FROM AROUND Edgewater
Missing Edgewater Man Has Been Found
Woman Carjacked In Edgewater Monday Afternoon
Edgewater Businesses Put On Alert After String Of Burglaries
Andersonville Bank Gets Hit With A Lunchtime Robbery
Police Need Help Locating Edgewater Man Missing Since Monday
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Andersonville Restaurant Week Will Offer Specials And Prix Fixe Menus From Over 20 Local Eateries
February 20, 2020Now that the Chicago Restaurant Week is behind us, Andersonville is gearing up for a community-specific event featuring over 20 area businesses who will be offering diverse prix fixe menu options. Since the first Andersonville Restaurant Week was organized by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) four years ago, many area chefs have had the […]
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Missing Edgewater Man Has Been Found
February 18, 2020Police canceled a missing person alert on Saturday after the man in question was located. The Chicago Police Department asked the public for help last Wednesday in order to help locate 74-year-old James Bell who went missing Feb. 10 in Edgewater. Police gave no other information.
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Woman Carjacked In Edgewater Monday Afternoon
February 18, 2020A woman was carjacked in broad daylight Monday afternoon as she exited her parked vehicle on a busy side street in Edgewater. Police are currently looking for the suspect. Around 4:30 p.m. Monday afternoon, the 30-year-old victim had just parked her vehicle on the 5900 block of N. Kenmore near Thorndale and was approached by […]
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Edgewater Businesses Put On Alert After String Of Burglaries
February 17, 2020A recent string of burglaries affecting businesses along Broadway in both Edgewater and Lakeview caused the Chicago Police Department to issue a warning to neighborhood shops. The alert went out last week and details three incidents that all happened on the same day. According to police, the suspect illegally entered the businesses on Feb. 9 […]
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Senn High Teacher Has Been Removed After Alleged Offensive Remarks To Students That Wouldn’t Stand During National Anthem
February 14, 2020A Senn High School teacher is under investigation after allegedly saying offensive comments to a pair of students who chose not to stand during the national anthem. Now it is learned that the individual has been removed from teaching at the institution. The incident happened at an assembly towards the end of last month and […]
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Andersonville Bank Gets Hit With A Lunchtime Robbery
February 12, 2020An Andersonville bank was robbed over the weekend and now the FBI has released a photo as they seek help in identifying the suspect. The incident happened Saturday, Feb. 8 around 11:12 a.m. at the First Third Bank at 5501 N. Ashland. The suspect walked into the bank, handed a note to the teller and […]
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Police Need Help Locating Edgewater Man Missing Since Monday
February 12, 2020The Chicago Police Department is asking the public for help in locating an elderly man who was last seen on the 5800 block of N. Sheridan in Edgewater. The alert went out today for 74-year-old James Bell who has been missing since Monday. According to police, Bell is described as 5-foot-4, 136 pounds, brown eyes, […]
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Andersonville Businesses Team Up For Valentines With 14% Of Sales Going To Charity
February 11, 2020Andersonville is all about the love and this weekend a wide range of neighborhood businesses will team up and donate 14% of their sales to select charities. In 2017, Milk Handmade (5137 N. Clark) owner Hallie Borden started With Love From Andersonville in response to the ever apparent bigotry, racism, and sexism that exists in […]
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First Vision Of The New Andersonville Gathering Space Unveiled
February 10, 2020Since first reporting on a new gathering space in Andersonville back in early December, area Aldermen held a meeting with residents on Saturday for the first time and revealed the initial vision of the project and asked for community input. The main purpose is to create a gathering space on Catalpa between Clark and Ashland […]
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Edgewater Aldi Could Offer Private Label And Locally Produced Alcohol Soon
February 7, 2020After getting a complete overhaul last year and adding a wider range of products such as organic produce, the Edgewater Aldi at 6221 N. Broadway could also start offering a selection of alcohol soon. In an announcement put out by Aldi foods, they will be having a community open house on Saturday, Feb. 8 from […]
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Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg Opens Edgewater Campaign Office
February 6, 2020Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg has opened an Edgewater campaign office as he ramps up his bid to become President. Though former Republican New York City Mayor Bloomberg was not a part of the Iowa caucuses this week, he is making a campaign push in larger states that will hold elections in the upcoming months […]
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Edgewater Antique Dealer Wrote His First Book – And It’s A Best Seller
February 5, 2020A local antique dealer who has co-owned a popular store in Edgewater for over 20 years has written a book detailing some of his past experiences in the industry. To his surprise, it has become a best seller and is recommended by publications such as The Advocate. Writing his first book called Selling Dead People’s […]
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Suspect Arrested After Edgewater Shooting Leaves Teen In Serious Condition
February 3, 2020A teenager that has had no prior issues with Chicago Police was shot on Sunday evening while walking along an Edgewater Beach sidewalk. After a short search a suspect has been arrested and charged in the shooting. The incident happened around 9:50 p.m., Feb. 2 on the 1000 block of Berwyn near the Red Line […]
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Andersonville’s Iconic Castle On Berwyn Is On The Market For The First Time In Almost 50 Years
February 3, 2020It has become one of the Andersonville’s most photographed sites and has entertained onlookers as they stroll along Berwyn Ave. since it was built in 1904. Now for the first time in a half century, the iconic Castle on Berwyn is up for sale. Ron Flores bought 1430 W. Berwyn in 1975 and quickly […]
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Drag Queen Story Hour Gives Kids A Fun Reading Outlet While Promoting Positive Gender Expression
January 29, 2020Drag queen story hour (DQSH) has taken over the nation and the blend between reserved and extravagant is captivating. In Andersonville and around the country, the events promote a love for reading as well as a positive outlook on gender expression. Most importantly though, it’s just good ole dress-up fun! The idea of DQSH came […]
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