4933 S. Western Blvd.

Published on May 9, 2008.

Firefighters Rescue Three From a Fire at 5000 S. Winchester on April 28, 2008

Published on May 1, 2008.

The City will use $2.5 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for the expansion and improvement of the park. Currently 3.5 acres, it will be expanded to five acres after the transfer of adjacent City-owned land and the closure of Union Street. The plans also call for the Chicago Park District to build a new fieldhouse, relocate the athletic field and playground, and additional landscaping.

Published on April 9, 2008.

...of the Roadside Safety Check conducted by Chicago Police Department in the 2nd District at Garfield and Perry on April 5, 2008. "The purpose of the program is to apprehend drivers who are...

Published on April 7, 2008.

The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a Roadside Safety Check in the 2nd District at Garfield and Perry, beginning at 8:00 pm on April 4, 2008 and ending at 4:00 am on April 5, 2008.

Published on March 31, 2008.

Orlando Avila, 18, of the 4500 block of South Wolcott Ave. was charged Thursday with one count of first degree murder of two counts of attempted murder after his arrest on Wednesday.

Published on March 27, 2008.

Leticia Barrera, 32, was returning home with her three children after taking them trick or treating, when she was shot in the head in the 4800 block of South Seeley Ave. Detectives said she was not the intended target, but was shot by gang members firing at rivals.

Published on March 27, 2008.

Area One Detectives working the case used images from a police camera on the corner of 48th and Seeley to identify possible witnesses to the shooting. Community residents were able to identify witnesses on the surveillance tape. The offender was eventually identified.

Published on March 27, 2008.

...the Roadside Safety Check conducted by the Chicago Police Department in the 9th District at 5301 S. Ashland on March 15, 2008. "The purpose of the program is to apprehend drivers who are...

Published on March 17, 2008.

Work is under way on a $7.1 million Industrial Street Improvement Project that will completely rebuild Racine Avenue from Pershing Road to 35th Street, and 37th Street from Racine Avenue to Morgan Street.

Published on March 14, 2008.

Mayor Richard M. Daley today introduced two ordinances supporting homeownership and affordable housing with support services to those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless in the Englewood community on the city's South Side.

Published on March 12, 2008.

The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a Roadside Safety Check in the 9th District at 5301 S. Ashland Avenue, beginning at 8:00 pm on March 14, 2008 and ending at 4:00 am on March 15, 2008.

Published on March 7, 2008.

"Over the last year, Chicago has faced one of its greatest challenges: the home mortgage foreclosure crisis. It is having a profound effect on hardworking families throughout our city - but especially in neighborhoods where people are struggling to make ends meet," Daley said in a news conference held at Fuller Park Field House, 331 W. 45th St.

Published on March 7, 2008.

"Over the last year, Chicago has faced one of its greatest challenges: the home mortgage foreclosure crisis. It is having a profound effect on hardworking families throughout our city - but especially in neighborhoods where people are struggling to make ends meet," Daley said in a news conference held at Fuller Park Field House, 331 W. 45th St.

Published on March 7, 2008.

"When this program is fully implemented over the next few months, we will have a comprehensive school security system that will make it far easier for us to respond more quickly and effectively to any emergency at a school building," Daley said at a news conference held at police headquarters, 3510 S. State St.

Published on March 6, 2008.

For example, the data he gave the Board, provided by the Chicago Association of Realtors, show that in the last two years the sale price of single family homes in the Englewood community have decreased by 13 per cent and in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood by 6 per cent.

Published on March 5, 2008.

During the same time period, the sale price of multi-unit dwellings in West Garfield Park decreased by 13 per cent, in Portage Park by 6 per cent and in Brighton Park by 6 percent.

Published on March 5, 2008.

"Whenever a police officer dies in the line of duty, we all share the pain. We know that these officers put their lives on the line every day of the year, so the rest of us can go about our own lives in safety," Daley said at ceremonies held at police headquarters, 3510 South State St.

Published on February 20, 2008.

Unknown offenders breaking into vehicles in the 2nd District from 3900 to the 4300 blocks South, and between State Street and King Drive and removing whatever valuables are left in the vehicles.

Published on January 23, 2008.

51st Street between Lowe Avenue and Princeton Avenue is closed to traffic through late February (weather permitting) to accommodate pavement repair work.

Published on January 10, 2008.

Chicago Fire Department Engine 68, located at 5258 W. Grand Avenue, Engine 60, located at 1150 W. 55th Street and Engine 126, located at 7313 S. Kingston, along with the “Ignite the Spirit” organization, delivered holiday cheer and over 700 gifts to students and hospitalized children. They visited students at L.A. Young School and hospitalized children at Children’s Memorial Hospital, Comer’s Children’s Hospital and Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

Published on December 28, 2007.

On Friday, December 7th, Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Raymond Orozco, 11th Ward Ald. James Balcer; Firefighters, Paramedics, Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 and the Knights of Columbus gathered at Engine 29's quarters, located at 3509 S. Lowe, to announce the results of their aggressive collection for the service men and women in IRAQ.

Published on December 20, 2007.

The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a Roadside Safety Check in the 2nd District at Garfield and Perry, beginning at 8:00 pm on December 21, 2007 and ending at 4:00 am on December 22, 2007.

Published on December 14, 2007.

Stock Yards National Bank, 4150 S. Halsted St.

Published on December 6, 2007.

October 28 a vacant building was set on fire in the vicinity of 5100 S. Ada at 4:25 a.m.

Published on November 21, 2007.

October 29 a vacant building was set on fire in the vicinity of 5000 S. Laflin at 11:00 p.m

Published on November 21, 2007.

October 29 a vacant building was set on fire in the vicinity of 5000 S. Marshfield at 1:30 p.m.

Published on November 21, 2007.

November 5 a vacant building was set on fire in the vicinity of 5300 S. Morgan at 1:00 a.m.

Published on November 21, 2007.

The City Council today granted the Department of Planning and Development the authority to begin the acquisition and redevelopment of 22 parcels around Michael Reese Hospital in an effort to better coordinate the overall planning of the Bronzeville community which includes the proposed Olympic Village.

Published on November 13, 2007.