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• 4950 N. Harlem Ave. Coldwell Banker NRT reduces number of local offices

  The firm earlier this year closed offices in north suburban Lake Forest and far south suburban Crete, after late last year closing offices at 2015 W. Irving Park Road and 4950 N. Harlem Ave., both in the city. No other closings are planned.

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 19, 2009.

• 4959 N. Normandy Ave. 3 Adults, 2 Children Hurt in Crash

  Emergency crews responded about 6 a.m. to a crash at 4959 N. Normandy Ave., said Fire Media Affairs Cmdr. Will Knight.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on October 1, 2008.

• N. Oak Park Ave. & W. Foster Ave. Towns Alone in Emerald Ash Borer Fight

  Senior City forester John Lough has taken us to one of Chicago’s test trees, this one near Foster and Oak Park Avenues. About six weeks ago, they hung a very weird contraption up in the branches.

  Published by Chicago Public Radio on July 17, 2008.

• 5200 block of North Neenah Slain officer 'wasn't trying to be a hero'

  “I have two siblings who are Chicago Police officers,” said Susan Fracek, who lives in the 5200 block of North Neenah near Francis. “It’s incredibly hard.”

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 2, 2008.

• Foster and Harlem Avenues Fertile ground

  To this end is Moss' work on St. Monica Academy, at Foster and Harlem Avenues. The school's two asphalt parking lots are being converted to pervious concrete, which allows water to circulate. The lots are surrounded by bioswales, landscape elements filled with native plantings that absorb runoff and recharge ground water instead of sending it to the sewer.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on May 25, 2008.

• 5115 N. Mont Clare Cardinal George Touts Green Catholic Schools

  Chicago Cardinal Francis George wants the city's catholic schools to become more environmentally friendly. George spoke yesterday at Saint Monica Academy on the northwest side. The school has partnered with the Chicago Botanic Garden to design an environmental curriculum. George says the program will have a lasting effect on students.

  Published by Chicago Public Radio on May 23, 2008.

• 41st Ward As council's sole Republican, Doherty takes a pragmatic approach

  "If you want the gravy, you gotta play the game," says Doherty, who has represented the 41st Ward since 1991. Like many of his constituents, Doherty grew up in a Democratic household and switched sides during the Reagan Revolution.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on April 17, 2008.