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• 8700 block of South Essex Avenue Three teens shot at Southeast Side party

  The shooting happened on the 8700 block of South Essex Avenue about 1 a.m., according to police. The two shooters asked about gang affiliations, then...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 5659 S. Paulina Ave. 19-year-old shot in legs in Englewood

  About 4:10 a.m. the man was found on the street at 5659 S. Paulina Ave., shot in the legs, police News Affairs Officer Hector Alfaro said.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 933 W. Wolfram Buffalo Grove police charge alleged fire, police impostors

  In another incident, Jeffrey Hiroshi Fujimoto, 44, of 933 W. Wolfram, Apt. 3, Chicago, is scheduled to appear Nov. 20 in Lake County Branch Court, Mundelein...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 1900 W. Van Buren 2 area swine flu deaths bring state total to 36

  ...first-served basis from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren. The city health department said it has vaccinated more than 42,000 people so far...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 1059 W. Addison Cubby Bear attacker was 'laying in wait'

  The armed robbery occurred about 2:30 a.m. Friday, 30 minutes after the bar at 1059 W. Addison closed for the night.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 7401 S. Cicero Remembering Hitler's Ford City 'headache'

  John Kudia, a Gage Park native, remembers being told as a child that his aunt, Mary Early, had worked at the factory. He later saw remnants of the factory, nicknamed "Hitler's Headache," when he worked as a lab technician at the Tootsie Roll factory at 7401 S. Cicero.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 342 W. 111th St. 4TH TEEN CHARGED IN FENGER BEATING

  Police have stressed that Derrion's death outside the Agape Community Center, 342 W. 111th St., was not gang-related. He was killed during a brawl between students from Altgeld and a neighborhood closer to Fenger known as the "Ville."

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 3200 block of West Lawrence Avenue 4 charged in lottery scam targeting elderly Hispanics

  Janet Cruz, 39, of the 3200 block of West Lawrence Avenue, was charged with three counts of theft by deception.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 6300 block of South Wolcott Avenue Two men shot in West Englewood

  The two men were found just after midnight on the 6300 block of South Wolcott Avenue, according to police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 1400 block of East 72nd Place Tow truck driver killed by his own runaway truck

  Quizati, of the 1400 block of East 72nd Place, was unloading a vehicle from his tow truck when the truck slipped into gear, striking and running him over, according to police.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 2000 block of North Milwaukee Avenue 4 charged in lottery scam targeting elderly Hispanics

  William Velasquez-Ortiz, 43, of the 2000 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, was charged with one count of theft by deception and two counts of attempted theft by deception.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 4700 block of South Karlov Avenue 4 charged in lottery scam targeting elderly Hispanics

  John Garcia, 30 of the 4700 block of South Karlov Avenue, was charged with three counts of theft by deception and one count of attempted theft by deception.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 4555 W. North Ave. Tow truck driver killed by his own runaway truck

  Danny Quizati, 29, was run over by the truck at 4555 W. North Ave., according to a spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner's office.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 342 W. 111th St. 4 'main offenders' in Fenger beating now charged, Weis says

  Police have stressed that Derrion Albert’s death outside Agape Community Center, 342 W. 111th St.,  was not gang-related. He was killed during a brawl between students from Altgeld and a neighborhood closer to Fenger known as the “Ville.”

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 205 E. Randolph FANCY FEET

  ...pieces tonight at 8 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (205 E. Randolph). The program includes two world premieres: "Forbidden Boundaries" and "Evolution of a Dream," as well...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 1340 W. Washington FANCY FEET

  ...Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer takes place Saturday at the Journeymen Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington. The 7th annual fest boasts beers from around the country, that those 21+over can...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 4555 W. North Ave. Tow truck runs over driver, kiling him

  Danny Quizati, 29, of 1416 E. 72nd Place, was run over by a tow truck at 4555 W. North Ave., according to a spokesman for the medical examiner’s office. He was  pronounced dead at 8:54 p.m. at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 600 E. Grand FANCY FEET

  ...the 16th annual Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair (SOFA) at Navy Pier's Festival Hall, 600 E. Grand, today through Sunday. Sixty-eight galleries from 10 counties will display their wares from 11...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 111 S. Michigan FANCY FEET

  ...Arts and Crafts from Britain to Chicago" opens Saturday at the Art Institute of Chicago (111 S. Michigan). Nearly 190 ceramics, furniture, metalwork, paintings, photographs and textiles from the Arts and Craft period...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 1416 E. 72nd Place Tow truck runs over driver, kiling him

  Danny Quizati, 29, of 1416 E. 72nd Place, was run over by a tow truck at 4555 W. North Ave., according to a spokesman for the medical examiner’s office. He was  pronounced dead at 8:54 p.m. at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 4802 N. Milwaukee FANCY FEET

  ...on the heels of last year's successful holiday-themed sketch show, the Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee, is presenting "Santa's Great American Depression Holiday Show! America 2: Son of Santa's...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 111 N. State FANCY FEET

  ...Great Tree Lighting takes place at noon on Saturday at the retailer's flagship store, 111 N. State. It's the 103rd annual celebration of the Christmas tradition inside the store's legendary...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 1572 N. Milwaukee Time, own label heal Vertical Horizon's wounds

  • • Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 615 W. Wellington Grande dame

  • •  TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 5243 N. Clark The Scriptures on sexuality

  Where: Landmark Century, 2828 N. Clark; Columbia College's Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash; Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark; Music Box, 3733 N. Southport

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 1650 N. Halsted Ticket line

  • • Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, (312) 335-1650.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 4831 S. Vincennes Landmarks panel rejects historic label for Reese

  Among other matters, the landmarks commission endorsed landmark status for two homes connected to famous African-American writers. They are the Richard Wright House, 4831 S. Vincennes, and the Gwendolyn Brooks House, 7428 S. Evans.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 3159 N Southport Ticket line

  • • Schubas, 3159 N Southport, (773) 525-2508; www.schubas.com.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 3730 N. Clark Ticket line

  • • Metro, 3730 N. Clark, (773) 549-0203; metrochicago.com.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 2424 N. Lincoln Ticket line

  • • Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln; lincolnhallchicago.com.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.