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SWAT Team Called To Building Near Ridge And Devon; Man Arrested

A man barricaded himself in a building, but was later arrested.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park Primary category in which blog post is published
Jonathan Ballew

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WEST RIDGE — A police SWAT team responded to a barricade situation that ultimately ended peacefully in West Ridge Tuesday.

The call started as a battery in progress at a building in the 6400 block of North Ridge Boulevard, police said.

A man barricaded himself inside at around 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, police said.

The SWAT team came out and road were closed in the area.

But by early afternoon, a police spokesman said the situation ended peacefully.

“Adult male in custody,” police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi tweeted. “No injuries to offender or officers.”

Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale Primary category in which blog post is published

Belmont Cragin Residents Ask Candidates How They Plan To Revitalize Neighborhood’s Business Corridors

Because Belmont Cragin is in the 29th, 30th and 31st wards the Northwest Side Housing Center invited all nine candidates running to participate in the Saturday morning forum.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published

High-End Bike Shop Burglars Strike Again, Total Losses Now Top Over $150,000 Since December

At least eight bike shops have seen high-end bikes stolen in late night break-ins.

Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop Primary category in which blog post is published

The Hoxton Hotel Plans April Opening, Will Bring 182 Rooms, 3 Restaurants To Fulton Market

The new hotel is being built at 200 N. Green St.