The CTA also could make some trains short runs that would cover just the busiest stretches, to accommodate more passengers at rush hour. For instance, a southbound Blue Line run might start at Jefferson Park, instead of O'Hare.

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

The CTA also is considering making some trains “short turn” runs that would cover just the busiest stretches, to accommodate more passengers at rush-hour. For instance, a southbound Blue Line train might start at Jefferson Park, instead of O’Hare.

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

Amid high gasoline prices that are encouraging more people to use public transportation, the shelters will be built at stations in neighborhoods most frequented by cyclists, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation. These are the Midway Airport station on the Orange Line, the Sox-35th Street station on the Red Line and the Jefferson Park and Damen Avenue stations on the Blue Line.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 14, 2008.

Officer Francis, who lived in Jefferson Park, is survived by his wife and two adult stepdaughters.

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

In the Jefferson Park neighborhood where he lived, neighbors and friends were coming to terms with their loss.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 3, 2008.

The CTA says the final phase to eliminate 32,000 track feet of slow zones between Jefferson Park and Addison will be done by year-end.

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

The CTA says the final phase to eliminate just over 32,000 track feet of slow zones between Jefferson Park and Addison will be complete by the end of 2008.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 20, 2008.

A couple recent attempts by a man to lure children into his vehicle, has trigger a community alert on the Northwest Side Jefferson Park neighborhood.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 14, 2008.

Chicago police are asking residents in the Jefferson Park community to be on alert for a man who tried to lure children into his vehicle.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

"We had zero guidance from the CTA," said Murphy, of Jefferson Park.

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

n the city, the Northwest Side Jefferson Park neighborhood got 6.1 inches of snow, while the near northwest suburb of Harwood Heights also received 6.1 inches.

Published by NBC 5 on March 22, 2008.

The robber used similar notes in two prior robberies, at 5670 N. Milwaukee on Jan. 7, and at 1 S. Wacker Drive on Dec. 21, 2007, according to the FBI. The thief has claimed to be armed, although he has never displayed a weapon and no injuries have been reported.

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

The two prior thefts occurred at MB branches at 5670 N. Milwaukee Ave. on Jan. 7 and 1 S. Wacker Dr. on Dec. 21, 2007.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on March 4, 2008.

Two prior thefts occurred at other MB branches, 5670 N. Milwaukee Ave. on Jan. 7 and at 1 S. Wacker Drive. on Dec. 31, the FBI said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on March 4, 2008.

The robbery occurred at the MB Financial Bank branch at 5670 N. Milwaukee Ave. at about 8:30 a.m., according to police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak. She had no details on the robbery.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on January 7, 2008.