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900 E. 103rd St.
Cityside
...from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the City Parking Facility, 900 E. 103rd St., the department is organizing an Environmental Resource Event where people can dispose of household hazardous...
Published by Chicago Journal on September 4, 2008.
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8100 block of South Dante Avenue
Woman avoids jail time for helping felon escape mental health center
Lisa Mack, 39, of the 8100 block of South Dante Avenue pleaded guilty to aiding a felon in Kane County Circuit Court and was sentenced to 30 months of probation and ordered to do 100 hours of community service.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 29, 2008.
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744 E. 103rd St.
Meeks-led school boycott still up in air
Thursday's rally at Wendell Smith Elementary School, 744 E. 103rd St., took place about 2 miles from Meeks' Salem Baptist Church, 752 E. 114th St.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 29, 2008.
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2000 East 79th Street
Police seek trio in South Side armed robberies
The robberies happened in retail establishments in the area of 1300 East to 2000 East 79th Street between June 23 and August 12, Calumet Area detectives said.
Published by The Southtown Star on August 29, 2008.
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2000 E. 79th St.
Surveillance pictures show South Side robbers
The robberies happened in shops between 1300 and 2000 E. 79th St. between June 23 and August 12.
Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 29, 2008.
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1645 E. 79th St.
Chicagoans Celebrate Obama's Nomination
Watch parties for Obama's acceptance speech are scheduled in several locations, including the Regal Theater, at 1645 E. 79th St. In the Hyde Park neighborhood, at the Ramada Lake Shore, 4900 S. Lake Shore Dr. Viewing parties are also being held at local bars across Chicago and the suburbs.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 28, 2008.
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8100 block of South Dante Avenue
Woman avoids jail time for helping felon escape mental health center
Lisa Mack, 39, of the 8100 block of South Dante Avenue pleaded guilty to aiding a felon in Kane County Circuit Court and was sentenced to 30 months of probation and ordered to do 100 hours of community service.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 28, 2008.
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7900 block of South Ellis Avenue
South Side man's life of challenges ends in violence
Balentine fought in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970, said his son, who showed photos of his father in front of his apartment building in the 7900 block of South Ellis Avenue.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 27, 2008.
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7900 block of South Ellis
Vietnam vet shot to death
Family members said Balentine, 63, was just minutes from his home in the 7900 block of South Ellis when he was gunned down about 11:30 p.m.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 27, 2008.
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79th and Ellis
Vietnam vet shot to death
"We don't know what happened from the time he left the door of the store until he got to the corner of 79th and Ellis,'' said his sister-in-law, Elva Smith.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 27, 2008.
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9718 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Local News Digest
Elizabeth Hudson, 61, of 9718 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, was arrested July 31 at her home after an investigation showed that she stole money from the accounts between September 2004 and June 2008, according to sheriff's police.
Published by The Southtown Star on August 27, 2008.
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8200 block of South Dobson Avenue
4 wounded in 3 South Side shootings
At 12:07 a.m. in the Chatham neighborhood, a 22-year-old man said he heard gunfire and discovered he was shot in the right thigh in the 8200 block of South Dobson Avenue, according to a report from the police First Deputy Superintendents office.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 27, 2008.
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8200 block of South Dobson Avenue
4 Wounded in 3 South Side Shootings
At 12:07 a.m. in the Chatham neighborhood, a 22-year-old man said he heard gunfire and discovered he was shot in the right thigh in the 8200 block of South Dobson Avenue, according to a report from the police First Deputy Superintendent’s office.
Published by Fox News Chicago on August 27, 2008.
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8200 block of South Dobson Avenue
4 wounded in 3 South Side shootings
At 12:07 a.m. in the Chatham community, a 22-year-old man said he heard gunfire and discovered he was shot in the right thigh in the 8200 block of South Dobson Avenue, according to a report from the police First Deputy Superintendents office.
Published by The Southtown Star on August 27, 2008.
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East 79th Street and South Ellis Avenue
Man slain on East Chatham street
The shooting happened about 11:40 p.m. at East 79th Street and South Ellis Avenue. The victim, whose identity was withheld this morning pending notification of family members, was found on the ground at a bus stop with multiple bullet wounds.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 26, 2008.
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7900 block of South Ellis Avenue
Man walking home slain on South Side
At 11:36 p.m., the man was walking alone on a sidewalk in the 7900 block of South Ellis Avenue when a gunman, described as an 18 to 25-year-old black man with dreadlocks, approached from behind and shot him before running away northbound on foot, according to a police source.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 26, 2008.
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7900-block of South Ellis
Police investigate deadly shooting
Police say a gunman approached a 63-year-old Herbert Balentine from behind and shot him in the leg Monday around 11:30 p.m. in the 7900-block of South Ellis. The suspect then fled the scene.
Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 26, 2008.
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7900 S. Ellis Ave.
South Side man slain walking home from work
At 11:36 p.m., the man was walking alone on a sidewalk at 7900 S. Ellis Ave. when a gunman approached from behind and shot him before running away northbound, a police source said.
Published by The Southtown Star on August 26, 2008.
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9700 block of South Woodlawn Avenue
Former Jail Employee Stole From Inmates, Charges Allege
Elizabeth Hudson, 61, of the 9700 block of South Woodlawn Avenue, was arrested July 31 at her home after an investigation involving a series of audits...
Published by NBC 5 on August 26, 2008.
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9718 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Jail Staffer Accused Of Stealing From Inmates
Elizabeth Hudson, 61, of of 9718 S. Woodlawn Ave., was arrested July 31 at her home after an investigation involving a series of audits...
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 26, 2008.
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East 76th Street and South East End Avenue
Suspect driving stolen cop car crashes
At some point suburban police officers gave up their pursuit and the motorist, who was driving a stolen off-duty Dixmoor police officers car, ended up crashing it at East 76th Street and South East End Avenue in the South Shore community, according to the sergeant.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 25, 2008.
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East 76th Street and South East End Avenue
Suspect driving stolen cop car crashes
At some point suburban police officers gave up their pursuit and the motorist, who was driving a stolen off-duty Dixmoor police officers car, ended up crashing it at East 76th Street and South East End Avenue in the South Shore community, according to the sergeant.
Published by The Southtown Star on August 25, 2008.
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800 block of East 84th Street
Boy, 16, fatally shot by Chicago officer after confrontation on South Side, police say
Although Winford's address is in the 800 block of East 84th Street, about a mile from the shooting, a resident in the building at that address said...
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 24, 2008.
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844 E. 84th St.
Chicago Police Fatally Shoot 16-Year-Old Boy on South Side
Martinez Winford, 16, of 844 E. 84th St., was shot at 651 E. 89th St. and was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical...
Published by Fox News Chicago on August 24, 2008.
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800 block of East 84th Street
Boy, 16, fatally shot by Chicago police officer
Although Winford's address is in the 800 block of East 84th Street, about a mile from the shooting, a resident in the building at that address said...
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 24, 2008.
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9031 S. Stony Island
Fulton's stays closed; fails reinspection
Soul Queen at 9031 S. Stony Island remains closed after failing an Aug. 14 reinspection. It was shut down on July 15 after the health department found evidence of mice in the dining room. Helen Anglin, Soul Queen’s owner, said she hoped to have the restaurant open again next week.
Published by Crain's Chicago Business on August 23, 2008.
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9301 S. Stony Island
Children's museum grows up
...its one-room space in Evergreen Plaza shopping mall and built its new digs at 9301 S. Stony Island. The new space has 10,000 square feet of space, making it 10 times larger...
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 23, 2008.
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800 block of East 84th St.
Teen killed in police-involved shooting
Martinez Winford, of the 800 block of East 84th St., was pronounced dead at Christ Hospital at 8:34 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 23, 2008.
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844 E. 84th St.
16-Year-Old Killed In Police-Involved Shooting
Martinez Winford, of 844 E. 84th St., was pronounced dead at Christ Hospital at 8:34 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 23, 2008.
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844 E. 84th St.
16-Year-Old Killed in Police Shooting
Martinez Winford, of 844 E. 84th St., was pronounced dead at Christ Hospital at 8:34 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
Published by Fox News Chicago on August 23, 2008.
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9031 S. Stony Island
Crain's: Fulton's Fails Inspection, Remains Closed
Soul Queen at 9031 S. Stony Island remains closed after failing an Aug. 14 reinspection. It was shut down on July 15 after the health department found evidence of mice in the dining room. Helen Anglin, Soul Queen’s owner, said she hoped to have the restaurant open again next week.
Published by NBC 5 on August 22, 2008.
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9301 S. Stony Island Ave.
Bronzeville Children’s Museum Moves, Expands
...in a shopping mall in Evergreen Park, re-opening yesterday at its new location at 9301 S. Stony Island Ave. in the far South Side. The new building has nearly ten times the space as...
Published by Chicagoist on August 20, 2008.
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9301 S. Stony Island Ave.
Bronzeville Children's Museum opens new, expanded home
For more information on the museum, at 9301 S. Stony Island Ave., visit www.bronzevillechildrensmuseum.com.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 19, 2008.
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9301 S. Stony Island Ave.
Bronzeville Children's Museum set to open in new home
Though never located in Bronzeville, the museum, at 9301 S. Stony Island Ave., is named for the tony black Chicago neighborhood, where the first African-Americans were said...
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 18, 2008.
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93rd and Stony Island Avenue
Bronzeville Children's Museum reopens after move
The brand new Bronzeville Children's Museum is now open at 93rd and Stony Island Avenue. Even though there are more than 100 children's museums in the country, it is the only one dedicated to the story of blacks and their journey from Africa to America.
Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 18, 2008.
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9301 S. Stony Island Avenue
Bronzeville Children's Museum reopens after move
9301 S. Stony Island Avenue
Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 18, 2008.
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8541 S. Stony Island
Dentist counted pols, singers among his patients
...Smith in Chicago. Mr. Jordan later opened his own practice. His last office was at 8541 S. Stony Island...
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 17, 2008.
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9031 S. Stony Island
Flat Top Grill reopens
Still closed are Soul Queen at 9031 S. Stony Island, Ranalli’s Up North at 1522 W. Montrose Ave. and Hecky’s of Chicago at 1234 N. Halsted St.
Published by Crain's Chicago Business on August 15, 2008.
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8900 block of south Constance
Walk softly and carry a big pole
...police reports, on August 8 at 5:20 p.m., Michael Land, 57, of the 8900 block of south Constance entered a parking garage at 17 E. Adams. Land had allegedly been told by security...
Published by Chicago Journal on August 14, 2008.
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9031 S. Stony Island
Health Dept. shutters Flat Top location
Also, still closed are Soul Queen at 9031 S. Stony Island and Ranalli’s Up North at 1522 W. Montrose Ave.
Published by Crain's Chicago Business on August 12, 2008.
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1800 block of East 93rd Street
Two men shot, one fatally, on South Side
Ian Rush, 23, of the 1800 block of East 93rd Street, was fatally shot was pronounced dead at Jackson Park at 11:13 p.m., according to a Cook County Medical Examiners office spokesman.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 8, 2008.
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1800 block of East 93rd Street
1 killed, 1 wounded in South Shore shooting
Ian Rush, of the 1800 block of East 93rd Street, was pronounced dead at Jackson Park Hospital at 11:13 p.m., according to a spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner's office. The survivor was reported in good condition at the same hospital, police said.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 8, 2008.
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7200 S. East End Ave.
Metro briefs
A 70-year-old man has been missing since Wednesday. Ralph Reeves was last seen near 7200 S. East End Ave.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 8, 2008.
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1600 block of East 87th Place
Former Chicago cop charged with animal abuse after horse stable raided
Lee, a retired Chicago police officer, was charged Monday with four counts of felony aggravated animal abuse, as was the stable's manager, Donnie Edwards, 62, of the 1600 block of East 87th Place.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 7, 2008.
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1600 block of East 87th Place
Ex-cop charged with animal abuse after stable raided
Lee, a retired Chicago police officer, was charged Monday with four counts of felony aggravated animal abuse, as was the stable's manager, Donnie Edwards, 62, of the 1600 block of East 87th Place.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 7, 2008.
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85th and Dorchester
Storms may have caused South Side floods
Crews were out trying to repair the break today near 85th and Dorchester.
Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 5, 2008.
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9231-33 S. Cottage Grove
Police Honor Gun Buy-Back Rain Checks
Bethlehem Star MBC, 9231-33 S. Cottage Grove
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 4, 2008.
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9200 block of South Blackstone Avenue
Murder suspect also charged in uncle's 2002 slaying
Carlos Henley, 30, of the 9200 block of South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lee Henley, 43, who was shot outside his home Dec. 7, 2002.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 3, 2008.
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9100 block of South Woodlawn Avenue
Jail employee accused of stealing inmates' personal funds
Elizabeth Hudson, 61, of the 9100 block of South Woodlawn Avenue in Chicago, faces three felony counts of theft and official misconduct.
Published by Chicago Tribune on August 2, 2008.
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9700 block of South Woodlawn
Jail Supervisor Charged With Stealing More Than $370,000
Elizabeth Hudson, 61, of the 9700 block of South Woodlawn was arrested at her home Thursday following a two-month criminal investigation by the Cook County sheriff's department, sheriff's officials said.
Published by NBC 5 on August 2, 2008.