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Special Report: Operation Crooked Code

Locations of alleged bribes, and other incidents, in May 2008 corruption complaints.

New on EveryBlock today July 9, 2008

New on EveryBlock yesterday July 8, 2008

  • 1000 block of West Lawrence A Tribute to a Sinkhole

    --To my favorite sinkhole, in the 1000 block of West Lawrence.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 8, 2008.

  • 1100 block of Lawrence Another One Bites The Dust

    The Uptown Soccer Club, a private club, closed in the past few days. Located in the 1100 block of Lawrence next the Kinetic Playground, it is hard to qualify as retail, but it did fill an empty storefront.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 8, 2008.

  • Uptown Stop! In the name of fashion

    The Uptown resident thought she was at the Beverly Arts Center to paint faces when London and Kelly rushed in for an intervention.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 8, 2008.

New on EveryBlock Monday July 7, 2008

  • 4735 n. Sheridan Where Are The Trees?

    A reader wrote in and said "There are no sidewalk trees on Lawrence from Sheridan to basically Clark if you include the cemetery side. I have also noted a lot of previously planted trees, i.e. in front of 4735 n. Sheridan, etc., have died or been cut down.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 7, 2008.

  • 820 West Wilson Weiss Weeds

    Every year it’s the same thing. We have to call 311 to get Weiss Hospital to cut the weeds on their loading dock parkway at 820 West Wilson.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 7, 2008.

New on EveryBlock Sunday July 6, 2008

  • Uptown Uptown "Sampler Tour"

    If the economy's causing you to take "stay-cations" instead of vacations this summer, you might consider a sampler tour of Uptown, Andersonville & Lincoln Square on Tuesday, July 22, 10am - 1pm.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 6, 2008.

  • Andersonville Uptown "Sampler Tour"

    If the economy's causing you to take "stay-cations" instead of vacations this summer, you might consider a sampler tour of Uptown, Andersonville & Lincoln Square on Tuesday, July 22, 10am - 1pm.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 6, 2008.

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New on EveryBlock Saturday July 5, 2008

  • Uptown Uptown's Produce-Free "Farmers Market"

    , so I went over to Truman College to buy some fresh veggies at the Uptown Farmer's Market. When I got there, our 'market' (I use the term loosely) consisted of one --

    Published by Uptown Update on July 5, 2008.

New on EveryBlock Friday July 4, 2008

  • Uptown Happy 4th Of July From Uptown Update

    The weather is absolutely gorgeous this afternoon so we hope everyone enjoys this Independence Day. Today is a great day to take advantage of Uptown's great lakefront. Throw a burger on the grill for us.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 4, 2008.

New on EveryBlock Thursday July 3, 2008

  • Uptown Join Campaign To Get Bike Lane On Broadway

    Broadway is not pedestrian friendly and even less friendly to bicyclists. Even a shared bike lane would be extremely helpful for people who commute through Uptown and Edgewater and make it safer for bicyclists and pedestrians in general.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 3, 2008.

  • Uptown Friends remember Francis as 'kindest person'

    Francis lived on the Northwest Side, but he grew up in Uptown.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

  • 1124 W. Wilson Shocking! Knife Fight At Wilson Men's Hotel

    Wilson Men’s Hotel, 1124 W. Wilson,were in a knife fight June 23 at 8:04 p.m.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 3, 2008.

  • Wilson and Clifton Opening The Floodgates

    While we are sure that this is in regards to 7-Eleven opening at Wilson and Clifton, what will stop other liquor stores from popping up on Wilson now?

    Published by Uptown Update on July 3, 2008.

  • Uptown 'You Can't Be 13 At The Children's Play Lot'

    The five young men, all between the ages of 13 and 17, press their backs up against the fence inside a play lot somewhere in Uptown. Spotted, their chins sink to their chests, avoiding eye contact with the adult approaching them.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 3, 2008.

  • 5000 block of North Sheridan Road PT Cruiser getaway

    A 74-year-old man who is a resident of a senior care center on the 5000 block of North Sheridan Road was robbed by two masked men around 8:30 p.m. June 25.

    Published by The News-Star on July 3, 2008.

  • 4900 block of North Sheridan Road PT Cruiser getaway

    A man in his 20s snatched a 51-year-old woman's purse sometime around 9:30 p.m. June 24 while she was walking on the 4900 block of North Sheridan Road. The man fled westbound on Argyle.

    Published by The News-Star on July 3, 2008.

  • 1050 W. Wilson Shocking! Knife Fight At Wilson Men's Hotel

    A 38-year-old unemployed man withdrew cash June 22 at 1050 W. Wilson

    Published by Uptown Update on July 3, 2008.

New on EveryBlock July 2 July 2, 2008

  • Lawrence station 2 Men Found Stabbed At 'L' Stops

    About 11:40 p.m., police were called to the Red Line's Lawrence station at 1117 W. Lawrence Ave. for reports of a man stabbed, Banks said. A CTA security guard told a source the man was stabbed on the platform.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 2, 2008.

  • 48th Ward 'Block Clubs Are The Heart Of The 48th Ward'

    Block Clubs are the heart of the 48th Ward.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 2, 2008.

  • Lawrence CTA station 2 men found stabbed at CTA stations

    About two hours later, Chicago police officers responded to a call of a person stabbed at the Lawrence CTA station in Uptown, authorities said.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 2, 2008.

  • Lawrence CTA station Man Stabbed At Lawrence Red Line Station

    About two hours later, Chicago police officers responded to a call of a person stabbed at the Lawrence CTA station in Uptown, authorities said.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 2, 2008.

  • 46th Ward 'Block Clubs Are The Heart Of The 48th Ward'

    For those of you who live in the 46th Ward, you probably have noticed your Alderman feels otherwise. If you are new to Uptown and are wanting to find out which block club you should belong to, check out this handy link from the Uptown Chicago Commission here.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 2, 2008.

  • 1117 W. Lawrence Ave. Two stabbed at two different CTA stations

    About 11:40 p.m., police were called to the Red Line’s Lawrence station at 1117 W. Lawrence Ave. for reports of a man stabbed, Banks said. A CTA security guard told a source the man was stabbed on the platform.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 2, 2008.

  • Uptown 2 men found stabbed at CTA stations

    About two hours later, Chicago police officers responded to a call of a person stabbed at the Lawrence CTA station in Uptown, authorities said.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 2, 2008.

  • Uptown 'Block Clubs Are The Heart Of The 48th Ward'

    For those of you who live in the 46th Ward, you probably have noticed your Alderman feels otherwise. If you are new to Uptown and are wanting to find out which block club you should belong to, check out this handy link from the Uptown Chicago Commission here.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 2, 2008.

  • Wilson and Sheridan Police Camera Needed At Wilson And Magnolia

    We heard that a hot topic at tonight's Beat 2311 CAPS Meeting at Truman College were police cameras, and why the camera at Wilson and Magnolia was removed and installed at Wilson and Sheridan. Many residents on Magnolia voiced concern over the gang-bangers that congregate at the Food Mart in the Wilson-Magnolia Mall and noted a direct spike in criminal activity now that the camera moved.

    Published by Uptown Update on July 2, 2008.

  • 1120 W WILSON HING WANG

    Pass Inspected on March 5, 2008.

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