Jackie: You can go to Chinatown to Shui Wah or Triple Crown (211 W. 22nd Pl.; 312-791-0788) with the cheap late-night menus.

Published by Chicago Tribune on September 25, 2008.

"It's ambitious, but I believe we can do it," Tee said Sunday, estimating a cost of roughly $1 million to fully restore the building at 238 W. 23rd St.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 22, 2008.

"We are all saddened by this event. But we have to take a deep breath and pull ourselves together," said Raymond Lee, who just three years ago helped buy the property at 238 W. 23rd St. to give Chicago's Chinese-American community a place to preserve its history.

Published by Chicago Tribune on September 22, 2008.

...fire at the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago -- Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center at 239 W. Alexander St. in Chinatown, according to Fire Media Affairs Asst. Director Eve Rodriguez...

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 20, 2008.

The fire was reported shortly before 2 p.m. in the upper floors of the four-story building at 238 W. 23rd St., said Eve Rodriguez, a spokeswoman for the Chicago Fire Department. Flames could be seen shooting through the roof, she said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on September 20, 2008.

No injuries were immediately reported from the blaze that broke out in the four-story building at 238 W. 23rd St., according to Chicago Fire Department spokeswoman Eve Rodriguez, who was on the scene.

Published by Chicago Tribune on September 19, 2008.

CHICAGO -- Fire crews are battling a blaze at 239 W. Alexander Avenue on the near South Side Friday afternoon.

Published by NBC 5 on September 19, 2008.

The Chicago Fire Department is holding a media staging area at Wentworth Avenue and Alexander Street, Rodriguez said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 19, 2008.

A still-and-box response was called for a fire at the Chinatown Museum Foundation, 239 W. Alexander St., at 2:02 p.m., according to Fire Media Affairs Asst. Director Eve Rodriguez.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 19, 2008.

A still-and-box response was called for a fire at the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago -- Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center at 239 W. Alexander St. at 2:02 p.m., according to Fire Media Affairs Asst. Director Eve Rodriguez.

Published by Fox News Chicago on September 19, 2008.

A still-and-box response was called for a fire at the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago -- Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center at 239 W. Alexander St. at 2:02 p.m., according to Fire Media Affairs Asst. Director Eve Rodriguez.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 19, 2008.

No injuries were immediately reported from the blaze that broke out in the four-story building in the 200 block of West Alexander Street, according to Chicago Fire Department spokeswoman Eve Rodriguez, who was on the scene.

Published by Chicago Tribune on September 19, 2008.

The Chicago Fire Department is holding a media staging area at Wentworth Avenue and Alexander Street, Rodriguez said.

Published by NBC 5 on September 19, 2008.

(Note: The Fire Department has a media staging area at Wentworth and Alexander.)

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 19, 2008.

2318-28 S. Canal, Canal Crossing

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on September 1, 2008.

Bertucci's Corner, 300 W. 24th St., 312-225-2848.

Published by Chicagoist on August 18, 2008.

Chinatown also has the Midwest's only Chinese-American Museum, at 238 W. 23rd St. The permanent exhibit documents Chinese immigration over the last 200 years. Special exhibits change throughout...

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 15, 2008.

Premises affected: 229 W 22nd Pl; 25th Ward

Published by Chicago Audio Journal on July 22, 2008.

“There’s more risk in the South Loop than in other neighborhoods because of the quantity of new deliveries,” Lissner said.

Published by Crib Chatter on July 22, 2008.

No. 16640 To classify as RM-4.5 instead of RT4 Premises affected: 229 W 22nd Pl; 25th Ward Ordinance referred: 06-11-08

Published by Chicago Audio Journal on July 22, 2008.

Despite a bad ankle and the 86-degree weather, 73-year-old Shun Qin was still determined to walk the three blocks from her home to the Chinatown Summer Fair on Wentworth Street on Sunday.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 21, 2008.

She also praised Guy for his ownership of Legends, his South Loop nightclub; his ability to attract tourists to Chicago, and his cheerful participation in projects like a city-sponsored virtual Chicago blues tour.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 17, 2008.

1. Uptown (click on the link for the overview) 2. Rogers Park 3. Hyde Park 4. Bridgeport 5. Albany Park 6. Edgewater 7. New City 8. West Ridge 9. Near West Side 10. West Town

Published by Uptown Update on July 15, 2008.

Ledger also made at least one foray into the Greektown neighborhood on South Halsted and a crew member claimed he took the actor down to Chinatown as well.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 13, 2008.

Roughly a year ago, Bridgeport comic Pat Brice, a staple of the local stand-up scene, unexpectedly passed away. The community grieved, but honored his memory with a tribute show—laughter, of course, was his weapon of choice.

Published by Time Out Chicago on July 11, 2008.

Bridgeport isn't the working-class enclave of Irish city employees and mobbed-up "businessmen" it used to be.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 11, 2008.

The firm has been awarded four management contracts with CHA since 2001, and despite the announcement of a contract suspension at the rowhouses, it appears UPA will continue working on several CHA projects, including "The Park Boulevard" in Bronzeville and "Scattered Sites West" with housing in such neighborhoods as Austin, Lawndale and Chinatown.

Published by NBC 5 on July 9, 2008.

The firm has been awarded four management contracts with CHA since 2001, and despite the announcement of a contract suspension at the rowhouses, it appears UPA will continue working on several CHA projects, including "The Park Boulevard" in Bronzeville and "Scattered Sites West" with housing in such neighborhoods as Austin, Lawndale and Chinatown.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 9, 2008.

"We want the same sense of urgency as a case would get if it were in Bridgeport, Wrigleyville, Winnetka or Wilmette," said Yasmin's cousin the Rev. Ira Acree.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 9, 2008.

The settlement had Rezko giving Kelly a small stake in a 62-acre South Loop site that Rezko was trying to develop. The property is now controlled by Nadhmi Auchi, an Iraqi-born billionaire. Kelly got a loan for an undisclosed amount from an Auchi company earlier this year. It's unclear if that's tied to his stake in the South Loop property.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

Corianna Mitchell, 11, who lives in the South Loop but was staying at her grandparents’ home, was at Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital. Her grandfather, Derek Kensey, said doctors were deciding whether to remove a bullet.

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

"The fine for having sparklers is $200 to $500. It is a misdemeanor. Don't use it. That's the big thing. We just don't want people to be injured," said Ald. James Balcer, 11th Ward.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 2, 2008.

One of them was slightly injured in the collision, which occurred in the 500 block of West Roosevelt Road. The officers are part of the Central Control Group, which patrols the South Loop, Near North Side, the downtown area and parts of the lakefront east of downtown.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 1, 2008.

Two Chicago police bicycle patrol officers collided Monday in the South Loop, police said Tuesday morning.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 1, 2008.

Both Chicago tourists or natives who want to try a new way to explore the city can now take a Chicago Water Taxi from downtown to Chinatown on weekends.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 16, 2008.

In the South Loop, resident had to be careful about the debris falling from a 30-story high rise building under construction.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 15, 2008.

Major components of the project included a new 345,000-volt West Loop substation on Goose Island. Other features include two new transmission lines connecting the West Loop substation to substations in the South Loop and on the South Side.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on June 10, 2008.

A man was struck and a killed by a Red Line train Tuesday afternoon just south of the Chinatown stop on the South Side, authorities said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 10, 2008.

Six single-family residences remain for sale at Riverside Homes, a development of 27 single-family houses and townhouses in the Bridgeport neighborhood.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 6, 2008.

Meanwhile the South Loop, the scene of much of the current development activity, continues to hold its own. Sales are up from a year ago while average market time is down and the median selling price is relatively unchanged from a year ago.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 6, 2008.

In less than two years, the 27-year-old South Loop singer-songwriter -- real name, Scott Monaghan; stage name, Mr. Pitiful -- has amassed more than 20,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 6, 2008.

In less than two years, the 27-year-old South Loop singer-songwriter — real name, Scott Monaghan; stage name, Mr. Pitiful — has amassed more than 20,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. He now ranks in the top 40 most popular musicians on the video-sharing Web site, well ahead of many mainstream pop artists.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 5, 2008.

Organizations and community members gathered in the Chinatown square Sunday to pay tribute.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 2, 2008.

Fu, who moved to the United States from China's Guizhou province more than 15 years ago, was part of a memorial in Chicago's Chinatown Square on Sunday honoring victims of the May 12 earthquake in southwest China. An estimated 65,000 people died.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 2, 2008.

Chicago Department of Public Health inspectors also cited Kiss Dragon Company at 2334 S. Wentworth Ave. for failing to have hot running water at a  three-compartment sink and in the restroom, as well as hanging sticky-strip fly traps directly above raw fish and squid. Inspectors on the scene reported that the strips were loaded with dead flies and other flying insects, according to a release from the CDPH.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 29, 2008.

Chicago Department of Public Health inspectors also cited Kiss Dragon Company at 2334 S. Wentworth Ave. for failing to have hot running water at a three-compartment sink and in the restroom, as well as hanging sticky-strip fly traps directly above raw fish and squid. Inspectors on the scene reported that the strips were loaded with dead flies and other flying insects, according to a release from the CDPH.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 28, 2008.

Kiss Dragon Company, 2334 S. Wentworth, was shut down after Health Department inspectors discovered live cockroaches throughout the store, mouse feces throughout the store, and bags of grain and flour that had been gnawed into by mice. CDPH inspectors also cited Kiss Dragon for failing to have hot running water at their three-compartment sink and in their restroom, as well as hanging sticky-strip fly traps directly above raw fish and squid. Inspectors on the scene reported that the strips were loaded with dead flies and other flying insects.

Published by Derivative Works on May 28, 2008.

No people were injured in a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway near Chinatown Monday night.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 27, 2008.

Crews are responding to a crash with reported injuries on the Dan Ryan Expressway near Chinatown Monday night.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 26, 2008.

They live only a few blocks from Chinatown, but Thursday, a group of students from the Pilsen neighborhood crossed a cultural divide, learning a new language and making new friends. "In the near future, you're going to be going to the world," said Ald. Danny Solis, 25th Ward.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 22, 2008.