EveryBlock: 726-798 N. Wabash Ave.

14 crimes new on January 7

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

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.
Burglary
- 100 block E. Delaware Pl Burglary: Unlawful entry
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 10:15 p.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.
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.
- 600 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 6:40 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
- 00 block W. Walton St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 1:30 p.m. on December 29, 2008.
- 00 block E. Chestnut St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 11:30 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.
- 500 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 4:50 p.m. on December 29, 2008.

7 photos new on January 7

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

28 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.
72 E. Walton PANE CALDO
Pass Inspected on July 16, 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.
1130 N. State BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS#292
Pass Inspected on July 11, 2008.
60 E. Ohio BIG BOWL
Pass Inspected on May 21, 2008.
1030 N. Clark DAVE & BUSTER'S/MIDWAY BAR
Pass Inspected on July 17, 2008.
1030 N. Clark DAVE & BUSTER'S/MAIN DINING RM
Pass Inspected on July 17, 2008.
1030 N. Clark DAVE & BUSTER/GOLF SIMULA
Pass Inspected on July 17, 2008.
1030 N. Clark DAVE & BUSTER'S/BOWLING ALLEY
Pass Inspected on July 17, 2008.
1030 N. Clark DAVE & BUSTER'S/POOL ROOM
Pass Inspected on July 17, 2008.
1030 N. Clark DAVE & BUSTER'S/EXEC. BILLIARD
Pass Inspected on July 17, 2008.
1030 N. Clark DAVE & BUSTER/GOLF SIMULA
Pass Inspected on July 17, 2008.
1030 N. Clark DAVE & BUSTER/SPC.EVT.RM
Pass Inspected on July 17, 2008.
1030 N. Clark DAVE & BUSTER'S/BAR # 1
Pass Inspected on July 12, 2008.
515 N. Dearborn EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS
Pass with conditions Inspected on July 31, 2008.
661 N. La Salle FOGO DE CHAO CHURRASCARIA (CHI
Pass Inspected on July 23, 2008.
900 N. Michigan OAK TREE RESTAURANT & BAKERY
Pass Inspected on November 14, 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.
676 N. St. Clair TRU
Pass Inspected on July 29, 2008.
140 E. Walton LAVAZZA - ESPRESSION BY LAVAZZ
Pass Inspected on November 10, 2008.
1 E. Oak LE PASSAGE
Pass Inspected on July 24, 2008.
937 N. Rush LE COLONIAL
Pass Inspected on July 16, 2008.
1 E. Delaware STARBUCKS COFFEE #13468
Pass Inspected on July 24, 2008.
6 E. Chestnut TEMPO CAFE
Pass Inspected on July 24, 2008.
166 E. Superior C-HOUSE
Pass Inspected on July 7, 2008.

Location in the media: Tiki time at the new Trader Vic's

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

1030 N. State Tiki time at the new Trader Vic's
After three years of anticipation, Trader Vic's -- which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year -- has reopened at 1030 N. State, on the ground floor of the Newberry Plaza building.

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: 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.

30 business reviews new on January 7

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

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Il Mulino New York, The Joynt, Roy's, Nordstrom, Carson's Ribs & Steaks Downtown and Walgreens on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Keefer's Restaurant, Second Story Bar, The Signature Lounge, Quartino, TGI Friday's, The Underground, David Burke's Primehouse, Wow Bao, 1492 Tapas Restaurant, Gino's East, Pizzeria Due and Foodlife on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Grand Lux Cafe, Hub 51, Inn of Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel and Hub 51 on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Goddess and Grocer, Maxine, Dress Doctor and Indian Garden Restaurant on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for American Apparel, J Bar, More Cupcakes and 1492 Tapas Restaurant on Yelp.

10 real estate listings new on January 7

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

77 E Walton St 77 E Walton St listed on Trulia for $1,710,000
Listed on January 6, 2009.
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.
1120 N Lake Shore Dr 1120 N Lake Shore Dr #3A listed on Trulia for $395,000
Listed on January 6, 2009.
48 E Cedar St 48 E Cedar St listed on Trulia for $18,000
Listed on January 6, 2009.
100 E Walton St 100 E Walton St #10C listed on Trulia for $210,000
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.
179 E Lake Shore Dr 179 E Lake Shore Dr #604 listed on Trulia for $550,000
Listed on December 31, 2008.
111 E Chestnut St 111 E Chestnut St #19GJ listed on Trulia for $875,000
Listed on December 24, 2008.
210 E Walton Pl 210 E Walton Pl #E listed on Trulia for $1,800,000
Listed on December 10, 2008.

4 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.
0 block of E. Oak St. Property on the 0 block of E. Oak St. sold at foreclosure auction
Sale date: December 19, 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.

12 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.
800 block of N. Dewitt Pl. Foreclosure filed for property in the 800 block of N. Dewitt Pl.
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.
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.
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.

19 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.
- 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.
- 600 block N. Clark St Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 6 a.m. on December 28, 2008.
Deceptive practice
- 900 block N. Michigan Ave Deceptive practice: Credit card fraud
  Place: Department store. Reported at 4:55 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.
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.
- 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.
- 100 block E. Walton St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 4:30 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.
- 800 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 7:30 p.m. on December 28, 2008.

23 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.

24 business reviews new on January 6

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:05 -0500

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Rossi's Liquors, Salon O Sixty Five, Halo Salon For Men, Vertigo Sky Lounge, California Nails and Roy's on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Pizano's Pizza & Pasta, Portillo's Hot Dogs, Streeters, Maxine, Rebar and Texas de Brazil on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Ben Pao, City Scents Flowers & Gifts, 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, It's Just Lunch and Exhale Spa 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.

19 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.
Criminal sexual assault
- 1000 block N. Lake Shore Dr Criminal sexual assault: Non-aggravated
  Place: Residence. Reported at 9 a.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.
- 1000 block N. Rush St Theft: From building
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 6 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 E. North Water St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 10:45 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.

3 photos new on January 5

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

1 business license new on January 5

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

444 N. Michigan Ave. SUBLIME PROMOTIONS INC
License for Limited business license issued on January 5, 2009.

Location in the media: Selling in a Luxury Tower 9 Months Later: 50 E. Chestnut

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

50 E. Chestnut Selling in a Luxury Tower 9 Months Later: 50 E. Chestnut
It seems as if the rich like to move on a moments notice along with the rest ofÂ us as this 3-bedroom unit at 50 E. Chestnut in the Gold Coast has come on the market only 9 months after it closed in May 2008.

Published by Crib Chatter on January 5, 2009.

41 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, Bravco Beauty Centre, PhysioLife Studios, PERL Mortgage, Fogo de Chao, Anthropologie, Dennis Bartolomei, Ashkenaz Jewish Style Deli and Weber Grill Restaurant on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Swirl Wine Bar, Maxine, Emilio's Tapas Sol y Nieve, Soupbox, Sullivan's Steakhouse, Cafe Spiaggia, Ashkenaz Jewish Style Deli, Second Story Bar, Portillo's Hot Dogs, Rockit Bar & Grill and The Cheesecake Factory 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, Drake Hotel, 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 Sushi Samba Rio, Cafe Spiaggia, Potash Brothers and El Norte Restaurant on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, Scott Patrick, Dryclean Direct, American Apparel, J Bar 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.