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Archive for April, 2009
Police Action at Thorndale and Broadway
I notice a relatively heavy police presence and a lot of activity near this intersection, so I’d like to ask our readers if they know what’s going on. Is the area a gang hot spot? For example, I got off the Red Line at the Thorndale stop yesterday evening, and a police car was...
Dining Out for Life
The 16th Annual Dining Out for Life in Chicago is on April 30, 2009. Chicagoland restaurants will come together and celebrate good food, good friends and a good cause. Joined with 55 cities across the United States and Canada, this is the single largest HIV/AIDS benefit in the country. Last year Chicago raised over...
Special Flood Insurance Meeting
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Il Senator Heather Steansand the Assn. of Sheridan Condo/Co-op Owners present:A Special Meeting for Unit Owners and Managers in buildings on Sheridan Road in Edgewater with a representative of FEMAMay 4th – 4:00 p.m.Emanuel Congregation – 5959 N. Sheridan Road Free Admission, Free Parking
Support for CVS
A reader writes in the following praise for the new CVS at Foster & Broadway: “At a time in our lives when we can all use some friendliness in stores, I’ve actually found one that delivers not only friendliness, but courtesy helpfulness and caring! IT’S CVS AT FOSTER AND BROADWAY! WE NEED TO GIVE...
Edgewater Sees Increase in Real Estate Transaction Volume
According to Re/Max Northern Illinios, the Edgewater neighborhood was one of only two Chicago neighborhoods on the north side which saw an increase in home sales. Two factors contributed to the increase – growing demand by first-time buyers and investors for distressed properties & home affordability has increased more dramatically due to recent price...
Andersonville Wine Walk
Co-sponsored by In Fine Spirits and the Andersonville Development CorporationTICKETS: $25 in advance, $30 day of the event Click here to buy tickets!Your specially-printed wine glass is your ticket and allows you to enjoy wine tastings at 22 Andersonville retail locations.DESTINATIONS:baan home * Brimfield * City Olive * Continuum Studio * The Cottage *...
Chilly Tuesday Night
6:58 PM, Farragut and Ravenswood – Report of kids playing on the Metra tracks. 7:01, 1645 W. Jonquil – Narcotics related dispersal of 2 people. 7:12, 5900 N. Glenwood – Male cyclist struck by a vehicle, EMS requested. 7:49, 5700 N. Artesian – Concerned caller reports a uspicious person in the alley. Hispanic male...
Enterprise: The We’ll Let You Down Company
We figure we should share the bad, not just the good reviews from the neighborhood….a reader writes in: “I have had nothing but horrible experiences with the Enterprise Rent-A-Car location at 5313 N Sheridan (near Berwyn). Countless times I have made reservations way in advance only to show up to be told they have...
Spring Theatre Party
Friday, May 1 at the Raven Theater (6157 N Clark St.)6:30 PM: Hors d’oeuvres & libations7:30 PM: Curtain$35 ECC Members & Seniors$40 General PublicCall 773-334-5609 for reservations.
Unbuilt Projects and Fantasy Designs
This weekend, Edgewater Historical Society Museum is hosting Thom Greene’s collection of designs, sketches, and renderings. The exhibition will run from April 24 until June 6, 2009. The first half of the collection, created over the past 20 years, consists of unbuilt designs and concepts for various sites within the Edgewater and Chicago area...
State of the State
The 48th Ward Democrats Invite You THE STATE OF OUR STATE HEATHER STEANS AND HARRY OSTERMAN Present a Springfield Update April 27th 7:00 p.m. St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church, 5649 N. Sheridan Free Admission, Free Parking
Check Out The ECC’s Housing and Safety Blog
The Housing and Safety Committee “works to further the quality of life in Edgewater by promoting best practices for landlords, tenants, condo owners, and homeowners. We also work closely with the local police to help protect our neighborhood and build the relationships between us.”
Thursday Evening
6:44 PM, Broadway and Berwyn (Jewel) – Battery in progress. Adult male shoplifter fighting with security. 2 units en route with sirens. 6:46 – A slowdown is given on the battery call as units have arrived. 7:11, Thorndale Red Line stop – El check. 7:16, 5009 N. Sheridan - Bomb threat at Somerset residential...
Shots Fired at Devon and Damen
5:53 PM, Morse Red Line stop – El check. 5:55, 2600 W. Winona – Residential burglary confirmed, evidence tech requested. 5:59, Broadway and Berwyn (Jewel) – Woman says her husband walked off with some men he met in the store and has disappeared. 6:08, 5350 N. Washtenaw – Gang disturbance. 5-6 Hispanic males loitering...
