EveryBlock: Near North

Location in the media: Holiday happenings: Where to get your Santa (or Scrooge) on

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

1016 N. Dearborn Holiday happenings: Where to get your Santa (or Scrooge) on
Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn. "Mid-Winter's Tales" offers songs and stories to warm your heart, December 18-21. Times TBA. Call (312) 587-7390; www.shawchicago.org.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 27, 2009.

Location in the media: Holiday happenings: Where to get your Santa (or Scrooge) on

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

730 N. Wabash Holiday happenings: Where to get your Santa (or Scrooge) on
Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N. Wabash. Anonymous 4 presents "The Cherry Tree," a holiday program of medieval English Carols and English...

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 27, 2009.

Location in the media: Family Gets Ransom Demand After Woman Is Kidnapped

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Chicago near State Street Family Gets Ransom Demand After Woman Is Kidnapped
Alejandra Rubio was last seen leaving her place of employment in downtown Chicago near State Street and Jackson Boulevard, according to a community alert from Calumet Area detectives.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 27, 2009.

Location in the media: Family receives ransom demand for missing woman

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Chicago near State Street Family receives ransom demand for missing woman
Alejandra Rubio was last seen leaving her place of employment in downtown Chicago near State Street and Jackson Boulevard, according to a community alert from Calumet Area detectives.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on November 27, 2009.

Location in the media: Ransom demanded for woman kidnapped downtown

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Chicago near State Street Ransom demanded for woman kidnapped downtown
...her job downtown. Alejandra Rubio was last seen leaving her place of employment in downtown Chicago near State Street and Jackson Boulevard, according to a community alert from Calumet Area detectives. Her family has...

Published by WBBM 780 on November 27, 2009.

10 crimes new on November 26

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:02:25 -0600

Assault
- 00 block W. Chicago Ave Aggravated assault: Knife/cutting instrument
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 9:23 a.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block W. Oak St Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: Street. Reported at 10 a.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
Battery
- 700 block N. Wabash Ave Aggravated battery: Of a senior citizen
  Place: Street. Reported at 7:20 p.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block W. Division St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Street. Reported at 11:10 a.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
Criminal trespass
- 800 block N. Cleveland Ave Criminal trespass: To state sup land
  Place: CHA parking lot / grounds. Reported at 10:39 p.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
Interfere with public officer
- 400 block N. Dearborn St Interfere with public officer: Interference with judicial process
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 8 p.m. on August 23, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 00 block W. Division St Theft: From building
  Place: Tavern / liquor store. Reported at 1:45 p.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
- 300 block N. State St Theft: From building
  Place: Bowling alley. Reported at 8 p.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
- 800 block N. Franklin St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 1 a.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
Weapons violation
- 800 block N. Hudson Ave Weapons violation: Unlawful possession of handgun
  Place: CHA parking lot / grounds. Reported at 8:50 p.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment

13 photos new on November 26

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Location in the media: Shopping's not just about toys and tech

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

21 W. Elm Shopping's not just about toys and tech
Halo [for Men], 21 W. Elm: Know a guy who could use a little pampering? This hip men's salon and...

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 26, 2009.

8 business reviews new on November 26

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:04 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Weber Grill Restaurant and After-Words on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Chili's Grill & Bar and India House Restaurant on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star review for Fletcher Jones Honda on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Quartino and Sixteen on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star review for Topolobampo on Yelp.

2 real estate listings new on November 26

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:17:25 -0600

2 E Oak St 2 E Oak St listed on Trulia for $274,000
Listed on November 25, 2009.
10 E Ontario St 10 E Ontario St listed on Trulia for $150,000
Listed on November 25, 2009.

9 crimes new on November 25

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:02:24 -0600

Criminal damage
- 00 block W. Huron St Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at noon on November 16, 2009. Post a comment
Deceptive practice
- 300 block N. State St Deceptive practice: Fraud or confidence game
  Place: Residence. Reported at 8 a.m. on November 16, 2009. Post a comment
- 800 block N. State St Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 5:50 p.m. on November 16, 2009. Post a comment
Motor vehicle theft
- 800 block N. La Salle Dr Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Street. Reported at 9:30 a.m. on November 16, 2009. Post a comment
Narcotics
- 900 block N. Cambridge Ave Narcotics: Possession of heroin (white)
  Place: CHA parking lot / grounds. Reported at 3:40 p.m. on November 16, 2009. Post a comment
Non-criminal
- 1100 block N. Orleans St Other offense: Missing person
  Place: Nursing home / retirement home. Reported at 6 p.m. on November 16, 2009. Post a comment
Other offense
- 100 block W. Division St Other offense: Telephone threat
  Place: Residence. Reported at 6:30 p.m. on November 16, 2009. Post a comment
Robbery
- 300 block N. State St Robbery: Armed: knife/cutting instrument
  Place: Street. Reported at 1:50 a.m. on November 16, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 800 block N. Clark St Theft: From building
  Place: Street. Reported at 10:05 a.m. on November 16, 2009. Post a comment

11 photos new on November 25

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Location in the media: Eat Outings: Wed 25–Sun 29

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

626 N State St Eat Outings: Wed 25–Sun 29
Quartino’s November Wine Bash pays homage to Thanksgiving with housemade Turkey prosciutto—and pays homage to wine with a tasting of Italian whites and reds from the Abruzzo region. Reservations not accepted; registration begins at 6:30pm at the door. 7–9pm. 626 N State St (312-698-5000). $20.

Published by Time Out Chicago on November 25, 2009.

Location in the media: The Charcuterie Underground

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

445 N. Clark The Charcuterie Underground
River North 445 N. Clark

Published by Chicago Reader on November 25, 2009.

16 business reviews new on November 25

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:04 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Berry Chill and ShutterBox Photo Booth on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Hub 51, Brasserie JO, Urban Oasis Maple Street, Weber Grill Restaurant and J Bar on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Bijan's Bistro, The Redhead Piano Bar, Buca Di Beppo, The Boss Bar and Shanghai Terrace At the Peninsula Chicago on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Mega Locksmith & Security and Blake Womens Apparel on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Zara and Ra Sushi on Yelp.

2 real estate listings new on November 25

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:17:25 -0600

30 E Huron St 30 E Huron St listed on Trulia for $37,000
Listed on November 24, 2009.
30 E Huron St 30 E Huron St #5606 listed on Trulia for $375,000
Listed on November 24, 2009.

10 crimes new on November 24

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:02:25 -0600

Criminal trespass
- 800 block N. Hudson Ave Criminal trespass: To state sup land
  Place: CHA parking lot / grounds. Reported at 1:15 a.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
- 900 block N. Cambridge Ave Criminal trespass: To state sup land
  Place: CHA parking lot / grounds. Reported at 8:30 p.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
Deceptive practice
- 1000 block N. State St Deceptive practice: Illegal use of cash card
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 3 a.m. on August 21, 2009. Post a comment
- 600 block N. Dearborn St Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
  Place: Taxicab. Reported at 8:20 p.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
Narcotics
- 800 block N. Sedgwick St Narcotics: Possession of crack
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 7:50 p.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
Prostitution
- 300 block N. Dearborn St Prostitution: Call operation
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 9:40 p.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
Robbery
- 800 block N. Cleveland Ave Robbery: Armed: other dangerous weapon
  Place: CHA apartment. Reported at 8:30 a.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 800 block N. Cambridge Ave Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 5:30 p.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
- 500 block N. Rush St Theft: Pocket-picking
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 11:28 p.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block W. Hubbard St Theft: Pocket-picking
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 6:20 p.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment

7 photos new on November 24

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

1 business license new on November 24

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:10:05 -0600

810 N. Clark St. CAFE PARISI
License for Consumption on premises - incidental activity issued on November 23, 2009. Post a comment

16 business reviews new on November 24

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:05 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Il Mulino New York, MK Restaurant, Topolobampo and Ajasteak on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Naha, Lawry's The Prime Rib, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Dana Hotel And Spa and e.leaven Food Company on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Ciao Pizza, P F Chang's, Ajasteak and Quartino on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Flatwater and El Souk Restaurant on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star review for LaSalle Power Co. on Yelp.

12 crimes new on November 23

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:02:25 -0600

Battery
- 00 block W. Erie St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at 1:18 a.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
- 700 block N. Dearborn St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Street. Reported at 11:37 p.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block W. Division St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 2:10 a.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
Criminal trespass
- 800 block N. Cleveland Ave Criminal trespass: To state sup land
  Place: CHA parking lot / grounds. Reported at 12:19 a.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
Deceptive practice
- 800 block N. State St Deceptive practice: Theft of labor/services
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 4:45 p.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
Narcotics
- 400 block W. Chestnut St Narcotics: Possession of crack
  Place: CHA parking lot / grounds. Reported at 10:09 p.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
Other offense
- 1100 block N. Cleveland Ave Other offense: Other vehicle offense
  Place: Street. Reported at 10:15 a.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 1100 block N. State St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Hotel / motel. Reported at noon on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
- 600 block N. Clark St Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 8:30 p.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block W. Division St Theft: From building
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 3 a.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
- 00 block E. Grand Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 1 p.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 block W. Maple St Theft: Pocket-picking
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 2:50 a.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment

1 photo new on November 23

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Location in the media: Feeling the Blues on Clark

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

536 North Clark Street Feeling the Blues on Clark
How's this for a picture of the blues? It's the branch of Blue Chicago at 736 North Clark Street all shut down and gated. The 536 North Clark Street joint is still open, but the gift shop that was once next door is also shuttered.

Published by Chicago Architecture Blog on November 23, 2009.

1 lost and found posting new on November 23

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Dearborn and Division Lost Cell Phone in Cab (River North)
Sunday November 22 - Left Black Moto Razer phone in a maroon colored taxi. Picked up at Dearborn and Division and dropped off at the Citgo by Wells and Chicago Ave.

Posted to Craigslist on November 23, 2009.

14 business reviews new on November 23

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:05 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Keefer's Restaurant, Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, The Blue Agave, Berry Chill and Roy's on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, MK Restaurant, Texas de Brazil, David Burke's Primehouse and Oysy Sushi on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star review for Trader Vic's on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Bistrot Zinc, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery and A Mano on Yelp.

Announcement: City Striders seeks volunteers

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:02:15 -0600

60610 City Striders seeks volunteers
City Striders is a new program set up for individuals in sheltered environments to engage in running programs. We're seeking volunteer coordinators ... and runners ... West Loop and Lincoln Park. For more information contact: doug@citystriders.org

Posted by Doug Seville on November 27, 2009 Post a comment