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Archive for February, 2009
Drugs, Bombs & Break-ins
The Chicago Journal News-Star reported on five seperate incidents in and around Edgewater this week: - Three men were found by police at the Summit Motel at 5308 N Lincoln in with marijuana, ecstacy, cocaine, a large amount of cash and bomb making instructions in their vehicles. One of the men resides at 5700...
Edgewater man charged with mailing tainted blood to Prez
According to ChicagoBreakingNews.com an Ethiopian refugee who resides in Edgewater was charged with mailing an envelope in December containing various articles with his HIV-infected blood and an orange powder to then President-elect Obama. Saad Hussein, 27, apparently cut his fingers with a razor to soak the articles and sent them to Obama in an...
Daley Tight-Lipped on Plans for Stimulus Money
From the Chicago Sun Times: Daley holding back on stimulus money wish list February 26, 2009BY FRAN SPIELMAN City Hall ReporterMayor Daley said Thursday he’s holding back his wish list of projects Chicago wants to fund with largesse from the federal stimulus package because he’s afraid of raising political expectations. “If I go out...
Crisis Averted – Thanks, Edgewater
Thanks to all who called 311 regarding the uncovered sewer hole on Broadway – we noticed this evening that it had been covered. As always, feel free to email hollywoodbeach60640@gmail.com if you have any photos, stories, or “action items” you or your neighbors need publicized.
Neighborhood Condo Development Pushes Forward
According to the YoChicago website, one (not two) Edgewater condo development continues to push forward with plans despite a struggling economy and stagnent real estate market. A project at 5434 N Winthrop was found on Rubloff Chicago’s “Not Yet Listed” section of their website. This building is composed of 8 rehabbed units – 2...
Public Hearing
Dominick’s at Foster and Sheridan Coming Down and Going Up The Edgewater Development Corporation is sponsoring a public meeting on the plans of Dominick’s Finer Foods to demolish its store at Foster and Sheridan and build a new one.Public Hearing: Thursday, Feb. 26th 7:00 pm Margate Park Fieldhouse, 4921 N. Marine Dr.#151 bus from...
Andersonville Retailer Adds EarthPositive Clothing Line
SkinStinct, a Chicago-based boutique that specializes in environmentally friendly clothing, towels and spa products, has added EarthPositive climate neutral clothing to it’s line up at all three Chicago retail locations according to a recent press release. EarthPositive’s website (www.earthpositiveonline.com) describes their wares as “Organic cotton, ethically made T-shirts, Polo shirts and hooded sweatshirts,but crucially,...
Action needed, Edgewater
This hole is some sort of pipe or swerer and at least 2 feet deep and sits oncovered on Broadway just in front of the parking lot of the abandoned Piser Funeral Home. Help us out by calling 311 to have the City fix it before someone gets hurt.
Flourish should Flourish
We’ve had the opportunity to check out Flourish Bakery Cafe at 1138 W Bryn Mawr and came away impressed each time. Flourish has a little bit (actually a lot) of everything, from good lunch grub including sandwiches, salads, wraps, paninis and soups to a full bakery of homemade baked goods including cakes, pies, muffins...
Burglaries, Batteries, Molotov Cocktails & More
Bedtime burglaryA woman was in bed reading in her home on the 5300 block of N. Winthrop, when she saw someone opening her bedroom window around 9 a.m. on Feb. 14. The victim heard a noise in the kitchen and immediately phoned police. She did not get a good look at the person opening...
Sweet Occasions/Sweet Thang Employees Still Owed Wages
Just when you were thinking “I haven’t heard a Sweet Occasions update recently,” the Chicago Journal News-Star comes through. No sweet ending yetWorkers still waiting for wages from bakeryBy LORRAINE SWANSON, Staff ReporterRodolfo Nava, 53, has seen hard times before, but not like this. Still waiting for the $800 he claims is owed to...
Next P & D Meeting: Aldi Store for Clarovista and New Restaurant on Broadway
P&D Meeting Planning & Development March 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Broadway Armory Park 5917 N Broadway 2nd Floor Ballroom Parking lot next to Armory at corner of Thorndale/Broadway Agenda:1. Incidental Liquor License – Abyssinia Restaurant, 5842 N Broadway, Abraham, Owner. Local block club is EPIC, which has approved the request.2. Introduction of “New...
Is that a raisin in my bagel or…..?
We recently noticed this big bright yellow “License Suspended” notice on the front door of Einstein Bagel at 5318 N Clark. What was ironic, (and what my camera did not capture) was that despite the obvious notice from the city that this business had been shut down, Einstein tried to cover it up by...
CHA Restoring Seniors’ Buildings
From Alderman Smith’s Office:After years of sitting vacant, the CHA will soon begin to renovate and restore two seniors’ buildings, the Kenmore at 5040 N. Kenmore and the Pomeroy at 1138 Hollywood. The buildings were closed in 2004 and 2006 respectively because of their deteriorating physical condition. Funding issues prevented the rehab work from...
Found Cat
From Craigslist (2/11/09):“Found a young gray cat near Sheridan and Glenlake on Thursday February 5th. If you are missing your companion animal, and you think this may be her, e-mail me with your cats detailed description. If I do not find the owner, I will be admitting her into a no-kill shelter next week....
