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2 Injured In Edgewater Apartment Building Fire
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Two people were injured in an apartment fire Tuesday morning @ 5930 N Ravenswood. Click here to read the CBS2 story: http://cbs2chicago.com/local/ravenswood.avenue.fire.2.793357.html
Man Found Floating In Lake Committed Suicide
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A body of a man who committed suicide was found in Lake Michigan near Foster Beach Tuesday evening. This was first reported to us by Craig at the “Broken Heart” and the Chicago Tribune. Further coverage can be found here by NBC5: http://www.nbc5.com/news/17178383/detail.html.
Mayor Daley and Alderman Smith to Dedicate the Bricolage
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Mayor Richard M. Daley and Alderman Mary Ann Smith will place the final two tiles to complete Phase II of the Bryn Mawr Bricolage on Saturday, August 16. Everyone is invited to join in this celebration of community. The event will begin with refreshments at 8:30 a.m.; the program will start at 9:00 a.m....
Bike Skills Day August 22
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Kids 14 and under can learn new bike skills, ride an obstacle course and have a chance to win a free bike at Bike Skills Day, Friday, August 22, 10 a.m. – noon, at 1200 W. Norwood (in front of True Nature Foods). Safe Kids Chicago, Mayor Daley’s Bicycling Ambassadors, the Edgewater Chamber of...
Goudy Named Technology Magnet School
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The Chicago Public Schools has named Goudy Elementary one of 15 new “Technology Magnet Schools.” The designation gives Goudy funding to purchase professional development for teachers to help them successfully integrate technology into their classroom instruction. Goudy principal Pamela Brandt stated that becoming part of the Technology Magnet School initiative will help support Goudy’s...
Chicago gets $2 million in federal funds to curb gangs
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The Chicago Tribune is reporting that officials today announced that at least $2 million in federal anti-gang funds has been pledged to organizations in Chicago. The money will go toward prevention, law enforcement and prisoner re-entry programs that provide job training and placement according to Deputy Atty. Gen. Mark Filip and Chicago’s U.S. Atty....
Shots Fired, One Wounded, Police on the Scene
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Thanks to Craig for the heads up of this afternoon’s unfortunate shooting in Edgewater. Shots were fired at 5432 North Winthrop and possibly at the Catalpa and Winthrop intersection as well. One female was hit in the arm with a bullet, and is in fair condition. Witnesses say two male blacks, white tee shirts...
Priest Indicted After Theft Of Over $10,000 From Edgewater Church
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Reverend Steven Patte was indicted today after a 3-year investigation prompted by suspicious members of St. Ita’s Roman Catholic Church at 5500 N. Broadway. Apparently the Good Father has been sinning. Did the devil make him do it? Chicago Tribune Article
Sexual Assault and other Edgewater crimes in the Chicago Journal Police Blotter
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Sexual Assault A 25-year-old woman was sexually assaulted on the 5600 block of North Wayne around 11:30 p.m. July 20. The incident was not reported until July 24, after 20th District police sent the victim to the 24th District police station. According to the victim, a man in his late 20s grabbed her shoulder...
Tour the Indian Delights of Devon Avenue
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August 9 10 a.m.–2 p.m. While Devon Avenue’s surrounding neighborhoods feature many cultures, this tour spotlights the area’s vibrant Indian community. It begins with a traditional welcome at the Indo-AmericanCenter. On a guided walking tour, you can shop international grocery stores, delis, jewelers and saristores. Revisit the Indo-American Center for a discussion of Indian...
10,000+ HIT MILESTONE REACHED!!!!!!!!!!
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The Edgewater Crime Blotter has received over 10,000 hits since its inception. We thank everyone who visits this site frequently, and those who just somehow stumbled upon us. Again, we look to your feedback. What more can we do to assist & inform our Edgewater neighbors? Do you prefer the area updates and events?...
Wednesday evening
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8:41pm, 6000 N Kenmore – man with knife reported on the street. Also a suspicious persons call about a hispanic male and black male in a nearby location (Glenlake & Kenmore?), may be arguing and one man is reaching into his pocket like he may have a weapon. 8:44pm, Officer has spotted the man...
We Are Back
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Our power was restored this morning around 1:00 AM. We’re looking forward to being able to listen to the scanner again!
Serious Storms Roll Through Edgewater and Beyond
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The above photo was taken during last night’s craziness. At the time of this post we are still without power at the Edgewater Crime Blotter’s home base. We watched last night’s storms approach from the west under an eerie, low hanging, pinkish green sky. Things were strangely still prior to the storm hitting, and...
Andersonville Sidewalk Sale
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This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is the Andersonville Sidewalk Sale. Various shops from 5000-5800 N Clark will be offering bargains on their goods on their sidewalks. Check out this flyer for a complete list of participating businesses: http://www.andersonville.org/images/sidewalk_sale_poster_08.pdf
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