EveryBlock: West Town

16 crimes new on November 7

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:02:24 -0600

Battery
- 1600 block W. Fulton St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 10:30 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
Burglary
- 1400 block W. Superior St Burglary: Forcible entry
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 10:15 a.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 2400 block W. Ohio St Burglary: Forcible entry
  Place: Residence. Reported at 11:30 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 1400 block W. Grand Ave Burglary: Forcible entry
  Place: Other. Reported at 1 a.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
Criminal damage
- 2100 block W. Fulton St Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Street. Reported at 6 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 600 block N. Hoyne Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Street. Reported at 5 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 700 block N. Throop St Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Street. Reported at 8 a.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
Criminal trespass
- 200 block N. Ashland Ave Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 11:15 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
Motor vehicle theft
- 2200 block W. Chicago Ave Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Church / synagogue / place of worship. Reported at 8:30 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
Narcotics
- 1800 block W. Carroll Ave Narcotics: Possession of cannabis, 30 grams or less
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 10 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 1600 block W. Lake St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 4:10 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 700 block N. Armour St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Parking lot / garage (non-residential). Reported at 7 a.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 1400 block W. Ohio St Theft: From building
  Place: Residence (porch/hallway). Reported at 8 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 1800 block W. Hubbard St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Sports arena / stadium. Reported at 1 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 500 block N. Oakley Blvd Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 11 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 1600 block W. Grand Ave Theft: Over $300
  Place: Vehicle (non-commercial). Reported at 3 p.m. on October 29, 2009. Post a comment

3 photos new on November 7

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

2 business licenses new on November 7

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:10:04 -0600

2450 W. Hubbard St. JERRY'S PERFORMANCE TOWING
License for Limited business license issued on September 16, 2009. Post a comment
315 N. Oakley Blvd. LAMINATION SPECIALTIES CORP
License for Manufacturing establishments issued on November 6, 2009. Post a comment

10 business reviews new on November 7

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:04 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Olympic Meat Packers, Jupiter Outpost Cafe, Chewie's Motorbikes and Tucker Pup's Dog Activity Center on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Lumen, one sixtyblue and Market on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Five Star Bar, Fulton Lounge and Veerasway on Yelp.

9 crimes new on November 6

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:02:24 -0600

Assault
- 1600 block W. Lake St Simple assault: Pro. emp.: hands, no/minor injury
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 12:55 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
Battery
- 2300 block W. Grand Ave Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 9:15 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
Burglary
- 600 block N. Western Ave Burglary: Forcible entry
  Place: Other. Reported at 6 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
Criminal damage
- 2400 block W. Grand Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Street. Reported at 9 a.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
Motor vehicle theft
- 400 block N. Aberdeen St Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Street. Reported at 11 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
Non-criminal
- 1600 block W. Grand Ave Other offense: Missing person
  Place: Residence. Reported at 5 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 1600 block W. Grand Ave Other offense: Missing person
  Place: Other. Reported at 7:30 a.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
Public peace violation
- 100 block N. Ashland Ave Public peace violation: Bomb threat
  Place: Other. Reported at 10:10 a.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment
Robbery
- 00 block N. Halsted St Robbery: Armed: handgun
  Place: Bank. Reported at 12:19 p.m. on October 28, 2009. Post a comment

2 photos new on November 6

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Location in the media: Police Nab Home Invasion Suspect After Cab Robbery

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

2600 block of West Chicago Avenue Police Nab Home Invasion Suspect After Cab Robbery
The husband woke up and tried to chase him but he got away and fled in a taxi. When he tried to use the credit card to pay for the fare in the 2600 block of West Chicago Avenue about 2:15 a.m. the driver got suspicious because the card had a woman's name on it, according to the sergeant.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: Put Down Your Nanowrimo And Leave The House

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

119 N. Peoria Put Down Your Nanowrimo And Leave The House
Book release Sunday, Nov. 8. 2-5 p.m. at Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave. Wine tasting Sunday, Nov. 8. 7 p.m. (Suggested donation of $5; no one turned away.) 119 N. Peoria, #2D.

Published by Chicagoist on November 6, 2009.

Location in the media: Chili Cook-Off Countdown

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

2010 W. Carroll Chili Cook-Off Countdown
The Cook-Off is Saturday, November 7, 5PM at The Arts of Life Studio, 2010 W. Carroll, $5 advance, $10 at the door, $20 per chili entry

Published by Chicagoist on November 6, 2009.

25 business reviews new on November 6

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:04 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for La Mediterranee, Midwest Branch Library, one sixtyblue, Pasha, D'amato's Bakery, Sip Coffee House & Garden, Kaya Day Spa, Studio L'amour, Perman Wine Selections, Beauty Mark Salon, Roots Hair Salon and Cleos Bar & Grill on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Donald Duk's Red Hots, Veerasway, Pistol Bazaar, Betty's Blue Star Lounge, Uncle Mike's Place and Butterfly Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for The Tasting Room, Big Star and Five Star Bar on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Dining In, Starbucks Coffee, The Old Oak Tap and Moto on Yelp.

22 crimes new on November 5

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:02:25 -0600

Battery
- 2700 block W. Washington Blvd Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 4:40 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 700 block N. Ada St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: School, public building. Reported at 11:40 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 1200 block W. Randolph St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Street. Reported at 11:25 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Burglary
- 1900 block W. Chicago Ave Burglary: Unlawful entry
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 7 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Criminal damage
- 1500 block W. Chicago Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 12:20 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 2300 block W. Grand Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Street. Reported at 6:15 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Criminal trespass
- 1500 block W. Chicago Ave Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Small retail store. Reported at 9:50 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Deceptive practice
- 2200 block W. Erie St Deceptive practice: Fraud or confidence game
  Place: Residence. Reported at 11 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 200 block N. Justine St Deceptive practice: Theft of lost/mislaid property
  Place: Street. Reported at 9:55 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Liquor law violation
- 1600 block W. Ontario St Liquor law violation: Illegal consumption by minor
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 7:28 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Narcotics
- 600 block N. Ashland Ave Narcotics: Possession of cannabis, 30 grams or less
  Place: Street. Reported at 4 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 1800 block W. Lake St Narcotics: Solicit narcotics on public way
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 7:45 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Non-criminal
- 1600 block W. Grand Ave Other offense: Missing person
  Place: Other. Reported at 3:15 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Other offense
- 2000 block W. Ohio St Other offense: Harassment by telephone
  Place: Other. Reported at 6:53 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 1700 block W. Superior St Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Street. Reported at 6 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 700 block N. Campbell Ave Theft: $300 and under
  Place: Street. Reported at 6 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 1700 block W. Superior St Theft: From building
  Place: Residence (garage). Reported at 5:30 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 1100 block W. Lake St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 12:27 p.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 300 block N. Laflin St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 6:30 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 2600 block W. Chicago Ave Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 3 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 1000 block W. Grand Ave Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 11 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 2000 block W. Chicago Ave Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 11:59 a.m. on October 27, 2009. Post a comment

3 photos new on November 5