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1823 W. 47th St.
New housing center helps South Side residents avoid foreclosure, buy homes
With millions of Americans facing foreclosure, the NHS center in Back of the Yards has been flooded with homeowners and homebuyers needing help. A recent $70,000 grant through Country Financial has allowed the office to meet that demand, moving to a new, larger location at 1823 W. 47th St.
Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 13, 2008.
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731 E. 63rd St.
Books, art, kids all part of Smart program
2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9; CPL Bessie Coleman Branch, 731 E. 63rd St.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 10, 2008.
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6201 S Ellis Ave
6201 S Ellis Ave (CDC-2008-10-14)
6201 S Ellis Ave (CDC-2008-10-14)
Published by Chicago Audio Journal on October 9, 2008.
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62nd Street and Ellis Avenue
CDC agenda - Oct 14, 2008
...and Ellis, Corp. for the disposition of the property located at the southeast corner of 62nd Street and Ellis Avenue in the Woodlawn Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area, to request alternative proposals, and to...
Published by Chicago Audio Journal on October 9, 2008.
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5500-block of South Peoria
Fire spreads to neighboring home
Several crews were called to the homes in 5500-block of South Peoria around 11:30 a.m. It took firefighters nearly 3 hours to put it out.
Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on October 8, 2008.
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415 W. Englewood Ave.
Burning Wrestling Mats Cause School Evacuation
Students at both schools were evacuated to the nearby Antioch Baptist Church at 415 W. Englewood Ave., Edwards said.
Published by NBC 5 on September 30, 2008.
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415 W. Englewood Ave.
South Side High School Evacuated Because Of Fire
Students at both schools were evacuated to the nearby Antioch Baptist Church at 415 W. Englewood Ave., Edwards said.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 30, 2008.
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6201 S. Stewart Ave.
South Side high school evacuated because of fire
The fire occurred about 10 a.m. at Englewood High School, 6201 S. Stewart Ave. The building is home to Urban Prep and Team Englewood, according to Chicago Public Schools spokesman Malon Edwards.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 30, 2008.
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6201 S. Stewart Ave.
High School Evacuated Because of Fire
The fire occurred about 10 a.m. at Englewood High School, 6201 S. Stewart Ave. The building is home to two schools, Urban Prep and Team Englewood, according to Chicago Public Schools spokesman Malon Edwards.
Published by Fox News Chicago on September 30, 2008.
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415 W. Englewood Ave.
South Side high school evacuated because of fire
Students at both schools were evacuated to the nearby Antioch Baptist Church at 415 W. Englewood Ave., Edwards said.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 30, 2008.
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6201 S. Stewart Ave.
Burning Wrestling Mats Cause School Evacuation
The fire occurred about 10 a.m. at Englewood High School, 6201 S. Stewart Ave. The building is home to two schools, Urban Prep and Team Englewood, according to Chicago Public Schools spokesman Malon Edwards.
Published by NBC 5 on September 30, 2008.
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6201 S. Stewart
Fire forces high school evacuation
Thick smoke could be seen pouring from Englewood High School at 6201 S. Stewart, Chicago, around 10 a.m.
Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 30, 2008.
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6201 S. Stewart Ave.
South Side High School Evacuated Because Of Fire
The fire occurred about 10 a.m. at Englewood High School, 6201 S. Stewart Ave. The building is home to Urban Prep and Team Englewood, according to Chicago Public Schools spokesman Malon Edwards.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 30, 2008.
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415 W. Englewood Ave.
High School Evacuated Because of Fire
Students at both schools were evacuated to the nearby Antioch Baptist Church at 415 W. Englewood Ave., Edwards said.
Published by Fox News Chicago on September 30, 2008.
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6500 block of South Kenwood
Garrett Popcorn Cashier Gets 7 Years For ID Theft
Cook County Judge Sharon Sullivan sentenced Julian Sherman of the 6500 block of South Kenwood to seven years in prison, according to Tandra Simonton, a spokeswoman for the Cook County State's Attorney's office.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 27, 2008.
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6500 block of South Kenwood
Garrett Popcorn cashier gets 7 years for ID theft
Cook County Judge Sharon Sullivan sentenced Julian Sherman of the 6500 block of South Kenwood to seven years in prison, according to Tandra Simonton, a spokeswoman for the Cook County States Attorneys office.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 26, 2008.
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5800 block of South Wells Street
Tinley man in group accused of housing fraud
Brian K. Lillie and Andre D. Johnson, 46, of Dolton, have pleaded innocent to charges they falsely claimed more than $90,000 in rehabilitation work on a property in the 5800 block of South Wells Street.
Published by The Southtown Star on September 25, 2008.
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5800 block of South Wells Street
15 Charged With Federal Housing Program Fraud
...for more than $90,000 in unperformed rehabilitation work on a distressed property in the 5800 block of South Wells Street in Chicago. Both Johnson and Lillie have pleaded not guilty, the release said...
Published by NBC 5 on September 25, 2008.
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5800 block of South Wells Street
15 Charged In Housing Benefits Fraud Probe
...by filing claims for $90,000 on rehab work in a distressed property in the 5800 block of South Wells Street. The rehab work was never completed...
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 25, 2008.
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1400 block of West 48th Street
Blue Island man charged in couple's shooting
The shooting happened at 4:40 a.m. Saturday in the 1400 block of West 48th Street, according to Deering District police.
Published by The Southtown Star on September 23, 2008.
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1700 block of West 47th Street
Blue Island man charged in couple's shooting
The shooting may have been a retaliation attempt for the killing of 18-year-old Rudy Ortiz, who was shot Tuesday in the 1700 block of West 47th Street, according to police.
Published by The Southtown Star on September 23, 2008.
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6224 S. Wabash
'Dogs are not accessories'
"Everybody was out looking for Dalmatians, and then about a year later, we were getting tons of Dalmatians," said Linda Estrada of the Animal Welfare League, which has shelters in Chicago Ridge and at 6224 S. Wabash.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 23, 2008.
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440 E. 62nd Street
11 Killed in Weekend Violence
Rodney King, 25, was fatally shot at 440 E. 62nd Street, the medical examiner’s office said.
Published by Fox News Chicago on September 22, 2008.
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440 E. 62nd Street
10 killed in weekend violence
Rodney King, 25, was fatally shot at 440 E. 62nd Street, the medical examiners office said.
Published by The Southtown Star on September 22, 2008.
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1400 block of West 48th Street
One held in shooting of couple
The shooting occurred Saturday at 4:40 am. in the 1400 block of West 48th Street, according to Deering District police.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 22, 2008.
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440 E. 62nd Street
10 Killed In Weekend Violence
Rodney King, 25, was fatally shot at 440 E. 62nd Street, the medical examiners office said.
Published by NBC 5 on September 22, 2008.
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440 E. 62nd Street
Nine Killed In Bloody Weekend Across Chicago
Rodney King, 25, was fatally shot at 440 E. 62nd Street, the medical examiner's office said.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 22, 2008.
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200 block of East 60th Street
10 Killed In Weekend Violence
Braxton, of the 200 block of East 60th Street, was shot multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.
Published by NBC 5 on September 22, 2008.
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6216 S. University Ave.
7 shootings in 6 hours on South Side
At 12:02 a.m. Saturday a man who was standing at 6216 S. University Ave. was shot and taken to Stroger Hospital, also with non life-threatening injuries.
Published by The Southtown Star on September 22, 2008.
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227 E. 60th St.
Nine Killed In Bloody Weekend Across Chicago
Braxton, of 227 E. 60th St., was shot multiple times and pronounced dead on the scene.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 22, 2008.
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227 E. 60th St.
11 Killed in Weekend Violence
Braxton, of 227 E. 60th St., was shot multiple times and pronounced dead on the scene.
Published by Fox News Chicago on September 22, 2008.
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6417 S. Maryland Ave.
Testimony slams Troutman aide
After becoming romantically involved with Troutman, Jehan said he approached her and Boone about buying a dilapidated building at 6417 S. Maryland Ave. The building was facing demolition, but Jehan, who said he has 15 children, wanted to move his family there after fixing it up.
Published by Chicago Tribune on September 19, 2008.
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63rd and Cottage Grove
Neighbors Question University's Plans
Laura Lane is a community organizer who lives and works in Woodlawn. She says the relationship between the university and the community is growing. Lane helped bring the University of Chicago police department to the neighborhood. We talk on 63rd and Cottage Grove.
Published by Chicago Public Radio on September 19, 2008.
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6500 block of South Langley
Cop, Shot 11 Times In 1994, Dies
The officers, responding to a report of shots fired, were in an unmarked car in an alley behind the 6500 block of South Langley when they were shot.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 14, 2008.
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6059 S. Wabash Ave.
3 CPS employees charged in $137,000 payroll scam
Lambert, a six-year district employee, received $8,100 between December 2007 and January 2008 to bolster her $42,000-a-year salary, Sullivan said. She worked as a school clerk at Ross Elementary School, 6059 S. Wabash Ave.
Published by Chicago Tribune on September 13, 2008.
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4756-58 S. Ashland
Furniture Turns Into Fashion
...furniture stores in the Back of the Yards neighborhood we have the building located at 4756-58 S. Ashland, once known in the early 1930s as Burley & Company, a furniture store with fancy oriental...
Published by Bright Lights Dim Beauty of Chicago on September 3, 2008.
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48th & Ashland
Furniture Turns Into Fashion
Goldberg's Fashion forum was started in 1904 as a men's shop at 48th & Ashland by Russian immigrant Sam Goldberg. A fixture of the South Side, Mr. Goldberg's apparel...
Published by Bright Lights Dim Beauty of Chicago on September 3, 2008.
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63rd and Indiana
'He was like an angel God sent'
As a teen growing up at 63rd and Indiana, Holmes had his own encounter with violence. A stray bullet pierced an artery in his right leg and he had to learn to walk again.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 2, 2008.
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6640 S. King Dr.
9 Killed in Holiday Weekend Violence
...Woodrow Culverson, has been shot. The driver of the car, which struck a tree at 6640 S. King Dr. about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, fled the scene on foot, police said...
Published by Fox News Chicago on September 2, 2008.
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402 W. 58th St.
9 Killed in Holiday Weekend Violence
At 12:40 a.m. Sunday, another man suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh at 402 W. 58th St. He was transported to Holy Cross Hospital in good condition, according to detectives.
Published by Fox News Chicago on September 2, 2008.
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6640 S. King Drive
Man Found Shot To Death In Car Crashed Into Tree
The man, identified as Woodrow Culverson, according to the Cook County Medical Examiners Office, was a passenger in a car that crashed into a tree at 6640 S. King Drive about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, police said.
Published by NBC 5 on September 1, 2008.
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5531 S King Dr.
Five things to do today - Sept 01
...health and wellness village. Family passes and weekend passes are available. 10am-10pm. Washington Park, 5531 S King Dr. (773-955-2787, africainternationalhouse.org). Bus: 4 Cottage Grove (24hrs), 55 Garfield (24hrs). $12, advance...
Published by Time Out Chicago on September 1, 2008.
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6600 block of South King Drive
Shooting victim is found in crashed vehicle, Chicago police say
Woodrow Culverson, 59, of the 5300 block of South Wallace Street was found wounded in the abdomen in the 6600 block of South King Drive about 9:30 p.m., authorities said.
Published by Chicago Tribune on September 1, 2008.
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6500 block of South King Drive
Seven suffer smoke inhalation in CHA high-rise fire
The fire was reported at 4:37 a.m. in the 6500 block of South King Drive, according to police News Affairs Officer Daniel OBrien.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 31, 2008.
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5600-5658 S Halsted St
5600 S Halsted St (H+R-2008-09-04)
3. An ordinance authorizing the conveyance of property located at 5600-5658 S Halsted St, in the Englewood Neighborhood TIF Redevelopment Project Area, to 56th St Limited Partnership ($1.00) (20th Ward)
Published by Chicago Audio Journal on August 31, 2008.
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4854 S May St
Housing and Real Estate Committee agenda - Sept 4, 2008
8. Two of two ordinances approving the Negotiated Sale of proerty located at 4854 S May St (Angelica Trejo, $24,000) (20th Ward)
Published by Chicago Audio Journal on August 31, 2008.
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6500 block of South King Drive
Smoke inhalation hospitalizes seven
Rosado said the fire in the 8-story building, in the 6500 block of South King Drive, was put out within an hour. The fire started in an incinerator, but it's not yet clear why, Rosado said.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 31, 2008.
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6500 block of South King Drive
At least 7 hurt in CHA high-rise fire
Firefighters battled the blaze at the eight-story building in the 6500 block of South King Drive.
Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 31, 2008.
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4842 S May St
4842 S May St (H+R-2008-09-04)
7. One of two ordinances approving the Negotiated Sale of property located at 4842 S May St (Adrian Delgado, $24,000) (20th Ward)
Published by Chicago Audio Journal on August 31, 2008.
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4854 S May St
4854 S May St (H+R-2008-09-04)
8. Two of two ordinances approving the Negotiated Sale of proerty located at 4854 S May St (Angelica Trejo, $24,000) (20th Ward)
Published by Chicago Audio Journal on August 31, 2008.