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New on EveryBlock today July 23, 2008
11 crimes
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Battery
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5300 block S. Maryland Ave
Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
Place: Street. Reported at 4:50 p.m. on July 14, 2008.
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5300 block S. Maryland Ave
Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
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Burglary
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1500 block E. 53rd St
Burglary: Forcible entry
Place: Other. Reported at 3:39 a.m. on July 14, 2008.
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5200 block S. Woodlawn Ave
Burglary: Unlawful entry
Place: Apartment. Reported at 8 a.m. on July 14, 2008.
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1500 block E. 53rd St
Burglary: Forcible entry
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Criminal damage
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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.
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5800 block S. Ellis Ave
Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
Place: Street. Reported at 9 p.m. on July 14, 2008.
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1000 block E. 54th St
Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
Place: Residence. Reported at 10:20 a.m. on July 14, 2008.
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5800 block S. Maryland Ave
Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
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Other offense
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5300 block S. Woodlawn Ave
Other offense: Harassment by telephone
Place: Apartment. Reported at 1:25 a.m. on July 14, 2008.
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5300 block S. Woodlawn Ave
Other offense: Harassment by telephone
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Theft
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1500 block E. 55th St
Theft: $300 and under
Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 1 p.m. on July 14, 2008.
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5700 block S. University Ave
Theft: From building
Place: School, private building. Reported at 11 a.m. on July 14, 2008.
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5700 block S. University Ave
Theft: From building
Place: College / university grounds. Reported at 3 p.m. on July 14, 2008.
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5700 block S. Blackstone Ave
Theft: Purse-snatching
Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 5:10 p.m. on July 14, 2008.
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1500 block E. 55th St
Theft: $300 and under
50 photos
1 business review
- Moore Monica Obgyn MD reviewed on Yelp.com.
New on EveryBlock yesterday July 22, 2008
2 news articles
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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.
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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
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1400 E 55th Pl
1400 E 55th Pl #304S listed on Trulia for $137,000
Listed on July 21, 2008.
3 crimes
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Battery
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5100 block S. Kimbark Ave
Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
Place: Residence (porch/hallway). Reported at 4 a.m. on July 13, 2008.
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5100 block S. Kimbark Ave
Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
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Theft
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5200 block S. Drexel Ave
Theft: Over $300
Place: Street. Reported at 11:15 p.m. on July 13, 2008.
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900 block E. 54th Pl
Theft: From building
Place: Apartment. Reported at 12:30 a.m. on July 13, 2008.
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5200 block S. Drexel Ave
Theft: Over $300
5 business licenses
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1330 E 53RD ST
HYDE PARK CAR WASH INC
License for Tobacco Retail Over Counter issued on June 16, 2008.
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1330 E 53RD ST
HYDE PARK CAR WASH INC
License for Retail Food Establishment issued on June 16, 2008.
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1330 E 53RD ST
HYDE PARK CAR WASH INC
License for Motor Vehicle Repair : Engine Only(Class II) issued on June 16, 2008.
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1330 E 53RD ST
HYDE PARK CAR WASH INC
License for Filling Station issued on June 16, 2008.
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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
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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
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Assault
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800 block E. 52nd St
Aggravated assault: Handgun
Place: Alley. Reported at 3:30 p.m. on July 12, 2008.
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800 block E. 52nd St
Aggravated assault: Handgun
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Battery
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5300 block S. Harper Ave
Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
Place: Apartment. Reported at 4 p.m. on July 12, 2008.
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5500 block S. Greenwood Ave
Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
Place: Apartment. Reported at 9 a.m. on July 11, 2008.
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5300 block S. Harper Ave
Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
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Burglary
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5200 block S. Harper Ave
Burglary: Unlawful entry
Place: Other. Reported at 10:45 p.m. on July 12, 2008.
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5200 block S. Harper Ave
Burglary: Unlawful entry
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Criminal damage
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5300 block S. Woodlawn Ave
Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
Place: Street. Reported at 4:30 p.m. on July 12, 2008.
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5100 block S. Greenwood Ave
Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
Place: Street. Reported at midnight on July 12, 2008.
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800 block E. 52nd St
Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
Place: Residence. Reported at 3:30 p.m. on July 12, 2008.
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5300 block S. Woodlawn Ave
Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
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Theft
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5200 block S. Drexel Ave
Theft: From building
Place: Apartment. Reported at 1 a.m. on July 12, 2008.
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5200 block S. Drexel Ave
Theft: From building
2 business reviews
- Seminary Co-Op Bookstores and Hyde Park Produce reviewed on Yelp.com.
New on EveryBlock Sunday July 20, 2008
1 real estate listing
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5135 S Kenwood Ave
5135 S Kenwood Ave #501 listed on Trulia for $175,000
Listed on July 19, 2008.
9 crimes
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Assault
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5100 block S. Harper Ave
Aggravated assault: Knife/cutting instrument
Place: Apartment. Reported at 10:30 p.m. on July 11, 2008.
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5100 block S. Greenwood Ave
Simple assault: Simple assault
Place: Residence (porch/hallway). Reported at 7:42 p.m. on July 11, 2008.
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1300 block E. 57th St
Simple assault: Simple assault
Place: Small retail store. Reported at midnight on July 11, 2008.
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5100 block S. Harper Ave
Simple assault: Simple assault
Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 8:30 a.m. on July 11, 2008.
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5100 block S. Harper Ave
Aggravated assault: Knife/cutting instrument
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Criminal damage
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5200 block S. Harper Ave
Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
Place: Residence (porch/hallway). Reported at 11 a.m. on July 11, 2008.
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5200 block S. Harper Ave
Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
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Criminal trespass
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1500 block E. 55th St
Criminal trespass: To land
Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 8:33 p.m. on July 11, 2008.
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1500 block E. 55th St
Criminal trespass: To land
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Motor vehicle theft
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5300 block S. Harper Ave
Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
Place: Street. Reported at 7 p.m. on July 11, 2008.
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5300 block S. Harper Ave
Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
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Theft
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1500 block E. 55th St
Theft: From building
Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 4:04 p.m. on July 11, 2008.
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5100 block S. Greenwood Ave
Theft: $300 and under
Place: Residential yard (front / back). Reported at midnight on April 16, 2008.
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1500 block E. 55th St
Theft: From building
New on EveryBlock Saturday July 19, 2008
10 crimes
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Assault
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5400 block S. Cottage Grove Ave
Aggravated assault: Other dangerous weapon
Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 2:05 p.m. on July 10, 2008.
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5400 block S. Cottage Grove Ave
Aggravated assault: Other dangerous weapon
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Battery
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1400 block E. Hyde Park Blvd
Simple battery: Simple
Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9:30 a.m. on July 10, 2008.
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5200 block S. Blackstone Ave
Simple battery: Simple
Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 7:51 p.m. on July 10, 2008.
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1400 block E. Hyde Park Blvd
Simple battery: Simple
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Burglary
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1500 block E. 53rd St
Burglary: Forcible entry
Place: Tavern / liquor store. Reported at 1:54 a.m. on July 10, 2008.
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1500 block E. 53rd St
Burglary: Forcible entry
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Deceptive practice
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1500 block E. 53rd St
Deceptive practice: Bogus check
Place: Bank. Reported at 8 a.m. on April 15, 2008.
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1500 block E. 53rd St
Deceptive practice: Bogus check
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Other offense
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5400 block S. Kimbark Ave
Other offense: Telephone threat
Place: Residence. Reported at 7:57 a.m. on July 10, 2008.
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5400 block S. Kimbark Ave
Other offense: Telephone threat
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Theft
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5300 block S. Kimbark Ave
Theft: Over $300
Place: Residential yard (front / back). Reported at noon on July 10, 2008.
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900 block E. 57th St
Theft: Over $300
Place: Street. Reported at 11:25 a.m. on July 10, 2008.
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1100 block E. 52nd St
Theft: Over $300
Place: Street. Reported at 6:40 p.m. on July 10, 2008.
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5300 block S. Drexel Ave
Theft: Over $300
Place: Street. Reported at 8 p.m. on July 10, 2008.
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5300 block S. Kimbark Ave
Theft: Over $300
5 business reviews
- Woodlawn Tap, Hydepark Gyros, Taste of Jamaica & the Caribbean and Jimmy John's reviewed on Yelp.com.
- Chant reviewed on Yelp.com.
New on EveryBlock Friday July 18, 2008
1 news article
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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
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5447 S Ellis Ave
5447 S Ellis Ave listed on Trulia for $625,000
Listed on July 17, 2008.
8 crimes
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Assault
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5200 block S. Drexel Ave
Simple assault: Simple assault
Place: Residence. Reported at 11 a.m. on July 9, 2008.
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5200 block S. Drexel Ave
Simple assault: Simple assault
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Burglary
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5600 block S. University Ave
Burglary: Unlawful entry
Place: Residence. Reported at 9:55 p.m. on July 9, 2008.
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5600 block S. University Ave
Burglary: Unlawful entry
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Criminal damage
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5300 block S. Harper Ave
Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
Place: Residence. Reported at 2 p.m. on April 14, 2008.
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5300 block S. Harper Ave
Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
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Criminal trespass
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5100 block S. Lake Park Ave
Criminal trespass: To land
Place: Gas station. Reported at 8:39 p.m. on July 9, 2008.
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5100 block S. Lake Park Ave
Criminal trespass: To land
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Motor vehicle theft
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5200 block S. Woodlawn Ave
Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
Place: Street. Reported at 12:05 a.m. on July 9, 2008.
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5200 block S. Woodlawn Ave
Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
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Narcotics
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5300 block S. Kimbark Ave
Narcotics: Possession of heroin (white)
Place: Street. Reported at 7:45 p.m. on July 7, 2008.
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5300 block S. Kimbark Ave
Narcotics: Possession of heroin (white)
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Robbery
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5100 block S. University Ave
Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon
Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9:45 p.m. on July 9, 2008.
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5100 block S. University Ave
Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon
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Theft
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1200 block E. 59th St
Theft: From building
Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 7 p.m. on July 9, 2008.
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1200 block E. 59th St
Theft: From building
3 business licenses
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1005 E 53RD ST
IVORY #3 DRY CLEANERS
License for Limited Business License issued on June 16, 2008.
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1525 E 53RD ST
EXPRESSION OF AFRIKA
License for Limited Business License issued on June 16, 2008.
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5467 S UNIVERSITY AVE
CHICAGO CHILD CARE SOCIETY
License for Day Care Center 2 - 6 Years issued on June 16, 2008.
3 business reviews
- Caffe Florian reviewed on Yelp.com.
- Hyde Park Dermatology and Parker's Pets reviewed on Yelp.com.
New on EveryBlock Thursday July 17, 2008
1 news article
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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
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5128 S Kimbark Ave
5128 S Kimbark Ave #1NE listed on Trulia for $175,900
Listed on July 16, 2008.
9 crimes
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Battery
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5100 block S. Ingleside Ave
Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
Place: Street. Reported at 3 p.m. on July 8, 2008.
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5100 block S. Ingleside Ave
Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
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Burglary
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5100 block S. Kimbark Ave
Burglary: Forcible entry
Place: Apartment. Reported at 6:50 a.m. on July 8, 2008.
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800 block E. Drexel Square Dr
Burglary: Unlawful entry
Place: Apartment. Reported at noon on July 8, 2008.
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5100 block S. Kimbark Ave
Burglary: Forcible entry
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Deceptive practice
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5100 block S. Ingleside Ave
Deceptive practice: Illegal use of cash card
Place: Other. Reported at midnight on July 8, 2008.
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5400 block S. Lake Park Ave
Deceptive practice: Bogus check
Place: Department store. Reported at 4:30 p.m. on July 8, 2008.
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5100 block S. Ingleside Ave
Deceptive practice: Illegal use of cash card
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Kidnapping
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5400 block S. Ellis Ave
Kidnapping: Child abduction/stranger
Place: Street. Reported at 8:25 a.m. on July 8, 2008.
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5400 block S. Ellis Ave
Kidnapping: Child abduction/stranger
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Narcotics
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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.
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1400 block E. Hyde Park Blvd
Narcotics: Possession of cannabis, 30 grams or less
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Theft
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5400 block S. Lake Park Ave
Theft: From building
Place: Small retail store. Reported at 10:40 a.m. on July 8, 2008.
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5600 block S. University Ave
Theft: From building
Place: School, private building. Reported at 7 a.m. on July 8, 2008.
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5400 block S. Lake Park Ave
Theft: From building
4 business licenses
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1455 E 53RD ST
YEHIA & COMPANY
License for Limited Business License issued on June 16, 2008.
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5130 S UNIVERSITY AVE
ERIC LAURENCE WALTER
License for Street Performer issued on July 16, 2008.
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1459 E 53RD ST
JUDY'S SPIRITUAL BOOKS
License for Limited Business License issued on June 16, 2008.
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1390 E HYDE PARK BLVD
YEHIA & COMPANY
License for Limited Business License issued on June 16, 2008.
2 business reviews
- Ivory Cleaners reviewed on Yelp.com.
- Cvs Pharmacy reviewed on Yelp.com.
New on EveryBlock July 16 July 16, 2008
1 restaurant inspection
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5130 S LAKE PARK
HYDE PARK STATION AND CAR WASH
Pass Inspected on March 6, 2008.
15 property transfers
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1451 E 55th St
1451 E 55th St, unit 1027N transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 30, 2008.
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5744 S Kenwood Ave
5744 S Kenwood Ave, unit 57441 sold for $345,000
Transaction recorded on June 19, 2008.
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5437 S Ridgewood Ct
5437 S Ridgewood Ct sold for $120,000
Transaction recorded on June 30, 2008.
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5219 S Drexel Ave
5219 S Drexel Ave, unit 52212 sold for $168,000
Transaction recorded on June 27, 2008.
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1400 E 55th St
1400 E 55th St, unit 502N sold for $140,000
Transaction recorded on June 25, 2008.
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1400 E 55th St
1400 E 55th St, unit 504S transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 16, 2008.
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1400 E 55th St
1400 E 55th St, unit 415S transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 16, 2008.
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1400 E 55th St
1400 E 55th St, unit 901S sold for $16,000
Transaction recorded on June 16, 2008.
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5617 S Harper Ave
5617 S Harper Ave transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 26, 2008.
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1247 E 57th St
1247 E 57th St, unit 12273 transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 26, 2008.
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5325 S Dorchester Ave
5325 S Dorchester Ave transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 19, 2008.
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5329 S Ellis Ave
5329 S Ellis Ave transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 17, 2008.
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5517 S University Ave
5517 S University Ave, unit 55171 sold for $320,000
Transaction recorded on June 19, 2008.
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1457 E 55th St
1457 E 55th St transferred ownership
Transaction recorded on June 27, 2008.
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817 E 53rd St
817 E 53rd St, unit 8172 sold for $136,000
Transaction recorded on June 27, 2008.
7 crimes
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Criminal damage
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5400 block S. Greenwood Ave
Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
Place: Residence. Reported at 6:30 a.m. on July 7, 2008.
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5400 block S. Ellis Ave
Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
Place: Residence. Reported at 6:15 a.m. on July 7, 2008.
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5400 block S. Greenwood Ave
Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
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Non-criminal
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1100 block E. 54th St
Other offense: Lost property
Place: Taxicab. Reported at 11:35 p.m. on July 7, 2008.
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1100 block E. 54th St
Other offense: Lost property
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Other offense
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5800 block S. Maryland Ave
Other offense: Telephone threat
Place: Hospital building / grounds. Reported at 8:22 a.m. on April 12, 2008.
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5800 block S. Maryland Ave
Other offense: Telephone threat
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Robbery
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1400 block E. Hyde Park Blvd
Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon
Place: Street. Reported at 5 a.m. on July 7, 2008.
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1400 block E. Hyde Park Blvd
Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon
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Theft
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1000 block E. 53rd St
Theft: From building
Place: Apartment. Reported at 6 p.m. on July 6, 2008.
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5600 block S. Blackstone Ave
Theft: From building
Place: Residence (garage). Reported at 6:30 p.m. on July 5, 2008.
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1000 block E. 53rd St
Theft: From building
3 business reviews
- University of Chicago and Mac Property Management reviewed on Yelp.com.
- Wheels & Things reviewed on Yelp.com.

















































