• 1613 W. Belmont The last straw

  Sami Lavi's professional audio equipment store, Midwest Pro Sound & Lighting, opened near the intersection of Clark and Diversey in 1976. Just seven years ago, business was going so well that Lavi decided to open a second shop, at 1613 W. Belmont.

  Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

• Clark and Newport A private look at 'Public Enemies'

  Beyond the Slaymaker Gallery, Public Enemies cast and crew spent four days filming near the intersection of Clark and Newport, where the streets were transformed into cobblestone, antique cars and street lamps were brought in from throughout the city and suburbs, and an old el train was made to ride the Red Line tracks.

  Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

• 3200 block of N. Clark He said/she said in psych ward

  A 17-year-old from the 900 block of N. Hamlin was arrested on charges of battery after an incident that allegedly occurred on the 3200 block of N. Clark at 3:30 a.m. on June 19, police reports say.

  Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

• 936 W. Roscoe A private look at 'Public Enemies'

  But Woody Slaymaker, local artist and owner of Slaymaker Gallery at 936 W. Roscoe, was in the know.

  Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

• 2806 N. Clark The last straw

  At the end of the month, Lavi is closing the store he's run for more than 30 years at 2806 N. Clark. He predicts he isn't alone in a local pull away from independent retail.

  Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

• 710 N. Clark Is Chicago losing its sex appeal?

  Pete Wentz, you have a lot to celebrate. With new wife Ashlee Simpson, a retail clothing line, the opening of his bar Angels & Kings at 710 N. Clark plus his 29th birthday and performing with his band, Fall Out Boy, Pete was busy.

  Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

• 67 E. Oak Is Chicago losing its sex appeal?

  Barbara Nell says Escada and Armani are cold but labels like Chanel (always desirable), Lanvin, Prada, Tory Burch, Moschino, Gautier, Max Mara are "hot." In business 14 years at 67 E. Oak, Barbara says the weak dollar has brought tourists to her shop for great value, besides her Web site that attracts Europeans.

  Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

• 836 W. Wellington He said/she said in psych ward

  A battery occurred on the 6th floor psychiatric ward of Illinois Masonic Hospital, 836 W. Wellington, at 9:30 a.m. on June 24, police reports say. The offender and the victim, whose names were not included on the police report, were both talking on the telephone in the ward's common area when the incident began.

  Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

• 2900 block of N. Clybourn He said/she said in psych ward

  John Truce, 21, of the 2900 block of N. Clybourn, and Ivan Feliciano, 21, of the 2901 N. Hoyne, were arrested on charges of battery after an incident that occurred on the 3100 block of N. Leavitt at 1:24 a.m. on June 26, police reports say.

  Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

• 2901 N. Hoyne He said/she said in psych ward

  John Truce, 21, of the 2900 block of N. Clybourn, and Ivan Feliciano, 21, of the 2901 N. Hoyne, were arrested on charges of battery after an incident that occurred on the 3100 block of N. Leavitt at 1:24 a.m. on June 26, police reports say.

  Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

• 3100 block of N. Leavitt He said/she said in psych ward

  John Truce, 21, of the 2900 block of N. Clybourn, and Ivan Feliciano, 21, of the 2901 N. Hoyne, were arrested on charges of battery after an incident that occurred on the 3100 block of N. Leavitt at 1:24 a.m. on June 26, police reports say.

  Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

• 900 block of N. Hamlin He said/she said in psych ward

  A 17-year-old from the 900 block of N. Hamlin was arrested on charges of battery after an incident that allegedly occurred on the 3200 block of N. Clark at 3:30 a.m. on June 19, police reports say.

  Published by Lake View Booster on July 3, 2008.

• 4100 N. Damen At home in North Center

  North Center Town Square, 4100 N. Damen

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 26, 2008.

• The National Runaway Switchboard Helping secure that ticket home

  The National Runaway Switchboard, in the heart of Lake View, has been the country's communication and referral system for runaway and homeless youth since 1974.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 26, 2008.

• 400 block of W. Diversey Man claims cop stole $500

  A burglary occurred on the 400 block of W. Diversey on June 17 at 10:20 p.m. Police reports say that the 28-year-old male victim woke up on the couch and saw a middle aged man in sweat pants going through the desk in the corner and holding a steak knife.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 26, 2008.

• 4600 block of N. Racine Man claims cop stole $500

  A robbery occurred on the 4600 block of N. Racine on June 17 at 4:19 p.m. According to police reports the 53-year-old victim was approached by a man described as being in his 40s and wearing a shoulder length black wig, a black jacket, and blue jeans.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 26, 2008.

• 1014 W. Roscoe Man claims cop stole $500

  Keith D. Kristinat, 26, of 1014 W. Roscoe, was arrested for reckless conduct on the 3600 block of N. Clark on June 21 at 3:22 p.m., while leaving the Cubs/Sox game. According to the police report Kristinat was pushing through the crowd, dragging a female friend, when he attempted to push pass a police officer, who was directing a bus through the crowd at the time.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 26, 2008.

• 1700 block of W. Barry Man claims cop stole $500

  A man committed fraud while two others attempted a burglary on the 1700 block of W. Barry on June 17 at 12:45 p.m. Police reports say that while the 88-year-old female victim stood outside her house discussing a job with a man claiming to be a repairman, two other men went through her house.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 26, 2008.

• 3600 block of N. Clark Street Man claims cop stole $500

  The 18-year-old employee of a ticket broker says the incident occurred on the 3600 block of N. Clark Street on June 19 at 2 p.m. The police reports say the alleged victim had received the $500 dollars the day before to purchase Cubs/Sox tickets for the game on June 20.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 26, 2008.

• 3700 block of N. Pinegrove Man claims cop stole $500

  The report notes that offenders of the same description hijacked another newspaper delivery car just 15 minutes later on the 3700 block of N. Pinegrove, but made no mention of what newspaper either car was delivering.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 26, 2008.

• 3700 block of N. Marshfield Man claims cop stole $500

  A vehicular hijacking occurred on the 3700 block of N. Marshfield on June 21 at 5:15 a.m. According to the police report, three men between the ages of 20 and 25 attacked two men delivering newspapers in their car.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 26, 2008.

• 3612 N. Southport Away from everyday fashion

  Made By Hand Designs 3612 N. Southport Lake View shop offers one-of-a-kind, handmade clothing

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 26, 2008.

• 600 block of W. Arlington So crazy it might just work-or not

  A robbery ended in a knife fight on the 600 block of W. Arlington on June 12 at 12:30 p.m. According to police reports, officers met the victim at Children's Memorial Hospital, where he was being treated for a laceration to his left forearm.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 19, 2008.

• 1900 block of W. School So crazy it might just work-or not

  A burglary occurred on the 1900 block of W. School on June 10 between 8:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Police reports say that the burglar entered through an unlocked window, took a digital camera, a laptop, a few DVDs and some jewelry, before exiting through the front door.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 19, 2008.

• 3700 block of N. Southport So crazy it might just work-or not

  A man was badly beaten on the sidewalk of the 3700 block of N. Southport on June 12 at 2 a.m. According to police reports the 36-year-old male victim had been in an altercation with the offender earlier, but when he exited a bar, the offender followed and began punching him in the face.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 19, 2008.

• 2900 block of N. Ashland So crazy it might just work-or not

  A man tried to walk out of the Jewel grocery store on the 2900 block of N. Ashland with $896 worth of merchandise on June 15 at 10:42 p.m. According to police reports, 32-year-old Sean Gillis, of 12869 Deer Meadow Lane, loaded up his cart and simply walked out.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 19, 2008.

• 209 E. Lake Shore What ever happened to free speech?

  ANN LANDERS (Eppie Lederer) our legendary advice columnist now advising St. Peter, is captured in Northlight Theatre's, "The Lady With All The Answers." Eppie loved to gossip and summoned me to her 209 E. Lake Shore apartment for tea and the latest info on a high profile "marrying up" femme.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 19, 2008.

• Ravenswood Elementary School Locavores in Lake View

  For example, Ravenswood Elementary School is selling Bridgeport Coffee Company's Fair Trade Coffee, bought from farmers in developing countries at a fair rate and roasted in Bridgeport, with a percentage of the proceeds going to the school.

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 19, 2008.

• 900 block of W. Sunnyside So crazy it might just work-or not

  An attempted strong-arm robbery was reported on the 900 block of W. Sunnyside on June 12 at 5:30 p.m. According to police reports five young males approached the 51-year-old victim and asked if he was "straight."

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 19, 2008.

• 2231 W. Belmont Staying calm about dog flu

  Although dozens of cases have been documented in Lake View and surrounding neighborhoods in recent months, according to Brian Busenius, a doggy daycare worker at the ChiTown Dog House, 2231 W. Belmont, "we're at the tail end now."

  Published by Lake View Booster on June 19, 2008.

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