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7300 block of South Coles Avenue
Man seriously injured in South Shore shooting
The 20-year-old man was walking in the 7300 block of South Coles Avenue about 3 a.m. when he was shot in the back and foot, according to police News Affairs.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 7, 2008.
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7940 S. Paxton Ave.
Suspect in police slaying served time for 1990 attempt to shoot officer
According to court records, a Chicago police officer approached Cooper at 7940 S. Paxton Ave. on July 11, 1990, as part of an investigation. As he ran down an alley...
Published by Chicago Tribune on September 30, 2008.
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7700 block of South Shore Drive
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Edgewater Motel Murder
...according to Cook County State's Attorney's office spokesman Andy Conklin. Gibson, of the 7700 block of South Shore Drive, is accused of killing Maratta Walker, 45, on May 20 after he was released from...
Published by Edgewater Crime Blotter on September 26, 2008.
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7700 block of South Shore Drive
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Edgewater Motel Murder
Gibson, of the 7700 block of South Shore Drive, is accused of killing Maratta Walker, 45, on May 20 after he was released from the Metropolitan Correctional Center.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 25, 2008.
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7800 block of South Phillips Avenue
Passenger fatally shot on South Side
Montgomery Jackson, 29, of the 7800 block of South Phillips Avenue, was pronounced dead at 10:16 p.m. Tuesday at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, according to the Cook County Medical Examiners office.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 24, 2008.
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9000 block of South Crandon
Two more West Nile cases found
...after suffering a medical emergency and crashing his SUV into a parked car in the 9000 block of South Crandon, less than three blocks from his South Side home, at 7:25 a.m. Thursday...
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 20, 2008.
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7808 S. Kingston
'We need help' protecting crime victims
On June 29, 21-year-old Vanity Murff was killed in a hallway at 7808 S. Kingston.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 18, 2008.
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2956 E 82nd St
Zoning Agenda - September 25, 2008
No. 16670 To classify as RM-4.5 instead of RS-3; Premises affected: 2956 E 82nd St; 7th Ward; Ordinance referred: 07-30-08
Published by Chicago Audio Journal on September 13, 2008.
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2956 E 82nd St
2956 E 82nd St (ZON-2008-09-25)
No. 16670 To classify as RM-4.5 instead of RS-3; Premises affected: 2956 E 82nd St; 7th Ward; Ordinance referred: 07-30-08
Published by Chicago Audio Journal on September 12, 2008.
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7134 S Yates Blvd
7134 S Yates Blvd (ZON-2008-09-25)
7134 S Yates Blvd (ZON-2008-09-25)
Published by Chicago Audio Journal on September 12, 2008.
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7200 block of South Coles Avenue
2 People Shot In South Shore
The shooting happened in the 7200 block of South Coles Avenue. One of the victims apparently drove himself to an area hospital, and the other was transported by ambulance.
Published by NBC 5 on September 11, 2008.
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7200 block of South Coles Avenue
Two shot on South Side street
About 4:20 p.m., the men were shot on the street in the 7200 block of South Coles Avenue, police News Affairs Officer John Henry said.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 11, 2008.
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8700 block of South Essex Avenue
Fatally wounded man flags down car
The motorist drove Brown, of the 8700 block of South Essex Avenue to Advocate Trinity Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:11 p.m., officials said.
Published by Chicago Tribune on September 9, 2008.
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8700 block of South Essex Avenue
Fatally wounded man flags down car after shooting
The motorist drove Brown, of the 8700 block of South Essex Avenue to Advocate Trinity Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:11 p.m., officials said.
Published by Chicago Tribune on September 9, 2008.
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8700 block of South Essex Avenue
Man, 54, fatally shot in chest on South Side
Gerald Brown, 54, of the 8700 block of South Essex Avenue, was shot and pronounced dead at Trinity at 6:11 p.m., the Cook County Medical Examiners office said. An autopsy is scheduled for later Tuesday.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 9, 2008.
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2800 block of East 76th Street
Man's body recovered from Lake Michigan
The body was found around 5:39 p.m. in the waters off Rainbow Beach at approximately the 2800 block of East 76th Street, police said. A death investigation has been launched, police said.
Published by Chicago Tribune on September 4, 2008.
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2800 block of East 76th Street
Man's body recovered from Lake Michigan
The body was found around 5:39 p.m. in the waters off Rainbow Beach at approximately the 2800 block of East 76th Street, police said. A death investigation has been launched, police said.
Published by Chicago Tribune on September 4, 2008.
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83rd and Yates
Truck crashes into house on Southeast Side
Police say the truck went through a red light and struck an SUV before hitting the house near 83rd and Yates.
Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 2, 2008.
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East 83rd Street and South Yates Avenue
6 hurt when vehicle crashes into house
The accident occurred around 8:50 p.m. when the vehicle crashed into a house near East 83rd Street and South Yates Avenue, fire officials said.
Published by Chicago Tribune on September 2, 2008.
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8200 block of South Yates Avenue
Teens Hijack Truck, Slam Into SUV, House
The driver of the truck cab disobeyed a red light in the 8200 block of South Yates Avenue about 8:45 p.m. and lost control of the vehicle, first striking the SUV, then crashing into a house on the same block, police News Affairs said.
Published by NBC 5 on September 2, 2008.
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8200 block of South Yates Avenue
Car slams into building, 6 injured
About 8:50 p.m., a vehicle struck a building at the 8200 block of South Yates Avenue, Fire Media Affairs spokesman Richard Rosado said.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on September 2, 2008.
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8258 S. Yates Ave.
6 Injured When Car Slams Into Building
About 8:50 p.m. a vehicle struck a building at 8258 S. Yates Ave., Fire Media Affairs spokesman Richard Rosado said.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 2, 2008.
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8200 block of South Yates Avenue
6 hurt when semi slams into SUV, house
The truck, with no trailer attached, drove through a red light in the 8200 block of South Yates Avenue about 8:45 p.m. and lost control of the vehicle, striking an SUV and crashing into a house on the same block, police said.
Published by The Southtown Star on September 2, 2008.
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7200 block of South Phillips Avenue
Man slain in South Shore
The victim, whose name was being withheld by officials early Thursday pending notification of his family members, was shot in the chest about 10:45 p.m. in the 7200 block of South Phillips Avenue, police said.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 28, 2008.
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7800 block of South Yates Boulevard
Local News Digest
Carl Thomas, 26, of the 7800 block of South Yates Boulevard, now faces attempted armed robbery and first-degree murder charges, police said.
Published by The Southtown Star on August 22, 2008.
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7800 block of South Yates Boulevard
Man charged with murder in death of holdup partner
Carl Thomas, 26, of the 7800 block of South Yates Boulevard was charged initially with attempted robbery and attempted murder after another man, Marvin Groves, 41, was shot and seriously wounded by the owner of the jewelry store during an attempted robbery Aug. 13.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 22, 2008.
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7800 block of South Yates Boulevard
First-degree murder charges in attempted jewelry heist
Carl Thomas, 26, of the 7800 block of South Yates Boulevard, was initially charged with attempted armed robbery and attempted murder in the incident. But after...
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 21, 2008.
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7800 block of South Yates Boulevard
Murder charge in attempted jewelry heist
Carl Thomas, 26, of the 7800 block of South Yates Boulevard, was initially charged with attempted armed robbery and attempted murder in the incident. But after...
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 21, 2008.
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8000 block of South Escanaba Avenue
1 slain, 1 wounded in shooting on Southeast Side
The men were sitting in a vehicle in the 8000 block of South Escanaba Avenue about 12:05 a.m.. police said
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 21, 2008.
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7900 block of South Shore Drive
1 slain, 1 wounded in shooting on Southeast Side
Dominique Conyers, 19, of the 7900 block of South Shore Drive was shot in the back and taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced...
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 21, 2008.
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7800 block of South Yates Boulevard
Accused jewelry store robber now charged in alleged partner's death
In addition to attempted armed robbery charges, Carl Thomas, 26, of the 7800 block of South Yates Boulevard, now faces first-degree murder charges after his alleged accomplice Marvin Groves, 40, died Friday...
Published by The Southtown Star on August 21, 2008.
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East 80th Street and South Colfax Avenue
1 Dead, 1 Wounded In South Chicago Shooting
About 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a shots fired call at East 80th Street and South Colfax Avenue and found two men shot, according to South Chicago District police.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 20, 2008.
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8039 S. Escanaba Ave.
1 Dead, 1 Wounded In South Chicago Shooting
Dominique Conyers, 19, of 7933 S. South Shore Dr., was pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital at 2:50 a.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, which said the shooting occurred at 8039 S. Escanaba Ave.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 20, 2008.
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8039 S. Escanaba Ave.
One dead, one wounded in South Chicago shooting
Dominique Conyers, 19, of the 7900 block of South Shore Drive, was pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital at 2:50 a.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiners office, which said the shooting occurred at 8039 S. Escanaba Ave.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 20, 2008.
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7933 S. South Shore Dr.
1 Dead, 1 Wounded In South Chicago Shooting
Dominique Conyers, 19, of 7933 S. South Shore Dr., was pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital at 2:50 a.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, which said the shooting occurred at 8039 S. Escanaba Ave.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 20, 2008.
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East 80th Street and South Colfax Avenue
One dead, one wounded in South Chicago shooting
About 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a shots fired call at East 80th Street and South Colfax Avenue and found two men shot, according to South Chicago District police.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 20, 2008.
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8000 block of South Escanaba Avenue
1 slain, 1 wounded in car on Southeast Side
The shooting occurred about 12:05 a.m. while the victims were sitting in a vehicle in the 8000 block of South Escanaba Avenue.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 20, 2008.
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7900 block of South Shore Drive
1 slain, 1 wounded in car on Southeast Side
Dominique Conyers, 19, of the 7900 block of South Shore Drive, was shot in the back and taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, officials said.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 20, 2008.
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7900 block of South Shore Drive
One dead, one wounded in South Chicago shooting
Dominique Conyers, 19, of the 7900 block of South Shore Drive, was pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital at 2:50 a.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiners office, which said the shooting occurred at 8039 S. Escanaba Ave.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 20, 2008.
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7134-36 S Yates Blvd
Zoning Agenda - August 26, 2008
No. 16617 To classify as RM-5 instead of RT4; Premises affected: 7134-36 S Yates Blvd; 5th Ward; Ordinance referred: 05-14-08
Published by Chicago Audio Journal on August 18, 2008.
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7134-36 S Yates Blvd
7134 S Yates Blvd (ZON-2008-08-26)
No. 16617 To classify as RM-5 instead of RT4; Premises affected: 7134-36 S Yates Blvd; 5th Ward; Ordinance referred: 05-14-08
Published by Chicago Audio Journal on August 18, 2008.
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7800 block of South Yates
Alleged Jewelry Store Robber Dies Of Gunshots
Groves and Carl Thomas, 26, of the 7800 block of South Yates were both charged early Friday with attempted armed robbery and attempted murder, according to police News Affairs.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 16, 2008.
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7606 S Marquette Ave
ZBA agenda - August 15, 2008
358-08-Z Applicant - Republic Property Development I, Inc.; Owner - Same; Premises affected - 7606 S Marquette Ave; 7th Ward; Subject - Application for a variation to permit, in an RT-4 District, a...
Published by Chicago Audio Journal on August 16, 2008.
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7606 S Marquette Ave
7606 S Marquette Ave (ZBA-2008-08-15)
358-08-Z Applicant - Republic Property Development I, Inc.; Owner - Same; Premises affected - 7606 S Marquette Ave; 7th Ward; Subject - Application for a variation to permit, in an RT-4 District, a...
Published by Chicago Audio Journal on August 16, 2008.
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7700 block of South Shore Drive
Man Charged With Killing Woman In Edgewater Motel
Edward Gibson, of the 7700 block of South Shore Drive was arrested and charged Tuesday with first degree murder, after he was released from the Metropolitan Correctional Center, according to a release from police News Affairs.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 13, 2008.
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7700 block of South Shore Drive
Man charged in May motel slaying
Edward Gibson, 57, of the 7700 block of South Shore Drive was charged Tuesday after he was released from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago, police said. Police spokeswoman Antoinette Ursitti did not know why he was being held in the federal detention center.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 13, 2008.
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7700 block of South Shore Drive
Metro briefs
A 57-year-old South Side man has been charged with murder in the May death of a woman found dead in a North Side motel. Edward Gibson of the 7700 block of South Shore Drive was arrested and charged Tuesday with first-degree murder, after he was released from the Metropolitan Correctional Center, police said. On May 20, Maratta Walker, 46, was found dead at the Chicago Lodge, 920 W. Foster.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 13, 2008.
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7400 block of South Colfax Avenue
1 killed, 1 wounded in South Shore shooting
The pair was shot in the 7400 block of South Colfax Avenue when they stopped their vehicle to talk to a group of people, police said early Friday morning, citing preliminary information.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 8, 2008.
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7400 block of South Colfax Avenue
Two men shot, one fatally, on South Side
The two men were stopped in a vehicle in the 7400 block of South Colfax Avenue talking to a group of people when they were shot shortly before midnight. A 23...
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 8, 2008.
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7530 S. South Shore Dr.
School Starts Early For Thousands Of Students
As CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports, for students at Adam Clayton Powell Elementary School, at 7530 S. South Shore Dr., will be filled with the excitement of the first day of school Monday morning. Chicago Public Schools staff went from door to door to alert families about the new start of school.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 4, 2008.