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CDOT To Expand Bike Routes In Edgewater
Andersonville Wine Walk Is Back And Bigger Than Ever
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Andersonville Midsommerfest To Add Elevated VIP Viewing Area For Concerts
May 18, 2018The concerts at Andersonville Midsommerfest are a big draw at the event, but the crowds can cause a problematic quest for the nearest beer booth or bathroom. To help eliminate the issue, a new elevated VIP platform is being added to the North stage. The line-up is diverse at the North stage with such band […]
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CDOT To Expand Bike Routes In Edgewater
May 17, 2018With the Lake Shore Trail ending at Ardmore Ave. in Edgewater and an increasing presence of cyclists on our streets, it has been announced that the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be expanding bike routes in the 48th Ward. The news was announced by Alderman Harry Osterman in an email yesterday. In that communication […]
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Section Of Clark Street To Be Named In Honor Of Gay Leather Pioneer Chuck Renslow
May 15, 2018After passing away June 29 of last year, LGBT rights champion and leather pioneer Chuck Renslow’s spirit remains in the hearts of all he had inspired after 70 years of activism and philanthropy. It has now been announced that a section of Clark Street from Ainslie to Winnemac will be named as Chuck Renslow Way. The City […]
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Andersonville Wine Walk Is Back And Bigger Than Ever
May 15, 2018The Andersonville Wine Walk has become a local tradition in the neighborhood celebrating its 12th year. With the event’s growing popularity, a third route has been added to satisfy the masses. The Andersonville Wine Walk will be held Sunday, May 20 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. This year 30 area businesses will open their […]
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Owners Of Shuttered Cantina 1910 To Open Andersonville’s Newest Gay Bar In Its Place
May 11, 2018After sitting on the market for almost two years at an asking price of $4.25 million, the owners of the old Cantina 1910 restaurant at 5025 N. Clark will reopen the space as Andersonville’s newest LGBT bar. Co-owners Mark Robertson and Mike Sullivan have named the new business the Meeting House Tavern. The duo, who […]
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Andersonville Farmers Market Starts Today With Free Gift For First 100 Customers
May 9, 2018Summer is just around the corner and that means fresh food from local farmers and vendors can be found at many Chicago area markets. Andersonville will officially open its farmer’s market today, May 9, giving away a free tote to the first 100 customers who purchase items at the event. The market will continue each […]
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Rezoning Meeting Thursday To Discuss Protecting Andersonville Homes From Demolition
May 8, 2018East Andersonville residents are concerned that their neighborhood could change drastically if more homes are demolished to make way for developments. In order to explore what can be done to protect the properties and to also gauge the feelings of area residents, the East Andersonville Residents Council (EARC) and the 48th Ward Office will be […]
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Man Escapes Injury After Being Cornered By Masked Men In Andersonville
May 7, 2018A man who was sitting in his car on the North end of the Andersonville neighborhood was blocked in by masked men. He managed to escape unharmed, but his vehicle was damaged in the incident. According to an email released by Alderman Patrick O’Connor, the man was approached by two masked men in his car […]
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Two Anticipated New Andersonville Restaurants Open Their Doors This Week
May 2, 2018The diverse types of food served along the Andersonville strip are well known to both locals and Chicagoans alike. Adding to the mix, two anticipated restaurants are opening their doors this week. A new Korean restaurant that draws influence from Italian cuisine is opening at 5420 N. Clark, a space that housed a string of restaurants […]
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New Andersonville Denim Store Will Sell Jeans Made Locally In Chicago
May 1, 2018Andersonville is well known in Chicago for its emphasis on the ‘Local-First’ movement, so it seems fitting that a new company that makes all its denim goods right here in Chicago is opening a brick and mortar store in the neighborhood. Dearborn Denim, which has a store in Hyde Park and a factory in the […]
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Chicago Filmmakers Officially Open Their New Home In Edgewater
April 30, 2018It has been an exciting journey for the Chicago Filmmakers to build their new home at the old Edgewater firehouse at 5720 N. Ridge Ave. This past weekend and they officially opened their doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event held on Saturday allowed the Filmmakers to showcase their new location and what they have […]
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Major Utility Relocation Starting In Edgewater To Prep For Red Line Modernization
April 25, 2018With the Red Purple Line Modernization Project fully funded, Edgewater will start to see the immense project take over the area in 2020. In order to prepare for the construction, extensive advance utility relocation is required and expected to begin this Spring. The work will involve electric, gas, water, sewer and telecommunications utilities in the alleyways East […]
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Two Robberies In Edgewater Area Over Weekend, One Leads To Shootout
April 23, 2018Two robberies over the weekend occurred in the Edgewater area, one of them led to a shootout between the suspect and an off-duty police officer. The first incident happened on Friday afternoon around 1:20 p.m. at a pharmacy on the 6400 block of N. Clark. The armed suspect approached the store owner and the off-duty […]
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Steep Theatre To Open Cabaret Lounge In Adjoining Storefront
April 20, 2018Steep Theatre Company at 1115 W Berwyn Ave is capitalizing on its continued success by expanding into the adjacent storefront to the East of the venue offering an additional space for the compa Founded in 2000, Steep took over a property which housed a small grocery store and has since been dedicated to its mission. In […]
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Andersonville Celebrates Earth Day Weekend With 4th Annual Flower And Garden Show
April 19, 2018Though last weekend may make you question that Spring has arrived, this weekend’s fourth annual Andersonville Flower and Garden show will surely brighten your outlook. This Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22, plants and flowers will decorate your favorite Andersonville shops. Organized by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, over 30 local businesses will showcase amazing florals […]
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