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New on EveryBlock today July 4, 2009

1 location in the media More nearby Citywide overview About

Jefferson and Adams Fourth of July fun facts
Jefferson and Adams both died on July 4, 1826.

Published by The Southtown Star on July 4, 2009.

55 crimes More nearby Citywide overview About

Assault
- 600 block S. Wabash Ave Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: Street. Reported at 5:30 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 00 block W. Jackson Blvd Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9:45 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
Battery
- 2500 block W. Flournoy St Aggravated battery: Domestic battery: hands/fist/feet serious injury
  Place: Residence. Reported at 11:50 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 2900 block W. Madison St Aggravated battery: Domestic battery: knife/cutting instrument
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 2:35 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 1300 block S. State St Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Vehicle (non-commercial). Reported at 1:30 a.m. on June 21, 2009.
- 800 block S. California Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 7 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 2700 block W. Wilcox St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Residence (porch/hallway). Reported at 8:45 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 600 block S. Dearborn St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Residence (porch/hallway). Reported at 9:50 p.m. on March 31, 2009.
Burglary
- 1100 block S. Laflin St Burglary: Attempted forcible entry
  Place: Residence. Reported at 8:25 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 1600 block S. Michigan Ave Burglary: Attempted forcible entry
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 3:40 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 2300 block W. Monroe St Burglary: Forcible entry
  Place: CHA apartment. Reported at 6:45 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
Criminal damage
- 3000 block W. Warren Blvd Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
  Place: Residence. Reported at 1 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 2300 block W. Washington Blvd Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Street. Reported at 1:30 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 800 block S. California Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Vacant property. Reported at 8:30 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
Criminal trespass
- 1100 block S. Wabash Ave Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 11:20 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
Deceptive practice
- 300 block S. State St Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 5:45 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
Motor vehicle theft
- 2800 block W. Congress Pkwy Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Street. Reported at 11 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 3600 block S. Giles Ave Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Street. Reported at 8 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 800 block S. Clark St Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 5 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 2000 block W. Roosevelt Rd Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Street. Reported at 8:30 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 500 block S. Campbell Ave Motor vehicle theft: Theft/recovery: automobile
  Place: Street. Reported at 10 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
Narcotics
- 1100 block S. Wabash Ave Narcotics: Possession of crack
  Place: Alley. Reported at 11:05 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 2800 block W. Wilcox St Narcotics: Possession of crack
  Place: Street. Reported at 8:41 p.m. on June 20, 2009.
- 400 block S. State St Narcotics: Possession of drug equipment
  Place: Other. Reported at midnight on June 25, 2009.
- 600 block W. Harrison St Narcotics: Possession of heroin (white)
  Place: Other commercial transportation. Reported at 5:40 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
Non-criminal
- 1700 block S. Wabash Ave Accidental injury
  Place: Nursing home / retirement home. Reported at 10 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 500 block W. Madison St Other offense: Found property
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 8:15 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 1900 block W. Harrison St Other offense: Lost property
  Place: Hospital building / grounds. Reported at 2 p.m. on June 22, 2009.
- 2800 block W. Van Buren St Other offense: Lost property
  Place: CTA bus. Reported at 5:30 p.m. on June 23, 2009.
- 200 block S. Bell Ave Other offense: Missing person
  Place: Residence. Reported at 10:45 p.m. on June 23, 2009.
Other offense
- 400 block S. Dearborn St Other offense: Other vehicle offense
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 8:40 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 800 block S. Damen Ave Other offense: Telephone threat
  Place: Hospital building / grounds. Reported at 5:49 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 1600 block W. Ogden Ave Other offense: Telephone threat
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 10 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 2800 block W. Lexington St Other offense: Violating order of protection
  Place: Residence. Reported at 10 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 2300 block W. Jackson Blvd Other offense: Violating order of protection
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 2:40 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
Robbery
- 00 block W. Van Buren St Robbery: Armed: knife/cutting instrument
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 2:35 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 100 block W. Van Buren St Robbery: Armed: knife/cutting instrument
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 1:30 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 1100 block S. Clinton St Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon
  Place: Street. Reported at 4 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
Theft
- 200 block S. Canal St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 6 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 300 block S. Canal St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 11 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 00 block W. Congress Pkwy Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Gas station. Reported at 11:44 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 1300 block W. Taylor St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Street. Reported at 8 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 1100 block S. Canal St Theft: From building
  Place: Other. Reported at 9 p.m. on June 23, 2009.
- 800 block S. Wabash Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 10:47 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 600 block S. Hermitage Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Residence. Reported at 6 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 600 block S. Wabash Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 7 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 1200 block S. Plymouth Ct Theft: From building
  Place: Residence (garage). Reported at 2 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 300 block W. Adams St Theft: From building
  Place: Other. Reported at noon on June 25, 2009.
- 1300 block S. Clinton St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Appliance store. Reported at 12:15 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 900 block S. Wabash Ave Theft: Over $300
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 1 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 300 block E. 21st St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 3 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 700 block S. Michigan Ave Theft: Over $300
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 6:15 a.m. on June 19, 2009.
- 1400 block S. Federal St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Residence (porch/hallway). Reported at 11:30 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 00 block E. 26th St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 11 p.m. on June 25, 2009.
- 00 block E. Roosevelt Rd Theft: Pocket-picking
  Place: CTA train. Reported at 11:20 a.m. on March 31, 2009.

New on EveryBlock yesterday July 3, 2009

13 locations in the media More nearby Citywide overview About

433 W. Harrison Don't forget to feed meters on holiday
Mail: The U.S. Postal Service will deliver mail today, although most mailbox pickups will stop at noon. Most post offices will close at noon. The downtown post office at 433 W. Harrison -- and select suburban post offices -- will be open until 5 p.m.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2009.
600 South Michigan Last Two Days for great Edge of Intent - don't miss it.
...and 5 p.m, and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Conveniently located at 600 South Michigan and just on your way to Taste of Chicago and the fireworks. Try to carve...

Published by ArchitectureChicago PLUS on July 3, 2009.
Balbo and Columbus Heroics at Taste of Chicago
The unidentified woman, an Arizona tourist, was walking to the Taste when she collapsed near Balbo and Columbus around 10:30 a.m., Chicago Fire Department officials said. A good samaritan on her bicycle spotted the woman and began administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2009.
Balbo at Columbus Rocking the vote: 44 songs about 44 presidents
Taste of Chicago, Illinois Lottery Taste Stage, Balbo at Columbus, Grant Park

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2009.
1300 S. Linn White The Mix: Really cool things to do
Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z (above) will appear at 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Charter One Pavilion on Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White. Ciara opens. Tickets are $25.75 to $200. Call (877) 598-8703.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2009.
Columbus and Balbo Drive Travel info to cope with holiday crowds
...Taste are at Columbus and Monroe; Jackson Boulevard and Michigan; Congress Parkway and Michigan and Columbus and Balbo Drive. For concerts at the Petrillo Band Shell, people should enter mid-block on Monroe from...

Published by Tribune Breaking News on July 3, 2009.
Roosevelt Road and Michigan Avenue Bush shelter company to install 'cafe kiosks'
The first one, in the Loop's Pritzker Park, could be opened by fall, and there are tentative plans for additional structures to be placed in Grant Park's Solti Garden and at Roosevelt Road and Michigan Avenue by next spring, according to Grant Park Conservancy President Bob O'Neill.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 3, 2009.
1250 Roosevelt Road Keeping it Fresh
1250 Roosevelt Road

Published by NBC 5 on July 3, 2009.
25 S. Oakley New rental tower to replace a parking garage eyesore in the Loop. Score!
West Loop Vintage Rowhouse Reduces $30K: 25 S. Oakley

Published by ChicagoismynewBlog on July 3, 2009.
Balbo and Columbus Crowds Flock To Grant Park For July 3 Fireworks
...Monroe and Columbus drives, Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue, Congress Parkway and Michigan Avenue, and Balbo and Columbus drives...

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 3, 2009.
433 W. Harrison What's Closed on Independence Day?
Mail: The U.S. Postal Service will deliver mail today, although most mailbox pickups will stop at noon. Most post offices will close at noon. The downtown post office at 433 W. Harrison -- and select suburban post offices -- will be open until 5 p.m.

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 3, 2009.
433 W. Harrison Independence Day closures
...stop at noon. Most post offices will close at noon. The downtown post office at 433 W. Harrison -- and select suburban post offices -- will be open until 5 p.m. Parking meters: Must...

Published by WBBM 780 on July 3, 2009.
Roosevelt Road and Michigan Avenue JCDecaux may install up to 5 food kiosks in city parks
The first one, in the Loop's Pritzker Park, could be opened by fall, and there are tentative plans for additional structures to be placed in Grant Park's Solti Garden and at Roosevelt Road and Michigan Avenue by next spring, according to Grant Park Conservancy President Bob O'Neill.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 3, 2009.

4 real estate listings Citywide overview About

1224 W Van Buren St 1224 W Van Buren St listed on Trulia for $289,900
Listed on July 2, 2009.
826 S Western Ave 826 S Western Ave listed on Trulia for $650,000
Listed on July 2, 2009.
122 S Leavitt St 122 S Leavitt St #1 listed on Trulia for $319,900
Listed on July 2, 2009.
500 S Clinton St 500 S Clinton St #428 listed on Trulia for $349,000
Listed on July 2, 2009.

41 crimes More nearby Citywide overview About

Assault
- 500 block S. Racine Ave Aggravated assault: Knife/cutting instrument
  Place: Library. Reported at 2:40 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 2500 block W. Madison St Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 3:50 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
Battery
- 500 block S. California Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Street. Reported at 2:15 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 500 block S. California Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Street. Reported at 2:15 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 300 block S. Canal St Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 11:39 p.m. on March 30, 2009.
Criminal damage
- 300 block E. 35th St Vandalism: Criminal damage to city of Chicago property
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 700 block S. Clark St Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
  Place: Residence (garage). Reported at 3 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 1500 block S. Blue Island Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Street. Reported at midnight on June 24, 2009.
- 1300 block W. 13th St Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Street. Reported at 9 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 900 block S. Plymouth Ct Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 2 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
Criminal sexual assault
- 1300 block W. Hastings St Criminal sexual assault: Non-aggravated
  Place: CHA apartment. Reported at 9 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
Criminal trespass
- 600 block W. Harrison St Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Other commercial transportation. Reported at 8:10 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 2800 block W. Madison St Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 1:40 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 400 block S. Michigan Ave Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Street. Reported at 9:50 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 2700 block W. Jackson Blvd Criminal trespass: To residence
  Place: Residence. Reported at 3:08 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
Deceptive practice
- 400 block S. Dearborn St Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 12:10 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
Motor vehicle theft
- 300 block S. Damen Ave Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Street. Reported at 9 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 2100 block S. Michigan Ave Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Residence (garage). Reported at 9 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
Narcotics
- 00 block E. Roosevelt Rd Narcotics: Possession of cannabis, 30 grams or less
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 7:50 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 300 block S. State St Narcotics: Possession of heroin (white)
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 10:56 p.m. on March 30, 2009.
Non-criminal
- 1700 block S. Wabash Ave Accidental injury
  Place: Nursing home / retirement home. Reported at 1 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 400 block S. Halsted St Other offense: Lost property
  Place: College / university grounds. Reported at 11:12 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
Prostitution
- 1400 block S. Michigan Ave Prostitution: Call operation
  Place: Other. Reported at 3:30 p.m. on March 30, 2009.
Robbery
- 600 block S. Jefferson St Robbery: Aggravated
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 10:30 p.m. on March 30, 2009.
- 100 block S. Oakley Blvd Robbery: Armed: handgun
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 6:17 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 700 block S. Western Ave Robbery: Armed: handgun
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 1:20 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 2000 block W. Van Buren St Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9:10 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
Stalking
- 2800 block W. Lake St Simple assault: Stalking: non-criminal offense
  Place: Street. Reported at 12:05 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
Theft
- 800 block S. Wells St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 6 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 3000 block W. Warren Blvd Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Residential yard (front / back). Reported at 1:01 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 1000 block S. State St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Street. Reported at 8 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 200 block E. Cullerton St Theft: From building
  Place: Residence (garage). Reported at 6:45 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 1800 block S. Prairie Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Residence (garage). Reported at midnight on June 24, 2009.
- 3400 block S. Prairie Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Residence. Reported at 7:30 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 400 block S. Dearborn St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 8:30 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 1700 block W. Harrison St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 7:40 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 2800 block W. Harrison St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 3 a.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 1200 block S. Ashland Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 5:10 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 1200 block S. Ashland Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 3:20 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
- 1100 block S. Clark St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 5:30 p.m. on June 24, 2009.
Traffic accident
- 1400 block W. Madison St Accident: Serious personal injury: not hit and run
  Place: Street. Reported at 11:42 p.m. on June 24, 2009.

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2 business licenses More nearby Citywide overview About

118 S. Ashland Ave. THE LITTLE GREEN TREEHOUSE
License for Day care center under 2 and 2 - 6 Years issued on July 2, 2009.
1619 S. Michigan Ave. GREENLEAF FOOD MART, INC.
License for Retail food establishment issued on July 2, 2009.

13 business reviews Citywide overview About

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli, Sweet Petal, Everest and Earles Martin MD on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Lou Malnati's, Amarit Thai Restaurant, Megabus and Sears Tower on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star review for Eleven City Diner on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star review for U Food Grill on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for The Grille on Jackson, Artist's Cafe and European Touch Salon and Day Spa on Yelp.

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