The R.V.

From RVN President Don Tomei:

COMMUNITY ALERT – TWO MUGGINGS IN ROSCOE VILLAGE
Police have reported that two people were mugged in our neighborhood early this morning between about 4:00am and 4:20am.  One of the victims was critically injured.  The first mugging took place in the 3300 block of North Hoyne Avenue.  The victim, a 53-year-old man, was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was reported in critical condition.  The second attack, involving a newspaper deliveryman, occurred around 4:20am in the 2200 block of West Belmont Avenue.  Police say the deliveryman was approached by two attackers and beaten with “an unknown object.”  

At this time police have not connected these attacks to other similar muggings reported in the Lakeview and Lincoln Park areas in the past two weeks.  

We have spoken to the 19th District Police Headquarters and were told to inform all residents to be especially careful — and if possible to avoid walking alone — between the hours of 3-5am, the time when most of these muggings have occurred.  If you must be out at this time, consider asking a neighbor or friend for a ride to your destination.  If you are up during these times, keep an eye on your street and be alert to any unusual sights or sounds.  Please be vigilant and call 911 immediately if you hear or see anything suspicious in your area.

Anyone who has any information about either of these incidents should call 911 to report this information. 

Here is a link to an online WGN online article with more information about these attacks.

We’ll continue to keep you updated as we receive more information.

The best thing we can do now is be careful, be alert and LOOK OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER!

Scary stuff- early this morning, there were two separate attacks in our neighborhood at 2058 W. Belmont and 3319 N. Hoyne. The attacks occurred sometime between 4 and 5 am.

No word if these attacks are linked to those recent muggings in Lincoln Park and Boystown.

Whatever it is, be safe!

Story courtesy of CBS2 Chicago.

Roscoe Village will be hopping this weekend with many activities- don’t miss out!

Saturday and Sunday – sidewalk sale all day!

Sunday- Garden walk 12-6 pm.

Ok, that’s all, but Retro is in less than a month, and THAT is a happening weekend.

Until recently, Coloradoans weren’t allow to collect their own rainwater for private use.  But, in Roscoe Village, no one will fight you for rain run-off.  On Sunday, July 12, the Chicago Conservation Corps will be parked outside of Audubon School (3500 N. Hoyne) to distribute rain barrels to those who order them in advance. Rain barrels only cost $45 – a small price for a 40% water bill savings throughout the year.

I wish we could use the extra rain water to fill up the baby pool in the summer, but you can use the rain water to water the garden, wash your bikes or your kids’ dirty pool toys (if not the pool itself.)

If you have questions, or would like to order a rain barrel, please contact Adrienne from the CCC at: roscoerainbarrels(at) gmail (dot) com by July 11.  She’ll be there on July 12 at Audubon passing out the rain barrels and also passing out literature about the city’s “green” initiatives as well.

Roscoe Village’s very own David Shelist, owner of the hip boutique The Denim Lounge, is featured in the current issue of The Chicago Collection magazine.  In the article, Shelist says it was easy to pick Roscoe Village as a location for his store:

It’s a Village within a city… All the shop owners know each other and there’s this pride of being business owners. We don’t like to see each other fail.

The Denim Lounge is located at 2004 W. Roscoe St.

Did you know that Retro on Roscoe is less than two months away? Retro is one of the best street festivals in Chicago this summer, and you can join in on the fun. RVN has put out a call for volunteers – sign up now! Volunteers get a free t-shirt and get to attend a special pizza party before the event. Not to mention helping out our community and meeting so many of our great neighbors.

So go on, now, volunteer!

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