There are Button-O-Matic machines at Reckless Records, 3161 N. Broadway; Hot Doug's hot dog stand, 3324 N. California, and the Empty Bottle, 1037 N. Western. There are 26 Button-O-Matic machines across the country. Buttons are 50 cents a shot. "People try to collect them all," White says.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 12, 2008.

* Sean Shercover signs Trigger City, 7 p.m. at Borders, 2817 N. Clark.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 12, 2008.

Shake your booty to the sounds of the Human League, Duran Duran and other ’80s greats. 10pm. Berlin, 954 W Belmont Ave between the El tracks and Sheffield Ave (773-348-4975). El: red, Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Belmont. Bus: 22 Clark (24hrs), 77 Belmont (24hrs).

Published by Time Out Chicago on October 10, 2008.

Metro, 3730 N. Clark, (773) 549-0203.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 10, 2008.

44th Chicago International Film Festival, single tickets, Oct. 16-29, show times vary; Screen locations: AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois; AMC 600 N. Michigan; Harris Theatre, 205 E. Randolph; Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport; $7-$12 (excluding special events).

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 10, 2008.

...state hymn-hummers ooze everything soothing and smokey about the rural Pacific Northwest. 9pm. Metro 3730 N Clark St, between Waveland and Racine Aves, Lakeview/Roscoe Village/Wrigleyville, Chicago (773-549-0203) $14...

Published by Time Out Chicago on October 10, 2008.

...run at the Apollo Theater), but this group comes damn near close. 8pm. iO Cabaret, 3541 N Clark St between Cornelia and Eddy Sts (773-880-0199). El: Red to Addison. Bus: 22 Clark...

Published by Time Out Chicago on October 10, 2008.

...60s French pop and Motown soul. Sadier’s other outfit, Monade, opens. 8pm. Martyr’s, 3145 N Sheffield Ave, at Belmont Ave, Lakeview/Roscoe Village/Wrigleyville, Chicago (773-472-0449) $23...

Published by Time Out Chicago on October 10, 2008.

The next CAPS meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday Nov. 5, at Nookie's Café, 3334 N. Halsted.

Published by Skyline on October 9, 2008.

The next CAPS meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday Nov. 5, at Nookie's Café, 3334 N. Halsted.

Published by Lake View Booster on October 9, 2008.

Have the time of your life with The Time of Your Life Players, starring in the endearing, one-hour show, Stella's Unisex, at the Bailiwick Theater, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Performances are 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through Oct. 24, with a post-show discussion afterward. Tix are $15.

Published by Skyline on October 9, 2008.

Galleria Liqueurs on Southport hosts a champagne tasting of ten brands, including Moet & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot. 6-8 PM, 3409 N. Southport, 773-857-6200, $10.

Published by Chicago Reader on October 9, 2008.

A cellphone retail store was burglarized in the 3000 block of N. Clark at 1:35 a.m. Oct. 6. Officers responded to a burglar alarm and discovered the rear alley door appeared to be pried open. Officers entered and discovered that a storage room door with a keypad lock had been forced open.

Published by Lake View Booster on October 9, 2008.

El Nuevo Mexicano, 2914 N. Clark: $18 pitchers of house margaritas

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

A 33-year-old man told police that he was walking north on the 3700 block of N. Clifton at about 3:15 a.m. Oct. 5, when two teenagers ran up to him...

Published by Lake View Booster on October 9, 2008.

651 W Diversey St (773-975-1264). Mondays–Saturdays 11am–7pm Sundays noon–6pm.

Published by Time Out Chicago on October 9, 2008.

Maybe they should change the name to Risky Cafe. Risque Cafe (3419 N. Clark St., 773-525-7711) is ushering in the chilly weather by adding country-fried bacon, a...

Published by Chicago Tribune on October 9, 2008.

More than 30 people gathered at 1 a.m. Saturday at Yoshi's Café, 3257 N. Halsted, for a monthly CAPS meeting, held at an unusual hour at the request of concerned residents and entrepreneurs seeking greater community and police support after dark.

Published by Lake View Booster on October 9, 2008.

Multiple units were burglarized on the same day in a residential complex in the 3700 block of N. Kenmore.

Published by Lake View Booster on October 9, 2008.

More than 30 people gathered at 1 a.m. Saturday at Yoshi's Café, 3257 N. Halsted, for a monthly CAPS meeting, held at an unusual hour at the request of concerned residents and entrepreneurs seeking greater community and police support after dark.

Published by Skyline on October 9, 2008.

Construction checkup: 3133 North Lakewood

Published by YoChicago on October 8, 2008.

3332 N. Broadway

Published by Chicago Foodies on October 7, 2008.

...and West Rogers Park neighborhoods. Dominick's also is rebuilding its fire-ravaged store at 3030 N. Broadway, reopening a store in Northfield closed after a roof collapse, and has redesigned half of...

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 7, 2008.

2930 N. Sheridan, Sheridan Tower

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on October 6, 2008.

...set up a makeshift memorial in front of the stadium gates at the corner of Waveland and Sheffield Avenues. While much was mournful, the shrine lashed out at the team, too—notes of...

Published by Chicago Tribune on October 6, 2008.

...those memory-wiping devices from "Men in Black," they could have done good business at Clark and Addison Streets...

Published by Chicago Tribune on October 4, 2008.

Griffin Theatre at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont

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

Like many in the crowd of 200 at the Wrigley Done Right rooftop club at 3621-25 N. Sheffield Ave., Rooy would have loved a seat inside the park. But with those tickets sold out, a rooftop club was the next-door best thing.

Published by Chicago Tribune on October 3, 2008.

This compelling doc looks at the way religion impacts homosexuals. 6pm. Holy Covenant Methodist Church, 925 W Diversey Pkwy at Sheffield Ave (773-528-6462). El: Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Diversey. Bus: 22 Clark (24hrs), 76 Diversey.

Published by Time Out Chicago on October 3, 2008.

The menu's similar at all the clubs, although Gramatis' Sheffield Baseball Club at 3619 N. Sheffield Ave. offers, for an additional fee, access to a deluxe suite where main courses can range from peppercorn beef tenderloin, to lime and garlic marinated skirt steak, to rack of lamb.

Published by Chicago Tribune on October 3, 2008.

Metro, 3730 N. Clark, (773) 549-0203.

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

...of his rooftop operations, for just under $2.5 million. Three blocks away, in the 800 block of West Newport Avenue, a similar building that doesn't border the park sold last November for $805,000...

Published by Chicago Tribune on October 3, 2008.

In 2002, Gramatis purchased the 93-year-old, three-story building at 3637 N. Sheffield Ave., the first of his rooftop operations, for just under $2.5 million. Three blocks away...

Published by Chicago Tribune on October 3, 2008.

...it. Think of it as an offer you can’t refuse. 11:30am. Music Box, 3733 N Southport Ave between Grace St and Waveland Ave (773-871-6604). El: Brown to Southport. Bus: 80...

Published by Time Out Chicago on October 3, 2008.

Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield. (773) 472-0449.

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

...blood, and rain. Fridays at 10:30 p.m. (today through Oct. 31) at IO, 3541 N. Clark. Tickets, $15. Call (773) 880-0199; chicago.ioimprov.com...

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

666 W. Diversey Pkwy

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

The Office of Emergency Management and Communication will be out in full force, restricting vehicles and instituting car checks "as needed" on Clark and Sheffield from Grace to Newport and on Addison from Racine to Wilton.

Published by Lake View Booster on October 2, 2008.

The Office of Emergency Management and Communication will be out in full force, restricting vehicles and instituting car checks "as needed" on Clark and Sheffield from Grace to Newport and on Addison from Racine to Wilton.

Published by Skyline on October 2, 2008.

The victim told police that he was jogging westbound on Roscoe when he was attacked. He then ran to a convenience store in the 3400 block of N. Halsted to call police.

Published by Lake View Booster on October 2, 2008.

This 2-bedroom unit at 815 W. Addison, a 2005 rehab, has been on the market since March. It’s been reduced several times.

Published by Crib Chatter on October 2, 2008.

As always, the best way to come to the ballpark is via public transportation. The CTA will run extra trains and buses to accommodate the demand, with re-routes during peak game traffic times on Addison and Clark buses.

Published by Lake View Booster on October 2, 2008.

If approved, the structure, dubbed Addison Park on Clark, would span the entire length of Addison Street, from Sheffield to Clark. It would be built around an existing souvenir shop on the corner of Clark and Addison and the hotel portion would stretch down Clark past Eddy.

Published by Lake View Booster on October 2, 2008.

...ordinance to upgrade the lot that houses the Self Storage parking facility at 941 to 957 W. Sheridan from a B1-2 to a B3-5. The owners plan to built a five...

Published by Lake View Booster on October 2, 2008.

The Lake View Chamber of Commerce will hold its 10th Annual Reverend Abrahamson's Martini Tasting party Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m at Roscoe's, 3356 N. Halsted. Tickets are $35 and all proceeds will benefit the Lakeview Pantry.

Published by Lake View Booster on October 2, 2008.

Where: About Face Theatre at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted

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

...I thought to only be a Wrigelyville urban legend: DugOut Sports Bar & Grill.  Located at 950 W. Addison St., Suite B (read: between an ATM machine and a ticket reseller), DugOut is one of...

Published by NBC 5 on October 2, 2008.

Three men dressed as women pepper-sprayed a 27-year-old man in the 700 block of W. Roscoe shortly before 6 a.m. on Sept. 25.

Published by Lake View Booster on October 2, 2008.

...meeting at 1 a.m. this Friday night (or Saturday morning) at Yoshi's Café, 3257 N. Halsted...

Published by Lake View Booster on October 2, 2008.

As always, the best way to come to the ballpark is via public transportation. The CTA will run extra trains and buses to accommodate the demand, with re-routes during peak game traffic times on Addison and Clark buses.

Published by Skyline on October 2, 2008.