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After 20 Years In Business, Pizzeria Aroma Moves To Larger Space
March 21, 2019To be a survivor in the restaurant business is no easy feat but after 20 years at the same location on Berwyn Ave, Pizzeria Aroma moves a half block North into a much larger space at 5350 N. Broadway that offers more options. The tiny restaurant that only allowed for a few tables makes way […]
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Proposed Peterson Metra Station Finally Funded, Construction Dates To Be Announced
March 19, 2019The long awaited Peterson Metra station which has been proposed at Peterson and Ridge has finally been funded after years of delays and political fighting. The news was announced today by State Representative Greg Harris and State Senator Heather Steans that the funding has been released by Governor J.B. Pritzker after years of fighting with Governor Rauner […]
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Police Alert Edgewater And Andersonville Residents To String Of Catalytic Converter Thefts
March 19, 2019The Chicago Police have issued a warning to residents in the 20th District (Lincoln) about an uptick in catalytic converter thefts. The incidents included areas of both Edgewater and Andersonville. The recent series of thefts occurred in late February through early March, 2019. In each of the incidents the catalytic converters were cut from the bottom of parked […]
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Major Streetscape Redesign To Transform The Clark and Devon Area
March 18, 2019The busy intersection of Clark and Devon will be getting a new streetscape design to improve pedestrian safety, enhance traffic flow and help beautify the area. The design will cover a two block span from Devon to Arthur along Clark Street. According to Alderman Patrick O’Connor, he ha been working on plans with Alderman Harry […]
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Edgewater Historical Society Meeting Tomorrow Will Feature Landmark Illinois’ CEO/President
March 15, 2019Edgewater Historical Society (EHS) will hold their annual meeting and program tomorrow which is free and open to the public. They will feature an in-depth discussion with Landmark Illinois’ CEO and President Bonnie McDonald. The discussion is titled “Developers: Friends or Foes of Preservation?” and proves to be an interesting conversation about a subject that has […]
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Two Area Burglars Arrested, One After Edgewater Package Theft Sting
March 13, 2019Police have arrested two men with criminal records after both were caught red-handed with stolen merchandise. One of those arrests came after area police conducted a sting to apprehend a growing epidemic of stolen packages from local residences. Last Friday, 24th District police conducted a sting in Edgewater in attempts to lure package thieves preying […]
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Farm-To-Table Restaurant To Open In Old Revival Social Club Spot On Granville
March 12, 2019When the old Revival Social Club at 1133 W. Granville closed almost a year ago, loyal patrons were taken by surprise. However, the space will get another business soon offering true farm-to-table offerings to the area. It was announced in a Craig’s List help wanted ad that the people behind the Farmhouse Taverns and Farm Bar in […]
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New Primary Care Facility In Andersonville Reinvents the Typical Doctor’s Office Experience
March 11, 2019With a multitude of primary healthcare medical facilities to choose from, area hospital Swedish Covenant has opened a new satellite office in Andersonville that aims to rethink what one would expect of your typical doctor’s office visit. The Clark at 5346 N. Clark opened recently after a total overhaul of the old Swedish Bakery building that […]
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New Andersonville Store Pays Homage To Everything Midwest Selling Locally-Inspired Goods
March 7, 2019A new store opening at 5207 N. Clark (the old Giordano’s/Ann Sather space) will bring its clever screen-printed American-made goods to their newest location on the Andersonville strip. “The Greatest Store in the Universe” is the slogan that is amusingly printed in bold, white letters outside Raygun’s headquarters at 505 E Grand in Des Moines, Iowa. […]
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Area Gay Bar On Defense After Brawl Leads To Discrimination Allegations
March 6, 2019Jackhammer, a gay bar at 6406 N. Clark, is defending itself against allegations of improper treatment to trans individuals and people of color in the bar after an early morning bar fight close to closing time. Police responded to a call about people fighting in front of the bar around 4:24 a.m. Sunday morning. According to authorities, […]
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Andersonville Entices Shoppers With Deals At This Weekend’s InSidewalk Sale
March 5, 2019Capitalizing on one of the area’s most popular events, Andersonville will be holding a second sidewalk sale this weekend with all the great deals taking place inside! The second annual InSidewalk Sale will offer shoppers some of the year’s best deals on merchandise and food by local retailers. The event takes place March 8-10 from […]
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New Coffee Cafe Opening On Broadway at Granville
March 1, 2019A new European-style coffee cafe will opening on Broadway Ave. just North of Granville and will feature its own blend of freshly roasted products. Velox Coffee at 6206 N. Broadway will be taking over the approximately 1000 sq. ft. space. Owner and area resident Charlie Didrickson will be opening what he calls a classic European-style coffee […]
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Alderman Osterman Easily Wins Re-election, O’Connor Faces a Rare Run-off
February 27, 2019In a night of surprising election results, Chicago saw many changes to its aldermanic landscape which includes a stunning defeat of incumbent Ald. Joe Moore of the 49th ward who trailed newcomer Maria Hadden by nearly 30 percentage points. In another Northside shake-up, Ald. Pat O’Connor was forced into a rare 40th Ward run-off by challenger Andre Vasquez. With […]
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Recently Released Felon Arrested After Allegedly Pistol Whipping And Robbing Woman Near Andersonville
February 26, 2019A man has been arrested after he allegedly held a woman at gunpoint, robbed and pistol whipped her near Andersonville in the Bowmanville neighborhood. The quick response of a neighbor helped nab the suspect. The incident happened in the 5200 block of N. Wolcott around 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21. According to prosecutors, the […]
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Shake Shack Chain Teams Up With Edgewater’s Care For Real On Winter Clothing Drive
February 25, 2019With most in Edgewater very aware of all the amazing things Care For Real does for the community, their efforts have also caught the attention of the national burger chain Shake Shack. The two have teamed up with hopes in making this year’s winter clothing drive the best ever. Care For Real has announced that […]
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