EveryBlock: 200-284 N. Michigan Ave.

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.

24 crimes new on November 7

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

Assault
- 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
- 00 block W. Grand Ave Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Street. Reported at 5:45 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
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
- 600 block N. Michigan Ave Deceptive practice: Forgery
  Place: Bank. Reported at 10:45 a.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 500 block N. State St Deceptive practice: Illegal use of cash card
  Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 10:30 a.m. on October 29, 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
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 E. Hubbard St Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 11:15 a.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
- 100 block E. Ohio St Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 7:02 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
- 200 block E. Ohio St Theft: From building
  Place: Residence. Reported at 5 p.m. on August 4, 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

21 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: Last Second Plans: River North Chicago Dance Company

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

205 E. Randolph Dr. Last Second Plans: River North Chicago Dance Company
River North Chicago Dance Company, Saturday November 7, 8pm. Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph Dr., Tickets $30-$65, 312.334.7777.

Published by Chicagoist on November 7, 2009.

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.

20 business reviews new on November 7

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

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Texas de Brazil, Frontera Grill, Noodles & Company, USA Moving & Storage and Giordano's on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Roof, Pittsfield Cafe, Pizzeria Via Stato, Grand Lux Cafe, South Water Kitchen, Russian Tea Time, Sullivan's Steakhouse, Weber Grill Restaurant, Rebar and The Gage on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star review for Elephant & Castle on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Fado Irish Pub and Flatwater on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Shula's Steak House and O'Callaghan's on Yelp.

1 real estate listing new on November 7

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:17:25 -0600

512 N Mcclurg Ct 512 N Mcclurg Ct #5612 listed on Trulia for $355,000
Listed on November 6, 2009.

18 crimes new on November 6

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

Criminal damage
- 300 block E. Randolph St Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 8 a.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
Deceptive practice
- 400 block N. Clark St Deceptive practice: Illegal use of cash card
  Place: Bank. Reported at noon on October 27, 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
Robbery
- 600 block N. Rush St Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon
  Place: Street. Reported at 12:28 a.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 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
- 500 block N. Fairbanks Ct Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Street. Reported at 1 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 300 block E. Illinois St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Street. Reported at 7 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 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
- 500 block N. Dearborn St Theft: From building
  Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 3 p.m. 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
- 00 block E. Grand Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 7:30 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 400 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 3 a.m. on October 28, 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

19 photos new on November 6

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

1 business license new on November 6

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

180 N. Michigan Ave. GUILD FOR THE BLIND
License for Raffles issued on November 16, 2009. Post a comment

Location in the media: Brother of 'Dark Knight' director planned escape from Chicago jail

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

207 E. Ohio St. Brother of 'Dark Knight' director planned escape from Chicago jail
Nolan and his wife listed assets of $630,000 and liabilities of $2.25 million in a bankruptcy filing. At the Gold Coast office address Nolan listed -- 207 E. Ohio St., Suite 347 -- there are no suites, only a nail salon.

Published by Chicago Tribune on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: Officials: Batman-like escape was planned at the MCC

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

207 E. Ohio St. Officials: Batman-like escape was planned at the MCC
Nolan and his wife listed assets of $630,000 and liabilities of $2.25 million in a bankruptcy filing. At the Gold Coast office address Nolan listed -- 207 E. Ohio St., Suite 347 -- there are no suites, only a nail salon.

Published by Tribune Breaking News 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: FANCY FEET

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

111 S. Michigan FANCY FEET
...Arts and Crafts from Britain to Chicago" opens Saturday at the Art Institute of Chicago (111 S. Michigan). Nearly 190 ceramics, furniture, metalwork, paintings, photographs and textiles from the Arts and Craft period...

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

Location in the media: FANCY FEET

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

205 E. Randolph FANCY FEET
...pieces tonight at 8 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (205 E. Randolph). The program includes two world premieres: "Forbidden Boundaries" and "Evolution of a Dream," as well...

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: Ticket line

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

329 N. Dearborn Ticket line
• • House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, (312) 923-2000. Or 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

111 S. Michigan Ave. Gnathonemus Petersil; Nature of Diamonds; Chicago in 60 Seconds
The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave., (312) 443-3626, www.artinstituteofchicago.org, presents Konstantin Grcic: Decisive Design from Wednesday, Nov. 18, through Sunday, Jan. 24, showcasing more than 100 objects including furniture, tableware, and office accessories.

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: 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: 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: Everything you want to know about Double A

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

108 W. Kinzie St Everything you want to know about Double A
Double A, 108 W. Kinzie St, (312-329-2444). Wed–Fri 8pm–2am; Sat 8pm–3am.

Published by Time Out Chicago 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: Before I Self Destruct Advance Screening

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

322 East Illinois St Before I Self Destruct Advance Screening
...arrive a bit early. It'll all be going down at AMC River East 21 (322 East Illinois St), Monday night at 8:30 pm...

Published by Gapers Block (Transmission) 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: Chicago Brick of the Day: Stockholm City Hall

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

435 North Michigan Avenue Chicago Brick of the Day: Stockholm City Hall
If you haven't done it yet, play tourist for a couple of hours and wander around the outside of 435 North Michigan Avenue and marvel at an architectural work that will not be equalled in our lifetimes.

Published by Chicago Architecture Blog 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.

28 business reviews new on November 6

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

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Blue Chicago On Clark, Watson Dwyer Inc., Frontera Grill and The Gage on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for 10pin Bowling Lounge, India House Restaurant, Reckless Records, Sephora, View U Photography, Vong's Thai Kitchen, Rebar, Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique, Rosebud Prime, Miller's Pub, Chicago Loop Express - Secretary of State Facility/DMV, Mercadito and Bally Total Fitness on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique, Marc Burger, Jaffa Bagels, Sweetwater Tavern & Grille and Frontera Grill on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Shaw's Crab House, XOCO, Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique and Panda Express on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Rosebud Trattoria and Marquette Inn Restaurant on Yelp.

15 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
- 00 block W. Ontario St Other offense: Harassment by electronic means
  Place: Residence. Reported at 9 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block W. Ontario St Other offense: Harassment by electronic means
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 12:27 a.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 S. Clark St Theft: Financial ID theft: over $300
  Place: Bank. Reported at 8 a.m. on October 25, 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

44 photos new on November 5