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• 2600 block of West Chicago Avenue Police Nab Home Invasion Suspect After Cab Robbery

  The husband woke up and tried to chase him but he got away and fled in a taxi. When he tried to use the credit card to pay for the fare in the 2600 block of West Chicago Avenue about 2:15 a.m. the driver got suspicious because the card had a woman's name on it, according to the sergeant.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 6, 2009.

• 119 N. Peoria Put Down Your Nanowrimo And Leave The House

  Book release Sunday, Nov. 8. 2-5 p.m. at Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave. Wine tasting Sunday, Nov. 8. 7 p.m. (Suggested donation of $5; no one turned away.) 119 N. Peoria, #2D.

  Published by Chicagoist on November 6, 2009.

• 2010 W. Carroll Chili Cook-Off Countdown

  The Cook-Off is Saturday, November 7, 5PM at The Arts of Life Studio, 2010 W. Carroll, $5 advance, $10 at the door, $20 per chili entry

  Published by Chicagoist on November 6, 2009.

• 941 W. Randolph New Too

  941 W. Randolph | 312-243-1818

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 5, 2009.

• 1375 W. Lake The List, November 5-11, 2009

  ...ambiance, you got wrist-slitting ambiance. Bellini and Poison Arrows open.  9 PM, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15, 18+. —Kevin Warwick

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 5, 2009.

• 1375 W Lake DOWNLOAD: The Black Heart Procession

  The Black Heart Procession plays Saturday, November 7, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W Lake, 8 p.m., $15, 18+

  Published by Chicagoist on November 5, 2009.

• 931 Lake St. More medical tests needed on driver who hit 10 cars

  The bus then hit 10 more parked vehicles on both sides of Lake Street before stopping in the parking lot of Calvary Church, 931 Lake St., about 11:15 a.m. The next thing the driver remembered was seeing emergency vehicles and police, Borchers said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 4, 2009.

• 2010 W. Carroll Reminder: Chili Cookoff This Saturday

  The Cook-Off is Saturday, November 7, 5PM at The Arts of Life Studio, 2010 W. Carroll, $5 advance, $10 at the door, $20 per chili entry

  Published by Chicagoist on November 4, 2009.

• 1139 W Fulton Market Tipping Observation at Mars Gallery

  1139 W Fulton Market

  Published by The Local Tourist on November 4, 2009.

• 931 Lake Street Pace bus hits 11 vehicles in Oak Park

  The mini-bus, which had one passenger, then turned east on Lake Street and hit 10 parked vehicles on both sides of Lake Street before finally stopping in the parking lot of Calvary Church at 931 Lake Street, Powers said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 3, 2009.

• Morgan and Lake Dear Mayor Daley: Thank You For Making Our Point About TIFs

  ...not getting anything from the other agencies. We just got a new el stop at Morgan and Lake. It was all TIF money—there was nothing from the CTA. When we go to...

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 2, 2009.

• 837 W Fulton Market Eat outings: Nov 1

  ...plus a dessert course. Nothing like a good buzz to start (or end) the week. 837 W Fulton Market (thepublicanrestaurant.com, 312-733-9555). 5–10pm, $45...

  Published by Time Out Chicago on November 1, 2009.

• 1601 West Lake Street Slice of Life: Perspective Under the El

  Horizon lines on the ground merge with their lofty counterparts created by the CTA's Brown and Pink line tracks near the Ashland Station (1601 West Lake Street) above Lake Street.

  Published by Chicago Architecture Blog on October 30, 2009.

• 1375 W. Lake The List: October 29, 2009

  ...Poster Children's list of priorities. Ifihadahifi and Droids Attack open. 8 PM, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $14, $12 in advance. —Miles Raymer

  Published by Chicago Reader on October 29, 2009.

• 311 N Sangamon St Five things to do today: October 29

  ...DJ Rees Urban and DJ Lil’ John be spinning house music all night. Victor Hotel, 311 N Sangamon St (773-293-0900, joelhall.org). El: Green, Pink to Clinton; Blue to Grand. Bus: 8...

  Published by Time Out Chicago on October 29, 2009.

• West Fulton Street and North Halsted Street Chicago's Meat Packing District

  ...s worth the trouble.  For a quickie self-guided tour, head to the intersection of West Fulton Street and North Halsted Street and start walking west.  Keep an eye open for a working class pub and have...

  Published by Chicago Architecture Blog on October 29, 2009.

• 1463 W. Hubbard Redmoon's White House plans become less ghostly

  ...staging this year's new Winter Pageant, running Nov. 20-Dec. 27 at Redmoon Central, 1463 W. Hubbard. And the company is about to embark on its first major collaboration with the Chicago...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 29, 2009.

• 1444 W Chicago QUICK SPINS: Dragonette, Morningwood, Flight Of The Conchords

  Dragonette plays Saturday, October 31, at Sonotheque, 1444 W Chicago, 9 p.m., $10, 21+

  Published by Chicagoist on October 29, 2009.

• 2210 W. Chicago Ave The Weekender

  $15, 9pm-1am, Oct 29, Darkroom, 2210 W. Chicago Ave, 773-276-1411

  Published by UrbanDaddy on October 29, 2009.

• 311 North Sangamon Street Slice of Life: The Victor Hotel

  We love old signs.  And the more neon, the better.  And we're not alone.  This sign for the Victor Hotel (311 North Sangamon Street) in Chicago's meat packing district doesn't advertise lodging, but the location of a hipster bar.  At least the sign is being preserved by a new generation.

  Published by Chicago Architecture Blog on October 28, 2009.

• 330 Ogden Ave. BMW dealer buying 2 local Bentley franchises

  Separately, another bank has filed a foreclosure case on the Bentley Downers Grove showroom, 330 Ogden Ave. in west suburban Downers Grove, and other parcels, property records show.

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on October 28, 2009.

• Grand and Racine Blue Line delayed after person struck by train

  Power was shut off to the tracks in the area of the incident and according to the CTA's Web site. CTA spokeswoman Catherine Hosinski said power has been removed on the southbound tracks between the Grand and Racine stations.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 28, 2009.

• Grand and Racine Southbound Blue Line Trains Shut Down In Loop

  The CTA has shut down southbound Blue Line service between the Grand and Racine stops, a path which includes the entire downtown stretch of the line. Shuttle buses are in place.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 28, 2009.

• Grand and Racine Person hit, killed by Blue Line train in Loop

  Northbound and southbound trains were operating on a single track between the Grand Avenue station and the Racine Avenue station, bypassing Monroe, according to a CTA spokeswoman. She added that shuttle buses were operating in both directions between the Grand and Racine stations.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 28, 2009.

• Grand and Racine Person hit, killed by Blue Line train in Loop

  Northbound and southbound trains were operating on a single track between the Grand Avenue station and the Racine Avenue station, bypassing Monroe, according to a CTA spokeswoman. She added that shuttle buses were operating in both directions between the Grand and Racine stations.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 28, 2009.

• Grand and Racine Blue Line trains stopped after person struck

  ...CTA spokeswoman Catherine Hosinski said power has been removed on the southbound tracks between the Grand and Racine stations. Northbound trains are operating, but they are bypassing the Monroe station, she said. For...

  Published by WBBM 780 on October 28, 2009.

• Grand and Racine Blue Line Delays

  We got some tips from readers of major delays on the Blue Line. The Trib is reporting a person was struck by a train and killed this afternoon at the Monroe station, leading to trains operating on a single track between Grand and Racine while bypassing the Monroe stop altogether.

  Published by Chicagoist on October 28, 2009.

• 2526 W. Grand Ave. November C.A.P.S. Meetings

  ...Tues., Nov. 10, 2301 W. Augusta Blvd., 7 p.m.; Beat 1313, Thurs., Dec. 3, 2526 W. Grand Ave., 7 p.m.; Beat 1322, Wed., Dec. 2, 937 N. Wood St., 7 p.m...

  Published by Gazette Chicago on October 28, 2009.

• 1615 W. Chicago Ave. November C.A.P.S. Meetings

  ...18, 1012 N. Noble St., 2nd Fl., 7 p.m.; Beat 1324, Thurs., Nov. 12, 1615 W. Chicago Ave., 7 p.m.; Beat 1331, Thurs., Nov. 19, 2950 W. Washington St., 7 p.m...

  Published by Gazette Chicago on October 28, 2009.

• 1717 W. Lake St. November C.A.P.S. Meetings

  ...Tues, Nov. 17, 2045 W. Washington St., 7 p.m. ; Beat 1333, Tues., Nov. 10, 1717 W. Lake St., 7 p.m. Call (312) 746-8353. For information about domestic violence subcommittee meetings, ask...

  Published by Gazette Chicago on October 28, 2009.