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Location in the media: Bus Driver Charged With Lying About Police Beating

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

State and Monroe Bus Driver Charged With Lying About Police Beating
According to the suit, Mendoza was operating CTA bus No. 62 near State and Monroe streets on Sept. 12 when O'Grady got off his bicycle, boarded the bus, and struck Mendoza, who was strapped into his seat.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 8, 2009.

Location in the media: Prosecutor: Bus Driver Lied About Police

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

State and Monroe Prosecutor: Bus Driver Lied About Police
According to the suit, Mendoza was operating CTA bus No. 62 near State and Monroe streets on Sept. 12 when O’Grady got off his bicycle, boarded the bus, and...

Published by Fox News Chicago on November 8, 2009.

Location in the media: Bus driver charged for lying about police beating

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

State and Monroe Bus driver charged for lying about police beating
...of $1 million. According to the suit, Mendoza was operating CTA bus No. 62 near State and Monroe streets on Sept. 12 when O’Grady got off his bicycle, boarded the bus, and...

Published by WBBM 780 on November 8, 2009.

Location in the media: Bus driver charged with lying about beating by cop

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Monroe and State Bus driver charged with lying about beating by cop
...who was riding a bike when Mendoza's bus passed him, boarded the bus at Monroe and State. The suit claimed O'Grady "savagely" beat and punched Mendoza. Mendoza initially told investigators that...

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 8, 2009.

Location in the media: Literary listings

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

200 S. Michigan Literary listings
Authors Eric Lasher and Sam Roche (Plans of Chicago), Janice Metzger (What Would Jane Say?) and Donald Whitfield (Great Books Foundation) will discuss Daniel Burnhams Plan of Chicago, 7 p.m. at the Cliff Dwellers Club, 200 S. Michigan, 22nd Floor.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 8, 2009.

Location in the media: Literary listings

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Clark and Adams Literary listings
Devi Vallabhaneni signs Whats Your MBA IQ?, noon at Books a Million, Clark and Adams.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 8, 2009.

Location in the media: Literary listings

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

400 S. State Literary listings
Jonathan Safran Foer discussses and signs Eating Animals, 6 p.m. in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 8, 2009.

Location in the media: A florist with a cause in Chicago

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

120 South LaSalle Street A florist with a cause in Chicago
Located in the lobby of the 120 South LaSalle Street building, Urban Meadows has something for every occasion.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on November 8, 2009.

22 crimes new on November 7

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:02:24 -0600

Assault
- 200 block S. State St Simple assault: Aggravated: Police officer: hands, no/minor injury
  Place: CTA train. Reported at 12:26 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block N. Wabash Ave Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 1:14 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
Battery
- 100 block N. Wabash Ave Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 2:51 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block N. Clark St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 3 a.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block E. Adams St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: School, public building. Reported at 8:30 a.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
Criminal trespass
- 200 block W. Madison St Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 12:25 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block S. La Salle St Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Bank. Reported at 12:25 a.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
Deceptive practice
- 100 block N. Wabash Ave Deceptive practice: Credit card fraud
  Place: College / university grounds. Reported at 10 p.m. on August 4, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block E. Adams St Deceptive practice: Illegal use of cash card
  Place: ATM (automatic teller machine). Reported at 9:30 a.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block N. Michigan Ave Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
  Place: Taxicab. Reported at 1 a.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
Other offense
- 00 block S. La Salle St Other offense: Harassment by electronic means
  Place: Bank. Reported at 1:51 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Public peace violation
- 00 block E. Randolph St Public peace violation: False police report
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 8:38 a.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 100 block S. Michigan Ave Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 4:35 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block W. Lake St Theft: Attempted theft
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 6:40 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block W. Washington St Theft: From building
  Place: Other. Reported at 2:30 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block N. Clark St Theft: From building
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 12:20 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block N. State St Theft: From building
  Place: Department store. Reported at 7 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block N. Dearborn St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at noon on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block W. Madison St Theft: Pocket-picking
  Place: Street. Reported at 3 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 5:30 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 3 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 2:45 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment

15 photos new on November 7

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

2 business licenses new on November 7

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:10:04 -0600

111 N. Wabash Ave. STAPLES THE OFFICE SUPERSTORE #1611
License for Electronic equipment repair issued on September 16, 2009. Post a comment
111 N. Wabash Ave. STAPLES THE OFFICE SUPERSTORE #1611
License for Limited business license issued on September 16, 2009. Post a comment

Location in the media: Prosecutors: CTA bus driver made false report on beating

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

State and Monroe Prosecutors: CTA bus driver made false report on beating
The confrontation between Mendoza and O'Grady happened as Mendoza was driving a No. 62 Archer bus at State and Monroe streets.

Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 7, 2009.

14 business reviews new on November 7

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:04 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Soma Institute, Noodles & Company, USA Moving & Storage and Giordano's on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Roof, Emil's Bar & Grill, Pittsfield Cafe, South Water Kitchen, Russian Tea Time, Silk Road and The Gage on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Ruby of Siam and Elephant & Castle on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star review for Move-tastic! on Yelp.

13 crimes new on November 6

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:02:24 -0600

Criminal trespass
- 200 block W. Monroe St Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 11:15 a.m. on October 26, 2009. Post a comment
Narcotics
- 100 block S. Wabash Ave Narcotics: Possession of heroin (white)
  Place: Drug store. Reported at 2:28 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
Non-criminal
- 00 block N. La Salle St Other offense: Lost property
  Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 9 a.m. on October 26, 2009. Post a comment
Robbery
- 00 block N. State St Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon
  Place: Department store. Reported at 7 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 00 block W. Monroe St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 5:15 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 7:15 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block N. State St Theft: From building
  Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at noon on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 200 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Over $300
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 5:30 a.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block S. State St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 9 a.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block S. Clark St Theft: Pocket-picking
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 1 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 200 block W. Jackson Blvd Theft: Pocket-picking
  Place: CTA train. Reported at 9 a.m. on August 3, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block S. State St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 1:24 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
Weapons violation
- 200 block N. State St Weapons violation: Unlawful use/sale of air rifle
  Place: Street. Reported at 1:28 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment

14 photos new on November 6

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

2 business licenses new on November 6

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:10:04 -0600

200 N. La Salle St. TELECOM & DATA, INC
License for Limited business license issued on November 16, 2008. Post a comment
180 N. Michigan Ave. GUILD FOR THE BLIND
License for Raffles issued on November 16, 2009. Post a comment

Location in the media: Fresh life breathed into 'Young Frankenstein'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

151 W. Randolph Fresh life breathed into 'Young Frankenstein'
Where: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph

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

Location in the media: FANCY FEET

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

111 N. State FANCY FEET
...Great Tree Lighting takes place at noon on Saturday at the retailer's flagship store, 111 N. State. It's the 103rd annual celebration of the Christmas tradition inside the store's legendary...

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

Location in the media: Ticket line

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

175 N. State Ticket line
• • Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. Call Ticketmaster.

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

Location in the media: Five things to do today: November 6

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

77 E Randolph St Five things to do today: November 6
...man from clay. Fulcrum Point will provide the music. Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 77 E Randolph St, second floor (312-744-6630). El: Red to Lake; Orange, Pink, Green, Brown, Purple (rush...

Published by Time Out Chicago on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: Gnathonemus Petersil; Nature of Diamonds; Chicago in 60 Seconds

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

224 S. Michigan Ave. Gnathonemus Petersil; Nature of Diamonds; Chicago in 60 Seconds
Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S. Michigan Ave., (312) 922-3432, www.architecture.org. Chicago Model City fills the Santa Fe Building atrium...

Published by Gazette Chicago on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: Gnathonemus Petersil; Nature of Diamonds; Chicago in 60 Seconds

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

78 E. Washington St. Gnathonemus Petersil; Nature of Diamonds; Chicago in 60 Seconds
The Chinese Fine Arts Society will hold its annual music festival, performing Chinese music at the Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall, 78 E. Washington St., on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3 p.m. Call (312) 744-6569.

Published by Gazette Chicago on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: Gnathonemus Petersil; Nature of Diamonds; Chicago in 60 Seconds

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

431 S. Wabash Ave. Gnathonemus Petersil; Nature of Diamonds; Chicago in 60 Seconds
The Roosevelt University Chicago College of Performing Arts jazz combos will offer Brazilian, world, and contemporary jazz Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Marks Hall, ninth floor, 431 S. Wabash Ave. For more information, visit www.roosevelt.edu or call (312) 341-3512.

Published by Gazette Chicago on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: FBI: Citibank Bandit Strikes Again...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

161 N. Clark St. FBI: Citibank Bandit Strikes Again...
On Oct. 30, he allegedly attempted to robbed a Fifth Third Bank branch at 161 N. Clark St. On Oct. 22, he successfully robbed a Fifth Third branch at 57 E. Randolph St...

Published by Fox News Chicago on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: FBI: Citibank Bandit Strikes Again...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

57 E. Randolph St. FBI: Citibank Bandit Strikes Again...
...161 N. Clark St. On Oct. 22, he successfully robbed a Fifth Third branch at 57 E. Randolph St. and a Citibank branch at 111 W. Jackson Blvd. within two hours. His other robberies...

Published by Fox News Chicago on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: FBI: Citibank Bandit Strikes Again...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

111 W. Jackson Blvd. FBI: Citibank Bandit Strikes Again...
...robbed a Fifth Third branch at 57 E. Randolph St. and a Citibank branch at 111 W. Jackson Blvd. within two hours. His other robberies include five Citibank branches dating back to February, according...

Published by Fox News Chicago on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: Citibank Bandit branches out

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

161 North Clark St. Citibank Bandit branches out
Last Friday afternoon, the FBI added, there was an attempted bank robbery at the Fifth Third Bank branch at 161 North Clark St., again believed to be the work of the Citibank Bandit.

Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: Hollywood coming to Chicago. 2nd largest movie studio in the United States will be in Chicago!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

State and Madison Streets Hollywood coming to Chicago. 2nd largest movie studio in the United States will be in Chicago!
The Ryerson campus, as it is called, consists of 1.3 million sq. ft. of buildings under one roof, situated on 48.5 acres of land between Ogden and Western Avenues, a scant five miles southwest from State and Madison Streets in the Loop.

Published by ChicagoismynewBlog on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: Family Friendly events this weekend, Nov 7-8

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

164 N State St Family Friendly events this weekend, Nov 7-8
The Gene Siskel Film Center (164 N State St) brings back last year’s popular program devoted to master Muppeteer Jim Henson with Muppets...

Published by Time Out Chicago on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: Family Friendly events this weekend, Nov 7-8

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

400 S State St Family Friendly events this weekend, Nov 7-8
...of bugs with entomology expert May Berenbaum and writer Amy Leach. Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S State St, 1:30–2:30pm. Each event is $10, $5 in advance at 312-494-9509...

Published by Time Out Chicago on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: 11/9 — Free Facials at Macy's on State

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

111 N. State 11/9 — Free Facials at Macy's on State
The Fresh counter at Macy's on State (111 N. State) is offering free 30- to 45-minute facials by "facialist" Ezzat Gousheggir in a private, candle-lit room on Monday from 10 AM to 8 PM. Appointments are required; call 312-781-3699 to reserve a time.

Published by Chicago Reader on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: 11/9—"Site Unseen" at the Chicago Cultural Center

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

78 E. Washington 11/9—"Site Unseen" at the Chicago Cultural Center
Monday from 6 to 9 PM the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington, wheelchair accessible entrance on Randolph) will host Site Unseen 2009: (Dis)abling Conditions, featuring "performances...

Published by Chicago Reader on November 6, 2009.

25 business reviews new on November 6

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:00:04 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Body & Soul Hair Design, Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering, Watson Dwyer Inc., Grant Park Music Festival and The Gage on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Taco Fresco, Perry's, Reckless Records, View U Photography, Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique, Rosebud Prime, Miller's Pub, Chicago Loop Express - Secretary of State Facility/DMV and Bally Total Fitness on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique, Marc Burger, Jaffa Bagels, The Works Southloop and Sweetwater Tavern & Grille on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for The Works Southloop, Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique and Panda Express on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Robert Morris College, Marquette Inn Restaurant and Department of Revenue on Yelp.

1 real estate listing new on November 6

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:17:25 -0600

405 S Wabash Ave 405 S Wabash Ave #5005 listed on Trulia for $279,000
Listed on November 5, 2009.

16 crimes new on November 5

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:02:25 -0600

Criminal trespass
- 100 block N. State St Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Other. Reported at 4:45 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 300 block N. Michigan Ave Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Drug store. Reported at 5:45 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Deceptive practice
- 100 block W. Lake St Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 12:15 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block W. Lake St Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
  Place: CTA garage / other property. Reported at 10:45 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Intimidation
- 00 block E. Washington St Intimidation: Intimidation
  Place: Government building / property. Reported at 10 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Narcotics
- 00 block E. Wacker Dr Narcotics: Possession of drug equipment
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9:25 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Other offense
- 400 block S. Dearborn St Other offense: Other vehicle offense
  Place: Street. Reported at 7:35 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block E. Monroe St Other offense: Telephone threat
  Place: Construction site. Reported at 5:25 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 00 block E. Congress Pkwy Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Other. Reported at 12:01 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block S. Clark St Theft: Financial ID theft: over $300
  Place: Bank. Reported at 8 a.m. on October 25, 2009. Post a comment
- 200 block S. Michigan Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 3:30 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block N. Dearborn St Theft: From building
  Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 10:15 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 200 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 10:30 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 200 block N. Clark St Theft: Pocket-picking
  Place: CTA train. Reported at 1:30 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 5:15 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 10:15 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment

20 photos new on November 5