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• 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.

• 5020 S. Cornell Artistic 'Encounters' come from two sides of the world

  •  Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 20, 2009.

• 5180 S. Cornell Ave. Man Electrocuted In West Chatham Neighborhood

  John Jones, 63, of 5180 S. Cornell Ave., was apparently electrocuted at 8032 S. Lafayette Ave., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 20, 2009.

• 1407 E 54th Pl. Five things to do today: November 15

  The Indianapolis-based artists’ show ends with a closing brunch. Home Gallery, 1407 E 54th Pl. Noon–3pm. FREE.

  Published by Time Out Chicago on November 15, 2009.

• 51st between Prairie and Calumet Food Options Coming to Bronzeville

  Loyd’s group plans to buy a city-owned parcel for $10,000. The city is giving the investors a $3 million grant in tax increment financing dollars. The land is at 51st between Prairie and Calumet. Loyd says groundbreaking will begin in 2010.

  Published by Chicago Public Radio on November 11, 2009.

• 5000 block of South King Drive South Side man charged in shooting

  Robert Martin, 20, of the 5000 block of South King Drive, was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, Chicago police said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 10, 2009.

• 4701 S. Martin Luther King Drive Deeply Rooted in the Community

  Touch will be performed November 13-14 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Martin Luther King Drive. The performance is at 7:30pm both nights; tickets are $25-$45. Call 312.913.9773 for more information.

  Published by Gapers Block on November 10, 2009.

• 5100 block of South Prairie Avenue Man shot in Washington Park neighborhood

  Police responded to the 5100 block of South Prairie Avenue and found the victim with gunshot wounds, said Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Ron Gaines.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 8, 2009.

• 4831 S. Vincennes Landmarks panel rejects historic label for Reese

  Among other matters, the landmarks commission endorsed landmark status for two homes connected to famous African-American writers. They are the Richard Wright House, 4831 S. Vincennes, and the Gwendolyn Brooks House, 7428 S. Evans.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 6, 2009.

• 5020 S. Cornell Ave. Put Down Your Nanowrimo And Leave The House

  Book release Sunday, Nov. 8. 2-5 p.m. at Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave. Wine tasting Sunday, Nov. 8. 7 p.m. (Suggested donation of $5; no one turned away.) 119 N. Peoria, #2D.

  Published by Chicagoist on November 6, 2009.

• 5020 S. Cornell Ave. Figure Theater: Nori Sawa blends Japanese and Czech puppetry

  ...Ave. November 6. Friday, 7:30pm. Workshop for families at the Hyde Park Arts Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave. November 8. Sunday, 1-4pm. Workshop for University of Chicago students at Midway Studios, 6016...

  Published by The Chicago Weekly on November 5, 2009.

• 300-314 E. 51st St. McKinsey vet seeks TIF to get project cookin’

  ...project, called Bronzeville Cookin’, would occupy a 17,000-square-foot building he owns at 300-314 E. 51st St., about a block west of Washington Park. Mr. Loyd, a Bronzeville resident who grew up...

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on November 5, 2009.

• 5044-48 S. Calumet Ave. McKinsey vet seeks TIF to get project cookin’

  ...is to consider a proposal to sell Mr. Loyd two city-owned vacant lots at 5044-48 S. Calumet Ave., around the corner from his development site. The land, which the city would sell for...

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on November 5, 2009.

• 320 E. 51st St. McKinsey vet seeks TIF to get project cookin’

  ...would be used as a parking lot, as would a parcel Mr. Loyd owns at 320 E. 51st St.

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on November 5, 2009.

• 4831 S. Vincennes Ave. Panel turns down landmark proposal for Reese Hospital

  The two-story Wright House, at 4831 S. Vincennes Ave., and the Brooks House, a modest cottage at 7458 S. Evans Ave., were recommended for landmark status to provide a historic link to what the commission calls the "Chicago Black Renaissance Literary Movement" that occurred from 1930 to the 1950s.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 5, 2009.

• 5020-5050 S. Lake Park Ave. Bringing Business Back to Cottage Grove

  ...E. 43rd St., who recently opened a second store, Regents Cup, at Regent Park at 5020-5050 S. Lake Park Ave.; for Adama Ba and his brother, Djibi Ba, who opened Goree Shop [10] five years...

  Published by Chicagotalks on November 4, 2009.

• 53rd Street and Woodlawn Avenue SG member secures restaurant discounts

  Pablo Wong, owner of Nicky’s Chinese Food on 53rd Street and Woodlawn Avenue, said that the policy is cutting students off from Hyde Park. “I think it’s...

  Published by Chicago Maroon on October 30, 2009.

• 5020 S. Cornell Ave. In Memoriam: Hyde Park Art Center faculty look inward and backward

  Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave. Through February 14. Monday-Thursday, 9am-8pm; Friday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, noon-5pm. (773)324-5520. hydeparkart.org

  Published by The Chicago Weekly on October 28, 2009.

• 4829 S. Cottage Grove Ave. November C.A.P.S. Meetings

  ...10, 4434 S. Lake Park Ave., 6:30 p.m.; Beat 2124, Tues., Nov. 24, 4829 S. Cottage Grove Ave., 6 p.m.; Beat 2131, Thurs., Nov. 19, 5840 S. Kenwood Ave., 7 p.m...

  Published by Gazette Chicago on October 28, 2009.

• 4701 S. King Dr. Tap Takes Over Chicago

  These are the sounds that will permeate the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr., this weekend during the Fifth Annual Chicago Tap Summit.

  Published by Gapers Block on October 27, 2009.

• 53rd Street and Lake Park Avenue Former city planner and student joins Office of Civic Engagement

  Randall will be involved in redeveloping Harper Court, the ailing shopping center on 53rd Street and Lake Park Avenue that the University bought in May 2008.

  Published by Chicago Maroon on October 27, 2009.

• 55 E. 51st St. CPS H.S. student dies after shooting

  ...CPS spokeswoman Monique Bond confirmed the victim was a student at Dyett High School at 55 E. 51st St. He is the second Dyett student to be shot this school year. Corey Harris, 17...

  Published by WBBM 780 on October 27, 2009.

• 555 E. 51st Street Teen shot, seriously wounded in West Englewood

  Family members holding vigil at the hospital for 17-year-old Martel Barrett said he is a junior at Dyett High School, 555 E. 51st Street, and was on his way to catch a bus for school this morning when he was shot. They said he had stopped first at a grocery store to buy snacks.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 26, 2009.

• 5040 S. Greenwood Ave. Want to live next to the Obamas? It'll cost $1.85 million

  That's the price tag listed for 5040 S. Greenwood Ave., a home that rose to national prominence this fall when it was offered for sale...

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 26, 2009.

• 5040 S. Greenwood Ave. Want to be Obama's neighbor? Pony up $1.85 million

  That's the price tag listed for 5040 S. Greenwood Ave., a home that rose to national prominence this fall when it was offered for sale because it just happens to be next door to the Obama's Chicago home.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 26, 2009.

• 5040 S. Greenwood Ave House Next to Obama's: $1.85 Million

  That's the price tag for 5040 S. Greenwood Ave, the home next door to the Obama's that originally went on sale in September sans specific price. After all, it's hard to calculate the value of living next door to a sitting president.

  Published by NBC Chicago on October 26, 2009.

• 4900 block of South Langley Avenue Man killed by gunfire in Bronzeville

  Mack suffered a gunshot wound to the back in the 4900 block of South Langley Avenue, said Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak. 

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 25, 2009.

• 4900 block of South Langley Avenue Man dies after being shot in the back during chase

  Shortly before 1 a.m., police responded to shots fired on the 4900 block of South Langley Avenue and found a man who had been shot in the back.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 25, 2009.

• 4937 S. Langley Ave. Weekend of Gunfire Leaves 2 Dead

  Shortly before 1 a.m., police responded to shots fired at 4937 S. Langley Ave. and found a man who had been shot in the back.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 25, 2009.

• 555 E. 51st St. Teen Arrested For Hitting Teacher With Belt Buckle

  The South Side student was arrested at 3:50 p.m. at the school, 555 E. 51st St., where the incident allegedly happened on Wednesday, police said.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 23, 2009.