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• 39th and Cottage Grove Scott's upbeat attitude makes death shocking

  Worrill recalled how Scott took on elected officials to help him and the late Lu Palmer get a park at 39th and Cottage Grove named to honor Mandrake.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 17, 2009.

• 4525 S. King Dr. Stroger a no-show at candidate forum

  The Democrats meet again Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at D’Estee, 4525 S. King Dr., in an event hosted by the Chicago alumni chapter of Sigma Delta Theta sorority. Republican candidate Roger Keats is expected to be present, as well.

  Published by Chicago Current on November 16, 2009.

• 3360 South State Edgar Miller on Saturday, Isaac's Knowledge Box on Monday, Lyster's Infrastructural Ecologies on Wednesday, and more!

  (lecture Wednesday, November 18th )- Infrastructural Ecologies - 6:00 p.m., Center Core, Crown Hall, 3360 South State at IIT. A lecture by Clare Lyster, architect and one of the most original thinkers in the city today.

  Published by ArchitectureChicago PLUS on November 13, 2009.

• 4400 S. Cottage Grove 2009 Chicago Farmers Market Guide

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  Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on November 13, 2009.

• 3700 block of South Indiana Avenue A night out turned fatal for teen

  Williamson's family said the other victims were friends who would often hang out at his home in the 3700 block of South Indiana Avenue. Purifoy said Williamson wasn't in a gang and didn't hang out with guys who caused trouble.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on November 10, 2009.

• 5000 block of South King Drive South Side man charged in shooting

  Robert Martin, 20, of the 5000 block of South King Drive, was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, Chicago police said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 10, 2009.

• 3700 block of South Indiana Avenue CPS student shot dead in Lawndale, 2 injured

  Williamson's family said the other victims were friends who would often hang out at his home in the 3700 block of South Indiana Avenue. Purifoy said Williamson wasn't in a gang and didn't hang out with guys who caused trouble.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on November 10, 2009.

• 4701 S. Martin Luther King Drive Deeply Rooted in the Community

  Touch will be performed November 13-14 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Martin Luther King Drive. The performance is at 7:30pm both nights; tickets are $25-$45. Call 312.913.9773 for more information.

  Published by Gapers Block on November 10, 2009.

• 700 block of East 43rd Street Man shot to death while driving on South Side

  A Fire Department emergency crew was dispatched to the 700 block of East 43rd Street about 6 p.m. and found a man shot multiple times in a car, said Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford. Paramedics were unable to save his life, Langford said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 9, 2009.

• 3714 S. Indiana Ave. Teen Dead, 2 Others Wounded In Lawndale Shooting

  Sherrell Williamson, 16, of 3714 S. Indiana Ave., was dead on the scene, according to a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner's office. He suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was found unresponsive on the scene by police, Alfaro said.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 9, 2009.

• 3700 block of South Indiana Avenue Boy slain, two men wounded during Lawndale shooting

  Sherrell Williamson, 16, of the 3700 block of South Indiana Avenue, was dead on the scene in the 1500 block of South Christiana Avenue, according to a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 9, 2009.

• 700 block of East 43rd Street Man shot dead while driving on South Side

  The man was dead when emergency crews arrived around 6:30 p.m. to the 700 block of East 43rd Street from multiple gunshot wounds, Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 9, 2009.

• 3700-block of South Indiana Boy dead, 2 hurt in drive-by shooting

  Sherrell Williamson, 16, of the 3700-block of South Indiana, was shot and killed. A 20-year-old and an 18-year-old were also wounded and in serious condition at Mt. Sinai Hospital.

  Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on November 9, 2009.

• 700 block of E. 43rd St. Man Shot Dead While Driving on S. Side

  The man was dead when emergency crews arrived around 6:30 p.m. to the 700 block of E. 43rd St. from multiple gunshot wounds, Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 9, 2009.

• 705 E. 43rd St. Man Shot Dead While Driving on S. Side

  Demetrius Madden, 30, of 1315 W. 73rd St., was dead on the scene at 705 E. 43rd St., , according to a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 9, 2009.

• 3714 S. Indiana Ave. Boy Fatally Shot in Lawndale CPS Student

  Sherrell Williamson, 16, of 3714 S. Indiana Ave., was dead on the scene at 1541 S. Christiana Ave., according to a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 9, 2009.

• 3700 block of South Indiana Avenue Teen shot dead in Lawndale

  Sherrell Williamson, 16, of the 3700 block of South Indiana Avenue, was pronounced dead at 2:30 a.m. at the Stein Institute, according to a spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner's office. Police said he had been shot in the head and was found unresponsive.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on November 9, 2009.

• 3714 S. Indiana Ave. 6 Killed in Weekend Violence

  Williamson, of 3714 S. Indiana Ave., was dead on the scene at 1541 S. Christiana Ave., according to a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 9, 2009.

• 700 block of E. 43rd St. 6 Killed in Weekend Violence

  Demetrius Madden, 30, of 1315 W. 73rd St., was dead when emergency crews arrived around 6:30 p.m. to the 700 block of E. 43rd St. from multiple gunshot wounds.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 9, 2009.

• 3510 S. Michigan Ave. Phones, computers knocked out at Chicago Police HQ

  ...in a telecommunications room, automatically knocking out power to at least part of Police Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Ave., said Police News Affairs spokesman Roderick Drew. Power was quickly restored to the building at...

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 7, 2009.

• 3510 S. Michigan Ave. Phones, Internet Down At Police HQ For 4 Hours

  About 11:50 a.m., crews responded to a "small fire" in one of the telephone rooms at police headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Ave., Fire Media Affairs Dir. Larry Langford said.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 7, 2009.

• 3510 S. Michigan Ave. Fire At Police HQ Shuts Phone, Internet

  About 11:50 a.m., crews responded to a "small fire" in one of the telephone rooms at police headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Ave., Fire Media Affairs Dir. Larry Langford said.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 7, 2009.

• 3510 S. Michigan Ave. Fire at Chicago Police Headquarters

  ...crews responded to a "small fire" in one of the telephone rooms at police headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Ave., Fire Media Affairs Dir. Larry Langford said. Three trucks reportedly responded to the scene, according...

  Published by WBBM 780 on November 7, 2009.

• 3510 S. Michigan Ave. Phones, Internet Down At Police HQ For 3+ Hours

  Crews responded at about 11:30 a.m. Saturday after an automatic extinguisher from the computer glitch alerted fire officials to police headquarters at 3510 S. Michigan Ave., Langford said.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 7, 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.

• 5044-48 S. Calumet Ave. McKinsey vet seeks TIF to get project cookin’

  ...is to consider a proposal to sell Mr. Loyd two city-owned vacant lots at 5044-48 S. Calumet Ave., around the corner from his development site. The land, which the city would sell for...

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on November 5, 2009.

• 4831 S. Vincennes Ave. Panel turns down landmark proposal for Reese Hospital

  The two-story Wright House, at 4831 S. Vincennes Ave., and the Brooks House, a modest cottage at 7458 S. Evans Ave., were recommended for landmark status to provide a historic link to what the commission calls the "Chicago Black Renaissance Literary Movement" that occurred from 1930 to the 1950s.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 5, 2009.

• 4238 S. Cottage Grove Bringing Business Back to Cottage Grove

  Despite record unemployment, Parker’s business grew because he established good relationships with his customers, offering payment plans and credit, said Loron Kaplan, Parker’s great grandson and a member of the fourth generation to run New Age Chicago Furniture Co. at 4238 S. Cottage Grove.

  Published by Chicagotalks on November 4, 2009.

• 4518 S. Cottage Grove Bringing Business Back to Cottage Grove

  Sales at Sensual Steps [6], a shoe store at 4518 S. Cottage Grove, are down 20 percent this year, said owner Nicole Jones, former NCP director at Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corp. [7]

  Published by Chicagotalks on November 4, 2009.

• 4532 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Bringing Business Back to Cottage Grove

  Margo Strotter and Ed Singleton, owners of Ain’t She Sweet Café [8]at 4532 S. Cottage Grove Ave., said business earlier in the year was “decent, but it could be better.” Like Jones, Strotter also rents out the café for meetings and workshops during off hours.

  Published by Chicagotalks on November 4, 2009.