We chattered about a foreclosure in 1735 W. Diversey in Lincoln Park in November 2007.

Published by Crib Chatter on July 8, 2008.

Francis was killed last week while responding to a disturbance near the Belmont Area Headquarters at Belmont and Western.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 6, 2008.

"It's more or less for security's sake, because there's too many places for people to hide," said Alvina Donnelly, the longtime secretary at St. Andrew Church on North Paulina.

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

Francis, 60, was shot early Wednesday in a struggle with Johnson, who had been harassing a CTA bus passenger less than a block from the Belmont District police station at Belmont and Western Avenues, authorities said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 5, 2008.

Francis was killed early Wednesday morning following a struggle with a homeless woman near a bus station at Belmont and Western.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 5, 2008.

Chicago Police have identified six witnesses to the shooting, which occurred outside a bus at Belmont and Western. Among the witnesses were an off-duty police officer, a passing motorist and two CTA bus drivers.

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

Francis, 60, was shot early Wednesday in a struggle with Johnson, who had been harassing a CTA bus passenger less than a block from the Belmont District police station at Belmont and Western Avenues, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.

Officers responding to Officer Francis’ call for assistance with the disturbance near Belmont and Western opened fire on the woman, critically wounding her, police said.

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 4, 2008.

...incident began when Johnson harassed a passenger on a CTA bus near the intersection of Western and Belmont. When that passenger got off the bus, Johnson followed and continued to bother the passenger...

Published by Chicagoist on July 4, 2008.

Chicago Police have identified six witnesses to the shooting, which occurred outside a bus at Belmont and Western. Among the witnesses were an off-duty police officer, a passing motorist and two CTA bus drivers.

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

She was shot several times by officers responding to the shooting outside a bus at Belmont and Western. She remained at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

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

Police said Johnson was harassing people at a bus stop at the corner of Belmont and Western avenues at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Officer Francis was on routine patrol at the time and stepped out to investigate.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

Prosecutors say Johnson shot and killed Officer Richard Francis with his own weapon following a struggle near Belmont and Western.

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

A mourning flag and purple and black bunting now hang at the 19th police district at Belmont and Western in honor of 60-year-old Officer Richard Francis.

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

John Truce, 21, of the 2900 block of N. Clybourn, and Ivan Feliciano, 21, of the 2901 N. Hoyne, were arrested on charges of battery after an incident that occurred on the 3100 block of N. Leavitt at 1:24 a.m. on June 26, police reports say.

Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

John Truce, 21, of the 2900 block of N. Clybourn, and Ivan Feliciano, 21, of the 2901 N. Hoyne, were arrested on charges of battery after an incident that occurred on the 3100 block of N. Leavitt at 1:24 a.m. on June 26, police reports say.

Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

The woman's identity will not be released until she is charged, but there is some talk at the Belmont District station that she was a homeless woman whom police at the Belmont District station, 2452 W. Belmont Ave., have had dealings with before.

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

John Truce, 21, of the 2900 block of N. Clybourn and Ivan Feliciano, 21, of 2901 N. Hoyne, were arrested on charges of battery after an incident that occurred in the 3100 block of N. Leavitt at 1:24 a.m. on June 26.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

But Woody Slaymaker, local artist and owner of Slaymaker Gallery at 936 W. Roscoe, was in the know.

Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

John Truce, 21, of the 2900 block of N. Clybourn, and Ivan Feliciano, 21, of the 2901 N. Hoyne, were arrested on charges of battery after an incident that occurred on the 3100 block of N. Leavitt at 1:24 a.m. on June 26, police reports say.

Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

John Truce, 21, of the 2900 block of N. Clybourn and Ivan Feliciano, 21, of 2901 N. Hoyne, were arrested on charges of battery after an incident that occurred in the 3100 block of N. Leavitt at 1:24 a.m. on June 26.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

Officers responding to Officer Francis’ call for assistance with the disturbance near Belmont and Western opened fire on the woman, critically wounding her, police said.

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

A battery occurred on the 6th floor psychiatric ward of Illinois Masonic Hospital, 836 W. Wellington, at 9:30 a.m. on June 24, police reports say. The offender and the victim, whose names were not included on the police report, were both talking on the telephone in the ward's common area when the incident began.

Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

Patty, 65, said she has lived in Lake View for 40 years and volunteered for Vital Bridges for the last 15 years. Her hair was shaved in a rainbow mohawk, but it wasn't necessarily for the occasion.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

Meghan Worrell, an employee at one of three Powell's Bookstores Chicago, each of which has more than 225,000 books, said the slowing U.S. economy has definitely made 2008 a challenging year for the Lincoln Park Powell's where she works.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

Beyond the Slaymaker Gallery, Public Enemies cast and crew spent four days filming near the intersection of Clark and Newport, where the streets were transformed into cobblestone, antique cars and street lamps were brought in from throughout the city and suburbs, and an old el train was made to ride the Red Line tracks.

Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

Police say the woman was harassing people at a bus stop at the corner of Belmont and Western avenues at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Belmont District Officer Richard Francis was on routine patrol at the time and stepped out to investigate.

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

A 17-year-old from the 900 block of N. Hamlin was arrested on charges of battery after an incident that allegedly occurred on the 3200 block of N. Clark at 3:30 a.m. on June 19, police reports say.

Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

A 17 year old from the 900 block of N. Hamlin was arrested on charges of battery after an incident that allegedly occurred on the 3200 block of N. Clark at 3:30 a.m. on June 19, police reports say.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

Sami Lavi's professional audio equipment store, Midwest Pro Sound & Lighting, opened near the intersection of Clark and Diversey in 1976. Just seven years ago, business was going so well that Lavi decided to open a second shop, at 1613 W. Belmont.

Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

Francis, a 27-year veteran of the police force, was attempting to resolve an argument at a CTA bus stop at the corner of Belmont and Western avenues, when Johnson apparently gained control of his service revolver and fired a single shot at the officer's head.

Published by NBC 5 on July 3, 2008.

John Truce, 21, of the 2900 block of N. Clybourn and Ivan Feliciano, 21, of 2901 N. Hoyne, were arrested on charges of battery after an incident that occurred in the 3100 block of N. Leavitt at 1:24 a.m. on June 26.

Published by Skyline on July 3, 2008.

Los Dynamite plays Saturday July 5 at Metro, 3730 N Clark, 8 p.m., $20 advance tickets / $25 day of, 18+

Published by Chicagoist on July 3, 2008.

Joel Rabb, who works as a personal trainer and a "national level amateur body-builder" claims his photo was used in an advertisement for Bobby Love's bar, 3729 N. Halsted St., in the paper without his consent, according to a suit filed in Cook County Circuit Court Wednesday.

Published by NBC 5 on July 3, 2008.

The shooting happened near Belmont Area headquarters at the 2400 block of West Belmont Avenue.

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

Early this morning, the 27-year veteran was killed after struggling with a woman who grabbed his gun and shot him in the head near the police station at Belmont and Western.

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

Joel Rabb, who works as a personal trainer and a “national level amateur body-builder” claims his photo was used in an advertisement for Bobby Love’s bar, 3729 N. Halsted St., in the paper without his consent, according to a suit filed in Cook County Circuit Court Wednesday.

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

As CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports, the officer was shot at the intersection of Belmont and Western avenues. The offender was also hit by gunfire when other officers responded later.

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

...year Chicago Police veteran was killed early this morning just outside the police station at Belmont and Western. Belmont District Officer Richard Francis, 60, responded to a call of a street disturbance across...

Published by Chicagoist on July 2, 2008.

For those of you who live in the 46th Ward, you probably have noticed your Alderman feels otherwise. If you are new to Uptown and are wanting to find out which block club you should belong to, check out this handy link from the Uptown Chicago Commission here.

Published by Uptown Update on July 2, 2008.

Samantha Crain & The Midnight Shivers play Schubas, 3159 N Southport, tonight, 8:00 p.m., $8, 21+

Published by Chicagoist on July 2, 2008.

Somebody shot a police officer near West Belmont and North Western avenues about 1:50 p.m. Officers also may have shot and wounded the gunman, according to police News Affairs Officer David Banks, who was citing preliminary information.

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

The circumstances of the shooting, which occurred just before 2 a.m. in the 3200 block of North Western Avenue, were unclear, Officer David Banks said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 2, 2008.

...Tomato Restaurant at 3415-21 N. Southport Ave.; the 8,000-sf retail building at 3447 N. Southport Ave. and the 3,000-sf retail building at 3510 N. Southport Ave., Preferred Development president...

Published by GlobeSt on July 1, 2008.

The 23rd District Court Advocates monthly meeting is tonight (July 1st, first Tuesday of the month) from 6-6:30 pm. If you're interested in becoming, or learning more about being, a court advocate, please plan to attend. It's in the Community Policing office, on Halsted just north of Addison.

Published by Uptown Update on July 1, 2008.

The three properties are near Anthropologie’s location at 3532 N. Southport Ave., in addition to Krista K, Trousseau, City Soles and Uncle Dan’s. The area is...

Published by GlobeSt on July 1, 2008.

...retail building at 3447 N. Southport Ave. and the 3,000-sf retail building at 3510 N. Southport Ave., Preferred Development president Evan Oliff says. The cost to acquire the three buildings was $6...

Published by GlobeSt on July 1, 2008.

...the building. Preferred Development has acquired the 15,000-sf former Red Tomato Restaurant at 3415-21 N. Southport Ave.; the 8,000-sf retail building at 3447 N. Southport Ave. and the 3,000...

Published by GlobeSt on July 1, 2008.

On Sunday I grabbed my cowboy hat and rainbow colored fan in honor of the Gay Pride Parade. In my opinion, this is one of the best events of the summer. I have lived in Lakeview (aka Boystown) for the past three years and haven’t missed the festivities yet.

Published by NBC 5 on July 1, 2008.

The first sign that the throngs lining East Lakeview streets Sunday could see on the convertible of Robert Castillo and John Pennycuff was a big thank-you to California on the hood. Smaller posters on the sides and back boasted "Just married."

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 30, 2008.