EveryBlock: 427-499 N. Wabash Ave.

18 crimes new on January 7

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:01:44 -0500

Assault
- 00 block E. Wacker Dr Aggravated assault: Handgun
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 3:22 a.m. on December 26, 2008.
- 00 block W. Randolph St Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 11:36 a.m. on December 29, 2008.
Battery
- 00 block E. Chicago Ave Aggravated battery: Domestic battery: other dangerous weapon
  Place: Street. Reported at 8 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
- 100 block W. Ontario St Aggravated battery: Handgun
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 3:29 a.m. on December 29, 2008.
Deceptive practice
- 00 block E. Grand Ave Deceptive practice: Fraud or confidence game
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 6:30 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
- 100 block W. Lake St Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 7 a.m. on December 29, 2008.
Narcotics
- 100 block E. Erie St Narcotics: Found suspect narcotics
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 6 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
Other offense
- 00 block E. Superior St Other offense: Telephone threat
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 9 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
Public peace violation
- 600 block N. La Salle Dr Public peace violation: Other violation
  Place: Gas station. Reported at 2:20 a.m. on October 4, 2008.
Robbery
- 700 block N. State St Robbery: Armed: knife/cutting instrument
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 8:01 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
Theft
- 400 block N. Rush St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Street. Reported at 9:30 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
- 100 block N. State St Theft: From building
  Place: Department store. Reported at 1:30 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
- 00 block W. Wacker Dr Theft: From building
  Place: Athletic club. Reported at 1 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
- 600 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 6:40 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
- 800 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Pocket-picking
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 6:30 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
- 200 block N. State St Theft: Purse-snatching
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 3:10 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
- 100 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 5 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
- 500 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 4:50 p.m. on December 29, 2008.

16 photos new on January 7

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

1 business license new on January 7

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:10:04 -0500

150 N. Michigan Ave. SECONDARY EDUCATION STRATEGIES,LLC
License for Limited business license issued on September 16, 2008.

21 restaurant inspections new on January 7

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:26:58 -0500

437 N. Rush 437 RUSH
Pass Inspected on July 25, 2008.
550 N. State AFC SUSHI@JEWEL-OSCO #3368
Pass Inspected on July 16, 2008.
515 N. State AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Pass Inspected on July 28, 2008.
550 N. St. Clair ARGO TEA CAFE
Pass Inspected on November 7, 2008.
60 E. Ohio BIG BOWL
Pass Inspected on May 21, 2008.
26 W. Randolph GARRETT'S POPCORN SHOPS
Pass Inspected on July 17, 2008.
316 N. Michigan CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
Pass Inspected on July 28, 2008.
515 N. Dearborn EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS
Pass with conditions Inspected on July 31, 2008.
185 N. Wabash ELEPHANT & CASTLE
Pass with conditions Inspected on July 22, 2008.
661 N. La Salle FOGO DE CHAO CHURRASCARIA (CHI
Pass Inspected on July 23, 2008.
329 N. Dearborn HOUSE OF BLUES
Pass Inspected on July 2, 2008.
233 N. Michigan DELMONICO'S GOURMET
Pass Inspected on July 16, 2008.
626 N. State QUARTINO
Pass Inspected on June 19, 2008.
550 N. State JEWEL FOOD STORE #3368
Pass with conditions Inspected on July 16, 2008.
159 N. Wabash POPEYES/GOLD COAST DOGS
Pass Inspected on July 17, 2008.
676 N. St. Clair TRU
Pass Inspected on July 29, 2008.
225 N. Michigan SOUTH WATER NEWSTAND INC.
Pass Inspected on November 13, 2008.
201 N. Clark POPEYE'S CHICKEN AND BISCUITS
Pass Inspected on July 17, 2008.
115 N. Wabash SUGAR BLISS CAKE BOUTIQUE
Pass Inspected on December 26, 2008.
225 N. Michigan JIMMY JOHN'S - MICHIGAN
Pass Inspected on November 14, 2008.
166 E. Superior C-HOUSE
Pass Inspected on July 7, 2008.

Location in the media: Home cooking a resolution that's clearly in focus

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

66 E. Randolph Home cooking a resolution that's clearly in focus
The first class of the year at World Kitchen, 66 E. Randolph, is at 6 p.m. Thursday. Titled "The New Economy," the class aims to show you how to "do more with a whole lot less."

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on January 7, 2009.

Location in the media: Conrad Chicago on the block

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

521 N. Rush St. Conrad Chicago on the block
...has hired Atlanta-based hotel brokerage Hodges Ward Elliott Inc. to market the hotel at 521 N. Rush St. and about eight other properties it owns nationwide, according to people familiar with DiamondRock’s...

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on January 7, 2009.

Location in the media: Conrad Chicago on the block

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

540 N. Michigan Ave. Conrad Chicago on the block
DiamondRock also owns the 1,192-room Chicago Marriott Downtown, 540 N. Michigan Ave., which is not for sale.

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on January 7, 2009.

Location in the media: Suburban private-equity firm moving to 300 N. LaSalle

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

300 N. LaSalle Suburban private-equity firm moving to 300 N. LaSalle
Suburban private-equity firm moving to 300 N. LaSalle

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on January 7, 2009.

Location in the media: MWRD to hold public hearing on bond issue

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

100 E. Erie St. MWRD to hold public hearing on bond issue
The district’s commissioners will hold a hearing on the bonds at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at district headquarters at 100 E. Erie St. A regular board meeting, scheduled for 10 a.m., will follow the hearing.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on January 7, 2009.

Location in the media: Five things to do today: Jan 7

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

170 N Dearborn St Five things to do today: Jan 7
...in the title role. Elizabeth LeCompte directs. 7:30pm. The Wooster Group at Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn St between Randolph and Lake Sts (312-443-3800). El: Red, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple...

Published by Time Out Chicago on January 7, 2009.

28 business reviews new on January 7

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:00:04 -0500

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for The Joynt, Roy's, Hannah's Bretzel, Nordstrom and Walgreens on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Keefer's Restaurant, Second Story Bar, Quartino, TGI Friday's, The Underground, David Burke's Primehouse, 1492 Tapas Restaurant, Gino's East and Pizzeria Due on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Grand Lux Cafe, Hub 51, Siam Rice, Siam Rice, Inn of Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel and Hub 51 on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Maxine and Indian Garden Restaurant on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Millennium Park, Blue Line CTA, J Bar, Corner Bakery, Chicago 2016 and 1492 Tapas Restaurant on Yelp.

3 real estate listings new on January 7

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:16:44 -0500

401 N Wabash Ave 401 N Wabash Ave #2014 listed on Trulia for $515,770
Listed on January 6, 2009.
440 N Wabash Ave 440 N Wabash Ave #3603 listed on Trulia for $323,900
Listed on January 6, 2009.
211 E Ohio St 211 E Ohio St #2619 listed on Trulia for $255,000
Listed on January 6, 2009.

3 foreclosure auction results new on January 7

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:36:09 -0500

0 block of E. Ontario St. Property on the 0 block of E. Ontario St. sold at foreclosure auction
Sale date: December 12, 2008.
0 block of E. Ontario St. Property on the 0 block of E. Ontario St. sold at foreclosure auction
Sale date: December 16, 2008.
700 block of N. Clark St. Property on the 700 block of N. Clark St. sold at foreclosure auction
Sale date: December 10, 2008.

13 foreclosures new on January 7

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:36:37 -0500

400 block of N. Wabash Ave. Foreclosure filed for property in the 400 block of N. Wabash Ave.
Filing date: November 19, 2008.
400 block of N. Wabash Ave. Foreclosure filed for property in the 400 block of N. Wabash Ave.
Filing date: November 21, 2008.
400 block of N. Wabash Ave. Foreclosure filed for property in the 400 block of N. Wabash Ave.
Filing date: August 28, 2008.
400 block of N. Lasalle St. Foreclosure filed for property in the 400 block of N. Lasalle St.
Filing date: August 28, 2008.
200 block of E. Erie St. Foreclosure filed for property in the 200 block of E. Erie St.
Filing date: November 24, 2008.
0 block of E. Ontario St. Foreclosure filed for property in the 0 block of E. Ontario St.
Filing date: November 25, 2008.
0 block of E. Ontario St. Foreclosure filed for property in the 0 block of E. Ontario St.
Filing date: November 26, 2008.
200 block of N. Columbus Dr. Foreclosure filed for property in the 200 block of N. Columbus Dr.
Filing date: November 26, 2008.
0 block of E. Huron St. Foreclosure filed for property in the 0 block of E. Huron St.
Filing date: November 26, 2008.
0 block of E. Ontario St. Foreclosure filed for property in the 0 block of E. Ontario St.
Filing date: December 2, 2008.
400 block of N. Wabash Ave. Foreclosure filed for property in the 400 block of N. Wabash Ave.
Filing date: December 3, 2008.
400 block of N. Wabash Ave. Foreclosure filed for property in the 400 block of N. Wabash Ave.
Filing date: December 3, 2008.
0 block of W. Ontario St. Foreclosure filed for property in the 0 block of W. Ontario St.
Filing date: August 28, 2008.

22 crimes new on January 6

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:01:44 -0500

Battery
- 500 block N. State St Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Residence. Reported at 7:50 p.m. on December 28, 2008.
- 600 block N. Clark St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 5 p.m. on December 28, 2008.
- 600 block N. Dearborn St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 4 a.m. on December 28, 2008.
- 00 block W. Hubbard St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 1:55 a.m. on December 28, 2008.
- 600 block N. Dearborn St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 3 a.m. on December 28, 2008.
- 100 block N. State St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Movie house / theater. Reported at 9:21 p.m. on December 28, 2008.
- 600 block N. State St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 7:20 p.m. on December 28, 2008.
Criminal trespass
- 00 block E. Ohio St Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 2:40 p.m. on December 28, 2008.
- 100 block N. State St Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Movie house / theater. Reported at 8:35 p.m. on December 28, 2008.
- 100 block E. Wacker Dr Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 8 p.m. on December 26, 2008.
- 600 block N. Clark St Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 6 a.m. on December 28, 2008.
- 100 block N. State St Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Movie house / theater. Reported at 7:57 p.m. on December 28, 2008.
Non-criminal
- 500 block N. La Salle Dr Other offense: Lost property
  Place: Taxicab. Reported at 2:36 a.m. on December 28, 2008.
Prostitution
- 500 block N. Clark St Prostitution: Solicitation on public way
  Place: Street. Reported at 3 a.m. on December 28, 2008.
Robbery
- 00 block E. Lake St Robbery: Armed: knife/cutting instrument
  Place: Convenience store. Reported at 5:25 p.m. on December 28, 2008.
Stalking
- 200 block E. Huron St Simple assault: Stalking: non-criminal offense
  Place: Hospital building / grounds. Reported at 11 p.m. on December 28, 2008.
Theft
- 500 block N. State St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 11 a.m. on December 28, 2008.
- 100 block N. La Salle St Theft: Financial ID theft: over $300
  Place: Bank. Reported at 8 a.m. on October 3, 2008.
- 600 block N. Wabash Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 8 p.m. on December 28, 2008.
- 00 block E. Chicago Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 5:15 p.m. on December 28, 2008.
- 400 block N. State St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 7:30 p.m. on December 28, 2008.
- 400 block N. Clark St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 11:20 p.m. on October 3, 2008.

22 photos new on January 6

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

1 business license new on January 6

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:10:04 -0500

233 E. Erie St. NICOLE MARTIN ESTHETICS
License for Limited business license issued on January 5, 2009.

Location in the media: Pre-inaugural bash

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

437 Rush Pre-inaugural bash
...will speak before the Italian American Chamber of Commerce Jan. 28 at Phil Stefani's 437 Rush eatery. ... Pulitzer-winning author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin speaking Feb. 11 at Loyola...

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

Location in the media: More bites, more benders: This week’s eating and drinking events

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

200 N Columbus Dr More bites, more benders: This week’s eating and drinking events
Got $850 burning a hole in your pocket? Neither do we, but tanking economy be damned, Eno in the Fairmont Hotel Chicago holds a tasting of the rare 1935 Barros White Colheita. A bottle runs $850 but $90 will score you a one ounce taste. 4–11pm. 200 N Columbus Dr (312-946-7000).

Published by Time Out Chicago on January 6, 2009.

Location in the media: Aztec snacks worm their way into our hearts

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

200 N. Columbus Drive Aztec snacks worm their way into our hearts
Aria (200 N. Columbus Drive; 312-444-9494) chef Brad Parsons was serving up a delicious chile-braised short rib...

Published by Chicago Tribune on January 6, 2009.

27 business reviews new on January 6

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:00:04 -0500

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Rossi's Liquors, Macy's, Vertigo Sky Lounge, Pastoral, Morton's, AAA-Chicago Motor Club, Chicago Theatre and Roy's on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Fulton's on the River, Portillo's Hot Dogs, Hawk Quarters, Streeters, Maxine, Rebar and Texas de Brazil on Menuism and Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Ben Pao, City Scents Flowers & Gifts, Harry Caray's, Farmerie 58, Rossi's Liquors, Rossi's Liquors and Bistro 110 on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Hampton Inn and Suites, India House Restaurant and Brazzaz on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Texas de Brazil and It's Just Lunch on Yelp.

1 real estate listing new on January 6

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:16:44 -0500

440 N Wabash Ave 440 N Wabash Ave listed on Trulia for $358,888
Listed on January 5, 2009.

21 crimes new on January 5

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:01:44 -0500

Battery
- 600 block N. Dearborn St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 10:20 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
Burglary
- 200 block E. Ontario St Burglary: Forcible entry
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 4:40 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
Criminal damage
- 100 block W. Ohio St Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 8:14 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 200 block E. Grand Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 10:30 a.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 200 block E. Grand Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 10 a.m. on December 27, 2008.
Deceptive practice
- 100 block N. State St Deceptive practice: Credit card fraud
  Place: Department store. Reported at 4:30 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
Narcotics
- 600 block N. State St Narcotics: Found suspect narcotics
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 11:15 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 500 block N. State St Narcotics: Possession of cannabis, 30 grams or less
  Place: Vehicle (non-commercial). Reported at 5:50 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
Other offense
- 00 block W. Huron St Other offense: Harassment by telephone
  Place: Residence. Reported at 3 a.m. on December 27, 2008.
Theft
- 500 block N. Wabash Ave Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 11:45 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 200 block E. Grand Ave Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 10:38 a.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 500 block N. Dearborn St Theft: Attempted theft
  Place: Taxicab. Reported at 12:10 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 00 block E. Ohio St Theft: From building
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 4:38 a.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 400 block N. La Salle Dr Theft: Over $300
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 5:30 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 00 block W. Chicago Ave Theft: Pocket-picking
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 3:45 a.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 300 block N. State St Theft: Pocket-picking
  Place: Bowling alley. Reported at 6 p.m. on October 2, 2008.
- 300 block E. North Water St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 10:45 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 100 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 6 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 100 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 7:52 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 700 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 10:15 a.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 00 block W. Huron St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 1:45 p.m. on December 27, 2008.

18 photos new on January 5

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

2 business licenses new on January 5

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:10:04 -0500

203 N. La Salle St. PUBLIC SECTOR GROUP INC
License for Limited business license issued on September 16, 2008.
444 N. Michigan Ave. SUBLIME PROMOTIONS INC
License for Limited business license issued on January 5, 2009.

Location in the media: Sugar + Cake = Bliss

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

115 N Wabash Ave Sugar + Cake = Bliss
Sugar Bliss Cakes, 115 N Wabash Ave (312)845-60602

Published by NBC 5 on January 5, 2009.

36 business reviews new on January 5

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:04 -0500

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Mambo Grill, Portillo's Hot Dogs, Noodles & Company, PhysioLife Studios, PERL Mortgage, Fogo de Chao and Weber Grill Restaurant on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Cafe Iberico, Swirl Wine Bar, Maxine, Cafe Iberico, Emilio's Tapas Sol y Nieve, Soupbox, Sullivan's Steakhouse, Second Story Bar, Cafe Iberico, Portillo's Hot Dogs and Rockit Bar & Grill on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for La Madia, Weber Grill Restaurant, Sullivan's Steakhouse, Buca Di Beppo, Ultimate Exposure, Vong's Thai Kitchen, Oysy Sushi, Boston Blackies and Bloomingdale's Home Store on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Dick's Last Resort, Dick's Last Resort and El Norte Restaurant on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, Dryclean Direct, Associated Allergists & Asthma Specialists Ltd, J Bar, Pizzeria Ora and McDonald's on Yelp.

1 real estate listing new on January 5

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:16:44 -0500

10 E Ontario St 10 E Ontario St #1508 listed on Trulia for $219,900
Listed on January 4, 2009.