645 W 18th Street, 8/21 or the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., $3 for both artists and audience members

Published by Chicagoist on August 20, 2008.

WANT TO GO?The community meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday at Provident of God Church at the corner of 18th and Union.

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

...in on the matter 6:30 p.m. Monday night at Providence of God Church (717 W. 18th St.). The church is located across the street from a bar, by the way, which never...

Published by Chicagoist on August 15, 2008.

...Close Encounters of the Third Kind soundtrack and a Barbra Streisand 8-track. Vega Estates, 723 W 16th St between Halsted St and Union Ave (773-852-9665, vegaestatespresents.com). Bus: 8 Halsted. 7...

Published by Time Out Chicago on August 8, 2008.

Thousands came out for this year's Fiesta del Sol, the annual Pilsen neighborhood fundraiser.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 3, 2008.

1733 S. Halsted St.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 30, 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.

I bought a six-pack of Harpoon IPA at F&R; Liquors (2129 S. Halsted, 312-421-3031) for under $10. Readers interested in sampling this beer on tap can...

Published by Chicagoist on July 16, 2008.

On Wednesday, July 9 a man was killed in the Pilsen area due to a self inflicted gun shot to the head.

Published by Chicago Flame on July 14, 2008.

It was a fantastic opportunity to see what the best of Chicago’s galleries (especially those located outside of River North and even Pilsen) have to offer for this summer: The Post-War works on paper and sculpture at Valerie Carberry, the latest round of Alex Katz at Richard Gray, and the Modern and Contemporary pieces at KN Gallery.

Published by NBC 5 on July 14, 2008.

A man pacing in front of a store with a gun fired shots at police officers and then turned the gun on himself Wednesday afternoon in the Pilsen neighborhood on the Near South Side.

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

A man pacing in front of a store with a gun fired shots at police officers and then turned the gun on himself Wednesday afternoon in the Pilsen neighborhood on the Near South Side.

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.

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.

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.

Opening reception for Hope in a Hard Place takes place this evening, June 13, from 6-10 p.m., 1932 S Halsted, Fountainhead Lofts Building, #408

Published by Chicagoist on June 13, 2008.

Tonight, the Chicago Arts District is hosting their “2nd Fridays Gallery Night,” which includes monthly receptions at art galleries up and down Halsted Ave. in Pilsen. Over 35 galleries and artists’ studios will be opening their doors. Events map available for pickup at 1821 S Halsted.

Published by Chicagoist on June 13, 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.

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.

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. 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.

The offender then displayed a knife and said, "I am going to kill you." The victim called police and the offender fled northbound on Emerald. The offender was eventually located by police at 640 W. 18th St., apprehended and taken into custody.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 29, 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.

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

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.

The 10-year-old Artistic Home decided to leave its digs on Irving Park Road last summer with the intention of setting up shop in Pilsen. When that deal fell through (and a new lease on the Irving Park space had already been signed by Chemically Imbalanced Comedy) the company was left (artistically) homeless.

Published by Time Out Chicago on May 16, 2008.

Dybek is a Northwestern prof, MacArthur ("genius") grant winner, and masterful short-story writer, well-known for his depictions of the Pilsen/Little Village ‘hood where he was raised.

Published by Time Out Chicago on May 15, 2008.

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

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

Students living and attending high school in Pilsen skipped classes last Thursday to attend the May Day march for immigrant rights.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

Students living and attending high school in Pilsen skipped classes last Thursday to attend the May Day march for immigrant rights.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 2008.

According to police reports, on May 2 at 9:25 p.m., a woman reported that she and a man who had been living together at 1827 S. Ruble got in to a verbal argument and he allegedly threw a fork, pan and a statue at her.

Published by Chicago Journal on May 8, 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.

Usually when we hang, we hang at Skylark [2149 S. Halsted].

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

"Pilsen was long plagued by absentee landlords who kept their properties in substandard condition, without interference from city building inspectors. There was always a demand for that kind of housing at the right price. Has something changed in Pilsen to remove or police the absentee owners and diminish the demand for low-quality but affordable housing?"

Published by YoChicago on April 21, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Noelle Gaffney has lived through the South Loop's boom and its slowdown. She profited from being a pioneer in the neighborhood 20 years ago, selling her first two homes just as the market was getting hot and making robust profits on them.

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

The Hungry Hound visits the Pilsen neighborhood today, where there's quite a cafe culture. He says there's great coffee drinks, homemade Mexican and Latino cuisine, and plenty of local art on the walls, most of which is for sale.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on April 4, 2008.

If you're looking to give yourself a treat, Chocolate for your Body is the perfect destination (1743 S. Halsted). This student-friendly spa and salon offers massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing and much more. The tasty-sounding Chocolate Decadence Signature Facial is on the pricey side, but given that students can receive 50 percent off any spa or salon service, this delicious treatment is well within reach.

Published by Chicago Flame on March 31, 2008.

In addition to UIC's very own Gallery 400, a trip down South Halsted will reveal several more interesting galleries for the art lover to explore. One such gallery is 4Art Inc. (1932 S. Halsted). Owner Robin Rios hosts a revolving art show with different featured artists who bring in new artwork every month for six months consecutively. When speaking of her own artwork, Rios says she stores it away because "kids come first." She currently employs 19 artists, all young and emerging in the world of art. Rios prides her gallery as being authentic to Chicago: "All are Chicago artists and not of the sort of commercial grade variety you might find on Printer's Row or Michigan Avenue."

Published by Chicago Flame on March 31, 2008.

In Pilsen, New Communities is honoring Oscar Torres and Martha Monrroy. According to a statement released by the group, Torres helped save a Catholic parish in Pilsen, raising thousands of dollars from parishioners to support it. He also volunteers with at-risk youth. Martha Monrroy is the principal of the Cooper Dual Language Academy, which has seen rising test scores, increased school attendance and new programs for students and parents.

Published by Chicago Journal on March 27, 2008.

A little-known local condominium developer has paid about $40 million for a riverside property in Chicago's South Loop, a tract that has tantalized developers but has sat fallow for 37 years.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on March 23, 2008.

Miguel Angel is a man of his word. Chosen to play Jesus in the Pilsen community's Good Friday Via Crucis (Living Way of the Cross) procession, the 28-year-old Chicago resident had vowed to keep on keeping on no matter what.

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