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• 6000 block of South Rhodes Avenue Woman charged for driving into house

  Tamika Adams, 20, of the 6000 block of South Rhodes Avenue, was upset from a "family fight" at 9645 S. Crandon Ave. at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday when she allegedly ran a Chevrolet sedan into the townhome with her 2-year-old daughter in the car, police said.

  Published by The Southtown Star on November 5, 2009.

• 6000 block of South Rhodes Avenue Woman charged for driving into house with toddler in car

  Twenty-year-old Tamika Adams, of the 6000 block of South Rhodes Avenue, was upset from a “family fight” on the 9600 block of South Crandon Avenue at 4:50 p.m. when she allegedly ran a Chevrolet sedan into the townhome with her 2-year-old daughter in the car, police said.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 5, 2009.

• 650 block of East 65th Street Motorist charged with murder, attempted murder in crash involving police

  Valerie Davis, 42, of the 650 block of East 65th Street, was killed in a motor vehicle accident on the 550 block of East 63rd Street, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office. She was pronounced dead at 7:50 a.m. at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 5, 2009.

• 550 block of East 63rd Street Motorist charged with murder, attempted murder in crash involving police

  Valerie Davis, 42, of the 650 block of East 65th Street, was killed in a motor vehicle accident on the 550 block of East 63rd Street, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office. She was pronounced dead at 7:50 a.m. at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 5, 2009.

• 558 E. 63rd St. 1 charged in fatal South Side crash

  Valerie Davis, 42, was killed in the crash at 558 E. 63rd St., just two blocks from her home, the Cook County medical examiner's office said. She was pronounced dead at 7:50 a.m. at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

  Published by The Southtown Star on November 5, 2009.

• 654 E. 65th St. Drug Suspect Charged With Murder In Fatal Wreck

  Davis, 42, of 654 E. 65th St., was pronounced dead at 7:50 a.m. at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 5, 2009.

• 600 block of East 65th Street Drug suspects who fled cops charged in woman's crash death

  Valerie Davis, 42, of the 600 block of East 65th Street, and a mother of a 16-year-old son died as she was en route to the Dan Ryan Expressway on her way to her job as a shipping clerk at a suburban company. A 42-year-old man in the second car suffered minor injuries.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 5, 2009.

• 6140 S. Rhodes Ave. Panel turns down landmark proposal for Reese Hospital

  The house of playwright Lorraine Hansberry, at 6140 S. Rhodes Ave., also has been nominated for landmark status, but its owner did not respond to a request for consent to the nomination. A public hearing about that nomination will be scheduled.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on November 5, 2009.

• 66th and King Drive Chicago Church Takes on Motel

  On a dark, drizzly Friday night, 30 or so congregants from New Beginnings Church stand in the middle of the street on 66th and King Drive. They’ve been here every Friday and Saturday night since August.

  Published by Chicago Public Radio on October 20, 2009.

• 65th and King Drive Chicago Church Takes on Motel

  This strip of has long been associated with prostitution. In September, there were five prostitution arrests on 65th and King Drive.

  Published by Chicago Public Radio on October 20, 2009.

• 6340 South King Drive Man Charged After Being Hit By Police Gunfire

  About 11 p.m., police fired at a person who shot at them at 6340 South King Drive, according to police News Affairs Officer Hector Alfaro.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 19, 2009.

• 6300 block of South King Drive Charges in 2 separate police-involved shootings

  At about 10:40 p.m. Friday, plainclothes officers were working on a drug investigation in the 6300 block of South King Drive when they responded to a call of shots fired.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 19, 2009.

• 6340 South King Drive Wounded teen charged in police-involved shooting

  About 11 p.m., police fired at a person who shot at them at 6340 South King Drive, according to police News Affairs Officer Hector Alfaro.

  Published by WBBM 780 on October 19, 2009.

• 6300 block of South King Drive Person shot by police in exchange of gunfire

  At about 11 p.m. police shot a person who fired at them in the 6300 block of South King Drive, said Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Hector Alfaro.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 17, 2009.

• 6340 South King Drive Chicago police shoot suspect after being fired upon

  At about 11 p.m., police fired at a person who shot at them at 6340 South King Drive, according to police News Affairs Officer Hector Alfaro.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 17, 2009.

• 6340 S. King Dr. Police Shoot Man Near South Side CTA Station

  The officers repeated the orders, but the18-year-old man refused to comply, according to the statement. When the man failed to drop his weapon, officers shot him at 6340 S. King Dr., police said.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 17, 2009.

• 6100 block of South Langley Avenue Dolton cop in beating case has troubling history

  A lawsuit filed by his ex-wife, Nicole McKinney, last summer alleges he gunned down her new husband Cornel McKinney in front of their children outside their home on the 6100 block of South Langley Avenue on Feb. 17, 2008.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 9, 2009.

• 64th Street and King Drive 3 shot in the leg on the South Side

  ...boy, 16, was shot in the lower right leg at 1:08 p.m. at 64th Street and King Drive and he was transported to University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital in good condition...

  Published by WBBM 780 on September 28, 2009.

• 64th Street and King Drive 3 shot in the leg Sunday night on the South Side

  A boy, 16, was shot in the lower right leg at 1:08 p.m. at 64th Street and King Drive and he was transported to University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital in good condition.

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

• East 63rd Street and S. Vernon Avenue Mother fears Olympics win will be her loss

  “As a business owner, I’m happy about it,” said Tammy Reed, who co-owns Ace’s Soul Food Café at East 63rd Street and S. Vernon Avenue with her husband. “I’d like to see the neighborhood improve.”

  Published by Medill Reports on September 8, 2009.

• 6300 block of South Eberhart Avenue 3 shot in South Side drive-by

  Two women or girls and one man were injured in the shooting in the 6300 block of South Eberhart Avenue about 1 a.m., with one of the women or girls seriously injured, authorities said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on September 4, 2009.

• 63rd Street and Eberhart Avenue 3 shot in South Side drive-by

  Two people were taken to Advocate Christ Hospital Medical Center in Oak Lawn from the shooting about 1 a.m., and another was treated on the scene near 63rd Street and Eberhart Avenue and before being transported to Christ Hospital, said Chicago Fire Department spokesman Kevin MacGregor.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on September 4, 2009.

• 6315 S. Eberhart Ave. 3 Shot On Woodlawn Porch

  Emergency crews responded about 1 a.m. to a reported shooting at 6315 S. Eberhart Ave. and found two females were shot, according to preliminary police information.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 4, 2009.

• 6315 S. Eberhart Ave. Three shot on Woodlawn porch

  Emergency crews responded about 1 a.m. to a reported shooting at 6315 S. Eberhart Ave. and found two females were shot, according to preliminary police information.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 4, 2009.

• 6200 block of South Eberhart Avenue Man shot in Woodlawn neighborhood

  The victim, described as man in his late 20s, was shot in the 6200 block of South Eberhart Avenue at about 7:24 p.m., police said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on August 21, 2009.

• 6400 block of South King Drive Foot chase ends with arrest of pair in Woodlawn armed robbery

  Wade and Houston were arrested at 1:30 a.m on the 6400 block of South King Drive after the alleged robbery which occurred shortly before they were arrested on the 6300 block of South King Drive, according to the lieutenant.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 18, 2009.

• 6300 block of South King Drive Foot chase ends with arrest of pair in Woodlawn armed robbery

  Wade and Houston were arrested at 1:30 a.m on the 6400 block of South King Drive after the alleged robbery which occurred shortly before they were arrested on the 6300 block of South King Drive, according to the lieutenant.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 18, 2009.

• 432 E. 63rd St. Chutney Joe's offers affordable Indian fare

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  Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 14, 2009.

• 6629 S. Langley Ave. 2 Teens Shot In Woodlawn Neighborhood

  The shooting happened at 6629 S. Langley Ave. at 8:45 p.m., according to Fire Media Affairs spokesman Joe Roccasalva.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 12, 2009.

• 600 block of East Marquette Road 2 teens wounded in Woodlawn neighborhood

  Both victims were shot in the 600 block of East Marquette Road at about 8:45 p.m., police said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on August 12, 2009.