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Location in the media: Downtown apartments slip as glut looms

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

355 E. Ohio St. Downtown apartments slip as glut looms
“I could still see demand remaining reasonable, but I could see pressure on rents because of the supply,” says Michael Newman, president and CEO of Golub & Co., the Chicago-based developer of Streeter Place, a new 480-unit apartment tower at 355 E. Ohio St.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on November 23, 2009.

Location in the media: The Lakeshore Athletic Club goes Senior–and Green

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Chestnut and Lakeshore Drive The Lakeshore Athletic Club goes Senior–and Green
...the corridors to access the units are naturally lit, and all units have views along Chestnut and Lakeshore Drive. The Chicago Landmarks Commission lists many features to be retained on the exterior, and to...

Published by Greenbeanchicago.com on November 23, 2009.

Location in the media: Holiday Events: Music, theater, shopping and more

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

820 N. Michigan Holiday Events: Music, theater, shopping and more
An exhibition with more than a hundred contemporary Nativity scenes from around the world. Loyola University Museum of Art, 820 N. Michigan, (312)915-7600. Dec 5-Jan 17. Free with general admission of $5-$6 and free on Tuesdays.

Published by Newcity on November 23, 2009.

Location in the media: Holiday Events: Music, theater, shopping and more

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

600 E. Grand Holiday Events: Music, theater, shopping and more
...on hand every day ‘til Christmas to listen to kid’s holiday wishes. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, (312)595-PIER. Dec 4-Jan 3. $16-$19...

Published by Newcity on November 23, 2009.

Local deal: $99 Rooms at the Historic InterContinental Chicago on the Magnificent Mile ($249 Value)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:02:25 -0600

505 N. Michigan Ave. $99 Rooms at the Historic InterContinental Chicago on the Magnificent Mile ($249 Value)
From Groupon. Expires on November 30, 2009.

9 crimes new on November 22

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:02:25 -0600

Battery
- 300 block E. Illinois St Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Street. Reported at 5 p.m. on November 13, 2009. Post a comment
- 800 block N. Michigan Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 10:30 p.m. on November 13, 2009. Post a comment
Deceptive practice
- 500 block N. Michigan Ave Deceptive practice: Credit card fraud
  Place: Street. Reported at midnight on November 13, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block E. Oak St Deceptive practice: Deceptive collection practices
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 3:30 p.m. on November 13, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 100 block E. Oak St Theft: From building
  Place: Cleaning store. Reported at 11 a.m. on November 13, 2009. Post a comment
- 800 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Apartment. Reported at noon on August 19, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block E. Ohio St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 8:05 p.m. on November 13, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block E. Grand Ave Theft: Pocket-picking
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 2:32 p.m. on November 13, 2009. Post a comment
- 700 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 11:25 a.m. on November 13, 2009. Post a comment

5 photos new on November 22

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Location in the media: Literary listings

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

610 N. Fairbanks Court Literary listings
Mark Moyar discusses and signs A Question of Command: Counterinsurgency from the Civil War to Iraq, 6 p.m. at the Pritzker Military Library, 610 N. Fairbanks Court.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 22, 2009.

Location in the media: Walden Book Shop

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

410 North Michigan Avenue Walden Book Shop
...Tribune ad shows that Walden's had two locations, one at 307 Plymouth Court and 410 North Michigan Avenue. Michigan Avenue is a much fancier address and this is quite the fancy looking store...

Published by Bright Lights Dim Beauty of Chicago on November 22, 2009.

Location in the media: Walden Book Shop

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

546 North Michigan Walden Book Shop
...address except later on around 1930 or so a new Michigan Avenue address emerges at 546 North Michigan. This location also showcased the Walden Gallery of Art. Even more confusing is that by...

Published by Bright Lights Dim Beauty of Chicago on November 22, 2009.

Location in the media: Walden Book Shop

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

910 N Michigan Avenue Walden Book Shop
...more confusing is that by the end of 1930 a third location was added at 910 N Michigan Avenue. It's not surprising that I haven't been able to figure out which location...

Published by Bright Lights Dim Beauty of Chicago on November 22, 2009.

23 business reviews new on November 22

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:05 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Big Bowl, Gino's East, Streeters, The James Hotel, West Egg Cafe, Avenue Hotel Chicago and Star of Siam on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Underground Wonder Bar, Bandera Restaurant, Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain, L'Appetito Imported Italian Foods, Volare and More Cupcakes on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Snicker's, Rosebud On Rush, Fox & Obel and Carmine's on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Mitchell Dental Spa - Margaret Mitchell DDS, Chili's Grill & Bar, The Signature Lounge, AMC River East 21 and The Hershey Company on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star review for Tru on Yelp.

4 real estate listings new on November 22

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:17:24 -0600

10 E Delaware Pl 10 E Delaware Pl #25E listed on Trulia for $1,465,900
Listed on November 21, 2009.
10 E Delaware Pl 10 E Delaware Pl #21E listed on Trulia for $1,445,900
Listed on November 21, 2009.
10 E Delaware Pl 10 E Delaware Pl #15D listed on Trulia for $1,299,900
Listed on November 21, 2009.
800 N Michigan Ave 800 N Michigan Ave listed on Trulia for $2,925,000
Listed on November 20, 2009.

8 crimes new on November 21

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:02:25 -0600

Battery
- 200 block E. Ohio St Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 7:50 p.m. on November 12, 2009. Post a comment
Burglary
- 900 block N. Michigan Ave Burglary: Unlawful entry
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 9 p.m. on November 12, 2009. Post a comment
Deceptive practice
- 1100 block N. Lake Shore Dr Deceptive practice: Illegal use of cash card
  Place: Residence. Reported at 11 a.m. on August 18, 2009. Post a comment
Non-criminal
- 400 block E. Erie St Other offense: Death
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 4 a.m. on November 12, 2009. Post a comment
Prostitution
- 600 block N. Wabash Ave Prostitution: Call operation
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 2 p.m. on August 18, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 800 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Other. Reported at 6 p.m. on November 12, 2009. Post a comment
- 600 block N. State St Theft: From building
  Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at noon on November 12, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block E. Ohio St Theft: From building
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 9 p.m. on August 18, 2009. Post a comment

29 photos new on November 21

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Location in the media: Woman Throws Brick

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

435 N. Michigan Woman Throws Brick
About 10:50 a.m., police responded to the WGN studio at 435 N. Michigan where a woman apparently broke a window with a brick, according to News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli.

Published by Fox News Chicago on November 21, 2009.

Location in the media: Five things to do today: November 21

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

401 N Michigan Ave Five things to do today: November 21
...hours to coax revelers to get a head start on their holiday shopping. Pioneer Court, 401 N Michigan Ave (312-409-5560, magnificentmilelightsfestival.com). 11am–10pm...

Published by Time Out Chicago on November 21, 2009.

30 business reviews new on November 21

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:04 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Seasons Lounge at The Four Seasons Hotel, Flamingo Bar & Grill, Grand Lux Cafe, Fox & Obel, Studio 110, Joe's Be-bop Cafe, Zara, Colette Salon and Spa and Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for 437 Rush Restaurant, Texas de Brazil, Fred's, Eve, Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, Gino's East and Primehouse on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for D4 Irish Pub & Cafe, Maxine, Soupbox, Tavern On Rush, Colin of London, Signature Room at the 95th and Princess Nails on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Star of Siam, Nokia Store, 676 Restaurant & Bar and Signature Room at the 95th on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Tutto Pronto, Coco Pazzo Cafe and Equinox Fitness on Yelp.

5 real estate listings new on November 21

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:17:25 -0600

600 N Lake Shore Dr 600 N Lake Shore Dr listed on Trulia for $950,000
Listed on November 20, 2009.
222 E Chestnut St 222 E Chestnut St listed on Trulia for $789,900
Listed on November 20, 2009.
505 N Mcclurg Ct 505 N Mcclurg Ct listed on Trulia for $1,938,500
Listed on November 20, 2009.
405 N Wabash Ave 405 N Wabash Ave #714 listed on Trulia for $234,800
Listed on November 20, 2009.
800 N Michigan Ave 800 N Michigan Ave #2501 listed on Trulia for $2,925,000
Listed on November 20, 2009.

9 crimes new on November 20

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:02:24 -0600

Criminal damage
- 400 block N. Wabash Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 5 p.m. on November 11, 2009. Post a comment
Deceptive practice
- 700 block N. Michigan Ave Deceptive practice: Illegal use of cash card
  Place: ATM (automatic teller machine). Reported at 9 a.m. on August 17, 2009. Post a comment
- 200 block E. Ontario St Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
  Place: Taxicab. Reported at 6:30 p.m. on November 11, 2009. Post a comment
Public peace violation
- 800 block N. Wabash Ave Public peace violation: Reckless conduct
  Place: Street. Reported at 11:20 p.m. on November 11, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 500 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 6 p.m. on August 17, 2009. Post a comment
- 800 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 2:40 p.m. on November 11, 2009. Post a comment
- 800 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 12:45 p.m. on November 11, 2009. Post a comment
- 800 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 6 a.m. on November 11, 2009. Post a comment
- 700 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 3:45 p.m. on November 11, 2009. Post a comment

6 photos new on November 20

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

2 business licenses new on November 20

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:10:04 -0600

355 E. Grand Ave. GREAT TASTE CAFE
License for Retail food establishment issued on November 19, 2009. Post a comment
405 N. Wabash Ave. PIE GUYS PIZZERIA
License for Consumption on premises - incidental activity issued on November 19, 2009. Post a comment

Location in the media: Toy fair offers weekend full of invention

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

600 E. Grand Toy fair offers weekend full of invention
For the curious, or just for the fun of it, make a trip to this weekend's Chicago Toy and Game Fair taking place at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand.

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

Location in the media: The Friday Buffet: Thanksgiving Edition

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

611 N. Fairbanks Ct. The Friday Buffet: Thanksgiving Edition
The recently opened Streeterville restaurant Markethouse (611 N. Fairbanks Ct., 312-224-2200) is offering a prix fixe farm-to-table Thanksgiving dinner for $24.

Published by Chicagoist on November 20, 2009.

Location in the media: In brief: United signs | Loop renewals | Knickerbocker

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

163 E. Walton Place In brief: United signs | Loop renewals | Knickerbocker
...substantial renovation last year took many rooms out of service at the 306-room hotel, 163 E. Walton Place. During the first nine months of this year, revenue per available room was up 67...

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on November 20, 2009.

Location in the media: Eat outings: Nov 20–22

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Illinois St and Michigan Ave. Eat outings: Nov 20–22
Stop by the Hotel InterContinental and warm up at the Lights Festival with some hot chocolate ($1) or roasted chestnuts ($4). Corner of Illinois St and Michigan Ave. noon–6pm.

Published by Time Out Chicago on November 20, 2009.

Location in the media: Michigan Avenue Lights Festival & Millennium Park Ice Skating

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

401 N Michigan Avenue Michigan Avenue Lights Festival & Millennium Park Ice Skating
...see that the The Plain White T’s will be playing a free concert at 401 N Michigan Avenue(former Equitable Building next to the River). For more details call their Seasonal Event Hot...

Published by Chicago Weekend Fun on November 20, 2009.

Location in the media: De La Costa investor sues former partner for $3M

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

465 E. Illinois St. De La Costa investor sues former partner for $3M
De La Costa, which has since closed, ended up filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2008, less than two years after its highly touted debut. The restaurant at 465 E. Illinois St. was sold in September 2008 for $1 million, half of its asking price.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on November 20, 2009.

Location in the media: 11/21—Lights Festival Freebies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

401 N. Michigan 11/21—Lights Festival Freebies
...finale, and giveaways. From 11 AM to 5 PM at Lights Festival Lane (Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan), guests can decorate free holiday cookies at the Whole Foods booth, fancify a free piece...

Published by Chicago Reader on November 20, 2009.

Location in the media: Woman Throws Brick Through Window At WGN Radio

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

435 N. Michigan Woman Throws Brick Through Window At WGN Radio
About 10:50 a.m., police responded to the WGN studio at 435 N. Michigan where a woman apparently broke a window with a brick, according to News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli.

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

26 business reviews new on November 20

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:04 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for The Drawing Room, Pizzeria Uno, John Hancock Center, Gold Coast Bentley, Chicago Lake Shore Medical Associates and Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Hugo's Frog Bar, Sushi Taiyo, Mike Ditka's Restaurant, Lawry's The Prime Rib, Hilton Suites Chicago, Charles Ifergan Beauty Salon & Day Spa, Billy Goat Tavern, Star of Siam, Boardman's Urban Kitchen, Oysy Sushi, Boston Blackies, Bandera Restaurant, Hugo's Frog Bar, Cafe Spiaggia and AMC River East 21 on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge, Bandera Restaurant and Rossi's Liquors on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge and Le Passage on Yelp.

8 real estate listings new on November 20

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:24 -0600

21 E Chestnut St 21 E Chestnut St #3B listed on Trulia for $222,780
Listed on November 19, 2009.
21 E Chestnut St 21 E Chestnut St #17E listed on Trulia for $149,975
Listed on November 19, 2009.
540 N Lake Shore Dr 540 N Lake Shore Dr listed on Trulia for $389,000
Listed on November 19, 2009.
57 E Delaware Pl 57 E Delaware Pl listed on Trulia for $749,000
Listed on November 19, 2009.
25 E Superior St 25 E Superior St listed on Trulia for $3,195,000
Listed on November 19, 2009.
10 E Delaware Pl 10 E Delaware Pl #14B listed on Trulia for $1,580,900
Listed on November 19, 2009.
50 E Bellevue Pl 50 E Bellevue Pl #1102 listed on Trulia for $425,000
Listed on November 19, 2009.
57 E Delaware Pl 57 E Delaware Pl #1505 listed on Trulia for $749,000
Listed on November 18, 2009.

14 crimes new on November 19

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:02:24 -0600

Battery
- 1000 block N. Rush St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 8:15 p.m. on November 10, 2009. Post a comment
- 300 block E. North Water St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 11:09 p.m. on November 10, 2009. Post a comment
Criminal trespass
- 100 block E. Delaware Pl Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 2:45 p.m. on November 10, 2009. Post a comment
- 200 block E. Grand Ave Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 10:56 p.m. on November 10, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 200 block E. Erie St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Street. Reported at 8 a.m. on November 10, 2009. Post a comment
- 800 block N. Rush St Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 11 a.m. on November 10, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block E. Ohio St Theft: From building
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 12:05 a.m. on November 10, 2009. Post a comment
- 200 block E. Grand Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 11:30 a.m. on November 10, 2009. Post a comment
- 600 block N. Fairbanks Ct Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 1 p.m. on November 5, 2009. Post a comment
- 400 block N. Wabash Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 4 p.m. on November 5, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block E. Walton St Theft: Purse-snatching
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 10 p.m. on November 10, 2009. Post a comment
- 900 block N. Rush St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 10 a.m. on November 10, 2009. Post a comment
- 600 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 6 p.m. on November 10, 2009. Post a comment
- 600 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 10:45 a.m. on November 10, 2009. Post a comment

7 photos new on November 19