Gordon Tech High School reported 26 tardies Thursday, "which is a lot," said the Rev. Paul Sims, the principal of the Catholic school at Addison and California.

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

The Savage home, at 4443 N. Francisco, was built in 1909 as one of New York real estate developer and William E...

Published by The News-Star on September 4, 2008.

I listed this two-flat in the Ravenswood Manor, Albany Park area this week for $499,900K. It's steps from the CTA Brown Line train at Francisco. It's located at 4735 N Whipple (between Lelnad and Lawrence).

Published by The Chicago Real Estate Local blog on September 4, 2008.

...in the Ravenswood Manor, Alabany Park neighborhoods. Because it is located near the intersection of Whipple and Leland, I use the two neighborhood names because the property is pretty much on the designated...

Published by The Chicago Real Estate Local blog on August 25, 2008.

The Savage home, at 4443 N. Francisco, was built in 1909 as one of New York real estate developer and William E...

Published by Lake View Booster on August 21, 2008.

3001 W. Cornelia, Cornelia Court

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on August 18, 2008.

Until a month or so ago, you had to have tattoos and piercings to work at Kuma's Corner, 2900 W. Belmont. The 50-seat restaurant and bar has become so popular for its monster hamburgers that owner Mike Cain is relaxing his code.

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

...Hot Doug’s (3324 N. California Ave.; 773-279-955). I’m a huge fan. You can’t praise the place enough...

Published by Chicago Tribune on August 12, 2008.

Mateo Ortiz, 38, of the 3600 block of West Montrose Avenue was charged with aggravated driving under the influence after authorities said his car hit a 63-year-old Chicago man about 11:30 p.m. Saturday as the man was trying to cross the street in the 7200 block of Forest Preserve Drive.

Published by Chicago Tribune on August 4, 2008.

The victim was found around 9:40 p.m. in the 5000 block of North Troy Street, Officer Amina Greer said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 29, 2008.

The victim was shot in the chest around 9:40 p.m. in the 5000 block of North Troy Street on the Northwest Side by a gunman who approached on foot, according to police.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 29, 2008.

The boy, identified as Sean Agusto, 16, by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office, was on the sidewalk at 5011 N. Troy St. about 9:30 p.m. when someone standing across the street fired two shots at him, striking him once in the chest, according to Grand Central Area detectives.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 29, 2008.

The boy, identified as Sean Agusto, 16, by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, was on the sidewalk at 5011 N. Troy St. about 9:30 p.m. when someone standing across the street fired two shots at him, striking him once in the chest, according to Grand Central Area detectives.

Published by NBC 5 on July 29, 2008.

Police say he was shot in the 5000-block of North Troy. They believe the shooting may have been gang related.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 29, 2008.

The boy, identified as Sean Agusto, 16, by the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, was on the sidewalk at 5011 N. Troy St. about 9:30 p.m. Monday when someone standing across the street fired two shots at him, striking him once in the chest, according to Grand Central Area detectives.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 29, 2008.

The boy, identified as Sean Agusto, 16, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office, was on the sidewalk at 5011 N. Troy St. about 9:30 p.m. when someone standing across the street fired two shots at him, striking him once in the chest, according to Grand Central Area detectives.

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 29, 2008.

Huddle House (4748 N. Kimball, 773-588-5363) was a family recommendation. Our stepfather used to take us there all...

Published by Chicagoist on July 28, 2008.

Libra Construction has plans for both sides of Kedzie Avenue in Albany Park, it seems. Along with that 18-unit building going up at 4618 N Kedzie Ave, the company is also planning to build several two-bedroom condominiums on the eastern side of the street, just north of Our Lady of Mercy Church. Mickey Miljevic of Century 21 CP Realty didn't have much information to pass along about the project, but the sign at the site says that homes will start in the $300s.

Published by YoChicago on July 24, 2008.

On the other hand, I noticed yesterday that the townhouses that were under construction at the intersection of Lawrence and Sacramento during my stay have since become rental properties, and the project seemed to stall after the first five units or so, so it's very possible that some of these projects simply aren't panning out as planned.

Published by YoChicago on July 24, 2008.

Chicago is one of the most "walkable cities" in the nation, according to a Web site that rated cities based on how easy it is to get around on foot. Top-scoring Chicago neighborhoods: The Loop, 98, Near North Side, 97, Lincoln Park, 94, Lake View, 93, Uptown and Edgewater, 92, Near South Side and Rogers Park, 90, West Town, 88, Hyde Park, 87

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

Chicago is one of the most walkable cities in the nation, according to a Web site that rated cities based on how easy it is to get around on foot. Top-scoring Chicago neighborhoods: The Loop, 98, Near North Side, 97, Lincoln Park, 94, Lake View, 93, Uptown and Edgewater, 92, Near South Side and Rogers Park, 90, West Town, 88, Hyde Park, 87

Published by NBC 5 on July 22, 2008.

She was found dead in her home in the Logan Square community. Investigators say she had an order of protection against her husband.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 21, 2008.

2. Hot Doug's (3324 N. California): Check out their website for a list of daily specials along with their daily menu...

Published by Chicagoist on July 20, 2008.

At the time of the attack, Castaldo was free on bond stemming from his July 2007 arrest for allegedly using credit cards stolen from a Lake View woman.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 20, 2008.

James Castaldo was charged last August with unlawful use of a credit card and other charges after police found he had been using the credit card of a woman who had been attacked in her Lake View home.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 20, 2008.

I was setting up my open house signs for 3000 W Lawrence #2H (there's the plug!) ealier this Sunday afternoon and planted one in front of...

Published by The Chicago Real Estate Local blog on July 20, 2008.

During the investigation, police say they were able to link him to the attack of a woman last August in her Lakeview home.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 18, 2008.

A 16-year-old boy was murdered in his Logan Square home early Wednesday on the Northwest Side, authorities said.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 17, 2008.

Cook County Jail’s security, healthcare and living conditions violate the inmates’ constitutional rights, according to a recently concluded investigation by the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago.

Published by Medill Reports on July 17, 2008.

Chicago police have arrested a relative in the slaying of a 16-year-old boy found fatally shot early Wednesday in a Logan Square home.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 16, 2008.

1. Uptown (click on the link for the overview) 2. Rogers Park 3. Hyde Park 4. Bridgeport 5. Albany Park 6. Edgewater 7. New City 8. West Ridge 9. Near West Side 10. West Town

Published by Uptown Update on July 15, 2008.

Passing into Albany Park, I hit the Starbucks at the corner of Wilson and Kedzie. This is steps from the Kedzie CTA Brown Line stop.

Published by The Chicago Real Estate Local blog on July 14, 2008.

Severe overnight thunderstorms left thousands of Commonwealth Edison customers without power and sent tree limbs flying in excess of 60 mph in the north side's Ravenswood neighborhood.

Published by NBC 5 on July 13, 2008.

I have a new listing coming on at 3000 W Lawrence in the Lincoln Square and Ravenswood Manor area. It's technically Albany Park, just west over the north branch of the Chicago River.

Published by The Chicago Real Estate Local blog on July 11, 2008.

That's helping the 53-year-old Lakeview resident reduce expenses as is his participation in a ComEd program that he said has helped cut his electric bill nearly 30 percent.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 11, 2008.

The Force play at North Park University's Holmgren Athletic Complex on Foster and Albany. The game starts at 3pm, and tickets are $10.

Published by Chicagoist on July 11, 2008.

Francis, who wore badge number 5276, died July 2 at the age of 60 following 27 years of service. He was killed in the line of duty while responding to an altercation on a CTA bus parked on the corner of Western and Belmont; a stones throw from the 19th District headquarters. He served the 19th District, which covers most of Lake View, North Center and Roscoe Village, for the last eight years.

Published by Skyline on July 10, 2008.

Andrew Deadio, of 4248 N. Sacramento, was caught stealing tools from a factory on the 2500 block of W. Bradley place on July 4 at 2:31 a.m.

Published by Lake View Booster on July 10, 2008.

Brisku's Bistro, 4100 N. Kedzie: half-price bottles of wine, $3 Birra Tirana; free pool all night

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

For Kahan, who started gardening as a 10-year-old, his green spread in Irving Park is a way of relaxing from the endless hours in a hot kitchen. The same holds true for his old boss, Bayless, who maintains a home garden and a cluster of Earthbox self-watering container gardens on the roof at Frontera Grill/Topolobampo. He says, "My wife and I knew we weren't going to be able to get out of the city a lot. We were looking to create a getaway."

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

A well-informed reader tells us that you can meet 47th Ward Ald. Mary Ann Smith this Tuesday, July 15 from 5:30pm-7pm at "

Published by Uptown Update on July 9, 2008.

The incident happened at about 1 a.m. Sunday on the city's northwest side near Grace Street and Sacramento Avenue, police said.

Published by NBC 5 on July 7, 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.

The 54-year-old Borzo, who lives in the North Park neighborhood, rides his seven-speed GT Rapid Transit for fun. He rides it to run errands. Sometimes he'll ride it to his job at the Field Museum, where he's a science writer.

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

...a listing coming on just west of the North Branch of the Chicago River at 3000 West Lawrence Avenue. The river is the border between the Lincoln Square neighborhood code of 8004 and the...

Published by The Chicago Real Estate Local blog 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.

Ronan Park, is located at 2945 W. Lawrence Ave. The 1.6 acre expansion would be at the northeast corner of the park.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on June 27, 2008.

Multiple ambulances are responding to the scene of a pedestrian struck by a car in the Irving Park neighborhood.The crash happened in the 3800 block of North California Avenue just before 10 a.m.

Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

Reader contributor Martha Bayne is back on Wisconsin's bucolic Washington Island, where she'll be picking up the research she did for a story on the place a couple years back and working on a book proposal. You can read all about it on the blog at her newly launched Web site. She also offers a tip for local beer lovers: Wisconsin's Island Wheat Ale, made with wheat grown by two brother farmers on the island, is now available in Chicago. She describes it as "a pale, light-bodied wheat beer that’s less sweet than, say, Blue Moon and a less of a mouthful than a traditional hefeweizen"--in other words, a promising summer brew. She spotted it at Sahar Grocery (4508 N. Kedzie) but it's also available at that favorite of Reader readers, Whole Foods. 

Published by Chicago Reader on June 27, 2008.

New to Chicago, Lake View resident David Wilk was ready to put an end to careless spending. His sister recommended Mint.com, a free online personal finance service. The Web site links up credit cards, savings and checking accounts, allowing a user to track spending habits daily.

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