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Archive for December, 2008
A Clark Street staple closes its doors
We just received word that Tomboy has closed its doors for good last week. The place never seemed to be super busy recently, so this doesn’t come as a complete surprise to me. However, I did enjoy the spot, with their creative menu and funky/contemporary atmosphere. Tomboy will be missed! p.s. I over heard...
From the News-Star Crime Blotter
Break-in at small storeA business owner discovered a pair of scissors propping open the back door of his store on the 1900 block of W. Foster. The man arrived around 2:45 p.m. to open his store when he pushed the door open and the scissors fell to the ground. A few drawers were ransacked,...
Didn’t do enough shopping in December?
ANDERSONVILLE ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD 6pm – 10pmA Special One Night Only Sale at Your Favorite Andersonville Stores and Restaurants. Biggest Savings of the YearMore information coming soon!
Edgewater deli set to close
The Thorndale Delicatessen, an Old World Jewish sandwich shop which has been open in Edgewater since the 1950′s, will be closing its doors for good tomorrow according to Crain’s Chicago. The owner, J. Donald Shaw Jr., 65, tried to find a buyer for his business, but was unsuccessful due to the economy.
Woman in crash dies
A third woman has died as a result of the car crash we previously reported in early December involving 4 Edgewater residents who were members of St. Gertrudes Parrish. Kathleen O’Toole, 75, died Tuesday in a nursing home from injuries related to the crash. Source: Chicago Tribune
Man freezes to death on Christmas
ChicagoBreakingNews.com, a part of the Chicago Tribune, reports that a man froze to death in the cold on Christmas day in a park near 951 W Berwyn in Edgewater. The unidentified man in his 40′s died of hypothermia and exposure to the cold. Ironically this sad story occured just blocks from the REST shelter...
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays to all of our readers. Postings will be minimal over the next week or so as we take a break to rest, relax and enjoy the holiday season. We’ve enjoyed blogging in 2008 about Edgewater and hope 2009 brings great things for the neighborhood, city, nation and world we all share.
Do you remember when…..
…you could hunt in Edgewater? Neither do we, but we found this photo from the Uptown Chicago History blog interesting.
Local news covers last night’s REST shelter discussion
ABC 7 was at last night’s community meeting at Immanuel Luterheran Church. You can watch the video of their coverage here: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=6570060
Alderman Smith Moving Rest Shelter to Edgewater Glen?
A reader wrote in informing us of some latest developments regarding the REST homeless shelter:According to the writer, Alderman Smith is pushing for Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Edgewater Glen neighborhood to be the future home of the 65-bed REST shelter. Smith allegedly held a closed-door meeting to change the zoning of Immanuel Lutheran...
From the desk of Mary Ann Smith
From the 48th Ward email update:Parking Meter Lease Gives City Major Financial Boost The recently approved 75-year lease of Chicago’s metered parking system will result in increased annual net revenue, a $600 million reserve and updated technology for the City. The full lease payment, more than $1 billion, will be paid upfront. Alderman Mary...
TCF Bank in Jewel robbed
Recent crimes from the Chicago Journal: Gimme, Gimme, Gimme A man wearing a puffy black jacket allegedly robbed the TCF Bank in the Jewel-Osco at 5343 N. Broadway. A bank employee told police that a man in his mid 20s approached him around 3 p.m. Dec. 10 and asked about opening a checking account....
Edgewater Nursing Home Catches Fire
According to another blogger, The Bench, there was a fire at Bryn Mawr Care this morning. Bryn Mawr Care is a long term nursing facility located at 5547 N Kenmore. Streets were shut down for hours, but luckily no one was injured in the blaze.
Woman Dies After Scarf Gets Caught In Machine
From the Chicago Sun Times: CHICAGO (STNG) ― An Edgewater woman died Monday morning after her scarf reportedly became entangled in a machine at a West Side Garfield Park neighborhood envelope factory where she worked, authorities said. Monica Monnie, 61, of 6143 N. Kenmore Ave., was pronounced dead at 9:34 a.m. at Mount Sinai...
Celebrating the New Year in Edgewater
If you would like your event listed please email: hollywoodbeach60640@gmail.com Big Jones In keeping with Southern tradition, the relish tray that arrives at the start of every meal at this Andersonville spot will include black-eyed pea salad—the little legumes are believed to bring good luck in the year ahead. The four-course meal that follows...
