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Developer Closes On Trumbull School At Last, Working Towards Breaking Ground
June 28, 2017After hitting a few roadblocks after being selected as the future developer of Trumbull school in 2015, Svigos Development has successfully closed on the building this month. According to the contract with Chicago Public Schools (who owned the building), the property will contain a maximum of 49 residential units and house a theatre company in its […]
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Fierce Opposition To Andersonville Development Draws 150 Plus Attendees To Meeting, Developer a No-Show
June 27, 2017A community meeting was held last night at the Swedish American Museum by Alderman Harry Osterman to go over an updated proposal concerning the possible development at 1436 W. Berwyn. The event drew 150 plus residents, all concerned about the demolition of a historic graystone and the massive development to rise in its place. The […]
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From Street Festivals To Second Storefront, Transit Tees Opening In Andersonville
June 27, 2017The Andersonville area is proud of its ‘local first’ movement, and businesses such as Transit Tees are a true testament to its strength. After years of selling their unique goods at summer festivals and many pop-up stores, the Chicago-themed merchandise business will open their second retail location at 5226 N. Clark St. A unique business […]
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New Healthy, Quick-Service Korean Restaurant Opens On Broadway
June 26, 2017A new Korean restaurant that focuses on healthy eating has opened at 5357 N. Broadway in Edgewater. The new fast-casual eatery called Bibim Town has a modern vibe and will offer complimentary Barely-Buckwheat tea to its customers. The menu has all the typical favorites, such as bibim bap and Korean ramen, and all are cooked with […]
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Baker And Nosh Starts $650K GoFundMe Campaign To Help Open Their Cafes
June 23, 2017With the shocking news that the plans for the upcoming Baker and Nosh Cafes in both Uptown and Edgewater have been possibly squashed by financial issues, the owners have started a new GoFundMe campaign with a hefty $650k goal. According to their GoFundMe page, Baker and Nosh owner Bill Millholland was overwhelmed by the community […]
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Andersonville Residents Draft Action Letter To Alderman With Concern Over Building Developments
June 22, 2017With many Andersonville homes being torn down over the last decade, some replaced by modern multi-unit condo complexes, residents in the East Andersonville area have drafted a letter to the Alderman with concerns over these developments. The latest home to possibly be torn down, the historic graystone at 1436 W. Berwyn Ave., has banded many residents together […]
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Could Edgewater See Rainbow Crosswalks In LGBTQ Community’s Honor?
June 20, 2017Looking to be the next American city to showcase rainbow crosswalks, a new online Care2 petition hopes to encourage the city of Chicago to do just that. The rainbow crosswalks which honor the LGBTQ community first went up in San Francisco in 2014, with Philadelphia following in 2015. After a Care2 petition gathered 22,000 signatures in […]
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Revised Plans Still Call For Significant Demolition of Historic Andersonville Graystone, Community Meeting Planned
June 19, 2017A historic Andersonville graystone house that was built in 1908 by two local Swedish immigrant brothers, Christ and John Christiansen, is at the center of a battle that pits a Chicago developer (Aidan Development) against a growing number of area residents. Neighbors of the building in question at 1436 Berwyn were outraged at the idea of the architecturally significant home […]
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After An $800,000 Plus Renovation, Senn Playlot Reopens
June 14, 2017After two years of renovation planning, Senn Playlot Park at 5887 N Ridge Ave. finally reopened to the public this past weekend. The Chicago Park District removed the construction fences that blocked off the park, revealing a brand new playlot for residents to enjoy. On June 9, the Park District, contractor and members of Alderman Harry Osterman […]
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Big Chicks And Marty’s Rank In Yelp’s National Top Gay Bar List
June 13, 2017Gay bars have always been a safe place for the LGBTQ community to gather with friends and be themselves. Though the Pulse Nightclub shooting tragedy last year horrified the country, it proved you cannot dampen the community’s beautiful, ongoing spirit through very difficult times. Many members of the LGBTQ population first find their voices at gay bars, […]
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Edgewater Homes Nearly Double In Square Foot Price Since 2012
June 12, 2017Many Edgewater homes on the market right now are selling for well over a million. With families buying and gutting out existing structures, several factors help drive up the price in the neighborhood. People started getting shut out of the Lakeview community to our south around 2012, a Chicago Magazine article reported. Back then, prices were around $211 […]
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New Andersonville All-Day Breakfast Diner Set To Open This Month
June 8, 2017The south end of the Andersonville strip is seeing some big changes, hoping to sway customers to head south of Foster Ave. With fresh businesses offering unique options such as Bar Roma and the Chicago Magic Lounge (opening later this year), a new all-day breakfast diner will be joining the troops soon. The Dollop diner is […]
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Baker And Nosh May Need To ‘Pull The Plug’ On Their New Edgewater Cafe
June 7, 2017The expected opening of the new Baker and Nosh at 5600 N. Ridge has been one of the most anticipated events in Edgewater. However, after delays in the new cafe’s schedule has forced the business to delay their arrival, it seems as though the financing the owners were counting on has fell through. Owners Bill Millholland […]
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Edgewater Community’s Iconic Cow Statue Goes Missing
June 6, 2017The Paulina and Rosehill area of Edgewater is in mourning after one of their iconic cow statues has gone missing. After flyers have been posted in the neighborhood with a $100 reward for its return, both news and social media have been broadcasting the story to help the effort. The two cow statues that have sat […]
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New Andersonville Bar And Restaurant Will Feature Up-Close Magic
June 5, 2017A new entertainment space in Andersonville that will serve both liquor and food will feature live, up-close magic shows. The Chicago Magic Lounge will not be the first time this type of concept has opened in Chicago, but they hope to provide a unique experience for its patrons. The business will open at 5050 N. Clark […]
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