Documents filed with the SEC by the publicly held Berman Center Inc. lay out some of the problems that it says is leading it to close its clinic at 211 E. Ontario.

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

Barack Obama seen shooting hoops with kids, including 13-year-old Blake Lasky, last Sunday at the East Bank Club while wife Michelle and daughters ate at the club's restaurant. . . . Baseball's Mark Grace celebrated his birthday last weekend at the Signature Room in the Hancock Center. . . . State Sen. Dan Rutherford eatin' at Pizzeria Due . . . Fox TV honcho Dennis Swanson, credited with discovering Oprah, dined at 200 East Supper Club with good pal Pat Brickhouse.

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

Barbara Nell says Escada and Armani are cold but labels like Chanel (always desirable), Lanvin, Prada, Tory Burch, Moschino, Gautier, Max Mara are "hot." In business 14 years at 67 E. Oak, Barbara says the weak dollar has brought tourists to her shop for great value, besides her Web site that attracts Europeans.

Published by The News-Star on July 3, 2008.

A limo driver was robbed when he attempted to pick up a rider in the 100 block of E. Chicago shortly before 5 a.m., June 13.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

Barbara Nell says Escada and Armani are cold but labels like Chanel (always desirable), Lanvin, Prada, Tory Burch, Moschino, Gautier, Max Mara are "hot." In business 14 years at 67 E. Oak, Barbara says the weak dollar has brought tourists to her shop for great value, besides her Web site that attracts Europeans.

Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

Levine faces 5˝ years in prison. His sentencing has been placed on hold because he is expected to testify this fall against former Chicago Ald. Edward R. Vrdolyak in a federal corruption case involving the sale of an Old Town office building to a north suburban medical school whose board included Levine.

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

Such is the case in The Regent, at 190 E. Walton, in the Gold Coast. It has a superb location, just a few blocks east of the Mag Mile. The building, built in 1999, sports large units, in-unit laundry, balconies and a heated garage parking.

Published by Crib Chatter on July 2, 2008.

"When the Palmolive Building was the Playboy Building. Never mind the Lindbergh Beacon that swept the skies from its roof, I truly miss the huge illuminated Playboy logo that sat atop 919 N. Michigan -- what a civilized sexy thrill it once was to cruise south down Lake Shore Drive toward Oak Street

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

Paul Stuart, the high fashion menswear store that gave up its home in the John Hancock Center, is returning to the neighborhood in space that should make its rental dollars go further.

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

That’s the case with C-View, which we previewed in our recent alfresco feature. Or, rather, that would have been the case with C-View if we weren’t blogging about it right now.

Published by Time Out Chicago on July 2, 2008.

The retailer said it will open in early fall at 107 E. Oak St., between Michigan and Rush. It will be the only tenant in a three-story, 6,200-square-foot building where a renovation is under way.

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

Curtis Colin Cooper was riding his tricycle in the Cabrini rowhouse complex Friday on the near North Side.

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

Christina Ann Tully, who lived on the Chicago's Near North Side of Chicago, worked as a traveling nurse for the University of Chicago Hospitals while studying to become a nurse practitioner. She was visiting Lake Geneva in Wisconsin to celebrate the completion of an important school paper, said family friend Pamela Reynolds.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 1, 2008.

...half of the 23rd floor and floors 24 through 26. The firm is now at 401 N. Michigan Ave., where it is leasing approximately 80,000 sf. The firm decided to move to 353...

Published by GlobeSt on July 1, 2008.

On Monday, Beer, formerly known as Rory Roberts, filed a lawsuit claiming that she was injured at Bar Chicago, 9 W. Division.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 1, 2008.

The upscale men’s retailer whose longtime site in the John Hancock Center is to become a Best Buy Co. electronics store, is moving to a three-story building at 107 E. Oak St.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 1, 2008.

The problem? Baker says she has no list of these "high demand drip" spots. So we're asking you to help out your fellow bold coffee lovers. We've noticed the reintroduction of an afternoon bold blend in our local Starbucks at 444 N. Michigan Ave.

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.

The U.S. Postal Service assigned 60654 to all addresses south of Chicago Avenue that had been using the 60610 ZIP code.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on July 1, 2008.

With our hotel rooms at capacity and able to demand top dollar (which I know is good for the city’s tourism budget…which enables me to enjoy free concerts in Grant Park), will tourists really want to shop on our Magnificent Mile when the sales tax hike ain’t so Magnificent?

Published by NBC 5 on July 1, 2008.

According to Crain’s, the Chicago Spire in Streeterville is offering a special “investor package” that guarantees to rent out your unit at a 7.5% rate of return for two years.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 30, 2008.

"If we would try to introduce that at our building, oh my god, would our buyers be in an uproar," says Michael Schramm, a principal with Chicago-based Prism Development Co., which is building the Ritz-Carlton Residences at 664 N. Michigan Ave. "They just wouldn't accept it."

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on June 28, 2008.

The 34,269-sf site at the corner of Des Plaines Street and Washington Boulevard, which is currently public parking, is the collateral for the loan, according to the statement. Urban R2 previously developed the 41-story condominium building at 600 N. Fairbanks Ct. in the Streeterville community, as previously reported by GlobeSt.com.

Published by GlobeSt on June 27, 2008.

Wake-Up to Both Lincoln Park and Lake Views: 1550 N. Lake Shore Drive

Published by Crib Chatter on June 27, 2008.

The 7,000-square-foot restaurant on the sixth floor of 900 N. Michigan Ave. is closing temporarily after Monday, said founder and owner Hale DeMar. When it reopens some three months later, Oak Tree is to have updated its decor and added a retail bakery selling breads, pastries and other baked items.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 27, 2008.

The 250-seat eatery, which serves breakfast all day and sandwiches, soups and salads, replaced the Carnegie Deli at the 900 North Michigan Shops. Before relocating to the Magnificent Mile, the restaurant, which debuted in 1970, was at Oak and Rush streets. The original location was open 24 hours a day.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 27, 2008.

July 7: Unit 23H, 21 E. Chestnut

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

1550 N. Lake Shore Drive, in the Gold Coast, is one of those buildings. Some of the units have both Lincoln Park AND lake views.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 26, 2008.

Rounding out the top five for best food were Tallgrass in Lockport, Carlos’ Restaurant in Highland Park and Chicago restaurants Les Nomades and Topolobampo.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on June 26, 2008.

At the low end, the 940,000-square-foot tower could be worth about $142 million, based on the 2006 sale of a nearby, low-profile office building. In 2006, 500 N. Michigan Ave. sold for $49 million, or $152 a square foot, according to real estate research firm CoStar Group.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 26, 2008.

A sales price for the landmark skyscraper at 435 N. Michigan Ave. could reach $222 million, but estimates vary widely because of the uncertainty in the real estate market and unanswered questions about Tribune’s plans.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 26, 2008.

The Streeterville chamber defies expectations. For one thing, it's run by a former high school teacher and community organizer from Rogers Park with no previous experience as an executive director.

Published by Skyline on June 26, 2008.

The Doobie Brothers hung out at Carmine's Friday night after their concert with the rock group Chicago, and reminisced with the eatery's manager, George Gera.

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

Tribune Tower, the neo-Gothic landmark that adorns Michigan Avenue near the Chicago River, is on the market.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 26, 2008.

Remember the Gold Coast coach house at 1234 North Dearborn that was in foreclosure that we chattered about in early May?

Published by Crib Chatter on June 26, 2008.

The Doobie Brothers were seen enjoying Brick Chicken in the bar at Carmine's Thursday night.

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

Other condo conversions followed, including the 46-unit apartment building at 1550 N. State Parkway in 1976. He expanded to other cities in the 1980s, with conversions in Philadelphia, New York, Florida and Atlanta.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 26, 2008.

C-House (Affinia Hotel, 166 E. Superior St., 312-523-0923), the Marcus Samuelsson restaurant that has been breakfast-only for the last month, is now open breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 26, 2008.

Other presenters during the festival include Spiaggia chef Tony Mantuano, Dr. Michael Roizen, author of "You: Staying Young," and grilling expert Jamie Purviance, author of "Weber's Charcoal Grilling." Visit the site for a rundown on all the presenters.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 26, 2008.

In the grand tradition of a reporter at large, which is sort like being a dog at large, Skyline editor and colleague Ben Myers spent an interesting afternoon at last Wednesday's meeting of the Chicago Plan Commission to decide upon the fate of the old Lakeshore Athletic Club at 850 N. Lake Shore Drive.

Published by The News-Star on June 26, 2008.

Tribune Co. Chairman Sam Zell didn't take long to cast his calculating eyes on the company's signature tower at 435 N. Michigan.

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

"Star Wars" George Lucas eating at Mity Nice Grill.

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

At The Goldsmith Ltd., 900 N. Michigan Ave., jewelry designer/owner Sherry Bender has created an exquisite, one-of-a-kind, hand-assembled necklace inspired from graphic designer Stacy Sweat's garden walk poster and program floral design.

Published by Skyline on June 26, 2008.

A German investment firm in 2006 paid that price per square foot for 444 N. Michigan Ave., CoStar says.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 26, 2008.

Robert Jones, 42, of Chicago, was arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery where multiple victims were pepper-sprayed at a restaurant in the 200 block of E. Ontario.

Published by Skyline on June 26, 2008.

The agenda item was the old Lakeshore Athletic Club, 850 N. Lake Shore Drive, which was a college dormitory until 2005, when Northwestern University closed it.

Published by Skyline on June 26, 2008.

Tribune Co. Chairman Sam Zell told staff today the company is in discussions with "a number of real estate firms" to determine how to generate the most value from the neo-Gothic Michigan Avenue home of the flagship Chicago Tribune, an iconic bookend of the city's Magnificent Mile.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 25, 2008.

Tribune Company Chairman Sam Zell may be putting the Tribune Tower up for sale, according to a memo posted by the Tribune newspaper. Zell said in a memo posted on the Tribune's site saying he had said from the beginning that there would be "no sacred" cows and all efforts would me made to maximize the value of company assets. Thus, the memo said, "we are in the process of asking a number of real estate firms to give us their best thinking on how we can generate more value from Tribune Tower"

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

Where you can find it: Le Colonial, 937 N. Rush. The damage: $11.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

Scott and Cindy Payne own a six-flat in Old Town with a porch similar to the one that fell. The city forced them to make changes.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 25, 2008.