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New on EveryBlock today July 23, 2008

11 crimes

Battery
- 5300 block S. Maryland Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Street. Reported at 4:50 p.m. on July 14, 2008.
Burglary
- 1500 block E. 53rd St Burglary: Forcible entry
  Place: Other. Reported at 3:39 a.m. on July 14, 2008.
- 5200 block S. Woodlawn Ave Burglary: Unlawful entry
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 8 a.m. on July 14, 2008.
Criminal damage
- 5800 block S. Maryland Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 9 a.m. on July 14, 2008.
- 5800 block S. Ellis Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Street. Reported at 9 p.m. on July 14, 2008.
- 1000 block E. 54th St Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
  Place: Residence. Reported at 10:20 a.m. on July 14, 2008.
Other offense
- 5300 block S. Woodlawn Ave Other offense: Harassment by telephone
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 1:25 a.m. on July 14, 2008.
Theft
- 1500 block E. 55th St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 1 p.m. on July 14, 2008.
- 5700 block S. University Ave Theft: From building
  Place: School, private building. Reported at 11 a.m. on July 14, 2008.
- 5700 block S. University Ave Theft: From building
  Place: College / university grounds. Reported at 3 p.m. on July 14, 2008.
- 5700 block S. Blackstone Ave Theft: Purse-snatching
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 5:10 p.m. on July 14, 2008.

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1 business review

5 stars out of 5: Moore Monica Obgyn MD reviewed on Yelp.com.

New on EveryBlock yesterday July 22, 2008

2 news articles

Hyde Park Chicago: This Town Is Made For Walking
Chicago is one of the most walkable cities in the nation, according to a Web site that rated cities based on how easy it is to get around on foot. Top-scoring Chicago neighborhoods: The Loop, 98, Near North Side, 97, Lincoln Park, 94, Lake View, 93, Uptown and Edgewater, 92, Near South Side and Rogers Park, 90, West Town, 88, Hyde Park, 87

Published by NBC 5 on July 22, 2008.
Hyde Park Chicago No. 4 'walkable' city
Chicago is one of the most "walkable cities" in the nation, according to a Web site that rated cities based on how easy it is to get around on foot. Top-scoring Chicago neighborhoods: The Loop, 98, Near North Side, 97, Lincoln Park, 94, Lake View, 93, Uptown and Edgewater, 92, Near South Side and Rogers Park, 90, West Town, 88, Hyde Park, 87

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 22, 2008.

1 real estate listing

1400 E 55th Pl 1400 E 55th Pl #304S listed on Trulia for $137,000
Listed on July 21, 2008.

3 crimes

Battery
- 5100 block S. Kimbark Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Residence (porch/hallway). Reported at 4 a.m. on July 13, 2008.
Theft
- 5200 block S. Drexel Ave Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 11:15 p.m. on July 13, 2008.
- 900 block E. 54th Pl Theft: From building
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 12:30 a.m. on July 13, 2008.

5 business licenses

1330 E 53RD ST HYDE PARK CAR WASH INC
License for Tobacco Retail Over Counter issued on June 16, 2008.
1330 E 53RD ST HYDE PARK CAR WASH INC
License for Retail Food Establishment issued on June 16, 2008.
1330 E 53RD ST HYDE PARK CAR WASH INC
License for Motor Vehicle Repair : Engine Only(Class II) issued on June 16, 2008.
1330 E 53RD ST HYDE PARK CAR WASH INC
License for Filling Station issued on June 16, 2008.
1330 E 53RD ST HYDE PARK CAR WASH INC
License for Limited Business License issued on June 16, 2008.

New on EveryBlock Monday July 21, 2008

1 news article

Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Hyde Park Neighborhood Club needs to Focus on Hyde Park Needs
The Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, by the admission of several people intimately involved with the Club's day-to-day finances, is in desperate shape.

Published by Hyde Park Progress on July 21, 2008.

8 crimes

Assault
- 800 block E. 52nd St Aggravated assault: Handgun
  Place: Alley. Reported at 3:30 p.m. on July 12, 2008.
Battery
- 5300 block S. Harper Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 4 p.m. on July 12, 2008.
- 5500 block S. Greenwood Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 9 a.m. on July 11, 2008.
Burglary
- 5200 block S. Harper Ave Burglary: Unlawful entry
  Place: Other. Reported at 10:45 p.m. on July 12, 2008.
Criminal damage
- 5300 block S. Woodlawn Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Street. Reported at 4:30 p.m. on July 12, 2008.
- 5100 block S. Greenwood Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Street. Reported at midnight on July 12, 2008.
- 800 block E. 52nd St Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
  Place: Residence. Reported at 3:30 p.m. on July 12, 2008.
Theft
- 5200 block S. Drexel Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 1 a.m. on July 12, 2008.

2 business reviews

5 stars out of 5: Seminary Co-Op Bookstores and Hyde Park Produce reviewed on Yelp.com.

New on EveryBlock Sunday July 20, 2008

1 real estate listing

5135 S Kenwood Ave 5135 S Kenwood Ave #501 listed on Trulia for $175,000
Listed on July 19, 2008.

9 crimes

Assault
- 5100 block S. Harper Ave Aggravated assault: Knife/cutting instrument
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 10:30 p.m. on July 11, 2008.
- 5100 block S. Greenwood Ave Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: Residence (porch/hallway). Reported at 7:42 p.m. on July 11, 2008.
- 1300 block E. 57th St Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at midnight on July 11, 2008.
- 5100 block S. Harper Ave Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 8:30 a.m. on July 11, 2008.
Criminal damage
- 5200 block S. Harper Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
  Place: Residence (porch/hallway). Reported at 11 a.m. on July 11, 2008.
Criminal trespass
- 1500 block E. 55th St Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 8:33 p.m. on July 11, 2008.
Motor vehicle theft
- 5300 block S. Harper Ave Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Street. Reported at 7 p.m. on July 11, 2008.
Theft
- 1500 block E. 55th St Theft: From building
  Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 4:04 p.m. on July 11, 2008.
- 5100 block S. Greenwood Ave Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Residential yard (front / back). Reported at midnight on April 16, 2008.

New on EveryBlock Saturday July 19, 2008

10 crimes

Assault
- 5400 block S. Cottage Grove Ave Aggravated assault: Other dangerous weapon
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 2:05 p.m. on July 10, 2008.
Battery
- 1400 block E. Hyde Park Blvd Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9:30 a.m. on July 10, 2008.
- 5200 block S. Blackstone Ave Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 7:51 p.m. on July 10, 2008.
Burglary
- 1500 block E. 53rd St Burglary: Forcible entry
  Place: Tavern / liquor store. Reported at 1:54 a.m. on July 10, 2008.
Deceptive practice
- 1500 block E. 53rd St Deceptive practice: Bogus check
  Place: Bank. Reported at 8 a.m. on April 15, 2008.
Other offense
- 5400 block S. Kimbark Ave Other offense: Telephone threat
  Place: Residence. Reported at 7:57 a.m. on July 10, 2008.
Theft
- 5300 block S. Kimbark Ave Theft: Over $300
  Place: Residential yard (front / back). Reported at noon on July 10, 2008.
- 900 block E. 57th St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 11:25 a.m. on July 10, 2008.
- 1100 block E. 52nd St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 6:40 p.m. on July 10, 2008.
- 5300 block S. Drexel Ave Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 8 p.m. on July 10, 2008.

5 business reviews

4 stars out of 5: Woodlawn Tap, Hydepark Gyros, Taste of Jamaica & the Caribbean and Jimmy John's reviewed on Yelp.com.
1 star out of 5: Chant reviewed on Yelp.com.

New on EveryBlock Friday July 18, 2008

1 news article

Drexel at 54th Place Hyde Park's Best Public Art
The concrete dolphin children's fountain in Bessie Coleman Park, on Drexel at 54th Place, hands down. Who needs

Published by Hyde Park Progress on July 18, 2008.

1 real estate listing

5447 S Ellis Ave 5447 S Ellis Ave listed on Trulia for $625,000
Listed on July 17, 2008.

8 crimes

Assault
- 5200 block S. Drexel Ave Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: Residence. Reported at 11 a.m. on July 9, 2008.
Burglary
- 5600 block S. University Ave Burglary: Unlawful entry
  Place: Residence. Reported at 9:55 p.m. on July 9, 2008.
Criminal damage
- 5300 block S. Harper Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
  Place: Residence. Reported at 2 p.m. on April 14, 2008.
Criminal trespass
- 5100 block S. Lake Park Ave Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Gas station. Reported at 8:39 p.m. on July 9, 2008.
Motor vehicle theft
- 5200 block S. Woodlawn Ave Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Street. Reported at 12:05 a.m. on July 9, 2008.
Narcotics
- 5300 block S. Kimbark Ave Narcotics: Possession of heroin (white)
  Place: Street. Reported at 7:45 p.m. on July 7, 2008.
Robbery
- 5100 block S. University Ave Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9:45 p.m. on July 9, 2008.
Theft
- 1200 block E. 59th St Theft: From building
  Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 7 p.m. on July 9, 2008.

3 business licenses

1005 E 53RD ST IVORY #3 DRY CLEANERS
License for Limited Business License issued on June 16, 2008.
1525 E 53RD ST EXPRESSION OF AFRIKA
License for Limited Business License issued on June 16, 2008.
5467 S UNIVERSITY AVE CHICAGO CHILD CARE SOCIETY
License for Day Care Center 2 - 6 Years issued on June 16, 2008.

3 business reviews

5 stars out of 5: Caffe Florian reviewed on Yelp.com.
4 stars out of 5: Hyde Park Dermatology and Parker's Pets reviewed on Yelp.com.

New on EveryBlock Thursday July 17, 2008

1 news article

University of Chicago Maher cometh
THE FABULOUS vocalist/actress/author Eartha Kitt, 81, will be the centerpiece at the "Evening with Eartha Kitt" reception and intimate interview event hosted by the Historymakers organization Sept. 20 at the University of Chicago's Thorne Auditorium. The songstress will perform a couple of her hits. Kitt appeared with Eddie Murphy, Robin Givens and Halle Berry in the 1992 hit film "Boomerang."

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 17, 2008.

1 real estate listing

5128 S Kimbark Ave 5128 S Kimbark Ave #1NE listed on Trulia for $175,900
Listed on July 16, 2008.

9 crimes

Battery
- 5100 block S. Ingleside Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Street. Reported at 3 p.m. on July 8, 2008.
Burglary
- 5100 block S. Kimbark Ave Burglary: Forcible entry
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 6:50 a.m. on July 8, 2008.
- 800 block E. Drexel Square Dr Burglary: Unlawful entry
  Place: Apartment. Reported at noon on July 8, 2008.
Deceptive practice
- 5100 block S. Ingleside Ave Deceptive practice: Illegal use of cash card
  Place: Other. Reported at midnight on July 8, 2008.
- 5400 block S. Lake Park Ave Deceptive practice: Bogus check
  Place: Department store. Reported at 4:30 p.m. on July 8, 2008.
Kidnapping
- 5400 block S. Ellis Ave Kidnapping: Child abduction/stranger
  Place: Street. Reported at 8:25 a.m. on July 8, 2008.
Narcotics
- 1400 block E. Hyde Park Blvd Narcotics: Possession of cannabis, 30 grams or less
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9:45 p.m. on July 8, 2008.
Theft
- 5400 block S. Lake Park Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 10:40 a.m. on July 8, 2008.
- 5600 block S. University Ave Theft: From building
  Place: School, private building. Reported at 7 a.m. on July 8, 2008.

4 business licenses

1455 E 53RD ST YEHIA & COMPANY
License for Limited Business License issued on June 16, 2008.
5130 S UNIVERSITY AVE ERIC LAURENCE WALTER
License for Street Performer issued on July 16, 2008.
1459 E 53RD ST JUDY'S SPIRITUAL BOOKS
License for Limited Business License issued on June 16, 2008.
1390 E HYDE PARK BLVD YEHIA & COMPANY
License for Limited Business License issued on June 16, 2008.

2 business reviews

5 stars out of 5: Ivory Cleaners reviewed on Yelp.com.
4 stars out of 5: Cvs Pharmacy reviewed on Yelp.com.

New on EveryBlock July 16 July 16, 2008

1 restaurant inspection

5130 S LAKE PARK HYDE PARK STATION AND CAR WASH
Pass Inspected on March 6, 2008.

15 property transfers

1451 E 55th St 1451 E 55th St, unit 1027N transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 30, 2008.
5744 S Kenwood Ave 5744 S Kenwood Ave, unit 57441 sold for $345,000
Transaction recorded on June 19, 2008.
5437 S Ridgewood Ct 5437 S Ridgewood Ct sold for $120,000
Transaction recorded on June 30, 2008.
5219 S Drexel Ave 5219 S Drexel Ave, unit 52212 sold for $168,000
Transaction recorded on June 27, 2008.
1400 E 55th St 1400 E 55th St, unit 502N sold for $140,000
Transaction recorded on June 25, 2008.
1400 E 55th St 1400 E 55th St, unit 504S transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 16, 2008.
1400 E 55th St 1400 E 55th St, unit 415S transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 16, 2008.
1400 E 55th St 1400 E 55th St, unit 901S sold for $16,000
Transaction recorded on June 16, 2008.
5617 S Harper Ave 5617 S Harper Ave transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 26, 2008.
1247 E 57th St 1247 E 57th St, unit 12273 transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 26, 2008.
5325 S Dorchester Ave 5325 S Dorchester Ave transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 19, 2008.
5329 S Ellis Ave 5329 S Ellis Ave transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 17, 2008.
5517 S University Ave 5517 S University Ave, unit 55171 sold for $320,000
Transaction recorded on June 19, 2008.
1457 E 55th St 1457 E 55th St transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 27, 2008.
817 E 53rd St 817 E 53rd St, unit 8172 sold for $136,000
Transaction recorded on June 27, 2008.

7 crimes

Criminal damage
- 5400 block S. Greenwood Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
  Place: Residence. Reported at 6:30 a.m. on July 7, 2008.
- 5400 block S. Ellis Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
  Place: Residence. Reported at 6:15 a.m. on July 7, 2008.
Non-criminal
- 1100 block E. 54th St Other offense: Lost property
  Place: Taxicab. Reported at 11:35 p.m. on July 7, 2008.
Other offense
- 5800 block S. Maryland Ave Other offense: Telephone threat
  Place: Hospital building / grounds. Reported at 8:22 a.m. on April 12, 2008.
Robbery
- 1400 block E. Hyde Park Blvd Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon
  Place: Street. Reported at 5 a.m. on July 7, 2008.
Theft
- 1000 block E. 53rd St Theft: From building
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 6 p.m. on July 6, 2008.
- 5600 block S. Blackstone Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Residence (garage). Reported at 6:30 p.m. on July 5, 2008.

3 business reviews

2 stars out of 5: University of Chicago and Mac Property Management reviewed on Yelp.com.
1 star out of 5: Wheels & Things reviewed on Yelp.com.

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