EveryBlock: 600-698 S. Wabash Ave.

Location in the media: Soul-satisfying short ribs

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

17 E. Monroe St. Soul-satisfying short ribs
17 E. Monroe St.

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

Location in the media: Pencil This In

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

610 S. Michigan Pencil This In
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, 610 S. Michigan, Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m., $10.

Published by Chicagoist on January 7, 2009.

3 crimes new on January 6

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:01:44 -0800

Robbery
- 300 block S. Dearborn St Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon
  Place: Street. Reported at 9:30 p.m. on December 28, 2008.
Sex offense
- 300 block S. State St Criminal sexual abuse: Public indecency
  Place: CTA train. Reported at 8 a.m. on December 28, 2008.
Theft
- 1100 block S. Clark St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 12:45 p.m. on December 28, 2008.

6 photos new on January 6

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

1 business license new on January 6

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:10:04 -0800

542 S. Dearborn St. POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC
License for Retail food establishment issued on January 16, 2009.

Location in the media: Woman struck by Blue Line train, power shut off

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

219 S. Dearborn Woman struck by Blue Line train, power shut off
The incident happened about 8:15 a.m. at 219 S. Dearborn.

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

Location in the media: Woman struck by Blue Line train, power shut off

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Dearborn and Jackson Woman struck by Blue Line train, power shut off
Street traffic on Dearborn has also been affected by the incident as emergency vehicles have had to make their way to the scene. Chicago police and traffic aides are directing traffic away from the area of Dearborn and Jackson.

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

Location in the media: Blue Line Shut Down Due To Person On Tracks

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

219 S. Dearborn St. Blue Line Shut Down Due To Person On Tracks
The incident happened about 8:15 a.m. at 219 S. Dearborn St., beneath the Dirksen Federal Building.Â

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on January 6, 2009.

Location in the media: Blue Line Shut Down Due To Person On Tracks

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Dearborn and Jackson Blue Line Shut Down Due To Person On Tracks
Street traffic on Dearborn has also been affected by the incident as emergency vehicles have had to make their way to the scene. Chicago police and traffic aides are directing traffic away from the area of Dearborn and Jackson.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on January 6, 2009.

17 business reviews new on January 6

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:05 -0800

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Garrett Popcorn Shops, Brook Furniture Rental, Brook Furniture Rental, Brook Furniture Rental, Bongo Room, Water Me! Flower Shop and Cafecito on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Oysy Japanese Sushi Restaurant, Sam's Wines & Spirits, Brandos, Eleven City Diner, Osaka Express and Eleven City Diner on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star review for Standing Room Only on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Italian Village and Target on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star review for Epic Burger on Yelp.

1 real estate listing new on January 6

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:16:44 -0800

1115 S Plymouth Ct 1115 S Plymouth Ct #405 listed on Trulia for $389,000
Listed on January 5, 2009.

7 crimes new on January 5

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:01:44 -0800

Assault
- 200 block S. State St Aggravated assault: Handgun
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 1:23 a.m. on October 2, 2008.
Battery
- 1100 block S. Michigan Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 2 a.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 700 block S. Dearborn St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Street. Reported at 8 a.m. on December 27, 2008.
Deceptive practice
- 00 block E. Roosevelt Rd Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 1 a.m. on October 2, 2008.
Motor vehicle theft
- 500 block S. Plymouth Ct Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Street. Reported at 7 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
Theft
- 00 block W. Jackson Blvd Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 6:08 p.m. on December 27, 2008.
- 1100 block S. Clark St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 2:47 p.m. on December 27, 2008.

61 photos new on January 5

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

1 business license new on January 5

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:10:04 -0800

55 W. Monroe St. POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC
License for Retail food establishment issued on January 16, 2009.

Location in the media: South Loop cool-down seen in '09

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

520 S. State St. South Loop cool-down seen in '09
Lennar Corp., for instance, has sold only 43% of the condos in Library Tower, a 184-unit project at 520 S. State St., making it unlikely the Miami-based homebuilder will be able to pay off construction loans for the development that come due Jan. 11. A Lennar spokesman declines to comment.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on January 5, 2009.

9 business reviews new on January 5

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:04 -0800

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star review for Mercy Medical / Mercy Works at Dearborn Station on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for The Art Institute of Chicago, W Chicago City Center and Powell's Book Stores on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Cellars Market, Flaco's Tacos and Chicago Curry House on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Yolk and Congress Plaza Hotel on Yelp.

1 real estate listing new on January 5

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:16:44 -0800

41 E 8th St 41 E 8th St #1203 listed on Trulia for $375,000
Listed on January 4, 2009.

25 building permits new on January 5

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:53:06 -0800

33 W. Monroe St. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 1, 2008.
431 S. Dearborn St. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 1, 2008.
61 E. Van Buren St. Permit issued for easy permit process
Permit issued on December 2, 2008.
33 E. Congress Pkwy. Permit issued for easy permit process
Permit issued on December 3, 2008.
410 S. Michigan Ave. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 4, 2008.
680 S. Federal St. Permit issued for easy permit process
Permit issued on December 5, 2008.
320 S. Plymouth Ct. Permit issued for easy permit process
Permit issued on December 9, 2008.
547 S. Clark St. Permit issued for easy permit process
Permit issued on December 10, 2008.
140 W. Roosevelt Rd. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 10, 2008.
33 W. Monroe St. Permit issued for easy permit process
Permit issued on December 10, 2008.
23 E. Jackson Blvd. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 10, 2008.
131 S. Dearborn St. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 11, 2008.
408 S. Michigan Ave. Permit issued for easy permit process
Permit issued on December 12, 2008.
55 E. Jackson Blvd. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 12, 2008.
141 W. Jackson Blvd. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 12, 2008.
400 S. State St. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 18, 2008.
401 S. State St. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 19, 2008.
55 W. Monroe St. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 19, 2008.
600 S. Clark St. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 22, 2008.
111 S. Michigan Ave. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 23, 2008.
601 S. La Salle St. Permit issued for easy permit process
Permit issued on December 23, 2008.
17 E. Monroe St. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 29, 2008.
120 S. La Salle St. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 29, 2008.
1100 S. Michigan Ave. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 30, 2008.
208 S. La Salle St. Permit issued for renovation / alteration
Permit issued on December 30, 2008.

7 crimes new on January 4

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:01:44 -0800

Assault
- 00 block E. Roosevelt Rd Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: Drug store. Reported at 10:55 a.m. on December 26, 2008.
- 100 block S. Wabash Ave Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: Other. Reported at 8:23 p.m. on December 26, 2008.
Criminal damage
- 600 block S. La Salle St Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 2 p.m. on December 26, 2008.
Deceptive practice
- 200 block S. La Salle St Deceptive practice: Counterfeit check
  Place: Medical / dental office. Reported at 10 a.m. on December 26, 2008.
Motor vehicle theft
- 1200 block S. Wabash Ave Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Street. Reported at 2:30 p.m. on December 26, 2008.
Theft
- 00 block E. 8th St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 8 p.m. on December 26, 2008.
- 200 block S. State St Theft: From building
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 3 p.m. on December 26, 2008.

6 photos new on January 4

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

11 business reviews new on January 4

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:00:04 -0800

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Auditorium Theatre, Custom House and Epic Burger on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Mercat a la Planxa, Ma & I, Epic Burger, Close Up 2 and Burnham Park Animal Hospital on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star review for Chicago Curry House on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star review for Target on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star review for Exchequer Restaurant & Pub on Yelp.

5 crimes new on January 3

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:01:44 -0800

Assault
- 100 block W. Roosevelt Rd Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: Street. Reported at 7:05 a.m. on December 25, 2008.
Battery
- 600 block S. Dearborn St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Convenience store. Reported at 1:18 p.m. on September 30, 2008.
Narcotics
- 600 block S. Clark St Narcotics: Possession of cannabis, 30 grams or less
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 3:15 p.m. on December 19, 2008.
Non-criminal
- 300 block S. Columbus Dr Other offense: Damage to real property: fire/explosion
  Place: Street. Reported at 9:40 p.m. on December 25, 2008.
Theft
- 1100 block S. State St Theft: From building
  Place: Athletic club. Reported at 11 a.m. on December 20, 2008.

8 photos new on January 3

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

8 business reviews new on January 3

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 09:00:04 -0800

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Jersey Boys, Nelson Law Office and Aniko Salon & Spa on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Union League Club, Bongo Room and Alonti Deli on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star review for Italian Village on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star review for Bongo Room on Yelp.

1 real estate listing new on January 3

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:16:44 -0800

124 W Polk St 124 W Polk St listed on Trulia for $280,000
Listed on January 2, 2009.