On Tuesday in the Loop, a group of state employees delivered a giant "wall" of signed placards asking Governor Rod Blagojevich to not veto a 50-cent pay increase for low-wage disability caregivers.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 8, 2008.

About 10:45 p.m. Friday, a man was fatally shot near West Congress Parkway and South Dearborn Street after the Taste of Chicago and Grant Park fireworks display, police said. At least two other people were wounded in separate shootings after the festivities.

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 8, 2008.

The Travel Channel's Mark DeCarlo enjoyed a Cubs game while in town and celebrated his birthday by stopping by bluesman Buddy Guy's Legends nightclub to hear John Burns.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 8, 2008.

1250 S. Indiana is a 168 unit 2005-constructed building in the South Loop just behind One Museum Park.

Published by Crib Chatter on July 8, 2008.

Only a few of the 1 million people on the street last Thursday night, said the mayor, were involved in the gunfire at Congress and Dearborn that resulted in one death and three injuries.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 8, 2008.

Four others were struck by gunfire in the Loop on Thursday after the city's fireworks display. One 19-year-old suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

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

Four others were struck by gunfire in the Loop on Thursday after the city's fireworks display. One 19-year-old suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

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

Four others were struck by gunfire in the Loop on Thursday after the city's fireworks display. One 19-year-old suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on July 7, 2008.

About 10:45 p.m., a man was fatally shot near West Congress Parkway and South Dearborn Street after the Taste of Chicago and Grant Park fireworks display, police said. At least two other people were wounded in separate shootings after the festivities.

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

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Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on July 7, 2008.

One of those individuals shot, 20-year-old Courtney Thomas, died. Police have a suspect in custody. In the meantime, folks at Taste are enjoying the lake front and Grant Park and doing it under the watchful eye of security.

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

Hours later, three people were shot, one fatally, as hundreds of thousands of people streamed out of Grant Park after the fireworks and the Taste of Chicago.

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

One person was shot at Congress Parkway and Dearborn Street about 10:45 p.m., according to police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer.

Published by NBC 5 on July 4, 2008.

Two people were shot at Congress Parkway and Dearborn Street about 10:45 p.m., according to police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer.

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

As CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports, the shooting happened near Congress Parkway and Dearborn Street, as a crowd flooded into the Loop from Grant Park.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

The owner of the 162-room Hotel Blake, 500 S. Dearborn, filed for bankruptcy Thursday to head off the forced sale of the property by a lender. Printers Row LLC, controlled by Robert Falor, filed the Chapter 11 petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago.

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

The city's Fourth of July fireworks show is hours away, but that didn't keep some people from staking out spots in Grant Park.

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

Recently, the oldest child and I talked about his difficulties with authority. To keep his mother in the loop, I told her. She was glad to have a discussion. When she later called my husband, I happened to cough in the background. She thought I was trying to get him off the phone and became enraged. She went from polite to potty-mouth instantly!

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

Shirani, of the 200 block of West Roosevelt Road in Wheaton, changed her plea Tuesday after initally pleading not guilty to the charges in March. She was initially arrested on state charges of felony disorderly conduct charges for the Feb. 15 emails sent a day after the Northern Illinois University massacre. The state charges were dropped and federal charges were filed in February against Shirani.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 3, 2008.

The settlement had Rezko giving Kelly a small stake in a 62-acre South Loop site that Rezko was trying to develop. The property is now controlled by Nadhmi Auchi, an Iraqi-born billionaire. Kelly got a loan for an undisclosed amount from an Auchi company earlier this year. It's unclear if that's tied to his stake in the South Loop property.

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

...he and Krantie got into a verbal argument over cab fare change while parked near 720 S. Michigan. Krantie allegedly punched and kicked the man out of his cab until the man was...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...that opened last week at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, a Columbia College institution at 600 S. Michigan...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

Metra is adding extra trains, inbound and outbound, on most of its routes for spectators going to Thursday's fireworks at Grant Park and Navy Pier.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 3, 2008.

The CTA will operate longer trains and extra buses into the Loop until late each night, serving CTA rail and Metra commuter rail stations. CTA customers are advised to buy fare cards in advance.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 3, 2008.

We just chattered about this “deal of a lifetime” on a two bedroom at 1101 S. State in the South Loop.

Published by Crib Chatter on July 3, 2008.

...police officers that he was sitting inside his parked 1998 Dodge Dakota pickup truck near 1400 S. State when an unknown offender threw a large bundle of wet paper towels at the truck...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

Take this cute one bedroom unit at 1520 S. Wabash, a 9-unit building in the South Loop. It is one of the few condo units in that area that isn’t in a big, brand-new high rise.

Published by Crib Chatter on July 3, 2008.

A pair of media consultants that helped the Chicago Children’s Museum win City Council permission to move to Grant Park is being hired by a business group to lead its public efforts against a proposed state constitutional convention.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on July 3, 2008.

...the initial entry, $10 for each additional submission-must be delivered to Chicago Community Bank, 47 W. Polk, no later than 6 p.m. July 15. Each contestant can submit up to three...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...Davis, 31, of Chicago Heights, allegedly drinking Natural Ice beer on the CTA platform near 22 E. Roosevelt. Police placed him into custody. A search revealed him to be in possession of a...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

...side door. While the man was hanging out, Krantie allegedly drove the taxi slowly toward 820 S. Michigan, where he parked and exited the vehicle. Krantie then allegedly walked around to the victim...

Published by Chicago Journal on July 3, 2008.

'Wow' That's A Giant Lobster - Photos

Published by NBC 5 on July 2, 2008.

One man was stabbed while on a train near the State and Van Buren stop in the Loop.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 2, 2008.

Corianna Mitchell, 11, who lives in the South Loop but was staying at her grandparents’ home, was at Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital. Her grandfather, Derek Kensey, said doctors were deciding whether to remove a bullet.

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

Authorities responded about an hour after the Taste of Chicago closed for the night a few blocks away in Grant Park. CTA spokeswoman Wanda Taylor said there were 10-minute delays for Pink, Orange and Green Line trains while authorities investigated at that scene.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 2, 2008.

Traveling more than 9,700 miles from the Australian shores of the southern ocean, a giant Southern Rocklobster found itself a new home at the Shedd Aquarium.

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

Authorities responded about an hour after the Taste of Chicago ended a few blocks away in Grant Park.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 2, 2008.

With our hotel rooms at capacity and able to demand top dollar (which I know is good for the city’s tourism budget…which enables me to enjoy free concerts in Grant Park), will tourists really want to shop on our Magnificent Mile when the sales tax hike ain’t so Magnificent?

Published by NBC 5 on July 1, 2008.

Two Chicago police bicycle patrol officers collided Monday in the South Loop, police said Tuesday morning.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 1, 2008.

One of them was slightly injured in the collision, which occurred in the 500 block of West Roosevelt Road. The officers are part of the Central Control Group, which patrols the South Loop, Near North Side, the downtown area and parts of the lakefront east of downtown.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 1, 2008.

The Star Line would link several Metra commuter lines radiating from the Loop, allowing passengers to transfer between lines or travel from on suburb to another. Metra has said commuter service on the EJ&E is likely years away.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on June 30, 2008.

There is a 3200 square foot loft for sale at 1020 S. Wabash in the South Loop. Technically, it is a three bedroom “which is opened up to a massive 1 BR”.

Published by Crib Chatter on June 27, 2008.

July 8: Unit NA, 1530 S. State, Unit 2603, 201 N. Westshore; Unit 2, 6230 N. Franklin

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 27, 2008.

July 22: Unit 708, 1503 S. State; Unit 3603, 440 N. Wabash

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on June 27, 2008.

A 62-story building, at Roosevelt Road and Columbus Drive, with about 280 units has been completed and “people are moving in as we speak,” Fogelson says. A 53-story building at Roosevelt Road and Indiana Avenue, which will have about 275 units, is currently under construction. “Its first occupancies will be at the end of 2009 through the first two quarters of 2010,” Fogelson tells GlobeSt.com.

Published by GlobeSt on June 26, 2008.

The height for Grant Park Three, which will have 73 stories, was increased from 620 feet to 790 feet, Fogelson says. Sales for the building, at the southwest corner of East Roosevelt Road and South Indiana Avenue, is expected to begin next year. Construction will begin once half of the units are sold, which is expected to be at the beginning of 2010, he tells GlobeSt.com. Construction is estimated to take 30 months with first occupancies at the end of 2012 or beginning of 2013.

Published by GlobeSt on June 26, 2008.

East-West University is organizing a South Loop Historical Society to recognize the neighborhood's past. A Web site is already online-www.southloophistory.org-and on Thursday, June 26, Dennis McClendon, a longtime area resident will inaugurate the society with a lecture at East-West's auditorium, located on the fourth floor of their building at 816 S. Michigan.

Published by Chicago Journal on June 26, 2008.

It’s a good day for Tallgrass (1006 S. State St., Lockport), as well; the fine-dining French restaurant in southwest-suburban Lockport tied Alinea in the Food and Service categories.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 26, 2008.

Would I be a banker in a big bank? No. I couldn't be. They wouldn't have me," said Roy Svenson, vice president and branch manager at the Chicago Community Bank at Polk and Dearborn in Printers Row.

Published by Chicago Journal on June 26, 2008.

According to police reports, a 67-year-old woman said she was trying to hail a taxi outside of Stroger Hospital when she unexpectedly met a woman wearing a black headband, a gray dress and sandals she knew from church ten years ago. She didn't know the woman's name but she accepted a ride in the woman's vehicle, which was driven by another woman wearing an off-white two-piece dress and sunglasses. The woman rode in the backseat alongside a third woman. At some point during the ride, the victim admitted to the other passengers that she had at least $15,000 in a bank account. The women then allegedly drove the victim to a bank located at 100 S. Wacker to withdraw the $15,000. The victim told police she could not remember details of the conversation that led to the decision to go to the bank. She told officers that the offenders said they would "destroy" her if she didn't get the money. A bank teller told police the woman appeared under duress when she withdrew the money. After the woman returned to the car and gave the money to the first offender, she was dropped off at the Walgreens near State and Roosevelt, where she contacted her son who drove her back to the bank and called police. Security video will be available and police will continue their investigation.

Published by Chicago Journal on June 26, 2008.