In 1971, according to newspaper accounts, he and two accomplices died in a police shootout after they robbed Al's Tavern at 1645 W. Cortland. Full story

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...At the North Side wine bar In Fine Spirits, 5420 N. Clark, the changing dating culture has led to a roughly 30 percent increase in the number... Full story

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Dunlap, appointed to his position by a federal judge, said the FBI is investigating a handwritten death threat that was slid under the door of his office at the center at 1100 S. Hamilton. Full story

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The incident happened about 6 p.m. in the 5000 block of South Talman, fire officials said. Full story

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Nance was enrolled in ninth grade last school year at Collins Academy High School, 1313 S. Sacramento Dr., according to Chicago Public Schools spokeswoman Monique Bond. Full story

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Rakeem Nance, of the 1900 block of South Troy, was shot in the 1900 block of South Christiana. He was pronounced dead at 11:32 p.m. at Mount Sinai Hospital. An autopsy Friday revealed Nance suffered a gunshot wound in his back. Full story

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Rakeem Nance, of the 1900 block of South Troy, was shot in the 1900 block of South Christiana. He was pronounced dead at 11:32 p.m. at Mount Sinai Hospital. An autopsy Friday revealed Nance suffered a gunshot wound in his back. Full story

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James Robinson, 26, of 9200 block of South Brandon Ave., was shot at 2357 E. 79th St. and was dead on the scene, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Full story

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Gordon Tech High School, 3633 N. California Full story

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...during the 17th Annual African-Caribbean Festival of Life, today through Sunday in Washington Park, 55th at Cottage Grove. Musical performers will include Trinidad's soca/calypso star Machel Montano; reggae stars Gregory Isaacs... Full story

Published July 3, 2009.

...of Chicago wraps up on Sunday with an afternoon of "Gospel & Jazz," in Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus. Here's the lineup: Hip Chicks Jazz at noon, Arthur Sutton & The Gift of Praise... Full story

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...and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays, through July 26 at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division. Call (800) 838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com... Full story

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...display from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday in Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington, including food, arts and crafts, dance, fashion, a beer garden and demonstrations of muay thai... Full story

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...intellectuals of the 20th century with a special exhibit at the institute's quarters at 500 N. Michigan, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 15. Enrico Crispolti, a renowned... Full story

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Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z (above) will appear at 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Charter One Pavilion on Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White. Ciara opens. Tickets are $25.75 to $200. Call (877) 598-8703. Full story

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Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, (773) 478-4408; www.abbeypub.com. Full story

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Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, (773) 489-3160; doubledoor.com. Full story

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Lookingglass Theatre, Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan, (312) 337-0665; lookingglasstheatre.org. Full story

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Schubas, 3159 N Southport, (773) 525-2508; www.schubas.com. Full story

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Smart Bar, 3730 N. Clark, (773) 549-0203; smartbarchicago.com. Full story

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Silent Film Society of Chicago, Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee: Founded in 1998, this organization is dedicated to the preservation and proper presentation of silent... Full story

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Bank of America Cinema, 4901 W. Irving Park: Local nostalgia guru Chuck Schaden started this film series in 1972. It's still around... Full story

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DOC Films, Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E. 59th: The longest continuously running student film society in the country is at the University of... Full story

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Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport: The venerable North Side theater continues to show classic films Saturdays and Sundays at 11... Full story

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Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State: Interspersed among the Film Center's offerings are always a handful of classics. This month... Full story

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Facets Cinematheque, 1517 W. Fullerton: Since its founding in 1975, Facets has been a haven for films fans and a home to independent, foreign and classic films. Admission is $9 for non-members. Call (773) 281-4114; www.facets.org. Full story

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Rakeem Nance, 16, of the 1900 block of South Troy Street, was shot at 1948 S. Christiana Ave. and was pronounced dead at 11:32 p.m. at Mount Sinai Hospital, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Full story

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Rakeem Nance, 16, of the 1900 block of South Troy Street, was shot at 1948 S. Christiana Ave. and was pronounced dead at 11:32 p.m. at Mount Sinai Hospital, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Full story

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Officers from the Mobile Strike Force Unit patrolling in the 1900 block of North Spaulding Avenue saw three males fleeing across a vacant lot about 9:15 p.m. Thursday, according... Full story

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James Robinson, 26, of 9200 block of South Brandon Ave., was shot at 2357 E. 79th St. and was dead on the scene, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Full story

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According to the lawsuit, Guldan, 49, was talking to friends at the reunion, held on the school's playground, 9240 S. Hoyne Ave., when Bansley approached her from behind. Full story

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Mail: The U.S. Postal Service will deliver mail today, although most mailbox pickups will stop at noon. Most post offices will close at noon. The downtown post office at 433 W. Harrison -- and select suburban post offices -- will be open until 5 p.m. Full story

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The unidentified woman, an Arizona tourist, was walking to the Taste when she collapsed near Balbo and Columbus around 10:30 a.m., Chicago Fire Department officials said. A good samaritan on her bicycle spotted the woman and began administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Full story

Published July 3, 2009.

...Rally Capital Services will hold an auction for Zizzle July 15 at its offices at 350 N. La Salle... Full story

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The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Full story

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Taste of Chicago, Illinois Lottery Taste Stage, Balbo at Columbus, Grant Park Full story

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The Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State, and Facets Cinematheque, 1517 W. Fullerton, show a variety of classic and foreign films, many... Full story

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The Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State, and Facets Cinematheque, 1517 W. Fullerton, show a variety of classic and foreign films, many in restored 35mm prints. An upcoming... Full story

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The grande dame of old Chicago revival houses is the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport, built in 1929. When the North Side cinema reopened in 1983, it featured classic oldies... Full story

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The Silent Film Society of Chicago, housed in the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee, will screen titles ranging from W.C. Fields and Harold Lloyd comedy classics to Anna... Full story

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A hop, skip and a jump from the Portage is the Bank of America Cinema, 4901 W. Irving Park, located in of all places -- a bank. In 1972, nostalgia guru Chuck Shaden started a... Full story

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Mitchel Musso CD signing, 6 tonight, Disney Store, 717 N. Michigan. He will perform in a free concert at the Petrillo Music Shell at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Full story

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Where: Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park (Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard) Full story

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Where: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park (just off Michigan Avenue between Randolph and Monroe) Full story

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...for adults, $12 for students, free for kids 13 and under. The museum is at 111 S. Michigan. Call (312) 443-3600 or visit www.artic.edu... Full story

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Elliott J. Gorn signs Dillinger's Wild Ride, 6 p.m. at the Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton. Full story

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Chicago Folk & Roots Festival from noon to 10 p.m. in Welles Park, Lincoln and Montrose. Suggested donation: $8 adults, $4 seniors and children. Full story

Published July 2, 2009.

Benefit Boutique, 852 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park ($40). Spray-on tan that is natural without turning your skin orange. But beware: You'll spend a lot more money than you bargained on if you stop on the way out to peruse all of the irresistible quirky cosmetics. (773) 880-9192. Full story

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Asha SalonSpa, 1135 N. State ($45). This Gold Coast salon offers a warm brown tan that lasts about 4 days. Spray-on time takes about 20 minutes, then you dry for at least 10. While there, check out all of the nifty Aveda and Skinceutical products the salon offers. (312) 664-1600. Full story

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Ainsley Lewis, 43, of the 7900 block of South Evans Avenue, was charged with aggravated arson, a felony, according to a police report. Charges were approved at 2:56 p.m. Wednesday, according to the report. Full story

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Tommie Naylor, 41, of the 7900 block of South Yale Avenue, was charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault and two counts of aggravated kidnapping, according to a police report. Full story

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The victim allegedly identified Naylor in a photo array as the person who approached, displayed a weapon and forced her into a vehicle on the 7500 block of South Lafayette Avenue, where the assault occurred May 10, 2006, the report said. Full story

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...the March 10, 2006 incident had been standing at a KFC parking lot in the 7500 block of South Lafayette when Naylor approached her and threatened to stab her in the neck with a screwdriver... Full story

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...That girl had left a friend’s house and was going to a store at 74th and Clyde when Naylor grabbed her and indicated he has a weapon in his right hand, Alioto... Full story

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Naylor, of the 7900 block of South Yale, sobbed constantly before Judge Ramon Ocasio III today. “Sir, I’m going to lose my job,” he sniffled about his career as a mail handler at the Forest Park facility — where he was eventually arrested. Full story

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Allen, of the 4000 West Congress Parkway, eventually got the doctor to release the knife and forced her into an adjoining office... Full story

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Allen was captured on video surveillance cameras at the hospital, in the 2900 block of North Commonwealth Avenue, Ferosie said. There were no security guards at the front desk when he walked in, authorities said. Full story

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...In 1925, we were the first black family to move into a building located at 3609 S. Cottage Grove. And one day — I was the only Negro boy in the private building — they decided... Full story

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...planned for July 18, which would have been his 80th birthday, at Mayfair Lutheran Church, 4335 W. Lawrence Ave. in Chicago. WFMT listeners are encouraged to share their remembrances of Mr. Pellegrini by calling... Full story

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Citizen Bar's poker school is now biweekly and open to males now, too. From 7-9 p.m. Free, but reservations recommended; call (312) 640-1156. Also July 28. Citizen, 364 W Erie. Full story

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Tony Karamuzis, condo association president at 30 E. Huron, said he gets complaints about overcrowding and the "transient" atmosphere created by nightly vacation renters who fill the lobby and dominate pool and workout rooms that should be reserved for condo residents. Full story

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...North Western and West Belmont avenues, just outside the Belmont District police station in the 2400 block of West Belmont Avenue... Full story

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...50 police officials gathered where the shooting happened July 2, 2008 on the corner of North Western and West Belmont avenues, just outside the Belmont District police station in the 2400 block of West Belmont... Full story

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About 11:30 p.m., police shot a person at 1 S. Whipple St. after the suspect fired shots at officers, according to police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer, who was citing preliminary information. Full story

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The 54-year-old landlord was found dead in the kitchen of a home in the 6400 block of West Touhy Avenue about 12:30 a.m., police said. Full story

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Chanel national makeup artist in beauty collections, main floor, Saks, 700 N. Michigan. To make an appointment, call (312) 799-5363. Full story

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Taste of River North debuts with good eats and entertainment; opens at 11 a.m., Erie Park, at Kingsbury and Erie. Suggested donation: $5. Full story

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