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• 5535 S. Ellis Ave. The Mystery of Irma Vep, the Funniest Horror on Stage

  The Mystery of Irma Vep will be running at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave., until Dec. 13. Tickets for the show range from $10-$56 (depending on the night of the performance and if you are a student) and can be purchased at the online Box Office or by phone: (773) 753-4472.

  Published by Gapers Block on November 23, 2009.

• 6600 block of South University Avenue Man dies from injuries in Gresham hit-and-run

  Jimmy Taggart, of the 6600 block of South University Avenue, was pronounced dead at 3:47 a.m. Sunday at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, according to a spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner's office.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 23, 2009.

• 6600 block of South University Ave. 81-y.o. dies after hit-and-run

  Jimmy Taggart, of the 6600 block of South University Ave., was pronounced dead at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at 3:47 a.m., a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner's office said.

  Published by The Southtown Star on November 23, 2009.

• 1539 E. 53rd St. Literary listings

  •    Meta Smith signs Sex Appeal, 2 p.m. at Borders, 1539 E. 53rd St.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 22, 2009.

• 1212 E 59th St Five things to do today: November 22

  ...happen in its super-brief commercial run earlier this year. Doc Films, University of Chicago, 1212 E 59th St (773-702-8574). Bus: 4, X4, 6, 14, 28, 59, 171. Metra: Elec Main to...

  Published by Time Out Chicago on November 22, 2009.

• 1212 E. 59th Dinner and a Show: Friday 11/19

  Doc Films, 1212 E. 59th

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 20, 2009.

• 1504 E. 55th St. Dinner and a Show: Friday 11/19

  Dinner: La Petite Folie, 1504 E. 55th St. "Michael and Mary Mastricola, both former U. of C. students and longtime Hyde Park residents...

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 20, 2009.

• 57th Street and Kimbark Avenue Z&H to replace UMart in May

  Zaleski and Horvath MarketCafé (Z&H) will open a second location on 57th Street and Kimbark Avenue this spring, replacing University Market.

  Published by Chicago Maroon on November 20, 2009.

• 5600 S. University Ave. Today's Transgender Day of Remembrance Honors the Dead

  ...12:30-2 p.m. and another at the University of Chicago's Bartlett Quad, 5600 S. University Ave. The Day of Remembrance is also central to the Center on Halsted's Night of...

  Published by Chicagoist on November 20, 2009.

• 1556 E. 56th St. Hairston's $28K of slush money spent for ... what?

  ...6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, in the auditorium of Bret Harte Elementary School, 1556 E. 56th St. The University of Chicago purchased the structure, located on Stony Island Avenue between 57th and...

  Published by Hyde Park Progress on November 19, 2009.

• 57th and Lake Shore Drives Museum Of Science And Industry May Hike Admission

  The Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday that the Museum of Science and Industry, at 57th and Lake Shore Drives, wants to raise fees $1 for Chicago residents and $2 for non-residents. That would bring admission charges for $13 for city residents and $15 for others.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 18, 2009.

• 1131 E. 57th St. Mash-up Magician: Girl Talk takes the stage at the University of Chicago

  Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th St. November 21. Saturday, 8pm. Presale: $10 University of Chicago students, $15 staff; day of show: $15 students, $20 staff. mab1.uchicago.edu

  Published by The Chicago Weekly on November 18, 2009.

• 6614 South Blackstone Avenue Sanctuaries: A photo tour of Woodlawn’s churches

  Organized in 1928 and located at 6614 South Blackstone Avenue since 1951, Original Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church has seen the Woodlawn community through many...

  Published by The Chicago Weekly on November 18, 2009.

• 2000 block of East 71 Street Teen shot on South Side

  At about 9:30 p.m., the teen was standing in the 2000 block of East 71 Street when two men dressed in black approached him, took out a gun and shot him in the right leg, police said.  He was treated at Jackson Park Hospital and later released.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 17, 2009.

• 2060 E. 71st St. Boy Shot In Gang Related Attack

  The boy was shot in the right leg at 9:36 p.m. at 2060 E. 71st St., according to Grand Crossing District Lt. Dale Kingsley.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 17, 2009.

• 2060 block of East 71st Street Boy, 16, shot in South Shore gang related attack

  The boy was shot in the right leg at 9:36 p.m. on the 2060 block of East 71st Street, according to Grand Crossing District Lt. Dale Kingsley.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 17, 2009.

• 1613 E. 55th St. Opportunity for the Arts

  ...be located in a vacant space currently owned by Mac Properties in Hyde Park at 1613 E. 55th St.

  Published by Gapers Block on November 16, 2009.

• 70th & Jeffery Blvd. 2009 Chicago Farmers Market Guide

  70th & Jeffery Blvd. (7000 S - 2000 E)

  Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on November 13, 2009.

• 5550 S. Greenwood Ave. The Grand Tour: Vedute di Roma at the Smart Museum

  Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S. Greenwood Ave. Through January 17. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10am-4pm; Thursday 10am-8pm; Saturday-Sunday, 11am-5pm. (773)702-0200. smartmuseum.uchicago.edu

  Published by The Chicago Weekly on November 12, 2009.

• 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave The Weekender

  $30-35, 6-8:30pm, Nov 13, 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave, 708-725-3852, tickets here

  Published by UrbanDaddy on November 12, 2009.

• 1212 E. 59th Street Good News for Bad People

  ...screening, which begins at 9 PM on Tuesday, November 10, at the Max Palevsky Cinema, 1212 E. 59th Street...

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 10, 2009.

• 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr. 11/11 — Free Admission at the Museum of Science and Industry

  The last free day of the year at the Museum of Science and Industry (5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.) is this Wednesday during regular hours, 9:30 AM to 4 PM. General admission and the U-505 submarine exhibit will both be free (tours of the submarine are not).

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 10, 2009.

• 57th Street and South Cottage Grove New CEO, new start for DuSable Museum

  ...1970s, Burroughs persuaded the Chicago Park District to donate the land for the current location, 57th Street and South Cottage Grove in Washington Park. It became a haven for the nation's rich black history and...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 9, 2009.

• 1212 E. 59th St. Essential Cinema: True Stories

  True Stories screens Tuesday night, 7pm at Doc Films, The University of Chicago, 1212 E. 59th St.

  Published by Chicagoist on November 9, 2009.

• 2200 block of East 70th Street 6 Killed in Weekend Violence

  •A block away, a 20-year-old man was shot in the elbow and foot in the 2200 block of East 70th Street, Langford said. The victim was also taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 9, 2009.

• 7000 block of South Crandon Avenue Two found shot near each other on South Side

  Two men, one age 29, the other 19, were shot in the 7000 block of South Crandon Avenue, said Grand Crossing District Capt. Kenneth Johnson.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 7, 2009.

• 2200 block of east 69th Street Two found shot near each other on South Side

  Following the shooting, the older man was found shot in the arm, leg, and possibly torso in the 2200 block of east 69th Street, said Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford. In the 2200 block of east 70th Street, the younger man man was found shot in the elbow and foot, Langford said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 7, 2009.

• 2200 block of east 70th Street Two found shot near each other on South Side

  Following the shooting, the older man was found shot in the arm, leg, and possibly torso in the 2200 block of east 69th Street, said Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford. In the 2200 block of east 70th Street, the younger man man was found shot in the elbow and foot, Langford said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 7, 2009.

• 1400 block of East 72nd Place Tow truck driver killed by his own runaway truck

  Quizati, of the 1400 block of East 72nd Place, was unloading a vehicle from his tow truck when the truck slipped into gear, striking and running him over, according to police.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 7, 2009.

• 59th Street and University Avenue Zimmer's salary shy of $1 million in 2007–8 fiscal year

  ...s benefits do not include housing expenses from living in the President’s House on 59th Street and University Avenue...

  Published by Chicago Maroon on November 6, 2009.