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• Publication date: Oct. 31, 2009 Clear

• 3000-block of South Lowe Police: Man missing from South Side

  October 30, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Chicago police say an 80-year-old man is missing from the 3000-block of South Lowe.

  Published by ABC News (Channel 7) 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.

• 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.

• 600 block of West 31st Street 1 of 2 missing Chicago men found

  He had last been seen today on the 600 block of West 31st Street, police said in a community alert. He was described as possibly mentally confused.

  Published by Chicago Tribune 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Montrose and Dayton Happy Halloween

  Uptown Update (and our little feline friend at Montrose and Dayton) wishes our readers a happy and haunted Halloween.

  Published by Uptown Update on October 31, 2009.

• 62nd Street and Woodlawn Avenue Man shot, injured in Woodlawn

  At about 9:30 p.m., police responded to calls of shots fired near 62nd Street and Woodlawn Avenue, said Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer. Police found the victim with a gunshot wound to his thigh, Greer said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News 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.

• 59th and Elizabeth Man charged in murder of his wife

  Brewer and his brother, Dujuan D. Powe, 20, planned to meet at a gas station at 59th and Elizabeth. Early Monday, Brewer drove his Chevy Monte Carlo to the station and his brother approached wearing a mask from the movie "Scream," prosecutors said.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 220 S. Michigan CSO riding high with Davis' help

  Recommended. The concert repeats at 8 tonight at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan. Tickets, $23-$199. Call (312) 294-3000.

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

• 78 E. Washington Halloween tales take modern turn

  ...youngsters how to make Halloween costumes and create short plays. The Cultural Center is at 78 E. Washington. Call (312) 744-6630 or visit www.explorechicago.org...

  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.

• 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.

• 100 block of East 113th Street Four men charged in South Side drug-related kidnapping

  ...the 500 block of West Wingpointe Drive in Aurora; Curtis A. Sanders, 34, of the 100 block of East 113th Street; Jeffrey J. Hollinghead, 43, of the 3400 block of North Barbarray in Round Lake; and...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times 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.

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

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

  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.

• 3700 block of South Union Avenue Four men charged in kidnapping of Bridgeport man

  The kidnapping took place Thursday in the 3700 block of South Union Avenue, police said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News 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.

• 6000 block of South Hermitage Avenue Anti-gang legislation inspired by slain cop

  ...of Chicago Police Officer Alex Valadez. Officer Valadez was conducting a field interview in the 6000 block of South Hermitage Avenue when a car drove by and fired shots at him, killing him. Three people have...

  Published by WBBM 780 on October 31, 2009.

• 6000 block of South Hermitage Avenue Cop's Death Inspires Anti-Gang Legislation

  Officer Valadez was conducting a field interview in the 6000 block of South Hermitage Avenue when a car drove by and fired shots at him, killing him. Three people have been charged in his murder, and a weapon was recovered, the release said.

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

• 100 block of East 113th Street Four Men Charged In Drug-Related Kidnapping

  ...the 500 block of West Wingpointe Drive in Aurora; Curtis A. Sanders, 34, of the 100 block of East 113th Street; Jeffrey J. Hollinghead, 43, of the 3400 block of North Barbarray in Round Lake; and...

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