Second City Cop must be all over this story, right? Right?
Neighbor message Humboldt Park
2 days ago
Updated 58 min ago
Humbolt Park Beach Closing? Sign petition-
Please sign the petition here. No one knows what is going on. Still no signs of construction at the beach.
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Neighbor message Ward 1
8 hours ago
Updated 3 hours ago
Chicago Police Misconduct: 'Repeater' Officers Account For Millions In City Payouts
Exposé: 140 cops, 1% of the force account for more than 25% of the city's paid out settlements to victims of police abuse. And they stay in their jobs, repeating their misconduct.
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alex trebeck Ukrainian Village since 1990Fortunately, the IL Supreme Court just ended the prohibition against photographing cops. (The police sure didnt want that to happen.) The army of public camera phones should discourage some of the bad behavior, and will also help document those who cant help themselves.
Media mention 2701 W. Division
5 days ago
Updated 4 hours ago
Jose Lopez offers the PRCC’s perspective on the Paseo bike lanes
...vegetables from from La Cosecha (“The Harvest”) a new fresh market opening this month at 2701 W. Division. They’ll deliver the produce to home-bound people, seniors, corner stores and restaurants as...
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empty nester Neighbor@Steven Vance - YES - all of those you have listed. I know the question was not directed at me - just chiming in here! :)
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AbraChi 8 year East Humboldt park resident@Steven Vance: Yes, inclusive of all that you listed. Essentially, any and all that would encourage more to spend their money, for entertainment and otherwise, on the West side of Western and not feel they have to cross to WP/Bucktown everytime.
This strip can become a destination as opposed to a 'shuttered after 6pm' desolate block where outsiders are apprehensive to visit and perhaps invest in.
We have tons of ideas if you are interested in hearing more off-line. 'We' are the East Humboldt Park Neighborhood Association.
Neighbor message Humboldt Park
4 days ago
Updated 5 hours ago
Condo advice for east Humboldt
Hey All,
My wife and I are moving from a rental in Ukranian Village and looking at condos around Haddon and Campbell. Any advice on the neighborhood?
Thanks,
Matt
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I've lived at Haddon & Cambell for two years and I really enjoy the area. I used to live in Ukrainian Village and I wanted to stay nearby. Yes, there are issues, but as AbraChi points out, there are issues throughout Chicagoland. We live in a major metropolitan city and...
I've lived at Haddon & Cambell for two years and I really enjoy the area. I used to live in Ukrainian Village and I wanted to stay nearby. Yes, there are issues, but as AbraChi points out, there are issues throughout Chicagoland. We live in a major metropolitan city and as such we take the good with the bad. Especially when considering a gentrifying area such as Haddon & Campbell. I see lots of young families in the area and I think that's a testament to how safe people feel in this neighborhood. I love being able to walk to the shops, restaurants, and bars on Chicago and Division. And you can't beat the proximity to downtown Chicago as well.
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We have a duplex down on the 2600 block of W. Haddon (3 Bed/3 bath) if are are interested in that...cartfan19@yahoo.com
Neighbor message Humboldt Park
2 days ago
Updated 8 hours ago
Abandoned Spud Trailer
This spud (food) trailer is located at 2831 W Division St. chained to a light pole and is an eye sore. I have only seen it use a few times a year. I talked to a ticket writer who said a ticket could not be issued because the vehicle did not have license plates on it like it should. I then noticed that it was in violation of several city ordinances, no permit, no contact information displayed which is required by the city. Can anyone suggest or knows of a way to get this abandoned vehicle off of the sidewalk and help beautify the view of Humboldt Park?
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Joe Lake Joe Lake, Chicago, ILYes, RAKAR, best of luck, too.
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I dunno.... I think the 'Racing Hot Potatoes' trailer is kind of cool
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Neighbor message Humboldt Park
26 hours ago
Updated 8 hours ago
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WestTownBiker biker in West Town/HumboldtLove that this is coming to Humboldt!
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RAKARWOWSKI RETIRED CITY WORKER, CLEANING UP HUMBOLDT PARKThis is FANTASTIC news, and I understand they put in for a liquor permit, got to want and see on that. At one of the park meetings a woman who stated she represented the Puerto Rican Fest stated if this ANGLO event received a liquor permit she would notify hispanic...
This is FANTASTIC news, and I understand they put in for a liquor permit, got to want and see on that. At one of the park meetings a woman who stated she represented the Puerto Rican Fest stated if this ANGLO event received a liquor permit she would notify hispanic community of Humboldt Park and demand a liquor permit for the Puerto Rican Fest also. It was questioned at the meeting by others if RoitFest attracted gangs or had a history of drunk violence and if it did not it should be allowed the liquor permit.I for one am so happy that this event will that place and thousands of people will see that Humboldt Park is a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy! Also I hear there will be another event this year in the park that is for all Chicagoians to enjoy, stay tuned for details.
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empty nester Neighborbummed that I missed the groupon deal!
Media mention Multiple locations
3 days ago
Updated 8 hours ago
2 dead, 2 wounded in separate shootings
In Logan Square, a 36-year-old man was shot to death on the 1600 block of North Mozart Drive about 12:15 a.m. Police said the shooting was gang related but didn't...
This article has 3 other Chicago locations (Show)A 43-year-old man was bound and beaten inside his apartment in the 4500 block of Milwaukee Avenue in Jefferson Park about 1:20 a.m. Sunday, according to police. Two women who...
...in serious condition at Advocate Christ Medical Center, police said. He was shot on the 7800 block of South Hamilton Avenue about 6:55 p.m. in the Gresham neighborhood, police said...
Also Saturday, a 25-year-old man was shot in Rogers Park about 10 p.m. He was on the 1500 block of West Howard Street when someone shot him, police said. He made it to St. Francis Hospital on his own, after sustaining gunshot wounds to his chest and arm, and is in stable condition.
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RAKARWOWSKI RETIRED CITY WORKER, CLEANING UP HUMBOLDT PARKDoes anyone know if the victim was a gang banger? I understand it happened after midnight but would like to know more about the victim.
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empty nester NeighborIf you are asking about the Maplewood shooting, I believe so - there was some strange activity ion the area, and it was before midnight.
Media mention Multiple locations
3 days ago
Updated 2 days ago
6 Dead, At Least 20 Wounded In Weekend Violence
• Joshua Gonzalez, who was in his 20s, who was found dead with a gunshot to the head about 12:15 a.m. Sunday in the 1600 block of North Mozart Street. Gonzalez, of the 2000 block of North Whipple Street, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the medical examiner’s office.
A 19-year-old man was shot at 12:18 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Maplewood, police said. He was shot in the leg during an apparent gang-related drive-by shooting, and taken to Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in “stable” condition.
This article has 19 other Chicago locations (Show)...Marek Kaczmarczyk, 43, of the 4500 block of Milwaukee Avenue, who was beaten to death after two men bound him and two women and ransacked...
• Joshua Gonzalez, who was in his 20s, who was found dead with a gunshot to the head about 12:15 a.m. Sunday in the 1600 block of North Mozart Street. Gonzalez, of the 2000 block of North Whipple Street, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the medical examiner’s office.
...who was found dead with a gunshot to the head in her apartment in the 6400 block of South Maryland Avenue about 8 a.m. Saturday. Police said her front door had been kicked in and...
• Felix Lares, 24, was fatally shot while he was standing in a gangway in the 2700 block of South Homan Avenue in the Southwest Side Little Village neighborhood about 8:50 p.m. Friday. A gunman got out of a light-colored pickup truck and opened fire, police said.
Lares, of the 3000 block of South Trumbull Avenue, was shot in the head and chest and pronounced dead at the scene at 9:42 p.m.
...a shooting at 10:51 p.m. Friday while standing on a corner in the 7900 block of South Paulina Avenue in the Englewood neighborhood. Three males got out of a light-colored sedan and opened...
...a light-colored sedan and opened fire, striking the victims, police said. Reeves, of the 8200 block of South Marshfield Avenue, was shot in the back and taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn...
• An unidentified man believed to be in his 30s was found dead about 7:30 a.m. Saturday with a gunshot wound to the head in an alley on the 6200 block of South Rhodes Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood, police said.
The weekend violence began Friday afternoon on the West Side in the 4100 block of West Wilcox Street, where a 26-year-old man was shot in the abdomen at 4:08 p...
...a 15-year-old boy who was standing in a strip mall lot in the 5000 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue along with a 47-year-old woman when both were shot at 9:05 p...
A 16-year-old boy was shot about 9:20 p.m. after several suspects approached him in the 7900 block of South Avalon Avenue, police said. He was taken to Jackson Park Hospital with a gunshot wound to the shoulder, and was listed in “stable” condition.
About 11:30 p.m., an 18-year-old woman was walking with a group of friends in the 6400 block of South Talman Avenue when a shooter inside a light-colored sedan opened fire. She was shot in the left thigh and taken to Holy Cross Hospital in “stable” condition.
Twenty minutes later, and also on the Southwest Side, a male was critically wounded in the 3400 block of West 83rd Street police said. Authorities think he may also have been stabbed in the attack, which left him critically wounded at Christ Hospital.
About 12:10 a.m., three people were shot in the 6700 block of South Claremont Avenue, less than a mile from where the 18-year-old woman was shot, also in the Southwest Side Marquette Park neighborhood.
...realized he was shot about 12:25 a.m. after he heard gunfire in the 3300 block of West Washington Boulevard, police said. A friend dropped him off a Rush University Medical Center with a gunshot...
Five minutes later, two men in a group of people were shot in the 8200 block of South Richmond Avenue, police said. One man, 21, was shot in the right calf while the other man...
About 1 a.m. on the West Side, a 26-year-old man was walking in the 3600 block of West Chicago Avenue when a shooter walked up and opened fire, police said. A friend took the man to Norwegian-American Hospital, where he was in “stable” condition with a gunshot wound to the leg.
Saturday night, a man was wounded when he was shot in the Englewood neighborhood. The 23-year-old man was shot in the 7800 block of South Hamilton Avenue about 6:55 p.m., police said. Paramedics took the man to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in serious condition.
...of the city in the Rogers Park area. He was on the sidewalk in the 1500 block of West Howard Street at 10 p.m. when he heard gunshots, police said. The 25-year-old later...
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Media mention Multiple locations
3 days ago
Updated 2 days ago
Possible Kidnapping On Belmont, Burglar Alarm @ Monroe School
9:05pm - Beat 1461Boy has a street stop at North and Fairfield.
This article has 19 other Chicago locations (Show)1:08am - Information for the CPD. 3909 W Belmont. Caller says their friend was kidnapped. Caller sounds a bit intoxicated.
1:36am - Burglar alarm. 3651 W Schubert. At the Monroe school.
1:41am - Beat car 2535Robert is doing a premise check at 1747 N. Springfield, the pumping station.
2:38am - 10-1. 10-1. 4729 W McLean. Beat car 2522R is on a call at this location, in the alley, and someone's fighting them. All available units are to go. Multiple units from 25 and 15 on the way.
2:55am - 1) Shots Fired. 25XX N Monticello. Three heard, in the alley. 2) Assault. Palmer and Hamlin. A gang member threatened to beat up the caller.
3:04am - Loud music disturbance. 1800 block of N Springfield.
12:11pm - Beat 2582Foot is doing a special attention at St. Hyacinth's Church, 3636 W Wolfram.
3:08pm - Traffic accident. Kostner and Wrightwood. Driver of the offending vehicle is drunk.
3:33pm - Municipal ordinance violation. 4100 W Fullerton.
8:27pm - Battery in progress. 2825 N Milwaukee. People fighting in the restaurant.
8:50pm - Assault in progress. Webster and Damen. Four male Hispanics chasing after two male Whites. Heading east.
8:51pm - Missing person report. 1900 N Sawyer. At the group home.
9:02pm - Beat 1452 is letting officers know that the people from this hunt thing are in and out of traffic at Western and Charleston. They're just making them aware so they don't go chasing after them.
9:08pm - Hold-up alarm. 1958 N Milwaukee. At the Family Dollar.
9:09pm - Shots Fired. Oakley and Shakespeare. As you all now know, there's 150 people in Holestin Park right now on that hunt thing, and a 911 caller is saying that they heard lots of screaming followed by one gunshot. Not good, at all. We'll see what this leads up to...
9:17pm - Traffic accident. 2128 N Milwaukee. Two cars.
9:36pm - Traffic accident. Fullerton and Western. Several calls on it.
10:13pm - Disturbance. 1608 W North Ave. Three males loitering in the alley.
10:14pm - Disturbance. 2928 W Fullerton. Male White, tan jacket and blue jeans is at the bus stop, harassing people.
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Bill, I do. But can I pick up past recordings? I need to to hear early Sunday morning tapes.
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Bill BilloThis I don't know of, sorry Joe. I'll look into it and post if so, good luck!
Humboldt Park
Citywide staff pick
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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My conclusion is that the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing...or that people are pleading ignorance to give themselves time to get their act together.
If you haven't gone to the media yet, you need to. Email addresses are readily available on their websites. If people could generate media coverage of a ridiculous protest outside a bakery, you should surely be able to interest the media in an important summer resource being shut down because Rahm is charging the Park District for water.
"official" word from CPD facebook page: "No final decision has been made regarding Humboldt Park Beach. We are still assessing the situation."