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• 5000 block of South Hermitage Avenue Andre Crawford survivor: 'I just played dead'

  After spending Thanksgiving at her sister's home in the 5000 block of South Hermitage Avenue, the woman said she left to find her cousin, and the two "went half on a dime bag" of crack.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on November 24, 2009.

• 5000 block of South Hermitage Avenue Survivor testifies at serial-killing trial: 'I just played dead'

  After spending Thanksgiving at her sister's home in the 5000 block of South Hermitage Avenue, the woman said she left to find her cousin, and the two "went half on a dime bag" of crack.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on November 24, 2009.

• 5100 block of South Loomis Street Suspect sought in attempted sex attack

  The girl was on her way to school about 8:30 a.m. on Monday when the man grabbed her from behind and took her into an alley in the 5100 block of South Loomis Street, according to a community alert released today.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 22, 2009.

• 5000 block of South Loomis HOLY NAME CATHEDRAL: Abuse group hopes to enlist churchgoers

  Police are searching for a man who tried to sexually abuse a 16-year-old girl on her way to school Monday. The man grabbed the victim as she walked in the 5000 block of South Loomis and led her into an alley, police said. When a witness came running to help the girl, the man fled.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 22, 2009.

• 5100 block of South Loomis Street Suspect sought in attempted sex attack

  The girl was on her way to school about 8:30 a.m. on Monday when the man grabbed her from behind and took her into an alley in the 5100 block of South Loomis Street, according to a community alert released today.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on November 22, 2009.

• 5000 block of South Loomis Blvd. Police Seek Man Who Tried To Rape Girl

  ...8:30 a.m. on Nov. 16, a girl was walking to school in the 5000 block of South Loomis Blvd. when she was attacked, according to community alert issued by Wentworth Area detectives. According to...

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 22, 2009.

• 4533 S. Marshfield St. Authorities seek man wanted in '98 murder

  Rafael Rodriguez, 32, whose last know address was 4533 S. Marshfield St., is wanted for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, a felony offense, according to a Chicago FBI

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 19, 2009.

• 4533 S. Marshfield St. Man Wanted in '98 Murder

  Rafael Rodriguez, 32, whose last know address was 4533 S. Marshfield St., is wanted for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, a felony offense, according to a Chicago FBI release. Rodriguez is believed to have fled the state in 1998 after being charged with first-degree murder.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 19, 2009.

• 5300 block of South Normal Two shot on South Side

  Two people have been shot in the 5300 block of South Normal, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 10, 2009.

• 4312 S. Ashland Ave. More follow-up on `Call Northside 777'

  ...the testimony of the state's key witness - Vera Walush, owner of the delicatessen at 4312 S. Ashland Ave. - who during the trial positively identified both Majczek and Marcinkiewicz as the killers of the...

  Published by Chicago Tribune on November 6, 2009.

• 5100 block of South Union Avenue Motorist Charged In Chicago Police Chase

  At 1:45 a.m., Targeted Response Unit officers were in the 5100 block of South Union Avenue on a routine patrol when they heard shots fired from a car, according to a statement from Chicago police News Affairs.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 3, 2009.

• 5100 block of South Union Avenue Police Chase Ends In Crash,Four In Custo

  At 1:45 a.m., Targeted Response Unit officers were in the 5100 block of South Union Avenue on a routine patrol when they saw shots fired from a vehicle, according to a statement from Chicago police News Affairs.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on November 2, 2009.

• 5100 block of South Union Avenue Police chase ends in crash, four in custody

  At 1:45 a.m., Targeted Response Unit officers were in the 5100 block of South Union Avenue on a routine patrol when they heard shots fired from a vehicle, according to a statement from Chicago police News Affairs.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 2, 2009.

• 5100 block of South Union Avenue Car crash injures two in the South Side

  The accident happened just a half mile away from an accident that resulted from a police car chase in the 5100 block of South Union Avenue at the same time although police News Affairs officer Hector Alfaro said the two were unrelated.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 2, 2009.

• 5100 block of South Union Avenue 4 arrested after Ryan chase

  Officers were in the 5100 block of South Union Avenue on a routine patrol when they heard shots fired from a vehicle about 1:45 a.m., Chicago police said.

  Published by The Southtown Star on November 2, 2009.

• 5100 S. Union Ave. Car crashes trying to avoid police chase

  The sequence of events began about 1:45 a.m. when officers on routine patrol near 5100 S. Union Ave. heard shots and gave chase to a fleeing car they identified as their source, said Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Hector Alfaro.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on November 2, 2009.

• 51st and Union Car crashes trying to avoid police chase

  ...the victims in the second car said they were driving away from a party near 51st and Union after shots were fired there. It wasn't clear if those were the shots that...

  Published by Chicago Tribune on November 2, 2009.

• 1700 block of West 47th Street Man charged with harming infant: police

  The suspect and the 3-month-old baby’s mother got into an argument about 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in the 1700 block of West 47th Street when he allegedly forcefully took child from her and ran into the bedroom and locked the door, according to police.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 28, 2009.

• 4747 S. Marshfield Ave. November C.A.P.S. Meetings

  ...Dec. 3, 3120 S. Halsted St., 6:30 p.m.; Beat 931, Mon., Nov. 16, 4747 S. Marshfield Ave., 6 p.m.; Beat 932, Thurs., Nov. 19, 1816 W. Garfield Blvd., 6:30 p...

  Published by Gazette Chicago on October 28, 2009.

• 1824 W. 47th St. November C.A.P.S. Meetings

  ...Nov. 19, 1816 W. Garfield Blvd., 6:30 p.m.; Beat 933, Mon., Nov. 9, 1824 W. 47th St., 6 p.m. ; Beat 934, Thurs., Nov. 12, 850 W. Garfield Blvd., 7 p.m...

  Published by Gazette Chicago on October 28, 2009.

• 49th and Ashland More Election Headaches for Dorothy Brown

  ...Fox Chicago's Dane Placko found happening when he took a camera crew down to 49th and Ashland for a visit to the Mother's House social services agency. Mother's House is...

  Published by Chicagoist on October 28, 2009.

• 5100 block of South Union Avenue Police Seek Green Van In Drive-By

  At 1:05 a.m. a 36-year-old man was walking in the 5100 block of South Union Avenue when a van pulled alongside him and fired multiple shots, according to police News Affairs...

  Published by Fox News Chicago on October 27, 2009.

• 1500 block of W. 47th St. Motorist over twice the legal limit plows into fire truck

  ...neighborhood on the South Side early Monday, police said. Hector Samano-Valedez, 44, of the 1500 block of W. 47th St., was charged with felony aggravated DUI, misdemeanor DUI and driving without a license, according to...

  Published by WBBM 780 on October 27, 2009.

• 1500 block of West 47th Street Motorist over twice the legal limit plows into fire truck: police

  Hector Samano-Valedez, 44, of the 1500 block of West 47th Street, was charged with felony aggravated DUI, misdemeanor DUI and driving without a license, according to police.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 27, 2009.

• 2200 block of West 51st Street Motorist over twice the legal limit plows into fire truck: police

  Samano-Valedez was arrested at 3 a.m. Monday on the 2200 block of West 51st Street after responding officers learned that he allegedly ran straight into a fire truck with its emergency equipment activated as it was backing the vehicle into the fire station, according to police.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 27, 2009.

• 1509 W. 47th St. Man Slams Into Fire Truck, Charged With DUI

  Hector Samano-Valedez, 44, of 1509 W. 47th St., was charged with felony aggravated DUI, misdemeanor DUI and driving without a license, according to police.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 27, 2009.

• 1836 W. 47th St. Girl, 14, Shot in Foot on South Side

  The girl was shot at 1836 W. 47th St. at 8:47 a.m., according to police News Affairs officer Laura Kubiak. She was taken to Provident Hospital of Cook County in unknown condition,.

  Published by Fox News Chicago on October 23, 2009.

• 1836 W. 47th St. Girl, 14, shot in foot in Back of the Yards neighborhood

  The girl was shot at 1836 W. 47th St. at 8:47 a.m., according to police News Affairs officer Laura Kubiak. She was taken to Provident Hospital of Cook County in unknown condition,.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 23, 2009.

• 1800 block of West 47th Street Girl shot in foot on South Side

  The shooting occurred at 8:47 a.m. in the 1800 block of West 47th Street and was possibly gang-related, said Police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak.

  Published by Chicago Tribune on October 23, 2009.

• 1800 block of West 47th Street Girl shot near South Side site where boy slain

  The shooting occurred at 8:47 a.m. in the 1800 block of West 47th Street and was possibly gang-related, said Police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 23, 2009.