Sarah Vowell will sign copies of The Wordy Shipmates, 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State.

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

* Sean Chercover signs Trigger City, 5:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Depaul Center, 1 E. Jackson.

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

* Cherie Blair will discuss her new book, Speaking for Myself: My Life From Liverpool to Downing Street, at a luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at the Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson.

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

* Tom Wolfe in conversation with Carol Marin, 6 p.m. at the Harold Washington LIbrary Center, 400 S. State.

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

...Party at Butler Field featuring live entertainment, food and Goose Island brew. 8am. Grant Park, 300 S Columbus Dr at Jackson Dr (chicagomarathon.com). El: Red, Blue to Jackson; Orange, Brown, Green, Pink, Purple...

Published by Time Out Chicago on October 10, 2008.

...m., police met with a man who said he was in his newsstand located at 312 S. State doing inventory when he noticed a man with a white coat, red hat, and blue...

Published by Chicago Journal on October 9, 2008.

Tuesday, Oct. 21 - Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St., 7 p.m., Free.

Published by Skyline on October 9, 2008.

Tuesday, Oct. 21 - Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St., 7 p.m., Free.

Published by Lake View Booster on October 9, 2008.

...Joker, Indian-themed and flapper costumes—they’re this year’s most requested get-ups. 222 S Wabash Ave, (773-598-5507, halloweenhallway.com). Through Nov 3. Open daily, 10am–8pm.  Average price range...

Published by Time Out Chicago on October 9, 2008.

The robbery occurred at the Omni National Bank branch, 55 W. Van Buren St., according to FBI spokeswoman Cynthia Yates. The robbery happened about 12:30 p.m. Agents were on the scene as of about 2:40 p.m., but no additional details were immediately available.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 7, 2008.

Crossland has been in the building, at 141 W. Jackson, for more than a decade, according to David Miller, VP with Jones Lang LaSalle, who represented the company in the lease.

Published by GlobeSt on October 6, 2008.

Where: Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 4, 2008.

8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Avenue; check website for ticket prices

Published by Chicagoist on October 3, 2008.

...doubles as a fund-raiser for the troupe. 7pm. Harold Washington Library, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, 400 S State St (Plymouth Court entrance) at Congress Pkwy (312-225-8824). El: Red, Blue to Jackson; Orange...

Published by Time Out Chicago on October 3, 2008.

...work apron while sitting in a coffee shop at the Barnes and Noble located at 1 E. Jackson. Taylor was arrested and charged with public indecency...

Published by Chicago Journal on October 2, 2008.

...around 1:30 a.m., and he ran into the Monroe Red Line station near 230 S. State St. Members of the Guardian Angles, an organization of unarmed citizens volunteering to patrol the neighborhood...

Published by NBC 5 on October 2, 2008.

6:00 p.m.; Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St.; FREE

Published by Chicagoist on October 2, 2008.

Someone saw the 18-year-old man with a gun on the street about 1:30 a.m. and he ran into the CTA subway near 230 S. State St., where he was taken into custody by Chicago Police. The arrest took place in the same area where a man was stabbed and left critically wounded about 24 hours earlier.

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

A male of an unidentified age was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition after being stabbed early Wednesday at 230 South State Street, according to Central District Police. The male suffered a puncture wound to the chest, police said.

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

...track producers. Reservations and “business attire” required. 6:30pm–9pm. Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W Jackson Blvd (800-990-1991). $115 Society members, $130 non-members...

Published by Time Out Chicago on September 30, 2008.

Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 26, 2008.

2-10 p.m. Saturday at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan; free

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

According to police reports, on Sept. 16 at 5:15 p.m., Kenyon Grace, 28, of the 5000 block of west Lake, was observed running into and bumping CTA passengers on the train platform near 312 S. State while yelling obscenities. Police arrested him and charged him with reckless conduct.

Published by Chicago Journal on September 25, 2008.

...year, lining up $395 million in construction loans to convert a vintage office building at 208 S. LaSalle St. into a 610-room J. W. Marriott...

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on September 24, 2008.

9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily through November 21, 224 S. Michigan Avenue, Free

Published by Chicagoist on September 24, 2008.

It didn’t take long for flippers to get into trouble in Metropolitan Tower, at 310 S. Michigan, in the Loop.

Published by Crib Chatter on September 23, 2008.

• Naomi Wolf will discuss "Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries" at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St., Chicago. Information: (312) 747-4300.

Published by The Southtown Star on September 22, 2008.

* Naomi Wolf signs Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries, 6 p.m. at the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 21, 2008.

It's the last day for the annual Oktoberfest by the Berghoff in Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy live music by the Johnny Wagner Band (11:45 am. ) and Hat Guys (5 p.m.), as well as food and great Berghoff beers. Call (312) 427-3170.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 19, 2008.

US Bank has expanded its space in the Rookery by 4,260 sf, to a total of 73,338 sf. The company now fully occupies floors two and three of the 12-story building, with additional space in portions of floors four and five. US Bank started leasing in the building with around 45,000 sf in 2004, increasing by almost 30,000 sf in the past four years. The company will remain in the Central Loop property, at 209 S. LaSalle, through 2015 under the lease.

Published by GlobeSt on September 19, 2008.

...picking up a metal display stand containing magazines at the Harold Washington Library, located at 400 S. State. St. Madrinan then threw the stand over the second floor railing onto the first floor...

Published by Chicago Journal on September 18, 2008.

Democrat Anita Alvarez and Republican Tony Peraica met Tuesday morning at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd. It was the first scheduled public debate of the campaign.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 16, 2008.

* Philip Roth discusses his latest book, Indignation in a live Webcast, 7 p.m. at the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 14, 2008.

...respect, with an Oktoberfest celebration running Wednesday through Friday this week at Federal Plaza Square (219 S. Dearborn St.). The free event features live music, food, drinks and raffles. You may have to sneak...

Published by NBC 5 on September 14, 2008.

...Science Fair projects can get help at 2 today at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State. The free workshop is geared for students in grades six to 10 and their parents...

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 13, 2008.

...take place in Zagel's courtroom on the 25th floor of the Dirksen Federal Building, 219 S. Dearborn in downtown Chicago...

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 12, 2008.

...and arts journalist Lautman to discuss his book. 6pm. Harold Washington Library, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, 400 S State St (Plymouth Court entrance) at Congress Pkwy (312-747-4300). El: Red, Blue to Jackson; Orange...

Published by Time Out Chicago on September 12, 2008.

...at 10:30 p.m., a man related that while he was walking east near 107 W. Jackson he saw two boys coming towards him. The boys surrounded him and said, "Don't...

Published by Chicago Journal on September 11, 2008.

...6 at 11:44 p.m., officers responded to a man with a knife at 216 S. Wabash. When they arrived, a victim told police that Takey Parks, 33, of the 2000 block...

Published by Chicago Journal on September 11, 2008.

When Mary Jo Hoag was training as a Chicago Architectural Foundation docent last year, she kept waiting for lecturer to talks about the four women whose portraits hang on the wall of the Santa Fe Building at 224 S. Michigan.

Published by The News-Star on September 11, 2008.

When Mary Jo Hoag was training as a Chicago Architectural Foundation docent last year, she kept waiting for lecturers to talk about the four women whose portraits hang on the wall of the Santa Fe Building at 224 S. Michigan.

Published by Lake View Booster on September 11, 2008.

Federal Plaza (230 S. Dearborn St.)

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 10, 2008.

...afternoon from 1-4 p.m. at the department's Food and Nutrition Services Office (77 W. Jackson, 20th floor, room 1331) is your opportunity to let your voice be heard — we're...

Published by Chicagoist on September 9, 2008.

Wednesday September 10, 5:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble - Loop, 1 E. Jackson

Published by Chicagoist on September 8, 2008.

• Junot Diaz will discuss his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" at 6 p.m. Friday as part of the Writers on the Record program at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St., Chicago. Information: (312) 747-4300.

Published by The Southtown Star on September 8, 2008.

• Chicago author Michael Harvey will read and sign "The Fifth Floor" at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Barnes & Noble, DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson, Blvd., Chicago. Information: (312) 362-8792.

Published by The Southtown Star on September 8, 2008.

Friday September 12, 6 p.m., Washington Harold Library, 400 S. State St.

Published by Chicagoist on September 8, 2008.

* Michael Harvey signs The Fifth Floor, 5:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1 E. Jackson.

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

* Alan Weisman signs The World Without Us, 6 p.m. at the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State.

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

Federal Plaza (230 S. Dearborn St.)

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 5, 2008.