A house was broken into during the day (April 16) in the 5500 block of Junius. The thieves entered through the rear of the house by breaking a window facing the back-yard.  They stole jewelry, electronics and other valuables. They left through the front door.
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As a family was leaving the Dixie House Sunday evening (April 15) about 7:30, a young African-American man jumped out of a car and snatched the woman’s purse.  The grandfather, his son, and his toddler grandson were about 20 feet ahead of the grandmother and her pregnant daughter-in-law when the purse was stolen.
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The crime took place in front of Chicago Title with plenty of daylight still remaining.Â
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Activities like this affect the quality of our urban life. Be alert and aware of your surroundings.Â
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Also, please do not give money to the “homeless†that frequent the Lakewood Shopping Center. Most of them have criminal records and use the money to buy drugs, etc. A lot of them prefer to set up shop in Lakewood because it is a relatively affluent area. One of the “homeless†has gotten so aggressive that he parks his wheelchair behind cars so that when a car attempts to leave, it can’t until he has been able to give his speech about needing money….
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The Edens Lost and Found series, which aired on PBS, is about sustainable cities – what is being done in various cities around the country by bringing their communities together to learn, take action, support and create thriving new urban environments. It highlights practical solutions and models for urban transformation that go beyond pollution prevention to tackle the challenge of improving the quality of life in cities for ourselves and future generations. It showcases determined ordinary citizens, as well as professional and government officials, who have developed innovative “best practices†that address the widespread problems facing many of America’s urban environments.
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Philadelphia:Â Thursday evening, April 19th, 7:00-9:00 pm at 5528 Victor, pot luck.
Chicago:Â Sunday, April 29, 1:00-3:00 pm, at 5528 Victor, pot luck
Please RSVP to elizawally@aol.com or 214-821-2237.