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4700 block of South Karlov Avenue
4 charged in lottery scam targeting elderly Hispanics
John Garcia, 30 of the 4700 block of South Karlov Avenue, was charged with three counts of theft by deception and one count of attempted theft by deception. Full story
Published November 7, 2009.
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2000 block of North Milwaukee Avenue
4 charged in lottery scam targeting elderly Hispanics
William Velasquez-Ortiz, 43, of the 2000 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, was charged with one count of theft by deception and two counts of attempted theft by deception. Full story
Published November 7, 2009.
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3200 block of West Lawrence Avenue
4 charged in lottery scam targeting elderly Hispanics
Janet Cruz, 39, of the 3200 block of West Lawrence Avenue, was charged with three counts of theft by deception. Full story
Published November 7, 2009.
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342 W. 111th St.
4TH TEEN CHARGED IN FENGER BEATING
Police have stressed that Derrion's death outside the Agape Community Center, 342 W. 111th St., was not gang-related. He was killed during a brawl between students from Altgeld and a neighborhood closer to Fenger known as the "Ville." Full story
Published November 7, 2009.
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1059 W. Addison
Cubby Bear attacker was 'laying in wait'
The armed robbery occurred about 2:30 a.m. Friday, 30 minutes after the bar at 1059 W. Addison closed for the night. Full story
Published November 7, 2009.
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1900 W. Van Buren
2 area swine flu deaths bring state total to 36
...first-served basis from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren. The city health department said it has vaccinated more than 42,000 people so far... Full story
Published November 7, 2009.
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4555 W. North Ave.
Tow truck driver killed by his own runaway truck
Danny Quizati, 29, was run over by the truck at 4555 W. North Ave., according to a spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner's office. Full story
Published November 7, 2009.
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1400 block of East 72nd Place
Tow truck driver killed by his own runaway truck
Quizati, of the 1400 block of East 72nd Place, was unloading a vehicle from his tow truck when the truck slipped into gear, striking and running him over, according to police. Full story
Published November 7, 2009.
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7401 S. Cicero
Remembering Hitler's Ford City 'headache'
John Kudia, a Gage Park native, remembers being told as a child that his aunt, Mary Early, had worked at the factory. He later saw remnants of the factory, nicknamed "Hitler's Headache," when he worked as a lab technician at the Tootsie Roll factory at 7401 S. Cicero. Full story
Published November 7, 2009.
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933 W. Wolfram
Buffalo Grove police charge alleged fire, police impostors
In another incident, Jeffrey Hiroshi Fujimoto, 44, of 933 W. Wolfram, Apt. 3, Chicago, is scheduled to appear Nov. 20 in Lake County Branch Court, Mundelein... Full story
Published November 7, 2009.
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6300 block of South Wolcott Avenue
Two men shot in West Englewood
The two men were found just after midnight on the 6300 block of South Wolcott Avenue, according to police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer. Full story
Published November 7, 2009.
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5659 S. Paulina Ave.
19-year-old shot in legs in Englewood
About 4:10 a.m. the man was found on the street at 5659 S. Paulina Ave., shot in the legs, police News Affairs Officer Hector Alfaro said. Full story
Published November 7, 2009.
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8700 block of South Essex Avenue
Three teens shot at Southeast Side party
The shooting happened on the 8700 block of South Essex Avenue about 1 a.m., according to police. The two shooters asked about gang affiliations, then... Full story
Published November 7, 2009.
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4831 S. Vincennes
Landmarks panel rejects historic label for Reese
Among other matters, the landmarks commission endorsed landmark status for two homes connected to famous African-American writers. They are the Richard Wright House, 4831 S. Vincennes, and the Gwendolyn Brooks House, 7428 S. Evans. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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7428 S. Evans
Landmarks panel rejects historic label for Reese
Among other matters, the landmarks commission endorsed landmark status for two homes connected to famous African-American writers. They are the Richard Wright House, 4831 S. Vincennes, and the Gwendolyn Brooks House, 7428 S. Evans. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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1354 W. Wabansia
Lucky stars unite for Scotland Yard Gospel Choir
Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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151 W. Randolph
Fresh life breathed into 'Young Frankenstein'
Where: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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3733 N. Southport
The Scriptures on sexuality
"Fish Out of Water" will be screened at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Music Box, 3733 N. Southport. Tickets are $5. Dickens will lead a Q&A session after the film. The film is also scheduled for a May DVD release. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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2828 N. Clark
The Scriptures on sexuality
Where: Landmark Century, 2828 N. Clark; Columbia College's Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash; Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark; Music Box, 3733 N. Southport Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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1104 S. Wabash
The Scriptures on sexuality
Where: Landmark Century, 2828 N. Clark; Columbia College's Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash; Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark; Music Box, 3733 N. Southport Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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5243 N. Clark
The Scriptures on sexuality
Where: Landmark Century, 2828 N. Clark; Columbia College's Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash; Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark; Music Box, 3733 N. Southport Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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615 W. Wellington
Grande dame
• • TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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111 N. State
FANCY FEET
...Great Tree Lighting takes place at noon on Saturday at the retailer's flagship store, 111 N. State. It's the 103rd annual celebration of the Christmas tradition inside the store's legendary... Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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4802 N. Milwaukee
FANCY FEET
...on the heels of last year's successful holiday-themed sketch show, the Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee, is presenting "Santa's Great American Depression Holiday Show! America 2: Son of Santa's... Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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111 S. Michigan
FANCY FEET
...Arts and Crafts from Britain to Chicago" opens Saturday at the Art Institute of Chicago (111 S. Michigan). Nearly 190 ceramics, furniture, metalwork, paintings, photographs and textiles from the Arts and Craft period... Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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600 E. Grand
FANCY FEET
...the 16th annual Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair (SOFA) at Navy Pier's Festival Hall, 600 E. Grand, today through Sunday. Sixty-eight galleries from 10 counties will display their wares from 11... Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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1340 W. Washington
FANCY FEET
...Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer takes place Saturday at the Journeymen Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington. The 7th annual fest boasts beers from around the country, that those 21+over can... Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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205 E. Randolph
FANCY FEET
...pieces tonight at 8 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (205 E. Randolph). The program includes two world premieres: "Forbidden Boundaries" and "Evolution of a Dream," as well... Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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1112 N. Milwaukee
21st Polish Film Festival offers a broad scope
Where: Gallery Theatre in Society for Arts, 1112 N. Milwaukee; Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton; BIG Cinemas Golf Glen 5, 9180 Golf Rd., Niles; Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge; Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence; Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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1517 W. Fullerton
21st Polish Film Festival offers a broad scope
Where: Gallery Theatre in Society for Arts, 1112 N. Milwaukee; Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton; BIG Cinemas Golf Glen 5, 9180 Golf Rd., Niles; Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge; Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence; Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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5216 W. Lawrence
21st Polish Film Festival offers a broad scope
Where: Gallery Theatre in Society for Arts, 1112 N. Milwaukee; Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton; BIG Cinemas Golf Glen 5, 9180 Golf Rd., Niles; Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge; Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence; Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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2407 W. 111th St.
21st Polish Film Festival offers a broad scope
Where: Gallery Theatre in Society for Arts, 1112 N. Milwaukee; Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton; BIG Cinemas Golf Glen 5, 9180 Golf Rd., Niles; Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge; Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence; Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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3420 W. Grace
Ticket line
• • Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, (773) 478-4408; www.abbeypub.com. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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175 N. State
Ticket line
• • Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. Call Ticketmaster. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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1572 N. Milwaukee
Ticket line
• • Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, (773) 489-3160; doubledoor.com. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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329 N. Dearborn
Ticket line
• • House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, (312) 923-2000. Or call Ticketmaster. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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2424 N. Lincoln
Ticket line
• • Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln; lincolnhallchicago.com. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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3730 N. Clark
Ticket line
• • Metro, 3730 N. Clark, (773) 549-0203; metrochicago.com. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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3159 N Southport
Ticket line
• • Schubas, 3159 N Southport, (773) 525-2508; www.schubas.com. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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1650 N. Halsted
Ticket line
• • Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, (312) 335-1650. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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1572 N. Milwaukee
Time, own label heal Vertical Horizon's wounds
• • Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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1416 E. 72nd Place
Tow truck runs over driver, kiling him
Danny Quizati, 29, of 1416 E. 72nd Place, was run over by a tow truck at 4555 W. North Ave., according to a spokesman for the medical examiners office. He was pronounced dead at 8:54 p.m. at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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4555 W. North Ave.
Tow truck runs over driver, kiling him
Danny Quizati, 29, of 1416 E. 72nd Place, was run over by a tow truck at 4555 W. North Ave., according to a spokesman for the medical examiners office. He was pronounced dead at 8:54 p.m. at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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342 W. 111th St.
4 'main offenders' in Fenger beating now charged, Weis says
Police have stressed that Derrion Alberts death outside Agape Community Center, 342 W. 111th St., was not gang-related. He was killed during a brawl between students from Altgeld and a neighborhood closer to Fenger known as the Ville. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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1059 W. Addison
Armed robber attacks Cubby Bear manager
The armed robbery occurred at around 2:30 a.m. Friday, 30 minutes after the bar at 1059 W. Addison closed for the night. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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Lincoln and Armitage
Woman sexually assaulted in Lincoln Park alley
About 2:50 a.m., police received a report of a sexual assault that took place sometime overnight near Lincoln and Armitage avenues, News Affairs Officer JoAnn Taylor said. Full story
Published November 6, 2009.
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10 N. Leavitt
Mom thanks firefighter for saving her little 'Diamond'
Diamond and her parents were at the firehouse at 10 N. Leavitt to thank Doyle and his fellow firefighters. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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2700 block of West Wilcox
Mom thanks firefighter for saving her little 'Diamond'
Doyle rescued Diamond on Oct. 6 from the second floor of a two-story building in the 2700 block of West Wilcox in the Garfield Park neighborhood. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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454 N. Columbus
Want to donate that coat you rarely wear anymore?
...bins will be set up in front of NBC's Studio 5, which is at 454 N. Columbus. Coats will be donated to the Salvation Army and other local groups. Call (312) 836... Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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4746 N. Racine
AFI makes hits without trying
Where: Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
New gizmos for seniors at Idea House
The Idea House will be at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Admission is free, but visitors must register and receive a AAHSA House badge. The registration area will be in the lobby on Level 2. Visit www.aahsa.org. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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322 E. Illinois
Dress code bias is still the norm at Chicago bars
Chris Logan, a manager at Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge at 322 E. Illinois, did not answer specific questions about the dress code. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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4200 block of North Wolcott Avenue
Falling ice from airplane hits North Side home?
At 7:52 p.m. a man was inside his home on the 4200 block of North Wolcott Avenue when he heard a loud booming noise and felt the house shake, according to police. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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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. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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9600 block of South Crandon 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. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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7700 block of South Ada Avenue
Motorist charged with murder, attempted murder in crash involving police
Darrell Whitlock, 37, of the 7700 block of South Ada Avenue, was charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder and possession of heroin, according to police. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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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. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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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. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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900 block of North Central Park Avenue
Man murdered in Humboldt Park
A man suffered a gunshot wound to the back in the 900 block of North Central Park Avenue about 7:15 p.m., police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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4400 block of West West End Avenue
Man murdered in Humboldt Park
Terril Bell, 37, of the 4400 block of West West End Avenue, was pronounced dead at 8:26 p.m. at Mount Sinai Hospital, according to a spokeswoman for the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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3600 block of West Augusta Boulevard
Man murdered in Humboldt Park
The medical examiners office used the 3600 block of West Augusta Boulevard as the address of the shooting. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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5400 block of West West End Avenue
Man slain in Austin
Early Thursday, officers were on the scene collecting shell casings on the 5400 block of West West End Avenue after a 24-year-old man was fatally shot at 11:34 p.m., police News Affairs Officer Ron Gaines said. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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4800 block of West Washington Boulevard
Man slain in Austin
Dewan Smith, 24, of the 4800 block of West Washington Boulevard, was dead on the scene, according to a spokeswoman for the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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2800 block of North Laramie Avenue
Northwest Side man dies in three-story fall
At 7:18 p.m. a 56-year-old fell off the third-floor rear porch of his home on the 2800 block of North Laramie Avenue, according to police News Affairs Officer Robert Perez. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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3100 block of South May Street
Teen girl dies two weeks after Cicero shooting
Jya Acevedo, 17, of the 3100 block of South May Street, was in a Lincoln Town Car on the 1600 block of South 55th Court on... Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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1700 block of North Rockwell
Suspects held without bail in slaying of DePaul student
Narcisco Gatica, 19, allegedly fired a TEC-9 semiautomatic weapon at people standing in a gangway outside the party at a home in the 1700 block of North Rockwell around 1:15 a.m. Sunday. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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8700 S. King Dr.
Second guilty plea in Chicago bank teller's killing
Marshall admitted in court he took part in the bloody shootout at the Illinois Service Federal Savings and Loan, 8700 S. King Dr. He told the judge he fired his own 9mm semi-automatic pistol, then wrestled away a weapon from a female security guard, which he also fired in the shootout. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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1909 W. Byron
American Theater Company making big plans
The Silver Project will be performed in 5 installments at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron, on Feb. 8, Mar. 1, May 24; June 1 and June 7. Phone: (773) 409-4125. Or visit: www.atcweb.org. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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4754 North Leavitt
American Theater Company making big plans
...Jan. 21-Feb. 27 at the Lincoln Square Theatre in the Barry United Methodist Church, 4754 North Leavitt. Phone: (773) 413-0453 or go to: halcyontheatre.org Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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Canal Street between Taylor and 15th Place
Overhaul would bring Maxwell Street Market back to glory
The legendary market where so many immigrant merchants got their start was pushed aside in 1994 to make way for UIC expansion. In 2005, it was moved again from Canal Street between Taylor and 15th Place to Desplaines from Roosevelt to nearly Harrison. Full story
Published November 5, 2009.
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31st and Sacramento
Gang member stabbed by rivals at Cook County Jail
...happened Saturday morning in Division 9, a super maximum-security wing of the jail at 31st and Sacramento. Four inmates sneaked out of their cells and attacked Antonio Allison, 18, an armed robbery... Full story
Published November 5, 2009.