13 crimes

• Battery
  • 5900 block N. Kenmore Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple

    Place: Apartment. Reported at 10:37 a.m. on July 14, 2008.

  • 1000 block W. Bryn Mawr Ave Aggravated battery: Other dangerous weapon

    Place: Other. Reported at 1 p.m. on July 14, 2008.

  • 1100 block W. Granville Ave Simple battery: Simple

    Place: CTA train. Reported at 10 a.m. on July 10, 2008.

• Criminal damage
  • 1500 block W. Olive Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to property

    Place: Residence. Reported at 11:18 a.m. on July 14, 2008.

• Criminal trespass
  • 5500 block N. Lakewood Ave Criminal trespass: To land

    Place: Residence (garage). Reported at 3:45 p.m. on July 14, 2008.

• Motor vehicle theft
  • 5700 block N. Kenmore Ave Motor vehicle theft: Automobile

    Place: Street. Reported at 10 p.m. on July 14, 2008.

• Narcotics
  • 1000 block W. Thorndale Ave Narcotics: Solicit narcotics on public way

    Place: Street. Reported at 8:07 p.m. on July 14, 2008.

• Non-criminal
  • 6100 block N. Winthrop Ave Other offense: Missing person

    Place: Residence. Reported at 9 a.m. on July 8, 2008.

  • 6100 block N. Winthrop Ave Other offense: Missing person

    Place: Residence. Reported at 9 a.m. on July 8, 2008.

  • 5000 block N. Sheridan Rd Other offense: Missing person

    Place: Nursing home / retirement home. Reported at 4 p.m. on July 11, 2008.

  • 5000 block N. Sheridan Rd Other offense: Missing person

    Place: Other. Reported at 2 p.m. on July 14, 2008.

  • 6100 block N. Winthrop Ave Other offense: Missing person

    Place: Residence. Reported at 10 a.m. on July 8, 2008.

• Theft
  • 1300 block W. Elmdale Ave Theft: Over $300

    Place: Street. Reported at 8 p.m. on July 14, 2008.

1 photo

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7 business reviews

• 5 stars out of 5: Marry Me You Idiot @ the Annoyance Theatre and Hopleaf Bar reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 4 stars out of 5: Jade Nail Salon, Alice N Friends Food, Ha Mien Restaurant and La Cocina de Frida reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 3 stars out of 5: Big Jones reviewed on Yelp.com.

6 news articles

• Uptown 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.

• Edgewater 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.

• Rogers 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.

• Edgewater 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.

• Uptown 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.

• Rogers 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.

10 crimes

• Battery
  • 5100 block N. Clark St Simple battery: Simple

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 11:59 p.m. on July 13, 2008.

  • 1000 block W. Argyle St Simple battery: Simple

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9 p.m. on July 13, 2008.

  • 5500 block N. Kenmore Ave Simple battery: Simple

    Place: Nursing home / retirement home. Reported at midnight on July 13, 2008.

• Criminal damage
  • 6100 block N. Winthrop Ave Criminal damage: Criminal defacement

    Place: Residence. Reported at midnight on July 13, 2008.

  • 5400 block N. Winthrop Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle

    Place: Street. Reported at 2:30 p.m. on July 13, 2008.

  • 1400 block W. Gregory St Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle

    Place: Street. Reported at 12:30 a.m. on July 13, 2008.

• Deceptive practice
  • 900 block W. Gunnison St Deceptive practice: Theft of lost/mislaid property

    Place: Street. Reported at 2:07 a.m. on July 13, 2008.

• Robbery
  • 900 block W. Foster Ave Robbery: Aggravated

    Place: Other. Reported at 4:35 a.m. on July 13, 2008.

• Theft
  • 5200 block N. Glenwood Ave Theft: Over $300

    Place: Residence. Reported at 9 a.m. on July 13, 2008.

  • 5500 block N. Sheridan Rd Theft: Over $300

    Place: Street. Reported at 7:30 p.m. on July 13, 2008.

15 business reviews

• 5 stars out of 5: Swedish Bakery, Ardmore Winthrop Properties, Robert Jeffrey Hair Studio, Sir Spa for Men and Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 4 stars out of 5: El Norte, Ben's Noodles and Rice, Taste of Lebanon Restaurant, Agami, Calo Ristorante, Big Jones and Bryn Mawr Deli reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 3 stars out of 5: @mosphere reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 2 stars out of 5: Bryn Mawr Deli reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 1 star out of 5: Dunkin' Donuts reviewed on Yelp.com.

5 news articles

• N. Broadway St. & W. Lawrence Ave. Dodging Traffic For Spare Change

  A reader spotted this gentleman at Lawrence and Broadway this afternoon. He was putting his life in danger as well as the drivers' who...

  Published by Uptown Update on July 21, 2008.

• 5900 N. Broadway The Hot Seat

  Broadway Cellars, 5900 N. Broadway: $5 Fat Tire; $5 burgers

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 21, 2008.

• 4716 N Broadway St Agami And Body Fit Athletic Club Shout-Out

  ...we are on the subject of giving great local businesses your business, this storefront at 4716 N. Broadway has been vacant for a long time now. It's in a prime location, especially...

  Published by Uptown Update on July 21, 2008.

• 4712 N Broadway St Agami And Body Fit Athletic Club Shout-Out

  If you haven't had a chance to check out Agami at 4712 N. Broadway, you are missing out. They have some of the best sushi on the northside and great atmosphere inside. Check out the reviews on Yelp here.

  Published by Uptown Update on July 21, 2008.

• N. Broadway St. & W. Leland Ave. Agami And Body Fit Athletic Club Shout-Out

  And after loading up on sushi and sake, you should check out Body Fit Athletic Club right on the corner of Leland and Broadway in the same complex. If you are looking for another option to World Gym, check them out. Give them a ring at 773-878-8822 or check out their Yelp review here.

  Published by Uptown Update on July 21, 2008.

16 crimes

• Battery
  • 6000 block N. Kenmore Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple

    Place: Residence. Reported at 9:03 a.m. on July 12, 2008.

  • 6100 block N. Kenmore Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple

    Place: Apartment. Reported at 5:21 a.m. on July 12, 2008.

  • 1000 block W. Argyle St Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9:10 p.m. on July 12, 2008.

  • 5200 block N. Broadway Simple battery: Simple

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 6:58 p.m. on July 12, 2008.

  • 1500 block W. Ardmore Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple

    Place: Residence. Reported at 11:45 p.m. on July 12, 2008.

• Burglary
  • 5200 block N. Lakewood Ave Burglary: Unlawful entry

    Place: Residence (garage). Reported at 5:32 p.m. on July 12, 2008.

• Criminal damage
  • 5000 block N. Winthrop Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle

    Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 11:30 a.m. on July 12, 2008.

  • 5600 block N. Sheridan Rd Vandalism: Criminal damage to property

    Place: Other. Reported at 1 p.m. on July 12, 2008.

• Other offense
  • 900 block W. Foster Ave Other offense: Harassment by telephone

    Place: Apartment. Reported at 12:05 a.m. on July 12, 2008.

  • 1000 block W. Balmoral Ave Other offense: Harassment by electronic means

    Place: Residence. Reported at 12:37 p.m. on July 12, 2008.

  • 1500 block W. Norwood St Other offense: Violating order of protection

    Place: Street. Reported at 12:30 p.m. on July 12, 2008.

• Theft
  • 6100 block N. Broadway Theft: Purse-snatching

    Place: Small retail store. Reported at 5:10 p.m. on July 12, 2008.

  • 900 block W. Ainslie St Theft: Over $300

    Place: Residence. Reported at 8:30 a.m. on July 12, 2008.

  • 5100 block N. Ashland Ave Theft: Over $300

    Place: Alley. Reported at 5 p.m. on July 12, 2008.

  • 6000 block N. Broadway Theft: Retail theft

    Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 5:35 a.m. on July 12, 2008.

  • 5200 block N. Sheridan Rd Theft: $300 and under

    Place: Apartment. Reported at 11:30 a.m. on July 12, 2008.

18 business reviews

• 5 stars out of 5: Sir Spa for Men, Metropolis Coffee Co, Shan's Foods, Big Chicks, Anteprima, Crew, Bon Bon and Early To Bed reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 4 stars out of 5: Hopleaf Bar and Broadway Antique Market reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 3 stars out of 5: Reza's Restaurant reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 2 stars out of 5: Fat Cat, Taste of Lebanon Restaurant, Laurie's, Agami, That Little Mexican Cafe II and El Norte reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 1 star out of 5: Bluewater Construction Corporation reviewed on Yelp.com.

2 real estate listings

• 5937 N Magnolia Ave 5937 N Magnolia Ave #2 listed on Trulia for $318,500

  Listed on July 19, 2008.

• 5044 N Marine Dr 5044 N Marine Dr #B2 listed on Trulia for $184,900

  Listed on July 19, 2008.

17 crimes

• Assault
  • 6100 block N. Winthrop Ave Simple assault: Simple assault

    Place: Alley. Reported at 11 p.m. on July 11, 2008.

  • 1100 block W. Hollywood Ave Simple assault: Simple assault

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 4:25 p.m. on July 11, 2008.

• Battery
  • 900 block W. Argyle St Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple

    Place: Residence. Reported at 5:14 p.m. on July 11, 2008.

  • 1400 block W. Elmdale Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple

    Place: Apartment. Reported at 7:37 p.m. on July 11, 2008.

  • 5900 block N. Winthrop Ave Simple battery: Simple

    Place: Park property. Reported at 7:50 p.m. on July 11, 2008.

• Burglary
  • 1300 block W. Hood Ave Burglary: Unlawful entry

    Place: Residence. Reported at 1:40 p.m. on July 11, 2008.

  • 1300 block W. Hood Ave Burglary: Forcible entry

    Place: Residence. Reported at 10 a.m. on July 11, 2008.

• Criminal damage
  • 5300 block N. Broadway Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle

    Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at noon on July 11, 2008.

• Deceptive practice
  • 1400 block W. Summerdale Ave Deceptive practice: Fraud or confidence game

    Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at midnight on July 11, 2008.

• Narcotics
  • 900 block W. Argyle St Narcotics: Possession of cannabis, 30 grams or less

    Place: Street. Reported at 2:48 a.m. on July 11, 2008.

• Robbery
  • 1000 block W. Bryn Mawr Ave Robbery: Aggravated

    Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 1:47 a.m. on July 11, 2008.

  • 5800 block N. Sheridan Rd Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon

    Place: Residence (porch/hallway). Reported at 1:37 a.m. on July 11, 2008.

• Theft
  • 5000 block N. Broadway Theft: Over $300

    Place: Other. Reported at 8 p.m. on July 11, 2008.

  • 5200 block N. Sheridan Rd Theft: Retail theft

    Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 8:36 p.m. on July 11, 2008.

  • 5900 block N. Broadway Theft: $300 and under

    Place: Other. Reported at 1 p.m. on July 11, 2008.

  • 5300 block N. Broadway Theft: Retail theft

    Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 2:16 p.m. on July 11, 2008.

  • 5200 block N. Broadway Theft: Pocket-picking

    Place: Street. Reported at 4 p.m. on April 16, 2008.

11 business reviews

• 5 stars out of 5: Annoyance Theatre, Great Lake, Big Jones, Furama Restaurant, Shan's Foods and Charlie's Ale House reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 4 stars out of 5: En-Thai-Ce reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 3 stars out of 5: Indie Cafe Thai & Sushi and Fat Cat reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 2 stars out of 5: In Fine Spirits Wine Lounge reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 1 star out of 5: Jewel Food Stores reviewed on Yelp.com.

4 real estate listings

• 6157 N Sheridan Rd 6157 N Sheridan Rd listed on Trulia for $184,900

  Listed on July 9, 2008.

• 5100 N Marine Dr 5100 N Marine Dr listed on Trulia for $145,000

  Listed on July 16, 2008.

• 5536 N Glenwood Ave 5536 N Glenwood Ave #1R listed on Trulia for $426,900

  Listed on July 18, 2008.

• 4950 N Marine Dr 4950 N Marine Dr #107 listed on Trulia for $237,000

  Listed on July 18, 2008.

5 restaurant inspections

• 1052 W BRYN MAWR STARBUCKS COFFEE #2445

  Pass Inspected on March 20, 2008.

• 1049 W BRYN MAWR SUPER FOOD & LIQUORS, INC.

  Pass Inspected on March 17, 2008.

• 1040 W GRANVILLE THE THAI GRILL

  Pass Inspected on March 18, 2008.

• 1055 W BRYN MAWR 7-ELEVEN #33732

  Pass Inspected on March 17, 2008.

• 1039 W GRANVILLE METROPOLIS COFFEE COMPANY

  Pass Inspected on March 18, 2008.

16 crimes

• Battery
  • 5600 block N. Winthrop Ave Aggravated battery: Handgun

    Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 2:01 a.m. on July 10, 2008.

• Burglary
  • 4900 block N. Marine Dr Burglary: Forcible entry

    Place: Apartment. Reported at 6 a.m. on July 10, 2008.

  • 5700 block N. Broadway Burglary: Forcible entry

    Place: Other. Reported at noon on April 15, 2008.

• Criminal damage
  • 1400 block W. Balmoral Ave Criminal damage: Criminal defacement

    Place: Barbershop. Reported at 7 p.m. on July 10, 2008.

• Criminal sexual assault
  • 1200 block W. Norwood St Criminal sexual assault: Aggravated: knife/cutting instrument

    Place: Residence. Reported at 4 a.m. on July 10, 2008.

• Criminal trespass
  • 1300 block W. Early Ave Criminal trespass: To residence

    Place: Residence. Reported at 11:30 a.m. on July 10, 2008.

• Non-criminal
  • 5000 block N. Sheridan Rd Other offense: Missing person

    Place: Nursing home / retirement home. Reported at 8 p.m. on July 10, 2008.

  • 1500 block W. Hollywood Ave Other offense: Missing person

    Place: Residence. Reported at 2 a.m. on July 10, 2008.

• Other offense
  • 5500 block N. Winthrop Ave Other offense: Harassment by telephone

    Place: Residence. Reported at 2:25 p.m. on July 10, 2008.

  • 5800 block N. Sheridan Rd Other offense: Telephone threat

    Place: Residence. Reported at 4:20 p.m. on July 10, 2008.

  • 1200 block W. Winnemac Ave Other offense: Harassment by telephone

    Place: Apartment. Reported at 10:20 p.m. on July 10, 2008.

• Theft
  • 5600 block N. Ridge Ave Theft: Retail theft

    Place: Drug store. Reported at 9 p.m. on July 10, 2008.

  • 5700 block N. Broadway Theft: From building

    Place: Other. Reported at 8 a.m. on July 7, 2008.

  • 5000 block N. Broadway Theft: Attempted theft

    Place: Bank. Reported at noon on July 10, 2008.

  • 5900 block N. Kenmore Ave Theft: Financial ID theft: $300 and under

    Place: Residence. Reported at 9 a.m. on April 15, 2008.

  • 5600 block N. Sheridan Rd Theft: Attempted financial identity theft

    Place: Apartment. Reported at 12:01 a.m. on April 15, 2008.

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1 street closure

• 5500-5599 N MAGNOLIA AV Block party on July 20

  Posted to the City of Chicago Web site on July 20, 2008.

14 business reviews

• 5 stars out of 5: Indie Cafe Thai & Sushi, Anteprima and La Tache reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 4 stars out of 5: Reza's Restaurant, Fat Cat, Taqueria Susupuato Restaurant, Ba Le Bakery and Ann Sather reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 3 stars out of 5: Moody's Pub and Big Jones reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 2 stars out of 5: Silver Seafood and Big Jones reviewed on Yelp.com.
• 1 star out of 5: CD One Price Cleaners and Charlie's Ale House reviewed on Yelp.com.

8 news articles

• 900 Foster Ave. Medinah church won't let vandals put brakes on car restoration program

  Dean Scott said church members noticed the damaged cars Sunday morning as they arrived for an 8:30 a.m. service at Medinah Baptist Church, 900 Foster Ave.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on July 18, 2008.

• 4631 Broadway Mark Your Calendars

  House of Prayer invites everyone, especially their neighbors from Truman Square and Clarendon Park block clubs, to participate in their picnic they at Foster Beach. Details are available from Pastor Bradley at (773) 275-0245. House of Prayer is located at 4631 Broadway.

  Published by Uptown Update on July 18, 2008.

• 4900 N. Broadway Uptown Baptist Church To Provide Relief At Gas Pump

  On Saturday, July 19, 2008, the congregation of Uptown Baptist Church (UBC) hopes to provide residents on Chicago’s northside with much-needed relief from high gas prices. ... This Saturday only drivers can take advantage of the 25-cent discount at the National Gas station (4900 N. Broadway) from 10:30am-12:30pm and at the BP Amoco station (755 W. Lawrence Ave.) from 3:30pm-5:30pm. UBC sets a 20-gallon limit per vehicle and buys-down each gallon of gas at a 25-cent discount.

  Published by Uptown Update on July 18, 2008.

• Sheridan Park Mark Your Calendars

  9am-3pm, Montrose to Lawrence, Broadway to Clark. It's that time again! Clean out your clutter and make some cash! Anyone in Sheridan Park can sell - but you have to be registered. We'll keep a Master List which we'll file with Streets and Sanitation 3 days before the sale. So just email, or fax your info (your name, email, phone, and address where you'll be selling) to:

  Published by Uptown Update on July 18, 2008.

• 5852 N Broadway Things to do this weekend - Jul 18 - 20

  Led by dancer and yoga teacher Julia Rae Antonick, the session starts with an hour-long class introducing skills in contact improvisation. Learn how to dance with one or more partners using techniques such as weight sharing, weight bearing, counterbalancing and more. At 8pm, the floor is open for a movement jam where you can practice these skills in a safe environment. This workshop repeats the third Saturday of each month.

  Published by Time Out Chicago on July 18, 2008.

• 755 W. Lawrence Ave. Uptown Baptist Church To Provide Relief At Gas Pump

  On Saturday, July 19, 2008, the congregation of Uptown Baptist Church (UBC) hopes to provide residents on Chicago’s northside with much-needed relief from high gas prices. ... This Saturday only drivers can take advantage of the 25-cent discount at the National Gas station (4900 N. Broadway) from 10:30am-12:30pm and at the BP Amoco station (755 W. Lawrence Ave.) from 3:30pm-5:30pm. UBC sets a 20-gallon limit per vehicle and buys-down each gallon of gas at a 25-cent discount.

  Published by Uptown Update on July 18, 2008.

• Lake Shore Drive between Irving Park and Foster Avenue Lake Shore Drive Resurfacing Project Delayed

  When the project is completed, Lake Shore Drive will be resurfaced between Irving Park Road and Foster Avenue.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 18, 2008.

• 900 Foster Ave. Cars to be donated to single mothers vandalized at Medinah church

  Last year, Zwirlein joined Medinah Baptist Church, 900 Foster Ave., where she discovered a program that restores used cars and donates them to single mothers like her.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on July 18, 2008.

2 real estate listings

• 5701 N Sheridan Rd 5701 N Sheridan Rd #22R listed on Trulia for $164,500

  Listed on July 17, 2008.

• 5611 N Glenwood Ave 5611 N Glenwood Ave #2 listed on Trulia for $315,000

  Listed on July 17, 2008.

16 crimes

• Assault
  • 5000 block N. Winthrop Ave Simple assault: Simple assault

    Place: Apartment. Reported at 6 p.m. on July 9, 2008.

  • 5600 block N. Ridge Ave Aggravated assault: Knife/cutting instrument

    Place: Apartment. Reported at 11 p.m. on July 9, 2008.

• Battery
  • 5000 block N. Winthrop Ave Simple battery: Simple

    Place: Apartment. Reported at 3 p.m. on July 9, 2008.

  • 5800 block