"The race was completely news to me," said Phillip Schalekamp, who lives at Leavitt and Churchill streets. "I woke up to hear people cheering and saw people going by."

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

Tim Eberline, 28, whose 1998 Ford Explorer was towed from its spot on Charleston at Leavitt, said he never saw a no-parking sign, not even a sign on the big...

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 6, 2008.

The race course extended from Wabansia and Marshfield avenues to Dickens and Oakley avenues.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 6, 2008.

This single family home at 2069 N. Oakley has been on the market since June 2008. It recently had a price reduction.

Published by Crib Chatter on October 6, 2008.

Subterranean, 2011 W. North, (773) 278-6600.

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

...takes to the track against the ladies from “Hammer City,” Ontario. 8pm. Windy City Fieldhouse, 2367 W Logan Blvd between Jones St and Western Ave (myspace.com/ChicagoOutfitRollerDerby). Bus: 49 Western (24hrs), 76 Diversey...

Published by Time Out Chicago on October 3, 2008.

The Wicker Park Committee has yet to take a position on the plans. Craig Norris, chair of the group's development subcommittee, said his organization is opposing plans to tear down the building at 1619 N. Damen.

Published by Chicago Journal on October 2, 2008.

...apple butter, Cypress Grove Midnight Moon aged goat cheese, and Black Forest cake. 7 PM, 1749 N. Damen, 773-486-2473, $35, reservations required...

Published by Chicago Reader on October 2, 2008.

...being closed to traffic. This weekend's route begins at the Logan Square Monument at Kedzie and Milwaukee and ends at Garfield Park. Along the way, several activity stations will provide exercises, dancing...

Published by Chicago Journal on October 2, 2008.

At Logan dive Bob Inn (2555 W Fullerton Ave), the Sox pride runs deeper than the signs on the wall and behind the bar—just try walking in with a Cubs hat on once the old fogies are a couple dozen into their bender and you might just be met by a craggly “Get that Cubs shit outta here.”

Published by Time Out Chicago on October 2, 2008.

The garage proposed for 1611-19 N. Damen would be a four-floor structure with retail on the ground level, and 133 parking...

Published by Chicago Journal on October 2, 2008.

Todd Brill, owner of Todd's Wine, 1616 N. Damen, said "More parking is needed-there's no other way." He said a garage will alleviate traffic by keeping cars from circling the block, searching for non-existent spots.

Published by Chicago Journal on October 2, 2008.

10 p.m. Friday at Subterranean, 2011 W. North; $10-$13

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

Remember this fantastic loft with an indoor pool at 2436 W. Bloomingdale that we chattered about in May 2008?

Published by Crib Chatter on October 1, 2008.

...MC Zulu is on hand, putting a Panamanian twist on the whole shebang. 9pm. Subterranean, 2011 W North Ave. (773-278-6600, subt.net). El: Blue to Damen. Bus: 50, 56, 72. Tickets: Advance...

Published by Time Out Chicago on October 1, 2008.

449-08-Z  Applicant - Las Vegas Nite Club, Inc; Owner - TBD; Premises affected - 3702 W Armitage Ave; Subject - Application for a variation to permit a proposed public place of amusement license within 125' or RS-3 residential district (26th Ward).

Published by Chicago Audio Journal on September 30, 2008.

Frederick Vortes, 24, was found shot in the head shortly after 3:30 a.m. Monday in the 2100 block of North Lawndale Avenue, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on September 30, 2008.

443-08-Z  Applicant - Spanish Coalition for Housing; Owner - TBD; Premises affected - 1922-26 N Pulaski Rd; Subject - Application for a variation to permit a proposed 2nd floor office addition. The total...

Published by Chicago Audio Journal on September 30, 2008.

2152 N. Damen Ave.; 773-862-5555

Published by Zagat Chicago on September 29, 2008.

At 3:38 a.m. police were notified of a fatal shooting on the 2100 block of North Lawndale Avenue which claimed the life of a male an unidentified age, according to police, who remain on the scene at 4:10 a.m.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 29, 2008.

Several hours later, an unidentified man was found shot in the head in the 2100 block of North Lawndale Avenue, police said.  The man, thought to be in his 20s, was found shortly after 3:30 a.m.

Published by Chicago Tribune on September 29, 2008.

...said he likes the idea of establishing a hotel in the 77-foot tower at North and Milwaukee, but he does not have enough information to support the application for a special use...

Published by Hyde Park Progress on September 29, 2008.

New Walgreens Planned > Southwest Corner of Diversey and California

Published by Derivative Works on September 28, 2008.

Subterranean, 2011 W. North, (773) 278-6600.

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

...of the 3600 block of West Dickens fatally shot Montanez, 23, and Hurtado, 22, near Fullerton and Lawndale on Nov. 15, 2003. At the time of the shooting, police said Rivera was believed...

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

Rivera-Martinez, then 23, of the 3600 block of West Dickens fatally shot Montanez, 23, and Hurtado, 22, near Fullerton and Lawndale on Nov. 15, 2003...

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

...It looks as if two trunk shows are better than one. 11am–5pm. p.45, 1643 N Damen Ave between North and Wabansia Aves (773-862-4523, p45.com). El: Blue to Damen. Bus...

Published by Time Out Chicago on September 26, 2008.

Last week, at 1801 N. Milwaukee, a few advocates from the Trust for Public Land gathered near the shadow of the...

Published by Chicago Journal on September 25, 2008.

An armed robbery occurred on the 3200 block of W. Altgeld at 9:45 p.m. on Sept. 20, police reports say. The victims, both women...

Published by Chicago Journal on September 25, 2008.

Thirty-second Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack pointed out that the city has completed demolition of a building north of the rail line, near Milwaukee and Leavitt, which will serve as an access point to the trail. He'd like to see the park include a lot of trees and green space.

Published by Chicago Journal on September 25, 2008.

...has continued a hearing on special use permit that the owners of the Northwest Tower, 1600 N. Milwaukee, would need to go ahead with their plans to convert the building into a hotel...

Published by Chicago Journal on September 25, 2008.

...the temporary parkland on Milwaukee last week. He once made locks at a factory near Bloomingdale and Pulaski, and remembered the trains rolling up and down the line. Schwinn bicycles, Lopez said, were...

Published by Chicago Journal on September 25, 2008.

Plan B Bar and Kitchen, 1635 N. Milwaukee: $1 Bud products, $2 house shots, $3 house vodka; 30-cent wings

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

Mado hosts a five-course, family-style dinner featuring produce from Nichols Farm; the menu hasn't yet been set because it'll depend on what vegetables are best. 6 PM, 1647 N. Milwaukee, 773-342-2340, $50 plus tax/tip.

Published by Chicago Reader on September 24, 2008.

...the one on Milwaukee operates as an even bigger grocery store. Unfortunately, the one at 3834 W Wrightwood was torn down long ago for a church. The sad part is I picked that...

Published by Bright Lights Dim Beauty of Chicago on September 23, 2008.

Cafe Laguardia, 2111 W. Armitage: $5 tuxedo mojitos

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 23, 2008.

2105 W. Concord, 2105 W. Concord

Published by Chicago Condos Online blog on September 22, 2008.

* John McNally will read from and sign Ghosts of Chicago, 11 a.m. at Chinaski's Bar, 1935 N. Damen; $5 cover, 21 and over.

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

The preliminary plans include new parks along the trail, including one in a weedy, unused concrete parking lot at Milwaukee and Bloomingdale. Other parks are planned at Albany, Damen, Marshfield and Kimball.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 20, 2008.

Subterranean, 2011 W. North, (773) 278-6600.

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

This greystone at 2152 W. Caton in Wicker Park was built in 1891 and, the listing says, recently rehabbed.

Published by Crib Chatter on September 19, 2008.

...was killed in September 2007 while biking east across the intersection. A resident of the 2800 block of West McLean in Logan Square, Ocasio was studying pharmacy at Northeastern University at the time of her...

Published by Chicago Journal on September 18, 2008.

...150 people-friends, family members and bicycle activists among them-walked from Palmer Square to Kedzie and Armitage, where Ocasio, 19, was killed in September 2007 while biking east across the intersection. A...

Published by Chicago Journal on September 18, 2008.

The Finch Gallery, 2747 W. Armitage

Published by Chicagoist on September 18, 2008.

...said he likes the idea of establishing a hotel in the 77-foot tower at North and Milwaukee, but he does not have enough information to support the application for a special use...

Published by Chicago Journal on September 18, 2008.

2747 W. Armitage (click for map)

Published by NBC 5 on September 18, 2008.

The bike federation and the Logan Square Neighborhood Association is targeting the intersection for design improvements at a public meeting scheduled for Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at La Capilla church, 3058 W. Armitage.

Published by Chicago Journal on September 18, 2008.

...permit for the redevelopment of Northwest Tower, a 12-story Art Deco office building at 1600-1608 N. Milwaukee Ave. The project would round out Bucktown, a once gritty neighborhood now known for its expensive...

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on September 17, 2008.

...developer Jon Goldman paid $18.4 million in March for the Midwest Bank building at 1601 N. Milwaukee Ave., with plans to convert the property to retail use...

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on September 17, 2008.

The Bristol: Chris Pandel (ex Café Boulud, Tru) will be serving up pâté, terrine, charcuterie and more at this beer-focused restaurant opening September 23rd in Bucktown (2152 N. Damen Ave.; 773-862-5555).

Published by Zagat Chicago on September 16, 2008.