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• 5145 Broadway Empty No More

  A few readers have asked if there's any information about the empty building at 5145 Broadway that most recently was home to the Haitian Church of God. According to a sign out front, it now houses both the "Tabernacle of Praise" and the "Northside Church of God."

  Published by Uptown Update on June 10, 2009.

• 8938 S. Claremont Ave. Dog dragged behind truck in Beverly

  Larry Chambers, 8938 S. Claremont Ave., was arrested June 1 and charged after an off-duty Chicago police officer saw a dog being dragged behind Chambers' truck, police said.

  Published by The Southtown Star on June 10, 2009.

• 3348 S. Pulaski Daley nephew confirms he'll exit firm

  Besides the federal probe, the Sun-Times has reported that the city has paid nearly $500,000 to lease space in a building at 3348 S. Pulaski that Vanecko and his partners bought with some of the pension funds they're managing.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 10, 2009.

• 175 N. State SHOWing Kanye their ingenuity

  Where: Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 10, 2009.

• 4030 S. Archer Getting out of Dodge

  At Balzekas Motor Sales, 4030 S. Archer, owned by the same family since the early 1930s, Stanley Balzekas Jr. had only one vehicle left Tuesday afternoon, a 2009 Jeep Compass. "I have a car that has your name on it," he joked.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 10, 2009.

• 433 W. Van Buren Old post office could be yours

  With its announcement Tuesday, the postal service served notice that it no longer has a long-term contract with Walton Street Capital to redevelop the site at 433 W. Van Buren. Walton Street, whose partners include prominent developer Neil Bluhm, has been involved with the building since 1999.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 10, 2009.

• 6100 S. Blackstone At 61st Street Market, time is on chef's side

  Upon arriving at the market at 6100 S. Blackstone, I saw a place quieter and more secluded than other farmers markets in Chicago and filled with fresh smells. Tomato season was under way and they were slicing them for tastes. I walked by the stands and said hello and got big smiles.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 10, 2009.

• 1132 W. Grand At 61st Street Market, time is on chef's side

  Alex Cheswick is the chef and owner of May Street Market, 1132 W. Grand.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 10, 2009.

• 710 W. 31st St. Patti's ride The Blago beat . . .

  ...of slain Chicago Police Officer Alejandro "Alex" Valadez on June 28 at Protecta Home Loans, 710 W. 31st St., from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. There will be food and drinks and...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 10, 2009.

• 1601 W. Roosevelt Rd. Fire Destroys Dollar Store In Broadview

  The fire started about 8:15 p.m. at the commercial building at Dollar Store, 1601 W. Roosevelt Rd., according to the Broadview Fire Department. Dispatch reports indicate the blaze was elevated to a second-alarm. 

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 10, 2009.

• 3834 W. Berteau Ave. 4 Escape From Fire In Irving Park Neighborhood

  The fire broke out around 11:30 p.m. on the first floor of the 100-by-150 foot building at 3834 W. Berteau Ave., which has residential and commercial tenants, according to Fire Media Affairs Chief Joe Roccasalva.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 10, 2009.

• 303 W. Madison St. West Loop office tower on the block

  San Francisco-based McMorgan & Co. has hired CB Richard Ellis Inc. to market the 26-story building at 303 W. Madison St.

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 10, 2009.

• 190 S. LaSalle St. West Loop office tower on the block

  Only two other downtown office buildings are on the market: the nearly 800,000-square-foot tower at 190 S. LaSalle St., which was put up for sale in March, and the 522,804-square-foot Congress Center at 525 W. Van Buren St., where a prospective buyer walked away from a $130-million deal in January.

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 10, 2009.

• 525 W. Van Buren St. West Loop office tower on the block

  Only two other downtown office buildings are on the market: the nearly 800,000-square-foot tower at 190 S. LaSalle St., which was put up for sale in March, and the 522,804-square-foot Congress Center at 525 W. Van Buren St., where a prospective buyer walked away from a $130-million deal in January.

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 10, 2009.

• 200 W. Monroe St. West Loop office tower on the block

  McMorgan also co-owned the office tower at 200 W. Monroe St. in a joint venture with Chicago developer John Buck Co., and the venture sold that building in fall 2007 for $115 million.

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 10, 2009.

• 3746 N. Southport Ave. Sudler Sotheby’s broker sues firm execs

  Ms. Caulfield, who works out of Sudler’s Lakeview office, 3746 N. Southport Ave., couldn’t be reached for comment. A message left with Mr. Christos was not returned. He is president of Chicago-based Homestead Realty Group Ltd., an apartment leasing firm that’s an affiliate of Sudler.

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 10, 2009.

• 4926 N. Broadway Woman Finds 'Nazi' Scratched Onto Her Car

  She got into the Cadillac and started driving, but after traveling about a mile and a half, the car became disabled at 4926 N. Broadway. She then discovered that two of the car's tires had been slashed and had "big cuts" in them, according to the sergeant.

  Published by Edgewater Community Buzz on June 10, 2009.

• 7500 block of South Parnell Avenue Teen shot on South Side

  The teen was in the 7500 block of South Parnell Avenue about 10:10 p.m. when he was suffered a graze wound to the head, said police News Affairs Officer David Banks.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 10, 2009.

• 212-32 W. Illinois St. Bank says developer, investor owe on River North loan

  The troubled south suburban bank alleges that a venture managed by the two entrepreneurs failed to pay off a $10.3-million loan on the property at 212-32 W. Illinois St. when it came due March 4, according to a complaint filed in Cook County Circuit Court.

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 10, 2009.

• 2630 N. Halsted St. Fires Damage Buildings In Lincoln Park, Chatham

  At 3:38 a.m., a blaze started at four-story building at 2630 N. Halsted St., according to Fire Media Affairs Chief Joe Roccasalva.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 10, 2009.

• 837 E. 87th St. Fires Damage Buildings In Lincoln Park, Chatham

  At 4:24 a.m. another fire started at a 1 1/2-story bungalow at 837 E. 87th St., he said.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 10, 2009.

• 757 Orleans Touring two models at 757 Orleans @ Chicago

  Touring two models at 757 Orleans @ Chicago

  Published by YoChicago on June 10, 2009.

• 1601 W. Roosevelt Rd. Blaze destroys Broadview discount store

  Firefighters in west suburban Broadview were unable to save a Dollar Store at 1601 W. Roosevelt Rd., authorities said. The building appeared to be a total loss.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on June 10, 2009.

• 2452 W. Belmont Ave. Cops, Victim Nab Robber In West Rogers Park

  Ramos remained in the Rogers Park District lockup at 7 a.m. Wednesday and is expected in bond court Thursday. He is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing June 25 in North Felony Court (Br. 42) at 2452 W. Belmont Ave., police said.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 10, 2009.

• 2545 W. Devon Ave. Cops, Victim Nab Robber In West Rogers Park

  About 11 p.m., Sunna Noormohammed, 19, entered the lobby of a Bank of America branch at 2545 W. Devon Ave. and saw a man -- allegedly Ramos -- near the ATM, according to Rogers Park District police Lt. John Franklin.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 10, 2009.

• 2610 W. Devon Ave. Cops, Victim Nab Robber In West Rogers Park

  Ramos allegedly slashed the corkscrew at Hussain -- who suffered a small cut on his right palm -- and Meerbrey and Sisavath captured the man at 2610 W. Devon Ave., police said.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 10, 2009.

• 5701 N. Nagle Ave. Man injured in North Side shooting

  Paramedics responded to 5701 N. Nagle Ave. about 9:12 a.m. to reports of a shooting, according to Fire Media Affairs spokesman Quention Curtis.

  Published by WBBM 780 on June 10, 2009.

• 1601 W. Roosevelt Rd. Fire destroys dollar store in Broadview

  The fire started about 8:15 p.m. at the commercial building at Dollar Store, 1601 W. Roosevelt Rd., according to the Broadview Fire Department. Dispatch reports indicate the blaze was elevated to a second-alarm.

  Published by WBBM 780 on June 10, 2009.

• 433 W Van Buren Old Post Office To Be Auctioned Off…Maybe for the Price of a Condo

  ...Postal Service has decided to auction off the site of the old post office at 433 W Van Buren. Built in 1932, this building straddles the Eisenhower Expressway and is on the National Register...

  Published by The Chicago 77 on June 10, 2009.

• 2337 W. North Ave. Kids cooking classes for summer

  2337 W. North Ave.

  Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 10, 2009.