It looks like closings have begun in 1 E. 8th, the 91-unit mid-rise building in the South Loop near the Printers Row neighborhood.

Published by Crib Chatter on October 6, 2008.

The Roosevelt tennis courts are located at 62 W. Roosevelt.

Published by Chicago Journal on September 25, 2008.

...South Loop School has a gifted center and a neighborhood program and is located at 1212 S. Plymouth...

Published by Chicago Journal on September 25, 2008.

CTA reopening old Red Line station at Polk and State

Published by Chicago Journal on September 25, 2008.

...trumpeter ElSaffar. This looks to be a unique but fitting combination of artist and venue. (806 S. Plymouth Ct., 8 p.m., $15...

Published by Chicagoist on September 19, 2008.

Largest Condos: 1720 S. Michigan (498 units), 1530 S. State (317), 1901 S. Calumet (302), 1235 S. Prairie (286), 1621 S. Prairie (268), 1400 S. Michigan (268)

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on September 10, 2008.

Chicago's most nomadic jazz club is also one of its finest, particularly with its new digs in the historic Dearborn Station building. Where trains once ushered celebrities to and from Hollywood, now internationally renowned musicians grace the stage seven nights a week to play some of the best traditional jazz that you'll ever hear. Wayne Segal now manages Jazz Showcase (806 S. Plymouth Ct.) ...

Published by No source on September 8, 2008.

According to police reports, on August 29 at 7:25 p.m., staff for the Volunteers of America organization located at 47 W. Polk reported that on April 3, a member of their organization generated unauthorized checks for $5,000 payable to his stepson. Police will investigate.

Published by Chicago Journal on September 4, 2008.

The prior sales prices of this single family home at 1247 S. Plymouth tell some of the tale.

Published by Crib Chatter on August 29, 2008.

...sell your house. Register online or call to reserve a spot. 6:30–8pm. Equilibrium, 47 W Polk St at Dearborn St (312-786-1882, equilibrium-e3.com/index.php). El: Red to Harrison...

Published by Time Out Chicago on August 19, 2008.

The groups are looking for new supplies, including pens, pencils, papers, folders and backpacks, and donations can be dropped off at Chicago Community Bank, 47 W. Polk, National City Bank, 2154 W. Madison, or Alderman Fioretti's office, 429 S. Dearborn, between Aug. 1 and Aug. 15.

Published by Chicago Journal on August 7, 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.

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.

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.

...the initial entry, $10 for each additional submission-must be delivered to Chicago Community Bank, 47 W. Polk, no later than 6 p.m. July 15. Each contestant can submit up to three...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...the initial entry, $10 for each additional submission-must be delivered to Chicago Community Bank, 47 W. Polk, no later than 6 p.m. July 15. Each contestant can submit up to three...

Published by Chicago Journal 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.

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

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 1, 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.

July 8: Unit NA, 1530 S. State, Unit 2603, 201 N. Westshore; Unit 2, 6230 N. Franklin

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 27, 2008.

July 22: Unit 708, 1503 S. State; Unit 3603, 440 N. Wabash

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 27, 2008.

Would I be a banker in a big bank? No. I couldn't be. They wouldn't have me," said Roy Svenson, vice president and branch manager at the Chicago Community Bank at Polk and Dearborn in Printers Row.

Published by Chicago Journal on June 26, 2008.

Jonathan Miller, of the 14000 block of S. State St. in Dolton, was fatally shot at 225 Riverside Dr. and pronounced dead at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey at 3:25 a.m., the medical examiner’s office said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 23, 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.

After massive rent increases ousted his previous Showcase from a River North location 18 months ago, Segal and his son Wayne have returned to business at a spacious new site in the handsome Dearborn Station building at 809 S. Plymouth Court.

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

Ten people gathered in the club's main room, 806 S. Plymouth Ct., to hear father-and-son co-owners Joe and Wayne Segal explain their business concept. The new venue is expected to open Thursday, June 12 (See related story, "Jazz showcase opens tonight in Dearborn Station," page 1).

Published by Chicago Journal on June 12, 2008.

Since January, the Segals have been building out the space at 806 S. Plymouth Ct., which has high ceilings, with its walls painted yellow and covered with posters and errata from jazz history. The club's capacity is about 170 people. It will have a full bar.

Published by Chicago Journal on June 12, 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 steamy Saturday didn't deter the crowds of customers under the Good Eating tent at the Printers Row Book Fair. They came to listen to a day-long lineup of cookbook authors and food experts.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 8, 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.

The Printers Row Book Fair is set for Saturday and Sunday, centered at Dearborn and Polk. The event includes more than 150 booksellers from across the country displaying, new, used and antiquarian books. Admission is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Call (312) 222-3986;

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.

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

Coyotes have been spotted throughout the South Loop, according to a note from Wendy Ito published in a recent email blast from the South Loop Dog P.A.C.: "Reports have been received of coyotes in Museum Campus, Gold Star Park (East of Soldier Field), and the South Loop. Coyotes rarely attack humans, but are wild animals and should not be cornered, approached, or fed.

Published by Chicago Journal on June 5, 2008.

An art exhibition called "Inheritance" opens today, June 5, at three businesses on Dearborn Street in Printers Row. Café Mediterra, 728 S. Dearborn, Printer's Row Wine Shop, 719 S. Dearborn, and Printers Row Dental Care, 721 S. Dearborn, will offer food, drinks and dessert during the viewing tonight.

Published by Chicago Journal on June 5, 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.

June 7-8: Printers Row Book Fair

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

Alderman Dowell writes that she is encouraging 3rd Ward residents who have backgrounds in urban development as well as a strong commitment to the 3rd Ward to apply.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 29, 2008.

South Loop School vice president John Jacoby reports that the South Loop School gala fund raiser held on May 16 was the school's largest ever.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 29, 2008.

There is a $30.00 entry fee, with $10.00 for each additional submission, and each person can submit three photos in all. Photos, an entry form and payment must be delivered to Chicago Community Bank, 47 W. Polk, no later than 6:00 P.M. on July 15.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 29, 2008.

The mayor has a large detail of Chicago police officers who act as his personal bodyguards and watch his South Loop townhome.

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

ComEd Says Equipment Failure Caused Outage In South Loop, Near West Side

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 8, 2008.

The South Loop Elementary School has a new local school council. The returning incumbent parent representatives are Patricia Adams, John Jacoby, Mary Oakes, Maria Munoz and TaTanisha Hall, while Jacqueline Topefer was elected to her first term.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

Next month, Columbia College hopes to be one step closer to returning film arts to the South Loop, when the Community Development Commission, a city redevelopment body, is expected to consider selling an empty parcel of land on State between 16th and 17th Street to Columbia for the school's proposed Media Production Center.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 24, 2008.

"I woke up this morning and thought I was dreaming that," said Hochstatter, 32. I just felt the bed shaking. . . . I thought I woke up so violently that I shook the bed."Heather Roberts never imagined she would experience an earthquake living in the city's South Loop.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 18, 2008.

At meetings about the Avalon Bay project (see story, page 3), South Loop residents have brought up worries about parking, traffic and structural engineering techniques. Dennis McClendon, a longtime South Loop resident and noted cartographer, critiqued the development's aesthetics at last Thursday's meeting.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 17, 2008.

In Chicago's South Loop on State St. between 11th and Roosevelt, residents spend 40 percent of their income on housing and transportation-12 percent for transportation, 28 percent on housing.

Published by Chicago Journal on April 17, 2008.

The couple paid $1,411 in taxes for housekeeping, and also paid $13,057 in property taxes on their South Loop condo, with another $16,383 in property taxes paid on their Michigan home.

Published by Fox News Chicago on April 15, 2008.

The couple paid $1,411 in taxes for housekeeping, and also paid $13,057 in property taxes on their South Loop condo, with another $16,383 in property taxes paid on their Michigan home.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on April 15, 2008.

The couple paid $1,411 in taxes for housekeeping, and also paid $13,057 in property taxes on their South Loop condo, with another $16,383 in property taxes paid on their Michigan home.

Published by NBC 5 on April 15, 2008.

Address: 1401 S. State St., Chicago Size: One bedroom, one bathRent: $1,824 Security deposit: None. $50 application and $400 move-in fees.

Published by Chicago Tribune on April 13, 2008.