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EveryBlock collects 22 types of news in Chicago — including articles, real estate listings, meetups and conversations neighbors are having — and organizes it by location. Below is all the recent news and discussion near Chatham.

10 hours ago

Body pulled from Lake Michigan identified as missing man

by Chicago Sun-Times on May 16, 2012

He was identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office as 21-year-old Maurice Blandin of the 400 block of East 76th Street.

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The police Marine Unit pulled the body from the water about 2:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of North Lake Shore Drive, police News Affairs Sgt. Antoinette Ursitti said.

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Looking to Form Local Arts 7 Culture Group

by concerned citizens of chatham

Greetings! I am seeking to speak with Chatham and Park Manor residents interested in forming an arts and culture non-profit. Our community is facing some very tough times and we may be able to help make a difference with our passion for the arts and culture. Who's on board? Any genuinely interested parties can contact me at peacenjazz [at] gmail [dot] com. Let's powwow and see what we can do to help our community! Take care and BE the peace you seek.

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6th Ward Fit/Run

by concerned citizens of chatham

Sat, Jun 16, 2012 8:00am

Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer wants the community to get into shape at the 6th Ward’s “Fit-Run”
June 16
Same day registration will take place at Cole Park from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. The run/walk begins at 8 a.m. sharp! Events will include: a 10K and 5K family fitness walk. A special registration will take place on June 15 at the Nike Outlet Store on 85th and Cottage Grove.
The cost: 10K runners--$30 advance registration/$35 same day registration. registration fee...

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Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer wants the community to get into shape at the 6th Ward’s “Fit-Run”
June 16
Same day registration will take place at Cole Park from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. The run/walk begins at 8 a.m. sharp! Events will include: a 10K and 5K family fitness walk. A special registration will take place on June 15 at the Nike Outlet Store on 85th and Cottage Grove.
The cost: 10K runners--$30 advance registration/$35 same day registration. registration fee includes a t-shirt goody bag and refreshments. Proceeds will fund recreation activities in the 6th ward.
For more information,
contact: Kenety S. Gee, race director
8050 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL. 60619
e-mail: 6thwardfitrun@gmail.com.
Checkscan be made payable to The 6
thWard Fit Run Committee and dropped off with Mr. Kenety Gee or the 6thWard Service Office at 463-1/2 E. 83rd
St.Chicago, IL. 60619.
For additional information, call ( 773) 723-3661 or visit: www.signmeup.com/83608.

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    Renée M

    CCoC wrote: "If there are any other places it needs to be promoted you can contact the race coordinator or send me a message through Everyblock. "

    Voila!

    These organizations' web sites include event calendars:
    o Black Girls RUN! Chicago on Facebook (I'm not on Facebook)
    o CARA - (Chicago...

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    CCoC wrote: "If there are any other places it needs to be promoted you can contact the race coordinator or send me a message through Everyblock. "

    Voila!

    These organizations' web sites include event calendars:
    o Black Girls RUN! Chicago on Facebook (I'm not on Facebook)
    o CARA - (Chicago Area Runners Association) at cararuns.org (see http://www.cararuns.org/Racing/Find%20a%20Race.aspx)
    o Road Warrior Athletics (http://www.roadwarriorathletics.com/Events.html)

    These organizations could relay the race info to their members:
    o Elijah Running Club (http://www.elijahrunningclub.com/aboutus.html)
    o MaxFitness (http://www.maxfitsports.com/)
    o Tri-Masters (http://tri-masters.org/) (Note: Tri-Masters summer triathlon training program for children ages 6-14 starts 11 June. Their program is outstanding!)
    o Rainbow Runners might have a Facebook page if they still exist.

    The 63rd Street YMCA, and the former Bally's (now LA Fitness?) on 47th Street near Lake Park may have running, marathon, and triathlon training groups.

    Thanks!

  • yesterday
    concerned citizens of chatham

    Thanks for the tip. Sounds like we have a committee member for the 2nd annual.

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2 days ago

Covenant for Economic Justice Public Meeting

by Kristi Sanford

Sun, Jun 10, 2012 2:30 to 4:30

Concerned about the direction our economy is taking? Angry that big corporations control our political landscape? Join IIRON as we call on our elected officials to act in the interests of the majority. We'll be at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Chatham. http://www.iiron.org/take-action/sign-the-covenant-for-economic-justice/

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2 days ago

Chicago property transfer data is updated twice a month. Here are the nearby records from the May 14 update:

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Police: Man breaks into dollar store with stolen Bobcat

by Chicago Sun-Times on May 11, 2012

Officers responded to an alarm at the store and caught him near the scene. Younger, of the 8100 block of South Vernon Avenue, has been charged with two felony counts of burglary, police said.

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Michael Younger, 50, took the Bobcat mini excavating machine from a construction site in the 5300 block of West Chicago Avenue about 4:15 a.m. and used it to break through the front window of the Family Dollar Store in the 5400 block of West Chicago, according to police.

Michael Younger, 50, took the Bobcat mini excavating machine from a construction site in the 5300 block of West Chicago Avenue about 4:15 a.m. and used it to break through the front window of the Family Dollar Store in the 5400 block of West Chicago, according to police.

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Grand Crossing Rail Project Community Meeting

by Concerned Citizens of Chatham on May 12, 2012

You are invited to attend a Community Meeting hosted by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) regarding the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Grand Crossing Rail Project.

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4 days ago

Shooting on 75th Street last night..

by The Sixth Ward on May 12, 2012

A 36-year-old man was shot in the Chatham neighborhood about 1:30 a.m. He was in the 300 block of East 75th Street when someone shot him in the foot, police said. He turned up at the University of Chicago Hospital, police said.

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5 days ago

8 shot, 2 fatally, on South Side

by Chicago Tribune on May 11, 2012

A 36-year-old man was shot in the Chatham neighborhood about 1:30 a.m. He was in the 300 block of East 75th Street when someone shot him in the foot, police said. He turned up at the University of Chicago Hospital, police said.

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The 20-year-old men were on the 5300 block of South Hoyne Avenue a little before 5 p.m. when they were shot in an apparent drive-by attack, said Police News Affairs Officer Veejay Zala, citing preliminary information.

The Chicago Fire Department confirmed they took one victim from the scene at 4:50 p.m. to Mt. Sinai, where he later died. The Cook County medical examiner's office identified him as Lamont Matticx, of the 2100 block of West 54th Place. He died at 5:40 p.m.

The other victim was not transported. He was identified as William Herron-Junius, of the 6900 block of South Lowe Avenue.

A 14-year-old boy was shot on the 7900 block of South Loomis Boulevard in the Brainerd neighborhood just before 1 a.m. He was walking when he was shot in the back and walked into St. Bernard Hospital with the wound, police said. He's in stable condition.

About 11:30 p.m. Thursday, someone shot a 45-year-old man on the 200 block of West 105th Street in the Fernwood neighborhood while he was taking out the trash. He heard shots and felt pain, police said. He's in stable condition at Advocate Christ Medical Center, police said.

...Parkway Gardens neighborhood about 9 p.m., police said. The two were shot in the 6400 block of South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in the Parkway Gardens neighborhood, police said. An 18-year-old man suffered a gunshot...

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May 08

Is race a factor in the fight to save Brown Memorial Park?

by ChicagoNow on May 8, 2012

Brown Memorial Park(636 E. 86th St) has been in a state of disrepair, the basketball courts were removed, the tennis courts...

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From Is it only me? Confusion on NATO and staying home in the Loop during the Summit:

"We would appreciate anyone with some sound advice to please share what they might know as far as safely staying in condo at Madison & State. We were planning to stock up on food and stay in. Does this sound okay to do? Sarcasm & judgement not welcome please."

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