot multiple times.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 30, 2009.

• Broadway and Wilson Bullets Over Broadway

  A mid-afternoon shooting in Uptown sent pedestrians near the corner of Broadway and Wilson diving for cover, and bullets smashing into the windows of the Wilson-Broadway Currency Exchange at 4599 N. Broadway.

  Published by Lake Effect News on October 30, 2009.

• 4599 N. Broadway Bullets Over Broadway

  A mid-afternoon shooting in Uptown sent pedestrians near the corner of Broadway and Wilson diving for cover, and bullets smashing into the windows of the Wilson-Broadway Currency Exchange at 4599 N. Broadway.

  Published by Lake Effect News on October 30, 2009.

• Sheridan and Wilson Bullets Over Broadway

  ...standing in the currency exchange had to leave to tend to a gang fight on Sheridan and Wilson...

  Published by Lake Effect News on October 30, 2009.

• Congress and Wells Big Plans Afoot for Congress Parkway

  A crossing signal for the blind at Congress and Wells

  Published by Chicago Architecture Blog on October 30, 2009.

• Clark and Congress Big Plans Afoot for Congress Parkway

  ...CDOT presentation highlights two city-owned pieces of land -- one on the northwest corner of Clark and Congress, and the other at the southeast corner of Congress and Plymouth.  It then shows examples...

  Published by Chicago Architecture Blog on October 30, 2009.

• Congress and Plymouth Big Plans Afoot for Congress Parkway

  ...the northwest corner of Clark and Congress, and the other at the southeast corner of Congress and Plymouth.  It then shows examples of public plazas.  Does this mean that these surface parking lots...

  Published by Chicago Architecture Blog on October 30, 2009.

• 334 South State Street Big Plans Afoot for Congress Parkway

  ...this mean that these surface parking lots could become something better, a la Pritzker Park (334 South State Street)?  We'll keep out fingers crossed...

  Published by Chicago Architecture Blog on October 30, 2009.

• 2739 W. Division St. Humboldt Park residents face challenges together

  In heavily Puerto Rican east Humboldt Park, the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 2739 W. Division St. is one of the oldest, best-known anchors. The center has an almost 30-year...

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 30, 2009.

• 824 N. Hamlin Ave. Humboldt Park residents face challenges together

  ...the Kelly Hall YMCA in the vacant Our Lady of the Angels recreation hall at 824 N. Hamlin Ave. The YMCA opened in January following a $2.4 million renovation of the building that...

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 30, 2009.

• 225 N. Columbus Drive 3 models debut at Winthrop Club

  The 82-story mixed-use tower at 225 N. Columbus Drive has condos from the 53rd through 81st floors. The 262 units, which are more than 90 percent sold, range from studios to three bedrooms to customized duplex and single-level penthouses.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 30, 2009.

• 1555 Wabash 3 models debut at Winthrop Club

  1555 Wabash incentiveFirst-time buyers can double the federal $8,000 tax-credit deal to $16,000 at 1555 Wabash, a 176-unit mid-rise that borders the Central Station enclave in the South Loop.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 30, 2009.

• 16th Street between Michigan and Wabash 3 models debut at Winthrop Club

  Two models are open for viewing at 1555 Wabash. The sales center, on 16th Street between Michigan and Wabash, is open noon to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday. For information, call 312-922-1555, or visit 1555wabash.com.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 30, 2009.

• 3435 N Sheffield Ave Five things to do today: October 30

  ...Proceeds from the box office go toward empowerment programs for women and girls. Links Hall, 3435 N Sheffield Ave (773-281-0824, linkshall.org). El: Red to Addison. Bus: 22, 152. 7pm, $20...

  Published by Time Out Chicago on October 30, 2009.

• 1104 S Wabash Ave. Five things to do today: October 30

  Mom-and-son photographers Willis and Thomas discuss their work; Willis signs copies of her book Posing Beauty: African American Images from the 1890s to the Present. Film Row Cinema at Columbia College, 1104 S Wabash Ave. 6pm. FREE!

  Published by Time Out Chicago on October 30, 2009.

• 1601 West Lake Street Slice of Life: Perspective Under the El

  Horizon lines on the ground merge with their lofty counterparts created by the CTA's Brown and Pink line tracks near the Ashland Station (1601 West Lake Street) above Lake Street.

  Published by Chicago Architecture Blog on October 30, 2009.

• 10614 Western Ave. George Wendt comes to aid of his old school

  Wendt held court at Cork & Kerry, 10614 Western Ave., in the heart of Chicago's Beverly community. He wasn't there just for the beer, although he does have a well-known affection for the beverage.

  Published by The Southtown Star on October 30, 2009.

• 800 block of West Armitage Ghost story back from the dead

  Binder found Chicago directories from 1885 that show Mary C. McClure's second husband, John Clarke, and the Rothrocks, both lived at the same address, 201 Center, now the 800 block of West Armitage.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 30, 2009.