2 news articles

• 33 S State St Beer JV’s decision close on Chicago or Dallas

  ...The landmark former Carson Pirie Scott & Co. building, 33 S. State St. Renamed the Sullivan Center after the architect Louis Sullivan, the 15-story structure is owned...

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 9, 2008.

• S. Clark St. & W. Polk St. Foreclosure suits hit Terrapin, principals

  ...it has hired a broker to sell a nearly finished 28-story condo tower at Clark and Polk streets...

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 9, 2008.

6 restaurant inspections

• 66 E WASHINGTON SUBWAY

  Pass Inspected on March 12, 2008.

• 8 E MADISON CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

  Pass Inspected on March 14, 2008.

• 29 E MADISON PANDA EXPRESS, INC #1102

  Pass Inspected on March 13, 2008.

• 194 N STATE POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC

  Pass Inspected on March 13, 2008.

• 111 W WASHINGTON STARBUCKS COFFEE #213

  Pass With Conditions Inspected on March 12, 2008.

• 33 N DEARBORN COSI

  Pass Inspected on March 12, 2008.

16 crimes

• Assault
  • 100 block W. Lake St Simple assault: Simple assault

    Place: CTA train. Reported at 7:26 a.m. on June 30, 2008.

• Criminal trespass
  • 300 block E. Balbo Dr Criminal trespass: To land

    Place: Street. Reported at 8:10 p.m. on June 29, 2008.

• Non-criminal
  • 600 block S. Wabash Ave Suicide: Attempted: Not in police custody

    Place: Residence. Reported at 11:20 a.m. on June 30, 2008.

• Other offense
  • 200 block S. La Salle St Other offense: Harassment by telephone

    Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 11:20 a.m. on June 30, 2008.

• Public peace violation
  • 200 block S. Michigan Ave Public peace violation: Reckless conduct

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9:30 p.m. on June 30, 2008.

• Robbery
  • 100 block W. Lake St Robbery: Armed: other dangerous weapon

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 1:22 a.m. on June 30, 2008.

  • 100 block S. La Salle St Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9 p.m. on June 30, 2008.

  • 00 block W. Congress Pkwy Robbery: Attempted: strongarm: no weapon

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 6:30 p.m. on June 30, 2008.

• Theft
  • 00 block E. Jackson Blvd Theft: $300 and under

    Place: Convenience store. Reported at 8:30 a.m. on June 25, 2008.

  • 300 block S. Michigan Ave Theft: From building

    Place: Residence (garage). Reported at 12:30 a.m. on June 30, 2008.

  • 00 block W. Adams St Theft: From building

    Place: Restaurant. Reported at 11 a.m. on June 30, 2008.

  • 00 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft

    Place: Department store. Reported at 5 p.m. on June 30, 2008.

  • 300 block S. Columbus Dr Theft: Retail theft

    Place: Small retail store. Reported at 8:45 p.m. on June 30, 2008.

  • 00 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft

    Place: Department store. Reported at 5:10 p.m. on June 30, 2008.

  • 100 block W. Monroe St Theft: From building

    Place: Bank. Reported at 4:45 p.m. on June 30, 2008.

  • 00 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft

    Place: Small retail store. Reported at 6:15 p.m. on June 30, 2008.

4 business reviews

• 5 stars out of 5: Aaron Krolik reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 4 stars out of 5: Park Grill reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 3 stars out of 5: Tamarind reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 2 stars out of 5: Taste of Chicago Festival reviewed on Yelp.com.

8 news articles

• Buddy Guy's Legends Dog boycott in works

  The Travel Channel's Mark DeCarlo enjoyed a Cubs game while in town and celebrated his birthday by stopping by bluesman Buddy Guy's Legends nightclub to hear John Burns.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 8, 2008.

• Congress and Dearborn Mayor defending police after Taste violence

  Only a few of the 1 million people on the street last Thursday night, said the mayor, were involved in the gunfire at Congress and Dearborn that resulted in one death and three injuries.

  Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 8, 2008.

• Randolph and Clark Transit Funding Rally Held At Thompson Center

  At 10 a.m. on Tuesday a rally for transit funding began at the James R. Thompson Center, at the northwest corner of Randolph and Clark.

  Published by NBC 5 on July 8, 2008.

• Dearborn and Van Buren Daley addresses weekend gang violence

  Twenty-year-old Courtney Thomas was shot and killed near Dearborn and Van Buren after an altercation that started at around 10:40 p.m. that night.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 8, 2008.

• 108 N State St Block 37 Pedway signs Au Bon Pain, other tenants

  A spokesman for the developer says that decision has no bearing on plans to build a Pedway linking the mixed-use project at 108 N. State St. to the existing nearby Red and Blue Line stations.

  Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 8, 2008.

• the Loop Group lobbies gov to approve pay raise

  On Tuesday in the Loop, a group of state employees delivered a giant "wall" of signed placards asking Governor Rod Blagojevich to not veto a 50-cent pay increase for low-wage disability caregivers.

  Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 8, 2008.

• S. Dearborn St. & W. Congress Pky. 9 People Killed in Violent Holiday Weekend

  About 10:45 p.m. Friday, a man was fatally shot near West Congress Parkway and South Dearborn Street after the Taste of Chicago and Grant Park fireworks display, police said. At least two other people were wounded in separate shootings after the festivities.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on July 8, 2008.

• State and Randolph Sign, up

  When the Joffrey Ballet hangs out a shingle, it doesn’t mess around. This 54-foot high sign has been lighting up the southwest corner of State and Randolph for about a week now.

  Published by Time Out Chicago on July 8, 2008.

1 restaurant inspection

• 111 W MONROE MID CITY CARDS & GIFTS

  Pass Inspected on July 3, 2008.

Special report: "The Dark Knight" film locations

• The film "The Dark Knight" was filmed at the following nearby locations. Read more about this special report.

• 111 S Lasalle
• 175 N State
• 17 W Adams
• 200 N Wabash
• 231 S Lasalle
• 50 W Washington
• 200 S Lasalle

16 crimes

• Battery
  • 200 block S. Wabash Ave Simple battery: Simple

    Place: CTA platform. Reported at 11:34 a.m. on June 29, 2008.

• Deceptive practice
  • 600 block S. Dearborn St Deceptive practice: Credit card fraud

    Place: Street. Reported at 11 a.m. on June 29, 2008.

  • 300 block S. State St Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services

    Place: CTA platform. Reported at 4:12 p.m. on June 29, 2008.

• Non-criminal
  • 300 block E. Randolph St Other offense: Lost property

    Place: Park property. Reported at 7 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

• Public peace violation
  • 300 block S. Michigan Ave Public peace violation: Reckless conduct

    Place: Street. Reported at 9:25 p.m. on June 29, 2008.

• Robbery
  • 100 block W. Madison St Robbery: Armed: handgun

    Place: Alley. Reported at 5:30 p.m. on June 29, 2008.

• Theft
  • 100 block W. Madison St Theft: $300 and under

    Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 2 p.m. on June 29, 2008.

  • 300 block S. State St Theft: From building

    Place: Small retail store. Reported at 5:30 p.m. on June 29, 2008.

  • 100 block E. Randolph St Theft: Over $300

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 8 a.m. on June 29, 2008.

  • 300 block E. Randolph St Theft: Purse-snatching

    Place: Street. Reported at 5:40 p.m. on June 29, 2008.

  • 100 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: Over $300

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 3:45 p.m. on June 29, 2008.

  • 100 block W. Washington St Theft: Pocket-picking

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 6 p.m. on June 29, 2008.

  • 100 block W. Lake St Theft: Pocket-picking

    Place: CTA train. Reported at 12:30 p.m. on June 29, 2008.

  • 00 block E. Jackson Blvd Theft: $300 and under

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 11:30 a.m. on June 29, 2008.

  • 300 block E. Randolph St Theft: Over $300

    Place: Park property. Reported at 8 p.m. on June 29, 2008.

  • 00 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft

    Place: Department store. Reported at 4:56 p.m. on April 4, 2008.

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22 business reviews

• 5 stars out of 5: Irving M Ringel, Chicago Cultural Center, Iwan Reis Tobacco Shop, Michigan Avenue Immediate Care, Standing Room Only and Giordano's reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 4 stars out of 5: Taste of Chicago Festival, Filene's Basement and Federal Plaza Farmers Market reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 3 stars out of 5: South Shore Commuter Rail Services, Epic Burger, Petterino's and Essex Inn reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 2 stars out of 5: America's Dog and Taste of Chicago Festival reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 1 star out of 5: Taste of Chicago Festival, Taste of Chicago Festival, Lynch Dental Center, Taste of Chicago Festival, Chicago Travelodge Downtown, Time Out Chicago and Taste of Chicago Festival reviewed on Yelp.com.

6 news articles

• West Congress Parkway and South Dearborn Street 9 killed by violence in Chicago over weekend

  About 10:45 p.m., a man was fatally shot near West Congress Parkway and South Dearborn Street after the Taste of Chicago and Grant Park fireworks display, police said. At least two other people were wounded in separate shootings after the festivities.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 7, 2008.

• the Loop Taste Of Chicago Draws 3.5 Million

  Four others were struck by gunfire in the Loop on Thursday after the city's fireworks display. One 19-year-old suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 7, 2008.

• Dearborn and Van Buren Streets Despite nearby shootings, Taste of Chicago is still toast of town

  Four others were struck by gunfire in the Loop on Thursday after the city's fireworks display. One victim, Courtney Thomas, 19, of the 500 block of South Wood Street, suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head near Dearborn and Van Buren Streets, police said.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on July 7, 2008.

• 77 N. Michigan Ave. Despite nearby shootings, Taste of Chicago is still toast of town

  Five people were shot—one fatally—over the long 4th of July weekend near the lakefront food festival grounds. The latest was a 22-year-old man hit during a fight at about 12:45 a.m. Saturday at 77 N. Michigan Ave.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on July 7, 2008.

• the Loop Taste of Chicago draws more than 3.5 million

  Four others were struck by gunfire in the Loop on Thursday after the city's fireworks display. One 19-year-old suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

  Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 7, 2008.

• the Loop Taste of Chicago draws 3.5 million visitors

  Four others were struck by gunfire in the Loop on Thursday after the city's fireworks display. One 19-year-old suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

  Published by Crain's Chicago Business on July 7, 2008.

8 real estate listings

• 520 S State St 520 S State St #804 listed on Trulia for $343,906

  Listed on July 6, 2008.

• 520 S State St 520 S State St #916 listed on Trulia for $409,904

  Listed on July 6, 2008.

• 520 S State St 520 S State St #508 listed on Trulia for $401,661

  Listed on July 6, 2008.

• 520 S State St 520 S State St #501 listed on Trulia for $598,900

  Listed on July 6, 2008.

• 520 S State St 520 S State St #609 listed on Trulia for $617,908

  Listed on July 6, 2008.

• 520 S State St 520 S State St #1013 listed on Trulia for $295,900

  Listed on July 6, 2008.

• 520 S State St 520 S State St #517 listed on Trulia for $449,903

  Listed on July 6, 2008.

• 520 S State St 520 S State St #1016 listed on Trulia for $436,904

  Listed on July 6, 2008.

20 crimes

• Battery
  • 400 block S. Dearborn St Aggravated battery: Other dangerous weapon

    Place: Gas station. Reported at 8:19 a.m. on June 28, 2008.

  • 200 block S. Wabash Ave Aggravated battery: Other dangerous weapon

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 8:23 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

  • 100 block N. Michigan Ave Simple battery: Simple

    Place: Street. Reported at 10:37 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

  • 00 block E. Washington St Simple battery: Simple

    Place: Other. Reported at 1:25 a.m. on June 28, 2008.

• Deceptive practice
  • 600 block S. State St Deceptive practice: Fraud or confidence game

    Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 1:50 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

  • 100 block S. State St Deceptive practice: Illegal use of cash card

    Place: Other. Reported at 6 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

• Non-criminal
  • 300 block S. Columbus Dr Other offense: Lost property

    Place: Other. Reported at 9 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

  • 00 block E. Harrison St Other offense: Lost property

    Place: Park property. Reported at 6 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

• Other offense
  • 300 block S. State St Other offense: Telephone threat

    Place: Other. Reported at 6 a.m. on June 28, 2008.

• Public peace violation
  • 100 block E. Jackson Dr Public peace violation: Reckless conduct

    Place: Street. Reported at 9 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

• Theft
  • 00 block E. Congress Pkwy Theft: $300 and under

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 3 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

  • 00 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft

    Place: Small retail store. Reported at 2 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

  • 00 block S. Wabash Ave Theft: Over $300

    Place: Street. Reported at noon on June 28, 2008.

  • 300 block S. Columbus Dr Theft: Pocket-picking

    Place: Park property. Reported at 6:26 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

  • 00 block N. Michigan Ave Theft: From building

    Place: Small retail store. Reported at 5:25 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

  • 400 block S. Columbus Dr Theft: $300 and under

    Place: Street. Reported at 4:10 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

  • 200 block N. Wabash Ave Theft: From building

    Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at midnight on June 28, 2008.

  • 00 block N. Wabash Ave Theft: Pocket-picking

    Place: CTA platform. Reported at 5 p.m. on June 28, 2008.

  • 300 block S. Columbus Dr Theft: Pocket-picking

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 11:20 a.m. on June 28, 2008.

  • 600 block S. Michigan Ave Theft: From building

    Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 3:25 p.m. on April 3, 2008.

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7 business licenses

• 33 W MONROE ST THE GRILLROOM

  License for Outdoor Patio issued on April 16, 2008.

• 33 W MONROE ST THE GRILLROOM

  License for Retail Food Establishment issued on April 16, 2008.

• 55 W MONROE ST DIGITAL PEOPLE

  License for Limited Business License issued on June 26, 2008.

• 1 N WABASH AVE K & J JEWELERS

  License for Limited Business License issued on July 7, 2008.

• 10 S LA SALLE ST WILLIS OF ILLINOIS

  License for Limited Business License issued on April 16, 2008.

• 33 W MONROE ST THE GRILLROOM

  License for Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity issued on April 16, 2008.

• 33 W MONROE ST HUDSON

  License for Limited Business License issued on July 7, 2008.

27 business reviews

• 5 stars out of 5: Central Camera Co, Hackney's Printers' Row, Pastoral, Robert Daniels Florist Inc, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Tamarind and Chicago Symphony Orchestra reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 4 stars out of 5: Taste of Chicago Festival, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago Cultural Center, The Gage, Wicked the Musical, Essex Inn and Noodles & Company reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 3 stars out of 5: Taco Fresco, America's Dog, Starbucks, Taste of Chicago, Sears Dental, Taste of Chicago Festival and Taste of Chicago Festival reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 2 stars out of 5: Taste of Chicago Festival, Touch Salons, Taste of Chicago, Oodles of Noodles and Taste of Chicago reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 1 star out of 5: Taste of Chicago reviewed on Yelp.com.

3 news articles

• St. Peter's Church Churches offer solace but some lock doors

  But step into the handsome sanctuary of St. Peter's Church on West Madison, and the noise and haste halt instantly.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 6, 2008.

• Randolph and Wabash Police seek clues in downtown shooting

  After being shot, the man made his way to the CTA platform at Randolph and Wabash, where emergency crews found him, Flynn said.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 6, 2008.

• 77 N. Michigan Police seek clues in downtown shooting

  Chicago Police spokeswoman JoAnn Taylor said police responded to a shooting about 12:45 a.m. at 77 N. Michigan.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 6, 2008.

24 crimes

• Battery
  • 200 block S. State St Aggravated battery: Other dangerous weapon

    Place: Street. Reported at 10:30 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 100 block E. Congress Dr Simple battery: Simple

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 6:25 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 600 block S. Michigan Ave Simple battery: Simple

    Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 9:15 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

• Deceptive practice
  • 300 block S. State St Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services

    Place: CTA platform. Reported at 11:46 a.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 300 block S. State St Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services

    Place: CTA platform. Reported at 3:20 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

• Liquor law violation
  • 100 block W. Lake St Liquor law violation: Illegal consumption by minor

    Place: CTA platform. Reported at 5:07 p.m. on June 22, 2008.

• Narcotics
  • 200 block S. Wabash Ave Narcotics: Possession of cannabis, 30 grams or less

    Place: CTA platform. Reported at 4:50 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

• Non-criminal
  • 200 block E. Congress Dr Other offense: Other non-criminal persons

    Place: Park property. Reported at 7:25 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 200 block S. La Salle St Accidental injury

    Place: CTA bus. Reported at 12:08 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 200 block E. Randolph St Other offense: Lost property

    Place: Park property. Reported at 2 p.m. on June 21, 2008.

  • 200 block S. State St Other offense: Lost property

    Place: Street. Reported at 7:50 p.m. on April 2, 2008.

• Other offense
  • 00 block W. Washington St Other offense: Other crime against person

    Place: Government building / property. Reported at 1:52 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

• Prostitution
  • 700 block S. Michigan Ave Prostitution: Call operation

    Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 5:25 p.m. on April 2, 2008.

• Theft
  • 00 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft

    Place: Department store. Reported at 11:23 a.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 100 block N. Clark St Theft: Over $300

    Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 7:30 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 500 block S. Dearborn St Theft: Over $300

    Place: Other. Reported at 8 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 00 block S. State St Theft: From building

    Place: Small retail store. Reported at 1 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 200 block S. Wabash Ave Theft: From building

    Place: Other. Reported at 8:10 a.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 00 block W. Monroe St Theft: From building

    Place: Restaurant. Reported at 1 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 00 block N. State St Theft: Retail theft

    Place: Department store. Reported at 3:33 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 100 block W. Randolph St Theft: Over $300

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 3:30 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 100 block W. Van Buren St Theft: From coin-operated machine/device

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 4:13 a.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 00 block S. La Salle St Theft: From building

    Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 2:15 p.m. on June 27, 2008.

  • 00 block E. Madison St Theft: Retail theft

    Place: Convenience store. Reported at 10:52 a.m. on June 27, 2008.

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