...that opened last week at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, a Columbia College institution at 600 S. Michigan...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

Take this cute one bedroom unit at 1520 S. Wabash, a 9-unit building in the South Loop. It is one of the few condo units in that area that isn’t in a big, brand-new high rise.

Published by Crib Chatter on July 3, 2008.

...Davis, 31, of Chicago Heights, allegedly drinking Natural Ice beer on the CTA platform near 22 E. Roosevelt. Police placed him into custody. A search revealed him to be in possession of a...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...he and Krantie got into a verbal argument over cab fare change while parked near 720 S. Michigan. Krantie allegedly punched and kicked the man out of his cab until the man was...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...side door. While the man was hanging out, Krantie allegedly drove the taxi slowly toward 820 S. Michigan, where he parked and exited the vehicle. Krantie then allegedly walked around to the victim...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...police officers that he was sitting inside his parked 1998 Dodge Dakota pickup truck near 1400 S. State when an unknown offender threw a large bundle of wet paper towels at the truck...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...on June 26 at 11:25 p.m., officers arrived at the Greyhound station at 630 W. Harrison and spoke with a victim who told police that Shawn Lutz, of Waukegan, was allegedly...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...the initial entry, $10 for each additional submission-must be delivered to Chicago Community Bank, 47 W. Polk, no later than 6 p.m. July 15. Each contestant can submit up to three...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 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.

Shirani, of the 200 block of West Roosevelt Road in Wheaton, changed her plea Tuesday after initally pleading not guilty to the charges in March. She was initially arrested on state charges of felony disorderly conduct charges for the Feb. 15 emails sent a day after the Northern Illinois University massacre. The state charges were dropped and federal charges were filed in February against Shirani.

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

Recently, the oldest child and I talked about his difficulties with authority. To keep his mother in the loop, I told her. She was glad to have a discussion. When she later called my husband, I happened to cough in the background. She thought I was trying to get him off the phone and became enraged. She went from polite to potty-mouth instantly!

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

The CTA will operate longer trains and extra buses into the Loop until late each night, serving CTA rail and Metra commuter rail stations. CTA customers are advised to buy fare cards in advance.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 3, 2008.

We just chattered about this “deal of a lifetime” on a two bedroom at 1101 S. State in the South Loop.

Published by Crib Chatter on July 3, 2008.

"The fine for having sparklers is $200 to $500. It is a misdemeanor. Don't use it. That's the big thing. We just don't want people to be injured," said Ald. James Balcer, 11th Ward.

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

Extell Development Co. has the 3.7-acre American Book Co. site under contract and is about halfway through an 80-day due diligence period to buy the property at 320 E. Cermak Road and 2132 S. Calumet Ave., according to sources familiar with the matter.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 2, 2008.

One man was stabbed while on a train near the State and Van Buren stop in the Loop.

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

Extell Development Co. has the 3.7-acre American Book Co. site under contract and is about halfway through an 80-day due diligence period to buy the property at 320 E. Cermak Road and 2132 S. Calumet Ave., according to sources familiar with the matter.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 2, 2008.

The incident happened near West Roosevelt Road and South Canal Street just after 6:25 p.m., according to Fire Media Affairs Asst. Director Eve Rodriguez.

Published by NBC 5 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.

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.

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 incident happened near West Roosevelt Road and South Canal Street just after 6:25 p.m., according to Fire Media Affairs Asst. Director Eve Rodriguez.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 1, 2008.

A Chicago Police officer patrolling by bike was injured after colliding with another officer on a bike in the South Loop on Monday night, officials said. The female officer suffered a leg and knee injury near West Roosevelt and South Canal.

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

The Star Line would link several Metra commuter lines radiating from the Loop, allowing passengers to transfer between lines or travel from on suburb to another. Metra has said commuter service on the EJ&E is likely years away.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on June 30, 2008.

Matthew Fencl was riding the vehicle in June 2006 near 16th and State Streets when he brushed up against a building and the two-wheel transporter violently turned, causing him to fall off, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Cook County Circuit Court.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 27, 2008.

July 8: Unit NA, 1530 S. State, Unit 2603, 201 N. Westshore; Unit 2, 6230 N. Franklin

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

There is a 3200 square foot loft for sale at 1020 S. Wabash in the South Loop. Technically, it is a three bedroom “which is opened up to a massive 1 BR”.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 27, 2008.

July 22: Unit 708, 1503 S. State; Unit 3603, 440 N. Wabash

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

According to police reports, a 67-year-old woman said she was trying to hail a taxi outside of Stroger Hospital when she unexpectedly met a woman wearing a black headband, a gray dress and sandals she knew from church ten years ago. She didn't know the woman's name but she accepted a ride in the woman's vehicle, which was driven by another woman wearing an off-white two-piece dress and sunglasses. The woman rode in the backseat alongside a third woman. At some point during the ride, the victim admitted to the other passengers that she had at least $15,000 in a bank account. The women then allegedly drove the victim to a bank located at 100 S. Wacker to withdraw the $15,000. The victim told police she could not remember details of the conversation that led to the decision to go to the bank. She told officers that the offenders said they would "destroy" her if she didn't get the money. A bank teller told police the woman appeared under duress when she withdrew the money. After the woman returned to the car and gave the money to the first offender, she was dropped off at the Walgreens near State and Roosevelt, where she contacted her son who drove her back to the bank and called police. Security video will be available and police will continue their investigation.

Published by Chicago Journal on June 26, 2008.

Burciaga, a Pilsen native, started the company in 1998 in his apartment, the press statement said. The firm is located at 18th Street and Indiana Avenue.

Published by Chicago Journal on June 26, 2008.

Would I be a banker in a big bank? No. I couldn't be. They wouldn't have me," said Roy Svenson, vice president and branch manager at the Chicago Community Bank at Polk and Dearborn in Printers Row.

Published by Chicago Journal on June 26, 2008.

East-West University is organizing a South Loop Historical Society to recognize the neighborhood's past. A Web site is already online-www.southloophistory.org-and on Thursday, June 26, Dennis McClendon, a longtime area resident will inaugurate the society with a lecture at East-West's auditorium, located on the fourth floor of their building at 816 S. Michigan.

Published by Chicago Journal on June 26, 2008.

The height for Grant Park Three, which will have 73 stories, was increased from 620 feet to 790 feet, Fogelson says. Sales for the building, at the southwest corner of East Roosevelt Road and South Indiana Avenue, is expected to begin next year. Construction will begin once half of the units are sold, which is expected to be at the beginning of 2010, he tells GlobeSt.com. Construction is estimated to take 30 months with first occupancies at the end of 2012 or beginning of 2013.

Published by GlobeSt on June 26, 2008.

It’s a good day for Tallgrass (1006 S. State St., Lockport), as well; the fine-dining French restaurant in southwest-suburban Lockport tied Alinea in the Food and Service categories.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 26, 2008.

The height for Grant Park Four, which will have 83 stories, was increased from 750 feet to 900 feet, Fogelson says. A timeline has not been set yet for when sales of the units or construction will begin for the Four building, which will be at the southeast corner of Roosevelt Road and South Michigan Avenue, he says. Central Station LLC decided to increase the heights of the buildings because both the developers and the city have a desire for taller and more slender buildings, Fogelson says. “It is the exact same amount of FAR as was previously approved,” he says. The two buildings will have a total of 795 units with a mixture of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units in addition to penthouses. Sales prices for the units range from $350,000 to more than $2.5 million.

Published by GlobeSt on June 26, 2008.

Marc Brooks should know a little bit about Hyde Park, since he grew up there. He also knows a little about restaurants, because he and restaurateur Jerry Kleiner collaborated on a hot concept in the South Loop last year and opened Room 21.

Published by NBC 5 on June 25, 2008.

Blumberg's favorite tea shops in Chicago are Hi Tea, at 14 E. 11th Street, for its “artsy atmosphere” and the Julius Meinl Cafe at 3601 N. Southport Ave., which Blumberg likes for its “European feel.”

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on June 25, 2008.

A notorious bank robber who broke out of jail and robbed again was convicted on Monday of sticking up five banks in the Loop.

Published by Fox News Chicago on June 24, 2008.

Best hidden gem in the city? A. Joy Yee in Chinatown [2139 S. China Pl.].

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 24, 2008.

A notorious bank robber who broke out of jail and robbed again was convicted on Monday of sticking up five banks in the Loop. As Craig Wall reports, it took the jury just two hours to find Randy Rencher guilty. Now he's facing more than 30 years behind bars.

Published by Fox News Chicago 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.

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.

Apparently, this two bedroom unit at 1101 S. State in the South Loop is another one of those where the price has evoked a feeding frenzy. Thanks to the tipster who sent me info on this unit (and told me that a bunch of buyers flocked to see it last weekend.)

Published by Crib Chatter on June 23, 2008.

A man accused of breaking out of the Cook County Jail wearing a stolen guard's uniform was convicted Monday of robbing five banks in Chicago's Loop -- including one heist while wearing the lifted uniform.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 23, 2008.

Prosecutors call Rencher a serial bank robber. He is charged with robbing five banks in the Loop after escaping from jail.

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

Jonathan Miller, of the 14000 block of S. State St. in Dolton, was fatally shot at 225 Riverside Dr. and pronounced dead at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey at 3:25 a.m., the medical examiner’s office said.

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

A man accused of breaking out of the Cook County Jail wearing a stolen guard's uniform was convicted Monday of robbing five banks in Chicago's Loop -- including one heist while wearing the lifted uniform.

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

A man accused of breaking out of the Cook County Jail wearing a stolen guard's uniform was convicted Monday of robbing five banks in Chicago's Loop -- including one heist while wearing the lifted uniform.

Published by NBC 5 on June 23, 2008.

Northbound Red Line trains will be rerouted from the subway to the elevated tracks Monday through Thursday from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning. Trains will operate normally between the 95th and Cermak-Chinatown stations and the Fullerton and Howard stations, the CTA said.

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