The celebration was largely peaceful, Chicago Office of Emergency management spokesperson Melissa Stratton told USA TODAY Sports on Thursday. We are thankful that those folks were able to celebrate.
The parade of more than 200 floats and performers began at Broadway and Montrose and ended at Diversey and Sheridan. Office of Emergency Management and Communications spokeswoman Melissa Stratton said an estimated 1 million people attended the parade.
Date: Jun 29, 2015
Category: Entertainment
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Waves force closure of bike path, restrictions on Lake Shore Drive
Due to high winds causing water to flow onto Lake Shore Drive, there is a lane reduction in place on northbound Lake Shore Drive from Oak Street to North Avenue, OEMC spokesman Melissa Stratton said in an email.
We are closely monitoring events as they unfold in Boston and the City of Chicagos public safety departments are actively communicating with our law enforcement partners both locally and throughout the country, said Melissa Stratton, spokeswoman for the citys 911 center. At this time, we are no
Date: Apr 15, 2013
Category: U.S.
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2 charged in murder of Chicago teen who performed at inauguration
Michael Ward, 18, and Kenneth Williams, 20, are now charged with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm, Chicago police spokeswoman Melissa Stratton said. She said police believe both men are gang members.
Date: Feb 11, 2013
Category: U.S.
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Police Questioning Two in Hadiya Pendleton Killing
The city mourned the teenager during a funeral service Saturday, with first lady Michelle Obama and Mayor Rahm Emanuel among those in attendance. Police spokeswoman Melissa Stratton said that Emanuel had contacted the girls family on Sunday to inform them of the advancement in her case. The two pe
Date: Feb 11, 2013
Category: U.S.
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Despite Crime Wave, 50 Chicago Police Sent to Dem Convention
"These are officers on their days off and were specially trained as mobile field force officers for the recent NATO summit in Chicago," said a spokesperson for the Chicago police department, Melissa Stratton.
Date: Sep 06, 2012
Category: U.S.
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Pot ticketing law to take effect Lollapalooza weekend
Police are mum about whether they'll be more strictly enforcing the city's marijuana law come Saturday. Department spokeswoman Melissa Stratton said there is no special order not to bust those at Lollapalooza.