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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 5, 2008
2 news articles
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W. Van Buren St. & S. Clark St.
Gang Fight Leaves One Dead, Three Injured Near Taste
A second victim, a 17-year-old male, was shot near Clark and Van Buren Streets, Langford said. Police Officer Laura Kubiak said he suffered a gunshot wound to the arm. He was treated and released from an area hospital.
Published by Fox News Chicago on July 5, 2008.
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S. Dearborn St. & W. Van Buren St.
Gang Fight Leaves One Dead, Three Injured Near Taste
Courtney Thomas, 19, was fatally shot in the head near Dearborn and Van Buren streets, authorities said. He was taken in critical condition to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:22 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
Published by Fox News Chicago on July 5, 2008.
6 crimes
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Battery
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200 block S. State St
Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
Place: College / university grounds. Reported at 1:30 p.m. on June 26, 2008.
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200 block S. Michigan Ave
Simple battery: Simple
Place: Street. Reported at 10:30 p.m. on June 26, 2008.
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200 block S. State St
Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
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Criminal trespass
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100 block W. Jackson Blvd
Criminal trespass: To land
Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 7:25 a.m. on June 26, 2008.
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100 block W. Jackson Blvd
Criminal trespass: To land
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Deceptive practice
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300 block S. Wabash Ave
Deceptive practice: Computer fraud
Place: Bank. Reported at 8 a.m. on June 24, 2008.
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300 block S. Wabash Ave
Deceptive practice: Computer fraud
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Theft
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100 block W. Adams St
Theft: From building
Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 9:30 p.m. on June 26, 2008.
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200 block S. Dearborn St
Theft: Financial ID theft: over $300
Place: Other. Reported at 9:30 a.m. on April 1, 2008.
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100 block W. Adams St
Theft: From building
2 business reviews
- Taste of Chicago Festival reviewed on Yelp.com.
- Plymouth Restaurant & Bar reviewed on Yelp.com.
New on EveryBlock yesterday July 4, 2008
8 news articles
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Clark and Van Buren
Three Reportedly Shot Downtown Following Fireworks
About two blocks away, at Clark and Van Buren streets, one person was reportedly shot in the head, according to unconfirmed reports.Police had no information regarding the Van Buren shooting as of 11:15 p.m
Published by NBC 5 on July 4, 2008.
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Van Buren and Dearborn
Three shot after Chicago fireworks display
The sound of gunfire near Van Buren and Dearborn sent people running for cover.
Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 4, 2008.
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Dearborn and Van Buren Streets
Cops to beef up security at Taste
Courtney Thomas, 19, of the 500 block of South Wood Street, was fatally shot in the head near Dearborn and Van Buren Streets, police said. Three other shooting occurred nearby, police said.
Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.
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S. Dearborn St. & W. Van Buren St.
Shootings Follow Fireworks
...sent the crowd of celebrators scattering for cover behind cars. The first shooting happened near Dearborn and Van Buren. Courtney Thomas, 20, was shot in the head around 10:40 p.m. and pronounced...
Published by Chicagoist on July 4, 2008.
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W. Van Buren St. & S. Clark St.
Shootings Follow Fireworks
...dead shortly thereafter at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Moments later, there was another shooting nearby at Clark and Van Buren where a 17-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the arm. He was treated...
Published by Chicagoist on July 4, 2008.
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Dearborn and Van Buren Streets
2 shot in Loop after fireworks, Taste let out
A male victim was shot in the head near Dearborn and Van Buren Streets, Langford said. That victim was taken in critical condition to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.
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Clark and Van Buren Streets
2 shot in Loop after fireworks, Taste let out
The second victim, also male, was shot near Clark and Van Buren Streets, Langford said. Paramedics treated him on the scene and, subsequently, he too was transported to Northwestern.
Published by Chicago Tribune on July 4, 2008.
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Dearborn and Van Buren
Chicago Police step up security after violence
Nineteen-year-old Courtney Thomas was shot in the head near Dearborn and Van Buren. His family called him "Roy."
Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 4, 2008.
4 crimes
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Criminal trespass
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300 block S. State St
Criminal trespass: To land
Place: CTA garage / other property. Reported at 9 a.m. on June 25, 2008.
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300 block S. State St
Criminal trespass: To land
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Deceptive practice
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300 block S. State St
Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
Place: CTA train. Reported at 2:35 p.m. on June 25, 2008.
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300 block S. State St
Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
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Theft
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00 block W. Adams St
Theft: From building
Place: Restaurant. Reported at 12:15 p.m. on June 25, 2008.
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300 block S. State St
Theft: Pocket-picking
Place: CTA train. Reported at noon on June 25, 2008.
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00 block W. Adams St
Theft: From building
8 photos
1 business license
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332 S MICHIGAN AVE
BACON'S INFORMATION INC
License for Limited Business License issued on April 16, 2008.
1 lost and found posting
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Grant Park
Lost iPhone (Grant Park Fireworks)
I lost an iPhone during the fireworks display at Grant Park. I'd be happy to...
Posted to Craigslist on July 4, 2008.
3 business reviews
- Buckingham Fountain, Exchequer Restaurant & Pub and Max's Burgers, Beef, and Hot Dogs To Go reviewed on Yelp.com.
New on EveryBlock Thursday July 3, 2008
7 news articles
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the Loop
CTA, Metra roll out options to make holiday travel a breeze
The CTA will operate longer trains and extra buses into the Loop until late each night, serving CTA rail and Metra commuter rail stations. CTA customers are advised to buy fare cards in advance.
Published by Chicago Tribune on July 3, 2008.
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111 W Jackson Blvd
Loop moves: Gap closes, Citigroup branch coming
Meanwhile, New York-based Citigroup, the largest U.S. bank, recently signed a 10-year lease for about 5,300 square feet at 111 W. Jackson Blvd., a 24-story office tower next to the Chicago Board of Trade Building. The new branch is to open this fall, says a Citigroup spokeswoman.
Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 3, 2008.
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Grant Park
Revelers stake out spots for fireworks
The city's Fourth of July fireworks show is hours away, but that didn't keep some people from staking out spots in Grant Park.
Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 3, 2008.
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Buckingham Fountain
All Ringo is saying is give peace a chance
But the ex-Beatle wants to stage his ''Peace & Love Movement'' rally at noon at Buckingham Fountain, where cleanup after Sunday's Taste of Chicago finale will make it difficult for the Chicago Park District to actually give peace a chance.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.
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Grant Park
CTA, Metra roll out options to make holiday travel a breeze
Metra is adding extra trains, inbound and outbound, on most of its routes for spectators going to Thursday's fireworks at Grant Park and Navy Pier.
Published by Chicago Tribune on July 3, 2008.
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Grant Park
Con-con foes hire high-powered help
A pair of media consultants that helped the Chicago Children’s Museum win City Council permission to move to Grant Park is being hired by a business group to lead its public efforts against a proposed state constitutional convention.
Published by Crain's Chicago Business on July 3, 2008.
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the loop
Stepmom clashes with real mom; hubby won't help
Recently, the oldest child and I talked about his difficulties with authority. To keep his mother in the loop, I told her. She was glad to have a discussion. When she later called my husband, I happened to cough in the background. She thought I was trying to get him off the phone and became enraged. She went from polite to potty-mouth instantly!
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.
5 crimes
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Assault
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200 block S. Wabash Ave
Simple assault: Simple assault
Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 4:50 p.m. on June 24, 2008.
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200 block S. Wabash Ave
Simple assault: Simple assault
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Criminal trespass
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200 block S. La Salle St
Criminal trespass: To land
Place: Bank. Reported at 2 p.m. on June 24, 2008.
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200 block S. La Salle St
Criminal trespass: To land
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Non-criminal
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100 block W. Adams St
Other offense: Lost property
Place: Park property. Reported at 12:04 p.m. on March 30, 2008.
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100 block W. Adams St
Other offense: Lost property
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Other offense
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200 block S. Dearborn St
Other offense: Telephone threat
Place: Government building / property. Reported at 4 p.m. on June 24, 2008.
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200 block S. Dearborn St
Other offense: Telephone threat
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Theft
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00 block W. Jackson Blvd
Theft: Retail theft
Place: Small retail store. Reported at 4 p.m. on June 24, 2008.
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00 block W. Jackson Blvd
Theft: Retail theft
2 business licenses
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318 S FEDERAL ST
INTERPARK
License for Public Garage issued on July 16, 2008.
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111 W JACKSON BLVD
INTERPARK
License for Public Garage issued on July 16, 2008.
1 lost and found posting
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grant park
lost siver etched ring (grant park area)
Lost sentimental silver etched ring in grant park area. Has "Versani" engraved inside of ring....very...
Posted to Craigslist on July 3, 2008.
12 business reviews
- The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Taste of Chicago Festival and Russian Tea Time reviewed on Yelp.com.
- Russian Tea Time and Taste of Chicago Festival reviewed on Yelp.com.
- Berghoff Cafe and Taste of Chicago Festival reviewed on Yelp.com.
- Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea reviewed on Yelp.com.
- Taste of Chicago Festival, Taste of Chicago Festival and Taste of Chicago Festival reviewed on Yelp.com.
New on EveryBlock Wednesday July 2, 2008
8 news articles
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25 W. Van Buren St.
Two stabbed at two different CTA stations
A man was found stabbed at the Library station at 25 W. Van Buren St. about 10 p.m., police News Affairs Officer David Banks said.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 2, 2008.
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Library station
2 men found stabbed at CTA stations
The first man was found around 10 p.m. at the Library station, 25 W. Van Buren St., authorities said. Police said the man may have been stabbed at the station or possibly on a train before getting off on the downtown elevated platform.
Published by Chicago Tribune on July 2, 2008.
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25 W. Van Buren St.
Man found stabbed at CTA's Library station
It was unclear if the victim suffered the injury at the Library station, 25 W. Van Buren St., where he was found wounded just before 10 p.m., authorities said. The unidentified man was reported in serious to critical condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Published by Chicago Tribune on July 2, 2008.
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the Loop
Chicago police investigate pair of stabbings
One man was stabbed while on a train near the State and Van Buren stop in the Loop.
Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 2, 2008.
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Grant Park
2 men found stabbed at CTA stations
Authorities responded about an hour after the Taste of Chicago closed for the night a few blocks away in Grant Park. CTA spokeswoman Wanda Taylor said there were 10-minute delays for Pink, Orange and Green Line trains while authorities investigated at that scene.
Published by Chicago Tribune on July 2, 2008.
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Grant Park
Man found stabbed at CTA's Library station
Authorities responded about an hour after the Taste of Chicago ended a few blocks away in Grant Park.
Published by Chicago Tribune on July 2, 2008.
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175 W Jackson Blvd
Site near McCormick Place under contract
In Chicago, the firm owns the 12-story Daniel Burnham-designed office building at 175 W. Jackson Blvd., also known as the Insurance Exchange Building, which is just west of the Board of...
Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on July 2, 2008.
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Library station
2 Men Found Stabbed At 'L' Stops
A man was found stabbed at the Library station at 25 W. Van Buren St. about 10 p.m., police News Affairs Officer David Banks said.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 2, 2008.
1 real estate listing
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310 S Michigan Ave
310 S Michigan Ave listed on Trulia for $2,200,000
Listed on July 1, 2008.
2 filmings
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Van Buren And Wabash
Short film "Unknown" filmed
Filmed on June 15, 2008.
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230 S. Dearborn
Still "Unknown" filmed
Filmed on June 22, 2008.
3 crimes
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Battery
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00 block E. Jackson Blvd
Simple battery: Simple
Place: Restaurant. Reported at 1:20 p.m. on June 23, 2008.
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00 block E. Jackson Blvd
Simple battery: Simple
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Deceptive practice
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300 block S. State St
Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
Place: CTA train. Reported at 12:20 p.m. on June 23, 2008.
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00 block E. Jackson Blvd
Deceptive practice: Illegal use of cash card
Place: Other. Reported at 1 p.m. on March 29, 2008.
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300 block S. State St
Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
1 photo
4 business licenses
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20 E JACKSON BLVD
MAGNETIC IMAGING SUPPLIES
License for Limited Business License issued on April 16, 2008.
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53 W JACKSON BLVD
REAL ESTATE COUNSELORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
License for Limited Business License issued on June 30, 2008.
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111 W JACKSON BLVD
BAR/BRI
License for Limited Business License issued on April 16, 2008.
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231 S WABASH AVE
INTERPARK
License for Public Garage issued on July 16, 2008.
1 business review
- Salad Creations reviewed on Yelp.com.
New on EveryBlock Tuesday July 1, 2008
2 news articles
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Grant Park
Cook County Sales Tax at 10%, Chicago at 10.25%
With our hotel rooms at capacity and able to demand top dollar (which I know is good for the city’s tourism budget…which enables me to enjoy free concerts in Grant Park), will tourists really want to shop on our Magnificent Mile when the sales tax hike ain’t so Magnificent?
Published by NBC 5 on July 1, 2008.
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Chicago Board of Trade
CME Group logs 4% June volume drop
CME Group Inc. trading fell last month for the first time since it bought the Chicago Board of Trade, as investors bought and sold fewer contracts tied to interest rates.
Published by Crain's Chicago Business on July 1, 2008.
1 crime
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Non-criminal
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300 block S. State St
Other offense: Lost property
Place: CTA train. Reported at 7 p.m. on June 22, 2008.
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300 block S. State St
Other offense: Lost property
3 photos
4 business reviews
- The Art Institute of Chicago reviewed on Yelp.com.
- Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea and Kramer's Health Foods reviewed on Yelp.com.
- Taste of Chicago Festival reviewed on Yelp.com.
New on EveryBlock Monday June 30, 2008
2 news articles
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208 S La Salle St
Downtown office vacancy shows big improvement
The sharp drop in second-quarter vacancy is primarily because of two hotel conversion deals that moved forward during the quarter: at the former One IBM Plaza, 330 N. Wabash Ave., and 208 S. LaSalle St. A portion of both buildings are to be redeveloped into hotels.
Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on June 30, 2008.
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the Loop
Lawmaker has bill to block CN’s suburban rail route buy
The Star Line would link several Metra commuter lines radiating from the Loop, allowing passengers to transfer between lines or travel from on suburb to another. Metra has said commuter service on the EJ&E is likely years away.
Published by Crain's Chicago Business on June 30, 2008.
4 photos
4 business licenses
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234 S WABASH AVE
BEBON OFFICE MACHINES
License for Limited Business License issued on April 16, 2008.
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111 W JACKSON BLVD
BAR/BRI
License for Limited Business License issued on April 16, 2008.
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234 S WABASH AVE
BEBON OFFICE MACHINES
License for Electronic Equipment Repair issued on April 16, 2008.
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141 W JACKSON BLVD
AKAL YOGA
License for Limited Business License issued on April 16, 2008.
1 lost and found posting
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loop
Lost Black Wallet 6/21 (Cab in Chicago loop)
Black Coach wallet left in the back of a Checkered Cab (I think). Wallet owner...
Posted to Craigslist on June 30, 2008.
4 business reviews
- Taste of Chicago Festival reviewed on Yelp.com.
- Taste of Chicago Festival and Brandos reviewed on Yelp.com.
- La Cocina Mexican Grill reviewed on Yelp.com.
New on EveryBlock Sunday June 29, 2008
1 real estate listing
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310 S Michigan Ave
310 S Michigan Ave #2011 listed on Trulia for $379,000
Listed on June 28, 2008.
4 crimes
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Assault
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200 block S. State St
Simple assault: Simple assault
Place: Restaurant. Reported at 7:16 p.m. on March 26, 2008.
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200 block S. State St
Simple assault: Simple assault
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Deceptive practice
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200 block S. State St
Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
Place: CTA garage / other property. Reported at 2:30 p.m. on June 20, 2008.
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200 block S. State St
Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
Place: CTA platform. Reported at 10:40 a.m. on June 20, 2008.
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200 block S. State St
Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
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Theft
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300 block S. Michigan Ave
Theft: From building
Place: Residence (garage). Reported at 8:20 a.m. on June 20, 2008.
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300 block S. Michigan Ave
Theft: From building
19 photos
2 business reviews
- Florodora reviewed on Yelp.com.
- Taste of Chicago Festival reviewed on Yelp.com.
New on EveryBlock June 28 June 28, 2008
5 crimes
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Battery
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00 block W. Jackson Blvd
Simple battery: Simple
Place: Other. Reported at 7:10 p.m. on June 19, 2008.
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00 block W. Jackson Blvd
Simple battery: Simple
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Deceptive practice
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200 block S. Wabash Ave
Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
Place: CTA garage / other property. Reported at 9:30 a.m. on June 18, 2008.
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200 block S. Wabash Ave
Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
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Theft
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200 block S. State St
Theft: Retail theft
Place: Small retail store. Reported at 10:20 a.m. on June 19, 2008.
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200 block S. State St
Theft: Purse-snatching
Place: Street. Reported at 7:15 p.m. on June 19, 2008.
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200 block S. State St
Theft: Over $300
Place: CTA bus. Reported at 7:05 p.m. on June 19, 2008.
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200 block S. State St
Theft: Retail theft
8 photos
8 business licenses
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350 S MICHIGAN AVE
POLKA SAUSAGE & DELI
License for Special Event Food issued on June 26, 2008.
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350 S MICHIGAN AVE
Lagniappe
License for Special Event Food issued on June 26, 2008.
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350 S MICHIGAN AVE
BELLA LUNA
License for Special Event Food issued on June 26, 2008.
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111 W JACKSON BLVD
BAR/BRI
License for Limited Business License issued on April 16, 2008.
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350 S MICHIGAN AVE
CONNIE'S PIZZA
License for Special Event Food issued on June 26, 2008.
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141 W JACKSON BLVD
AKAL YOGA
License for Limited Business License issued on April 16, 2008.
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350 S MICHIGAN AVE
VEE-VEE'S AFRICAN RESTAURANT
License for Special Event Food issued on June 26, 2008.
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141 W JACKSON BLVD
MACQUARIE FUTURES USA INC.
License for Limited Business License issued on June 26, 2008.










































