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UPDATE: Massive fire tears through industrial building in Irving Park

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A massive fire broke out early Friday at an industrial building in the Old Irving Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side.

A second alarm was called about 4:30 a.m. and a third alarm about a half-hour later, for the fire in the 3900 block of North Pulaski, according to the Chicago Fire Department. More than 100 firefighters were brought to the scene.

Flames shot through the roof, which collapsed, fire officials said. No one was inside the building.

One firefighter suffered a minor back injury, officials said. The fire was under control by 5:30 a.m.

The cause is under investigation.

 

 


West Side residents attend Trauma and Violence Prevention Conference

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UPDATES FRIDAY DAYBOOK TO ADD 9 A.M. EVENT

9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) West Side residents meet to address violence at the Trauma and Violence Prevention Conference. Sinai Community Institute, 2653 W. Ogden Ave. Contact: Laura Leon, (312) 525-1910.

Police: 26-year-old man stabbed to death inside River North apartment

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A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death on Thursday night in River North, according to Chicago Police.

He was found with multiple lacerations about 8:30 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene inside an apartment in the 500 block of North State, police said.

No one was in custody Friday morning. Area North detectives have opened a homicide investigation.

Emanuel touts street sweeping milestone

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UPDATES DAYBOOK WITH 2 p.m. EVENT

2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces “a street sweeping milestone.” 2700 E. 88th St. Contact: (312) 744-3334 or press@cityofchicago.org.

Medical examiner’s cases

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Paul Murden, 55, of the 1300 block of West 97th Street, unknown causes at 1323 W. 97th St., pronounced at 12 p.m. [7/25], Area South detectives.

Joseph Campbell, 58, of the 6700 block of South Loomis, unknown causes at 8258 S. Emerald Ave., pronounced at 4:39 a.m. [7/22], Area South detectives.

Unidentified person, unknown age, of an unknown home address, unknown causes at Graceland and Minor streets in Des Plaines, unknown pronouncement information, Des Plaines police.

Demetrios Huggins, 56, of the 5200 block of South Ashland Avenue, unknown causes at 6352 S. Hoyne Ave., pronounced at 7:19 p.m. [7/27], Area South detectives.

Unidentified person, unknown age, of an unknown home address, unknown causes at 540 N. State St., unknown pronouncement information, Area Central detectives.

Eric A. Knecht, 24, of the 1500 block of West Devon Ave., unknown causes at 1525 W. Devon Ave., pronounced at 8:48 p.m. [7/27], Area North detectives.

Unidentified person, unknown age, of an unknown home address, unknown causes at 2020 E. 71st St., unknown pronouncement information, Area Central detectives.

Roosevelt Huddleston, Sr., 53, of the 300 block of Morris Avenue in Bellwood, unknown causes at 400 S. Mannheim Road in Bellwood, pronounced at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood at 10:23 p.m. [7/27], Bellwood police.

Unidentified person, unknown age, of an unknown home address, unknown causes at 12005 S. Stewart Ave., unknown pronouncement information, Area South detectives.

White Sox to visit patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital

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UPDATES FRIDAY DAYBOOK TO ADD 11:30 A.M. EVENT

11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) White Sox infielders Matt Davidson, Tyler Saladino and Yolmer Sanchez will visit patients and their families at Lurie Children’s Hospital, signing baseballs and delivering team gifts. Family Life Center and White Sox play area of the infusion center, 225 E. Chicago Ave. Contact: Molly Watts, (312) 674-5357 or Mwatts@chisox.com. (Note: Media will be required to check in on the second floor prior to being accompanied upstairs to the appropriate location.)

Man hit by semi while out on parole for stealing Salvation Army bucket

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(BELLWOOD) A man convicted of stealing a Salvation Army donation bucket three years ago in west suburban Lombard was fatally struck by a semitrailer while biking on Thursday in Bellwood.

Roosevelt Huddleston, 53, died at 10:23 p.m. at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

Huddleston was riding a bicycle in the 400 block of Mannheim Road when the semi hit him, authorities said. He lived a few blocks away from the crash scene.

Bellwood police could not immediately be reached for more details. An autopsy on Friday ruled his death an accident.

In December 2014, Huddleston and an accomplice waited for a Salvation Army bell ringer to go inside an Ultra Foods store in Lombard, and then they swiped the donation bucket, according to DuPage County prosecutors.

They led police on a brief high-speed chase before being arrested.

Huddleston later was convicted of a felony count of theft, and he served six months at the East Moline Correctional Center, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

He was released on parole last December and was scheduled for discharge later this year.

Police: Man dies after being pulled from lake off Oak Street Beach

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A man died after rescue crews pulled him from the water north of Oak Street Beach early Saturday, according to Chicago Police.

Authorities were called about 3:45 a.m. to the beach near the 1000 block of North Lake Shore Drive. A woman had been able to get out of the water on her own, but a 28-year-old man was lost in crashing waves, police said.

A Chicago Fire Department dive team tracked him down, brought him to shore and then to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he died, police said.

Area Central detectives were investigating the death, which was considered accidental.

Authorities are urging people to stay out of Lake Michigan this weekend due to high waves and deadly rip currents.


WEEKEND DAYBOOK FOR 07-29 THRU 07-31-17

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SATURDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*

7 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 28th annual Black Cowboys “Broken Arrow Ride in Chicago.” 5200 S. Payne (behind National Guard Armory near 52nd and Cottage Grove). Contact: (773) 814-0545.

7 a.m. — (ARLINGTON HEIGHTS) Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival featuring multiple divisions of boats, mixing ancient culture with sport and competition. Lake Arlington, 2201 N. Windsor Dr., Arlington Heights. Contact: (312) 685-8655.

8:30 a.m. — (LAKE FOREST) Annual Cardboard Canoe Regatta. Forest Park Beach, 801 N. Lake Rd., Lake Forest. Contact: (847) 810-3930.

8:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Pilsen Neighbors Community Council hosts expungement workshop. Benito Juarez Community Academy, 1450 W. Cermak Rd. Contact: Edgar Lopez, edgar@gamalielmetrochi.org or (312) 666-2663.

9 a.m. — (ORLAND PARK) Presence Health hosts 4th annual Sepsis Challenge Illinois 5K Run & Walk to benefit the Sepsis Alliance. Centennial Park, 10401 W. 153rd, Orland Park. Contact: Robert Scarola, (312) 308-3373 or robert.scarola@presencehealth.org.

10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Third annual Rogers Park Community Pet Day features low-cost vaccines, free microchips, dog registration, nail trims, free pet ID tags and special treats. Pottawattomi Park, 7340 N. Rogers. Contact: (773) 338-5795 or ward49@cityofchicago.org.

10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Bantu Fest features food, arts, cultures and music from more than 20 countries. around the world. Midway Plaisance Park, 1130 Midway Plaisance North. Contact: (773) 676-7239.

10 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) 38th annual National Sports Collectors Convention features vendors, displays, discussions and special guest appearances. Through July 30. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: Ray Schulte, ray@schultesports.com or (410) 350-6226.

10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Annual Newberry Book Fair features more than 120,000 novels, plus collectibles, records, and movies. Through July 30. 60 W. Walton St. Contact: (312) 255-3700.

10 a.m. — (GRAYSLAKE) 89th Annual Lake County Fair features live entertainment, carnival rides and games, live animals, motor crossing, banana derby, demolition derby, flower show, and more. Through July 30. Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake. Contact: (847) 680-7200.

10 a.m. — (GLENCOE) Glencoe Festival of Art features more than 125 juried artists, live music, kids’ activities and more. Also July 30. Guildhall, 649 Vernon Ave., Glencoe. Contact: (847) 926-4300.

11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Annual Fiesta del Sol summer festival to benefit Pilsen Neighbors Community Council’s annual scholarship program features music, games, food, entertainment, voter registration and more. Through July 30. 1400 W. Cermak Rd. Contact: Juan Soto, jfsoto@gamaliel.org or (312) 666-2663, ext. 224.

11 a.m. — (SUGAR GROVE) 50th annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil features fireworks, concerts, KidZone, carnival rides, crafts and corn. Through July 30. Community Center, 151 Main St., Sugar Grove. Contact: (630) 466-4539.

11:30 a.m. – (CHICAGO) Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) and community members present plans for the HOPE Center for women and girl survivors of abuse and homelessness. Harper High School, 6520 S. Wood St. Contact: Joanna Klonsky, (312) 307-0840.

11:30 a.m. — (TINLEY PARK/DES PLAINES/WAUKEGAN) Gubernatorial candidate Ald. Ameya Pawar’s “One Illinois Bus Tour” continues. 11:30 a.m. at Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr., Tinley Park; 1:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 1420 Miner St., Des Plaines; 4:15 p.m. at Public Library, 128 N County St., Waukegan. Contact: Tom Elliott, (773) 819-0503 or media@pawar2018.com.

11:30 a.m. — (WEST CHICAGO) The Faith, Life & Hope Mission will conduct a press conference on the 7th day of their hunger strike against the proposed repeal of DACA & TPS to discuss what happened at their meeting at Congressman Roskam’s office and the next steps. 900 E. Roosevelt Rd., West Chicago. Contact: Tommy Tackett, (517) 960-3227.

Noon — (CHICAGO) 9th annual Wicker Park Fest features alt-indie music acts on three stages, food, kids area, arts and crafts, and more. Also July 30. Damen and North. Contact: (773) 384-2672.

Noon — (CHICAGO) 34th annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue features two music stages, vendors, food including inaugural SausageFest, and one-block “Kids’ Carnival” area. Also July 30. 2400 N. Lincoln. Contact: (773) 868-3010.

Noon — (STREAMWOOD) Streamwood Summer Celebration features carnival, music, games, crafts and more. Through July 30. Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood. Contact: (630) 483-3135.

1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Women’s March as part of “Our Lives on the Line” nationwide day of action to protect health care. Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn St. Contact: press@ourlivesontheline.org.

*** 1:45 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at the 29th annual GhanaFest. Washington Park, Morgan and Russell drives. Contact: Laurel.Patrick@illinois.gov.

2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago SummerDance hosts a Steppin’ SummerDance-Off. Hamilton Park Cultural Center, 513 W. 72nd St. Contact: Christine Carrino, (312) 744-0573 or christine.carrino@cityofchicago.org.

3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Pullman National Monument Preservation Society presents program on “Richard Nickel and the Lost Drawings of the Town of Pullman.” Greenstone United Methodist Church, 11211 S. Saint Lawrence Ave. Contact: Mark Cassello, (813) 606-4999 or markcassello@pnmps.org.

4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Tour de Fat features musicians, circus performers, vaudeville acts, magicians, comedians, and more to benefit West Town Bikes. Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr. Contact: (312) 745-2910.

4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) South Loop Beer & Cider Fest. Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens, 1801 S. Indiana Ave. Contact: (312) 328-0821.

4:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) City Public Health Commissioner Dr. Julie Morita, Ald. Milly Santiago, Cook County Commissioner Luis Arroyo Jr. and others participate in “PlayStreets Week”’ kickoff event, celebrating serving 100,000 participants over the last six years. Northwest Side Housing Center, 5200 W. Drummond Pl. Contact: Anel Ruiz, anel.ruiz@cityofchicago.org.

5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) H Foundation hosts its 17th annual Goombay Bash Un-Gala with Chicago Fire actor David Eigenberg, to benefit cancer research programs. Navy Pier, Grand Ballroom, 600 E. Grand Ave. Contact: Dakota Schultz, (312) 371-4104 or dakota@agencythreesixty.com.

6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago SummerDance features salsa lessons and music by Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. Contact: Christine Carrino, (312) 744-0573 or christine.carrino@cityofchicago.org.

7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Actress Jane Fonda will accept the Career Achievement Gold Hugo award and join Richard Roeper for a conversation. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 N. Columbus Dr. Contact: Carly Leviton or Nick Harkin, (847) 347-4887 or (773) 329-1496 or carlyl@carolfoxassociates.com or nickh@carolfoxassociates.com. (Note: Fonda will not offer press interviews. Media may photograph her as she poses with her award and event chairs, and may videotape the program and acceptance speech.)

7:30 p.m.— (CHICAGO) Grant Park Music Festival presents the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, performing a Mozart Linz Symphony. Millennium Park, Pritzker Pavilion, Randolph at Michigan. Contact: Jill Hurwitz, (312) 744-9179 or jill.hurwitz@gpmf.org.

 

SUNDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*

7:30 a.m. — (EVANSTON) Northwestern University’s 6th annual Run for Walk, a 4.1 mile run and 5K family walk, held in honor of former head football coach Randy Walker. Starts at Ryan Field, Central and Jackson, Evanston. Contact: runforwalk@northwestern.edu or (847) 467-3758.

9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Hundreds of motorcyclists will commemorate fallen Chicago Police officers at the Chicago Police Area 4 Detectives’ 13th annual Ride to Remember. The ride kicks off from former Chicago Police Area 4 Headquarters, corner of Harrison and Kedzie. Contact: Frank Gross, (312) 718-6926 or f.gross@cpdmemorial.org.

10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Brotherhood of Barbers hosts a free haircut day for kids 7-17 and seniors as part of the Barber Shop Cease Fire Movement. Until 5 p.m. Ogden Park Track Arena, 64th and Racine. Contact: (312) 479-7125.

10 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) 38th annual National Sports Collectors Convention features vendors, displays, discussions and special guest appearances. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: Ray Schulte, ray@schultesports.com or (410) 350-6226.

10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Annual Newberry Book Fair features more than 120,000 novels, plus collectibles, records, and movies. 60 W. Walton St. Contact: (312) 255-3700.

10 a.m. — (GRAYSLAKE) 89th Annual Lake County Fair features live entertainment, carnival rides and games, live animals, motor crossing, banana derby, demolition derby, flower show, and more. Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake. Contact: Sunni Ali Powell, (312) 479-7125.

10 a.m. — (HIGHWOOD) Annual Bloody Mary Fest featuring mixologists creating special recipes and competing for the title of Best Bloody Mary in the Midwest. Evert’s Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Contact : (847) 432-6000.

10 a.m. — (GLENCOE) Glencoe Festival of Art features more than 125 juried artists, live music, kids’ activities and more. Guildhall, 649 Vernon Ave., Glencoe. Contact: (847) 926-4300.

11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Annual Fiesta del Sol summer festival to benefit Pilsen Neighbors Community Council’s annual scholarship program features music, games, food, entertainment, voter registration and more. 1400 W. Cermak Rd. Contact: Juan Soto, jfsoto@gamaliel.org or (312) 666-2663, ext. 224.

11 a.m. — (SUGAR GROVE) 50th annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil features fireworks, concerts, KidZone, carnival rides, crafts and corn. Community Center, 151 Main St., Sugar Grove. Contact: (630) 466-4539.

Noon — (CHICAGO) PAWS Chicago hosts its 6th annual Angels with Tails Roscoe Village event, bringing homeless animals to businesses along Roscoe between Oakley and Damen for would-be pet-owners. Contact: Sarah McDonald, (773) 890-5116 or smcdonald@pawschicago.org.

Noon — (CHICAGO) 34th annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue features two music stages, vendors, food including inaugural SausageFest, and one-block “Kids’ Carnival” area. 2400 N. Lincoln. Contact: (773) 868-3010.

Noon — (CHICAGO) 9th annual Wicker Park Fest features alt-indie music acts on three stages, food, kids area, arts and crafts, and more. Damen and North. Contact: (773) 384-2672.

Noon — (STREAMWOOD) Streamwood Summer Celebration features carnival, music, games, crafts and more. Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood. Contact: (630) 483-3135.

2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) People’s Community Development Assn. of Chicago and NHP Foundation host ribbon-cutting to celebrate completion of Harvest Homes affordable housing complex in East Garfield Park. 3520 W. Fifth Ave. Contact: Colleen O’Connor, (212) 367-9744 or colleen@crenshawcomm.com.

4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago SummerDance features ballroom lessons and music by the Teddy Lee Orchestra. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. Contact: Christine Carrino, (312) 744-0573 or christine.carrino@cityofchicago.org.

 

MONDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*

9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) United in Faith Lutheran Church hosts VBS Hero Central, a vacation Bible school during which kids go on adventures with biblical heroes. Through Aug. 4. 6525 W. Irving Park Rd. Contact: (773) 283-2326 or unitedinfaith@unitedinfaith.org.

10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 2017 Agricultural & Applied Economics Association hosts their 2017 annual meeting. Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 N. Michigan Ave. Contact: Jay Saunders, (414) 918-3190 or jsaunders@aaea.org.

10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs will announce the Chicago non-profit organizations that will receive grant money from the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund. Thompson Center, Blue Room, 100 W. Randolph St. Contact: Paris Ervin, (217) 524-5749; or Greg Rivara, (312) 814-1901.

10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley will tour the mHub innovation center for startup to mark Startup Day Across America. 965 W. Chicago Ave. Contact: Tara Vales, (202) 225-4061 or tara.vales@mail.house.gov. (NOTE: Media should RSVP.)

Noon — (CHICAGO) 28th annual La Rabida Children’s Hospital Golf Classic, including celebrity guest Dan Hampton. Harborside International Golf Center, 11001 S. Doty Ave. East. Contact: Rachelle Treiber, (563) 650-7892 or rtreiber@larabida.org.

3:30 p.m. — (EVANSTON) Evanston Public Library hosts experts from Chicago Astronomer and Northwestern University’s Physics and Astronomy departments to discuss the upcoming solar eclipse. 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston. Contact: Jill Schacter, (847) 448-8628 or jschacter@cityofevanston.org.

5 p.m. — (NAPERVILLE) National Night Out kick-off celebration at Centennial Beach features swimming, a Naperville Police Department kayak race, a Naperville Fire Department water rescue team demonstration, an information booth and food and beverages. 500 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. Contact: Linda LaCloche, (630) 420-6034 or info@naperville.il.us.

6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) City Dept. of Transportation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois offer free bicycle-riding classes for adults who have not ridden in many years to help them take advantage of expanded Divvy service. Kennedy King College, 710 W. 65th St. Contact: Mike Claffey, (312) 744-0707 or michael.claffey@ciotyofchicago.org.

6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Ald. Michele Ward (43rd) hosts a community meeting with the Park West Community Association to discuss a proposed zoning change. First floor conference room, 2430 N. Halsted St. Contact: (773) 348-9500 or yourvoice@ward43.org.

6:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) 2017 Millennium Park Summer Music Series continues with a screening of “Stop Making Sense,” the 1984 Talking Heads concert film. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St. Contact: Mary May, mary.may@cityofchicago.org.

7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Navy Pier’s free weekly outdoor film series “Water Flicks” continues with a screening of “Splash.” Lake Stage on the Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Contact: Payal Patel, (312) 595-5073 or ppatel@navypier.com. (Note: Media parking is available along the North Dock (near Giordano’s) or along the service drive (west of Polk Bros Park.)

7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cast members from Disney’s “Aladdin” North American tour will perform a selection of their favorite songs at “Club Agrabah: A Cabaret Event.” Sidetrack Video Bar, 3349 N. Halsted St. Contact: Amanda Meyer or Kailey Hansen, (312) 751-5559 or ameyer@korshak.com or khansen@korshak.com.

 

MONDAY’S COURT DOCKET*

1:30 p.m. call — (BRIDGEVIEW) Jessie Rodriguez, charged with first-degree murder; A Northwest Side man accused of beating 3-year-old Gina Presley to death in Oak Lawn in March 2013. Status. Bridgeview Courthouse, 10220 S. 76th Ave., Bridgeview. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

10 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Eliseo Acosta, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting 18-year-old Ricardo C. Mendez-Bucio in a gang dispute in Brighton Park on 4-13-15. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Michael A. Anderson, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a 14-year-old boy in Austin on 8-24-14. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Faramarz Bakhshi, charged with murder and concealing a homicidal death; Accused of murdering a college student and hiding her body in an air mattress in February 2013. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Omar Dishman, charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder; Accused of fatally shooting one man and wounding another in Back of the Yards on 4-26-16. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Christopher Doehring, sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to home invasion; pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder, accused in the deaths of two people in September 2009 on the Northwest Side. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Giovanni Garcia, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of aiming for a man but instead shooting and killing his 23-year-old girlfriend in West Elsdon on 4-8-16. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Andres Guerra and Martin Miranda, each charged with first-degree murder: Accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy to death with a sawed-off shotgun in front of two young children in Little Village on 1-26-2014. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Larry Luellen Jr., charged with first-degree murder. A West Side man accused of fatally shooting a Roberto Clemente High School student in February 2013. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Samuel Parsons-Salas, charged with first-degree murder: Accused in a double murder during an Albany Park home invasion on 9-21-2009. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Kenneth Rhodes, found guilty of murder; Accused of killing his sister and her husband in January 2012 in Country Club Hills. Post-trial motions/possible sentencing. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Tabari Young, charged with Brad Jett, Bryon Champ, Darren Curtis, Kewane Gatewood, Quinton M. Humphries, each charged with three counts of attempted murder and three counts of aggravated battery of a firearm; accused in a Cornell Square Park shooting that injured 13 people on 9-19-2013. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

 

*NOTE: The Sun-Times Wire staff will verify all Daybook listings in advance, but last-minute changes or cancellations can occur. We strongly recommend that media outlets call to confirm events before assigning.

River North knife fight ends with police using stun gun

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Chicago Police officers used a stun gun to shock a knife-wielding man early Saturday in River North, police said.

About 1:45 a.m., the officers were called to the intersection of State and Illinois, where two men with knives were cut, police said.

They ordered the men to drop the weapons, and when one refused, the officers deployed a Taser, police said. Both men were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.

Neither man wanted to press charges and they were released, police said.

Man shows up at hospital after West Side shooting

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A 23-year-old man was shot in the shoulder early Saturday in the West Side Austin neighborhood.

He showed up at Stroger Hospital about 3 a.m. and said he’d been wounded while walking down the 5000 block of West Madison, according to Chicago Police.

His condition was stabilized, police said. No one was in custody.

Man in serious condition after Gresham shooting

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A 26-year-old man was shot repeatedly in the leg early Saturday in the Gresham neighborhood on the South Side.

It happened about 3:45 a.m. in the 1500 block of West 79th Street, and he was taken in serious condition to Mount Sinai Hospital, according to Chicago Police.

The circumstances of the attack were unknown, but it was considered gang-related, police said.

UPDATE: Woman dead, 4-year-old boy among 2 wounded in Austin shooting

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A woman was killed and two people were wounded, including a 4-year-old boy, in a shooting Friday evening in the West Side Austin neighborhood.

The shooting happened at 5:19 p.m. in the 5200 block of West Kamerling, police said. The circumstances were unknown.

Nikia Betts, 28, was shot in the head and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she died at 5:54 p.m., according to police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office. She lived in the neighborhood.

The boy and a 19-year-old man were both shot in the arm, police said. They were taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.

No one was in custody Saturday morning as Area North detectives investigated.

UPDATE: 3 shot, 1 fatally, on Southwest Side

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A person was killed and two were wounded in a Marquette Park neighborhood shooting late Friday on the Southwest Side.

At 10:50 p.m., the trio were standing in the 2500 block of West Lithuanian Plaza Court when shots rang out.

Eugene Winters, 18, was shot in the head and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he died at 11:32 p.m., according to Chicago Police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office. He lived near the shooting scene.

A 33-year-old woman grazed in the head was taken to the same hospital in serious condition, along with a 34-year-old man shot multiple times in the left shoulder. His condition was stabilized, police said.

No one was in custody Saturday morning as Area Central detectives investigated the homicide.

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James Tully, 52, unknown home address, unknown causes at 2000 Brandon Road in Glenview, pronounced at Northwestern Memorial Hospital at 6:07 p.m. [7/28], Glenview police.

Abraham Roa, 23, of the 2900 block of North Mobile Avenue, unknown causes at 2940 N. Mobile Ave., pronounced at 11:23 p.m. [7/28], Area North detectives.

Eugene Winters, 18, of the 2500 block of West Lithuanian Plaza Court, unknown causes at 2519 W. Lithuanian Plaza Court, pronounced at 11:32 p.m. [7/28], Area Central detectives.

Oswaldo A. Garcia, 32, of the 2000 block of West Cullerton Street, unknown causes at 2400 S. Cicero Ave., pronounced at 1:37 a.m. [7/29], Cicero police.

 


4-year-old boy among 13 shot in Chicago in first 11 hours of weekend

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A 4-year-old boy and an 89-year-old man were among 13 people shot on the South and West sides of Chicago during the first 11 hours of the weekend, which also saw two homicides.

The youngster was in the Austin neighborhood’s 5200 block of West Kamerling with a 28-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man about 5:15 p.m. Friday when gunfire erupted, according to Chicago Police.

The woman was shot in the head and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she died within the hour. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified her as neighborhood resident Nikia Betts.

The boy and man were taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition with arm wounds, police said.

The second fatal shooting of the weekend happened about 10:45 p.m. in the Marquette Park neighborhood.

Eugene Winters, 18, was standing with two other people in the 2500 block of West Lithuanian Plaza Court when he was shot in the head, authorities said. He died at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn 45 minutes later.

Additionally, a 33-year-old woman grazed in the head was taken to the same hospital in serious condition, along with a 34-year-old man shot multiple times in the left shoulder. His condition was stabilized, police said.

The 89-year-old man was sitting in front of a Lawndale business about 6:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of West Cermak when a shooter in a gray van opened fire on another person outside who ran away, police said.

A bullet grazed the elderly man’s arm, and he declined to be taken to a hospital. Later, a 32-year-old man hurt in the same shooting showed up at Mount Sinai with a foot wound.

Five additional people were wounded in separate city shootings between 9 p.m. Friday and 4 a.m. Saturday.

UPDATE: Man shot in Heart of Chicago

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A man was shot early Sunday in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood on the South Side.

The 32-year-old was standing outside about 3 a.m. in the street with other people in the 2200 block of West 18th Place when shots rang out and he was struck in the mouth, according to Chicago Police.

He later showed up at Stroger Hospital, where his condition was stabilized, police said.

Man shot in Washington Park

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A man was shot early Sunday in the Washington Park neighborhood on the South Side.

The 31-year-old was walking about 2:55 a.m. on the sidewalk in the 300 block of East 57th Street when someone in a passing black SUV opened fire, according to Chicago Police.

The man suffered a gunshot wound to the buttocks and later showed up at University of Chicago Medical Center, where his condition was stabilized, police said.

WEEKEND DAYBOOK FOR 07-30 THRU 07-31-17

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SUNDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*

7:30 a.m. — (EVANSTON) Northwestern University’s 6th annual Run for Walk, a 4.1 mile run and 5K family walk, held in honor of former head football coach Randy Walker. Starts at Ryan Field, Central and Jackson, Evanston. Contact: runforwalk@northwestern.edu or (847) 467-3758.

9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Hundreds of motorcyclists commemorate fallen Chicago Police officers at the Chicago Police Area 4 Detectives’ 13th annual Ride to Remember. The ride kicks off from former Chicago Police Area 4 Headquarters, corner of Harrison and Kedzie. Contact: Frank Gross, (312) 718-6926 or f.gross@cpdmemorial.org.

10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Brotherhood of Barbers hosts a free haircut day for kids 7-17 and seniors as part of the Barber Shop Cease Fire Movement. Until 5 p.m. Ogden Park Track Arena, 64th and Racine. Contact: (312) 479-7125.

10 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) 38th annual National Sports Collectors Convention features vendors, displays, discussions and special guest appearances. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: Ray Schulte, ray@schultesports.com or (410) 350-6226.

10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Annual Newberry Book Fair features more than 120,000 novels, plus collectibles, records, and movies. 60 W. Walton St. Contact: (312) 255-3700.

10 a.m. — (GRAYSLAKE) 89th Annual Lake County Fair features live entertainment, carnival rides and games, live animals, motor crossing, banana derby, demolition derby, flower show, and more. Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake. Contact: Sunni Ali Powell, (312) 479-7125.

10 a.m. — (HIGHWOOD) Annual Bloody Mary Fest featuring mixologists creating special recipes and competing for the title of Best Bloody Mary in the Midwest. Evert’s Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Contact : (847) 432-6000.

10 a.m. — (GLENCOE) Glencoe Festival of Art features more than 125 juried artists, live music, kids’ activities and more. Guildhall, 649 Vernon Ave., Glencoe. Contact: (847) 926-4300.

10:30 a.m. – (CHICAGO) U.S. Rep.x Danny K. Davis, joined by education leaders and elected officials, holds a press conference calling for lower suspension rates and higher graduation rates among black males. Academy of Scholastic Achievement, Inc., 4651 W. Madison St. Contact: Office of Congressman Danny K. Davis, (312) 610-0925 or Tumia.Romero@mail.house.gov.

11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Annual Fiesta del Sol summer festival to benefit Pilsen Neighbors Community Council’s annual scholarship program features music, games, food, entertainment, voter registration and more. 1400 W. Cermak Rd. Contact: Juan Soto, jfsoto@gamaliel.org or (312) 666-2663, ext. 224.

11 a.m. — (SUGAR GROVE) 50th annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil features fireworks, concerts, KidZone, carnival rides, crafts and corn. Community Center, 151 Main St., Sugar Grove. Contact: (630) 466-4539.

Noon — (CHICAGO) PAWS Chicago hosts its 6th annual Angels with Tails Roscoe Village event, bringing homeless animals to businesses along Roscoe between Oakley and Damen for would-be pet-owners. Contact: Sarah McDonald, (773) 890-5116 or smcdonald@pawschicago.org.

Noon — (CHICAGO) 34th annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue features two music stages, vendors, food including inaugural SausageFest, and one-block “Kids’ Carnival” area. 2400 N. Lincoln. Contact: (773) 868-3010.

Noon — (CHICAGO) 9th annual Wicker Park Fest features alt-indie music acts on three stages, food, kids area, arts and crafts, and more. Damen and North. Contact: (773) 384-2672.

Noon — (STREAMWOOD) Streamwood Summer Celebration features carnival, music, games, crafts and more. Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood. Contact: (630) 483-3135.

2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) People’s Community Development Assn. of Chicago and NHP Foundation host ribbon-cutting to celebrate completion of Harvest Homes affordable housing complex in East Garfield Park. 3520 W. Fifth Ave. Contact: Colleen O’Connor, (212) 367-9744 or colleen@crenshawcomm.com.

3:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) TV host Dr. Bobby Jones joins music educators, historians, government representatives, students and singer/songwriters to celebrate Mrs. Roberta Martin Austin & The Roberta Martin Singers’ formal induction into the Gospel Music Association’s Hall of Fame. Ebeneezer M.B. Church, 4501 S. Vincennes Ave. Frank Allen-Leake, (312) 405-4335 or LJetpro@aol.com.

4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago SummerDance features ballroom lessons and music by the Teddy Lee Orchestra. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. Contact: Christine Carrino, (312) 744-0573 or christine.carrino@cityofchicago.org.

 

MONDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*

9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) United in Faith Lutheran Church hosts VBS Hero Central, a vacation Bible school during which kids go on adventures with biblical heroes. Through Aug. 4. 6525 W. Irving Park Rd. Contact: (773) 283-2326 or unitedinfaith@unitedinfaith.org.

10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 2017 Agricultural & Applied Economics Association hosts their 2017 annual meeting. Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 N. Michigan Ave. Contact: Jay Saunders, (414) 918-3190 or jsaunders@aaea.org.

10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announces the Chicago non-profit organizations that will receive grant money from the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund. Thompson Center, Blue Room, 100 W. Randolph St. Contact: Paris Ervin, (217) 524-5749; or Greg Rivara, (312) 814-1901.

10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley tours the mHub innovation center for startup to mark Startup Day Across America. 965 W. Chicago Ave. Contact: Tara Vales, (202) 225-4061 or tara.vales@mail.house.gov. (NOTE: Media should RSVP.)

Noon — (CHICAGO) 28th annual La Rabida Children’s Hospital Golf Classic, including celebrity guest Dan Hampton. Harborside International Golf Center, 11001 S. Doty Ave. East. Contact: Rachelle Treiber, (563) 650-7892 or rtreiber@larabida.org.

3:30 p.m. — (EVANSTON) Evanston Public Library hosts experts from Chicago Astronomer and Northwestern University’s Physics and Astronomy departments to discuss the upcoming solar eclipse. 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston. Contact: Jill Schacter, (847) 448-8628 or jschacter@cityofevanston.org.

5 p.m. — (NAPERVILLE) National Night Out kick-off celebration at Centennial Beach features swimming, a Naperville Police Department kayak race, a Naperville Fire Department water rescue team demonstration, an information booth and food and beverages. 500 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. Contact: Linda LaCloche, (630) 420-6034 or info@naperville.il.us.

6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) City Dept. of Transportation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois offer free bicycle-riding classes for adults who have not ridden in many years to help them take advantage of expanded Divvy service. Kennedy King College, 710 W. 65th St. Contact: Mike Claffey, (312) 744-0707 or michael.claffey@ciotyofchicago.org.

6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Ald. Michele Ward (43rd) hosts a community meeting with the Park West Community Association to discuss a proposed zoning change. First floor conference room, 2430 N. Halsted St. Contact: (773) 348-9500 or yourvoice@ward43.org.

6:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) 2017 Millennium Park Summer Music Series continues with a screening of “Stop Making Sense,” the 1984 Talking Heads concert film. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St. Contact: Mary May, mary.may@cityofchicago.org.

7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Navy Pier’s free weekly outdoor film series “Water Flicks” continues with a screening of “Splash.” Lake Stage on the Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Contact: Payal Patel, (312) 595-5073 or ppatel@navypier.com. (Note: Media parking is available along the North Dock (near Giordano’s) or along the service drive (west of Polk Bros Park.)

7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cast members from Disney’s “Aladdin” North American tour perform a selection of their favorite songs at “Club Agrabah: A Cabaret Event.” Sidetrack Video Bar, 3349 N. Halsted St. Contact: Amanda Meyer or Kailey Hansen, (312) 751-5559 or ameyer@korshak.com or khansen@korshak.com.

 

MONDAY’S COURT DOCKET*

1:30 p.m. call — (BRIDGEVIEW) Jessie Rodriguez, charged with first-degree murder; A Northwest Side man accused of beating 3-year-old Gina Presley to death in Oak Lawn in March 2013. Status. Bridgeview Courthouse, 10220 S. 76th Ave., Bridgeview. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

10 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Eliseo Acosta, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting 18-year-old Ricardo C. Mendez-Bucio in a gang dispute in Brighton Park on 4-13-15. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Michael A. Anderson, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a 14-year-old boy in Austin on 8-24-14. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Faramarz Bakhshi, charged with murder and concealing a homicidal death; Accused of murdering a college student and hiding her body in an air mattress in February 2013. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Omar Dishman, charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder; Accused of fatally shooting one man and wounding another in Back of the Yards on 4-26-16. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Christopher Doehring, sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to home invasion; pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder, accused in the deaths of two people in September 2009 on the Northwest Side. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Giovanni Garcia, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of aiming for a man but instead shooting and killing his 23-year-old girlfriend in West Elsdon on 4-8-16. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Andres Guerra and Martin Miranda, each charged with first-degree murder: Accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy to death with a sawed-off shotgun in front of two young children in Little Village on 1-26-2014. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Larry Luellen Jr., charged with first-degree murder. A West Side man accused of fatally shooting a Roberto Clemente High School student in February 2013. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Samuel Parsons-Salas, charged with first-degree murder: Accused in a double murder during an Albany Park home invasion on 9-21-2009. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Kenneth Rhodes, found guilty of murder; Accused of killing his sister and her husband in January 2012 in Country Club Hills. Post-trial motions/possible sentencing. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Tabari Young, charged with Brad Jett, Bryon Champ, Darren Curtis, Kewane Gatewood, Quinton M. Humphries, each charged with three counts of attempted murder and three counts of aggravated battery of a firearm; accused in a Cornell Square Park shooting that injured 13 people on 9-19-2013. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.

 

*NOTEThe Sun-Times Wire staff will verify all Daybook listings in advance, but last-minute changes or cancellations can occur. We strongly recommend that media outlets call to confirm events before assigning.

Child found dead in family swimming pool in Elwood

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(ELWOOD) A 22-month-old boy was found dead in a family’s swimming pool Saturday afternoon in southwest suburban Elwood.

Traeger A. Moore was found in the pool in the 19000 block of Raymond Drive in Elwood, according to the Will County coroner’s office.

He was taken to Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, where he was pronounced dead at 2:14 p.m., the coroner’s office said. An autopsy was scheduled for Sunday.

The Will County sheriff’s office is investigating the death.

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