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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Chicago Sun-Times on August 27, 2008.

  • 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.

  • 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 Superintendent’s office.

    Published by The Southtown Star on August 27, 2008.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 officer’s 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.

  • 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 officer’s 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Examiner’s office spokesman.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on August 8, 2008.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 9231-33 S. Cottage Grove Police Honor Gun Buy-Back Rain Checks

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    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 4, 2008.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.