Fire crews were called to 50 N. Pine Ave. about 4:41 a.m. in a two-story building, according to Fire Media Affairs spokesman Richard Rosado.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 22, 2008.

4821 W. Chicago Ave.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 22, 2008.

"A lot of information is not getting to the parents, a lot of information is not getting to the local school councils," complained  Carol Johnson, an LSC community representative at Spencer Math and Science Academy at 214 N. Lavergne Ave.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on July 22, 2008.

The 37-year-old woman was on the sidewalk in the 1100 block of North LeClaire Avenue with several other people when several shots were fired from a gangway about 1:30 a.m., police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak said.

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

The 37-year-old woman was shot in the neck and shoulder as she was walking to her vehicle in the 1100 block of North LeClaire Avenue about 1:30 a.m., police News Affairs said.

Published by NBC 5 on July 22, 2008.

According to preliminary information, it appeared that another vehicle approached and its occupants fired into the victim's car, Henry said. Dalon Russell, 32, of the 5300 block of West Gladys Avenue, was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital and pronounced dead about 20 minutes later, according to the Cook county medical examiner's office.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 21, 2008.

Police responded to the 4900 block of West Harrison Street about 1:23 p.m., Ursitti said, where a man was shot and taken to Loretto Hospital in an unknown condition.

Published by NBC 5 on July 21, 2008.

Malick Brown, 10, of the 5100 block of West Monroe Street was killed about 4 p.m. when the truck, which had stopped on Cicero Avenue north of Van Buren Street, pulled forward, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 18, 2008.

The South Austin Coalition claims that about 10,000 ComEd customers have been disconnected in recent days.

Published by NBC 5 on July 18, 2008.

About 4 p.m. at 348 S. Cicero Ave., Malick was struck by the back wheels of a semi-truck when he and two other children attempted to cross to the west side of the street by passing under the trailer of the truck, police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 18, 2008.

Malick Brown, 10, of 5100 W. Monroe St., was struck and killed by a semi truck and pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital of Cook County at 6:57 p.m., the Cook County Medical Examiner's office said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 18, 2008.

Malick Brown, 10, of the 5100 block of West Monroe Street was killed about 4 p.m. when the truck, which had stopped on Cicero Avenue north of Van Buren Street, pulled forward, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 18, 2008.

Malick Brown, 10, of the 5100 block of West Monroe Street was killed about 4 p.m. when the truck, which had stopped on Cicero Avenue north of Van Buren Street, pulled forward, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 18, 2008.

About 4 p.m. at 348 S. Cicero Ave., Malick was struck by the back wheels of a semi truck when he and two other children attempted to cross to the west side of the street by passing under the trailer of the truck, police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said.

Published by NBC 5 on July 18, 2008.

Malick Brown, 10, of the 5100 block of West Monroe Street was killed about 4 p.m. when the truck, which had stopped on Cicero Avenue north of Van Buren Street, pulled forward, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 18, 2008.

Malick Brown, 10, of the 5100 block of West Monroe Street, was struck and killed by a semi truck and pronounced dead at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County at 6:57 p.m., the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office said.

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

Juanece Shell, of the 4900 block of West Huron Street was injured in her home after the accidental fire started in the kitchen, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 14, 2008.

Juanece Shell, of the 4900 block of West Huron Street, was hurt in a June 1 fire that started in the kitchen and was ruled accidental, Chicago police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 13, 2008.

One part of the top cop's job is to make residents feel safe. That's why taking part in anti-violence marches are part of the beat. On Saturday afternoon, Weis took part in a march in the one in North Lawndale.

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

The firm has been awarded four management contracts with CHA since 2001, and despite the announcement of a contract suspension at the rowhouses, it appears UPA will continue working on several CHA projects, including "The Park Boulevard" in Bronzeville and "Scattered Sites West" with housing in such neighborhoods as Austin, Lawndale and Chinatown.

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

It has been nearly six months since Yasmin Acree, a freshman at Austin Polytechnical Academy, went missing.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 9, 2008.

The firm has been awarded four management contracts with CHA since 2001, and despite the announcement of a contract suspension at the rowhouses, it appears UPA will continue working on several CHA projects, including "The Park Boulevard" in Bronzeville and "Scattered Sites West" with housing in such neighborhoods as Austin, Lawndale and Chinatown.

Published by NBC 5 on July 9, 2008.

More than 150 people gathered under a makeshift canopy in an open lot at 5058 W. Jackson, the site of the new Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School, which officially broke ground last Thursday.

Published by Austin Weekly News on July 3, 2008.

"We're up in every category, fatalities, shootings, violence, they're all up," said Ald. Isaac Carothers, 29th Ward.

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

A 16-year-old boy who was shot over the weekend in Austin died Monday. Gerald Perry, of the 1000 block of S. Troy, was shot Sunday morning in the 900 block of North Lamon, police said.

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

In a separate crash overnight, five people were seriously hurt when a car struck a pole near 13th Street and Pulaski Road in the Lawndale neighborhood just before midnight, Chicago Fire officials said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 1, 2008.

Perry was a freshman at Crane High School, 2245 W. Jackson Blvd., according to Chicago Public Schools spokesman Malon Edwards.The teen was shot about 3 a.m. Sunday in the 900 block of North Lamon Avenue in a drug-related shooting, police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said

Published by NBC 5 on July 1, 2008.

The teen was shot Sunday morning in the 900 block of North Lamon Avenue, police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

Lucian Meeks, 17, of the 4300 block of West Adams Street, was formally charged Monday with one count of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm and one count of aggravated battery with a weapon, according to Tandra Simonton, spokeswoman for the Cook County State's Attorney's office.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 30, 2008.

The former Austin High School, 231 N. Pine, currently houses three charter schools.

Published by Austin Weekly News on June 26, 2008.

Vacant, boarded-up buildings used to sit on the lot at 5058 W. Jackson. Soon, construction will start on Christ the King College Prep, a multi-million dollar high school that will open next year.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 26, 2008.

Loretto Hospital, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health's "Ticket for a Cure" and the Rotary Club of Chicago, presented a free bra-fitting, called "Support that Inspires," last Saturday at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.

Published by Austin Weekly News on June 26, 2008.

The $27 million high school, in the 5000 block of West Jackson in the Austin neighborhood on the city's West Side is being built to serve those who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford a private education.

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

The projects include $22.5 million for an addition at Juarez High School at 2150 S. Laflin St.; $3.5 million for renovations at Spencer Math and Science Academy at 214 N. Lavergne Ave.; $3.6 million to renovate Parkside Community Academy at 6938 S. East End Ave.; and $2.6 million to renovate Harper High School at 6520 S. Wood St.  Williams says CPS will use $50 million of its reserves to cover half the cost of a 4 percent increase in teachers' salaries mandated under the district's new contract with the teachers' union.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on June 26, 2008.

Ford hosted a hearing on a new high school for Austin on Monday at the Bethel New Life Center, 1140 N. Lamon. The Austin state rep is urging the community to consider other options.

Published by Austin Weekly News on June 26, 2008.

The blaze broke out about 8:45 p.m. in a two-story brick residence in the 100 block of North Pine Avenue, Chicago Fire Department spokeswoman Eve Rodriguez said. The fire appeared to have started on the second floor and spread to the first, she said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 26, 2008.

Edgewater, the Loop, and West Garfield Park had the highest rate of potholes filled--more than 3.3 potholes per acre each. Riverdale, Hegewisch, and O'Hare bottomed out the list.

Published by Chicago Reporter on June 24, 2008.

"We were asked to have patience, and really, we want to communicate that patience has run out in the community," said Rev. Marshall Hatch, pastor at New Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in West Garfield Park.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 24, 2008.

Edgewater, the Loop, and West Garfield Park had the highest rate of potholes filled--more than 3.3 potholes per acre each. Riverdale, Hegewisch, and O'Hare bottomed out the list.

Published by Chicago Reporter on June 24, 2008.

Martell Jones was hit by a vehicle in the 4900 block of West Chicago Avenue about 7:40 p.m. Saturday after walking into the flow of traffic, police News Affairs Officer David Banks said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 23, 2008.

Police have cited a driver who hit and killed a 10-year-old boy Saturday night. Investigators say Martell Jones walked into traffic in the 4900-block of West Chicago Avenue.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 23, 2008.

Claudia Mosqueda was barely born when community activist Rudy Lozano was killed in 1983. But as a teacher at Little Village-Lawndale High School, a school born from the efforts of Lozano's spiritual descendants, Mosqueda is aware each day of the work he did and the work that remains.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 23, 2008.

A knock on a door Sunday in the 5000 block of West Gladys ended with a man being shot. Two suspects knocked about 8:20 a.m. and demanded to know whether they were owed money, said police news affairs Officer John Mirabelli. When they were told no, one of them pulled out a gun and shot the man, who was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in fair condition. They also took a woman's money, police said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 23, 2008.

A 43-year-old man was shot and wounded outside a West Side residence in the 5000 block of West Gladys Avenue in Chicago at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, police spokesman John Mirabelli said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 23, 2008.

On Saturday night, 10-year-old Martell Jones, of the 4800 block of West Cortez Street, died after being hit by a car in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Jones was in the street in the 4900 block of West Chicago Avenue, about five blocks from his home, when he was struck at 7:40 p.m., police spokesman David Banks said. Police said the incident was not a hit-and-run.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 23, 2008.

A 10-year-old boy died Saturday night in the Austin neighborhood after being hit by a car, and the driver has been cited in connection with the incident, police said.The boy was hit by a vehicle in the 4900 block of West Chicago Avenue at about 7:40 p.m. Saturday, police News Affairs Officer David Banks said.

Published by NBC 5 on June 22, 2008.

The boy was hit by a vehicle in the 4900 block of West Chicago Avenue about 7:40 p.m., according to police News Affairs Officer David Banks.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 22, 2008.

Police are investigating a possible drug-related shooting on the West Side Sunday morning. About 8:30 a.m., a man was found shot inside a residence in the 5000 block of West Gladys Avenue, police News Affairs Officer John Henry said.

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

A child died late Saturday night from injuries suffered after being struck by a vehicle on the city's West Side. The accident happened in the 4900 block of West Chicago Avenue shortly before 8 p.m.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 22, 2008.

The crash happened about 7:40 p.m. in the 4900 block of West Chicago Avenue, a police spokeswoman said. The boy was pronounced dead on arrival at Stroger Hospital.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 22, 2008.