EveryBlock: Ward 44

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

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

929 W. Belmont Holiday happenings: Where to get your Santa (or Scrooge) on
ComedySportz Theatre, 929 W. Belmont. "Santa Claus Conquers the Nazis" promises plenty of inappropriate laughs courtesy of The Hot Karl crew through December 19. Saturdays, midnight. Admission: $10. Call (773) 549-8080; www.ticketmaster.com.

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

Location in the media: The Jesus Lizard lives again, but for how long?

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

3730 N. Clark The Jesus Lizard lives again, but for how long?
• Metro, 3730 N. Clark

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

Location in the media: The Mix: Really cool things to do

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

3435 N. Sheffield The Mix: Really cool things to do
...composer and classical guitarist Carlo Basile, performs five shows today through Sunday at Links Hall, 3435 N. Sheffield. "Music and Movement," an hour-long performance, touches on music that ranges from flamenco to...

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

Location in the media: Ticketline

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

3730 N. Clark Ticketline
• Metro, 3730 N. Clark, (773) 549-0203; metrochicago.com.

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

Location in the media: Ticketline

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

3145 N. Sheffield Ticketline
• Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield. (773) 472-0449.

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

Location in the media: The Weekender

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

3201 N. Halsted St The Weekender
Now open, Jack's on Halsted, 3201 N. Halsted St (at Belmont), 773-244-9191

Published by UrbanDaddy on November 27, 2009.

11 crimes new on November 26

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

Battery
- 900 block W. Belmont Ave Simple battery: Simple
  Place: CTA platform. Reported at 11:50 p.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
Criminal trespass
- 900 block W. Belmont Ave Criminal trespass: To land
  Place: Restaurant. Reported at 1:04 a.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
Deceptive practice
- 2800 block N. Sheffield Ave Deceptive practice: Credit card fraud
  Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at 5:30 p.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
- 800 block W. Barry Ave Deceptive practice: Credit card fraud
  Place: Street. Reported at 12:45 a.m. on August 23, 2009. Post a comment
Narcotics
- 3800 block N. Sheffield Ave Narcotics: Possession of cannabis, 30 grams or less
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 3 p.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
Non-criminal
- 800 block W. Wellington Ave Other offense: Death
  Place: Hospital building / grounds. Reported at 2:06 a.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
Other offense
- 800 block W. Wolfram St Other offense: Harassment by electronic means
  Place: Residence. Reported at 10:30 a.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
Robbery
- 300 block W. Belmont Ave Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon
  Place: Street. Reported at 7:30 p.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 2800 block N. Clark St Theft: From building
  Place: Athletic club. Reported at 1 p.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
- 800 block W. Diversey Pkwy Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 7:45 p.m. on November 17, 2009. Post a comment
- 3700 block N. Fremont St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Street. Reported at 1 p.m. on August 23, 2009. Post a comment

4 photos new on November 26

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

4 business licenses new on November 26

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:10:04 -0600

3400 N. Ashland Ave. CAFE EL TAPATIO
License for Consumption on premises - incidental activity issued on November 25, 2009. Post a comment
3511-3535 N. Ashland Ave. Amber Arneson Christmas Tree Sale
License for Itinerant merchant, class II issued on November 25, 2009. Post a comment
3620 N. Clark St. Amber Arneson Christmas Tree Sale
License for Itinerant merchant, class II issued on November 25, 2009. Post a comment
2944 N. Halsted St. Amber Arneson Christmas Tree Sale
License for Itinerant merchant, class II issued on November 25, 2009. Post a comment

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

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

3512 N. Southport Shopping's not just about toys and tech
Perchance Boutique, 3512 N. Southport: Get up to 30 percent off select dresses, tops, boots and shoes at this high-end designer boutique. Friday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perchanceboutique.com.

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

Location in the media: The List: November 26-December 2, 2009

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

3730 N. Clark The List: November 26-December 2, 2009
...Down, which came out last month. Model/Actress opens. See also Saturday. 9 PM, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, sold out, 18+. —Kevin Warwick

Published by Chicago Reader on November 26, 2009.

18 business reviews new on November 26

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

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Gold Crown Liquors Store, Southport Grocery & Cafe, Adesso, Robert Jeffrey Hair Studio and Robert Jeffrey Hair Studio on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for LooseLeaf Lounge, Ann Sather's, Rollapalooza, Pick Me Up Cafe, Guthrie's Tavern, Chilam Balam, Pedicute Nails & Spa and The Duke Of Perth on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Broadway Food & Liquor and Vines on Clark on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star review for Melanthios Greek Char House on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for The Alley and Chicago Male Salon & Spa on Yelp.

5 real estate listings new on November 26

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

3712 N Sheffield Ave 3712 N Sheffield Ave #203 listed on Trulia for $199,900
Listed on November 25, 2009.
3400 N Greenview Ave 3400 N Greenview Ave listed on Trulia for $309,900
Listed on November 25, 2009.
426 W Barry Ave 426 W Barry Ave #202 listed on Trulia for $179,000
Listed on November 25, 2009.
550 W Surf St 550 W Surf St #308 listed on Trulia for $255,000
Listed on November 25, 2009.
643 W Barry Ave 643 W Barry Ave #2A listed on Trulia for $245,000
Listed on November 24, 2009.

7 crimes new on November 25

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

Criminal damage
- 3500 block N. Southport Ave Criminal damage: Criminal defacement
  Place: Commercial / business office. Reported at midnight on November 16, 2009. Post a comment
Criminal trespass
- 800 block W. Aldine Ave Criminal trespass: To state sup land
  Place: CHA parking lot / grounds. Reported at 2:30 p.m. on November 16, 2009. Post a comment
Non-criminal
- 800 block W. Wellington Ave Other offense: Death
  Place: Hospital building / grounds. Reported at 8:55 p.m. on November 16, 2009. Post a comment
- 1100 block W. Belmont Ave Other offense: Death
  Place: Other. Reported at 11 a.m. on November 16, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 800 block W. Cornelia Ave Theft: From building
  Place: Residence. Reported at 11 a.m. on August 22, 2009. Post a comment
- 3400 block N. Broadway Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Grocery food store. Reported at 3:45 p.m. on November 16, 2009. Post a comment
- 3100 block N. Clark St Theft: Retail theft
  Place: Department store. Reported at 3:45 p.m. on November 16, 2009. Post a comment

14 photos new on November 25

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

Location in the media: Owners of Irish pub plan Andersonville eatery

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

3130 N. Broadway Ave. Owners of Irish pub plan Andersonville eatery
...who co-founded Wilde Bar early last year, also didn’t return calls. Located at 3130 N. Broadway Ave. in Lakeview, their pub is named after Irish playwright Oscar Wilde, who was imprisoned in...

Published by Chicago Real Estate Daily on November 25, 2009.

Location in the media: Free Beard Trims at State Street Barbers

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

3523 N. Southport Free Beard Trims at State Street Barbers
...all three State Street Barbers locations in Chicago (1151 W. Webster, 1547 N. Wells, and 3523 N. Southport) will be offering free beard trims. Appointments are recommended, but not necessary if you don...

Published by Chicago Reader on November 25, 2009.

Location in the media: BYO Thai

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

3930 N. Sheridan BYO Thai
3930 N. Sheridan | 773-327-5253

Published by Chicago Reader on November 25, 2009.

23 business reviews new on November 25

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

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Landmark Century Centre Cinema, Bodega Ramos, Nori, Nationwide Video, Flat Top Grill, Fuga Italian Escape, Styles by Jeffrey, Uberstein, New York Deli and Chicken Hut on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Zen Sushi and Noodles, M2 Boutique, DMK Burger Bar, Landmark Century Centre Cinema, Ceasar's and The Vic Theatre on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Paint, Las Mananitas Mexican Restaurant and Uncommon Ground on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Soupbox, Thousand Waves Spa for Women and Bally Total Fitness on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star review for Canton Express on Yelp.

4 real estate listings new on November 25

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

643 W Barry Ave 643 W Barry Ave #2A listed on Trulia for $245,000
Listed on November 24, 2009.
3033 N Sheridan Rd 3033 N Sheridan Rd #311 listed on Trulia for $268,900
Listed on November 24, 2009.
3033 N Sheridan Rd 3033 N Sheridan Rd #811 listed on Trulia for $276,900
Listed on November 24, 2009.
3033 N Sheridan Rd 3033 N Sheridan Rd #1202 listed on Trulia for $192,900
Listed on November 24, 2009.

14 crimes new on November 24

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

Assault
- 500 block W. Belmont Ave Simple assault: Simple assault
  Place: Residence (porch/hallway). Reported at 1:15 p.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
Battery
- 3400 block N. Clark St Aggravated battery: Other dangerous weapon
  Place: Street. Reported at 3:10 a.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
- 900 block W. Cornelia Ave Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Street. Reported at 1:50 a.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
- 3700 block N. Clark St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Bar or tavern. Reported at 2:21 a.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
Burglary
- 3000 block N. Clifton Ave Burglary: Forcible entry
  Place: Residence. Reported at noon on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
Criminal damage
- 3500 block N. Sheffield Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to property
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 2 a.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
- 3500 block N. Southport Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to state-supported property
  Place: Park property. Reported at 4 p.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
- 3500 block N. Lakewood Ave Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
  Place: Street. Reported at 1 a.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
Criminal sexual assault
- 2900 block N. Sheridan Rd Criminal sexual assault: Non-aggravated
  Place: Vehicle (commercial). Reported at 2:17 a.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
Narcotics
- 3400 block N. Clark St Narcotics: Possession of cannabis, 30 grams or less
  Place: Street. Reported at 1:18 a.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
Non-criminal
- 600 block W. Oakdale Ave Other offense: Death
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 1:53 a.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
- 3500 block N. Clark St Other offense: Lost property
  Place: Street. Reported at 2 a.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
- 900 block W. Cornelia Ave Other offense: Other non-criminal persons
  Place: Residence (porch/hallway). Reported at 3:30 a.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment
Sex offense
- 1000 block W. Newport Ave Criminal sexual abuse: Criminal sexual abuse
  Place: Sidewalk. Reported at 3:30 a.m. on November 15, 2009. Post a comment

1 photo new on November 24

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

Location in the media: Wrigley's poker face

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

3701 N. Kenmore Wrigley's poker face
The casino promo is on a building at 3701 N. Kenmore owned by Tom Gramatis, who did not return calls. Gramatis bought the building last year for $8.35 million, and the Horseshoe sign is believed to bring in about $1.2 million in a two-year deal.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 24, 2009.

42 business reviews new on November 24

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

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Free Nation Of Beauty, Threadless, Joy's Noodles and Rice, Falafill, Saint Joseph Hospital, Smiling Toad Productions, LLC, Thousand Waves Spa for Women, The Skin Care Center, Relish the Thought, Carbon Hair Salon and American Blues Theater on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for DSW Shoe Warehouse, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Specialty Video & Dvd, The Alley, Yen's Chinese Cuisine, pH Productions, Joy's Noodles and Rice, Southport Grocery & Cafe, Friar Tuck, The Gingerman Tavern, Tango Sur, Deleece Grill Pub, Twosided, Subway Sandwiches and The Cubby Bear on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Bittersweet Pastry Shop and Cafe, Parrots Bar & Grill, Clarke's, Aveda Institute of Chicago, Green Cleaners, Moxie, Erwin, Ann Sather's and Salt & Pepper Diner on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star review for Bull-eh-dia's on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Mad River Bar & Grille, Kanok, Nail Bar, Nail Bar, Durkin's and Cocktail on Yelp.

11 crimes new on November 23

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

Battery
- 900 block W. George St Simple battery: Simple
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 2:17 a.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
Deceptive practice
- 3600 block N. Wilton Ave Deceptive practice: Credit card fraud
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 8 a.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
- 800 block W. Wolfram St Deceptive practice: Credit card fraud
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 2 a.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
- 3100 block N. Lake Shore Dr Deceptive practice: Illegal use of cash card
  Place: Residence. Reported at midnight on August 20, 2009. Post a comment
Motor vehicle theft
- 500 block W. Wellington Ave Motor vehicle theft: Automobile
  Place: Driveway (residential). Reported at 10 p.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
Narcotics
- 3700 block N. Clark St Narcotics: Possession of cannabis, 30 grams or less
  Place: Street. Reported at 11:54 p.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
Non-criminal
- 3200 block N. Racine Ave Other offense: Other non-criminal persons
  Place: Apartment. Reported at 2 a.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
Other offense
- 2800 block N. Orchard St Other offense: Telephone threat
  Place: Residence. Reported at 7:20 p.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
Robbery
- 900 block W. Belmont Ave Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon
  Place: CTA train. Reported at 1:30 a.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 700 block W. Melrose St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Other. Reported at 8 a.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment
- 800 block W. Fletcher St Theft: Over $300
  Place: Vehicle (non-commercial). Reported at 5 a.m. on November 14, 2009. Post a comment

4 photos new on November 23