Happy Halloween Edgewater!

Vital Bridges delivers 10 millionth meal

From Medill:Vital Images looks just like any other storefront on Broadway Avenue in the Edgewater community. But on the inside, a mural spans the walls in the front of the shop, giving it a Miami vibe. The furniture is plush and eclectic. Festive Halloween decorations fill the shop’s nooks and crannies. Vital Bridges has...

EDC markets Edgewater commercial real estate w/trolley tour

Edgewater Development Corporation sponsored a Commercial Real Estate Trolley Tour with the support of 40th Ward Alderman Patrick O’Connor, 48th Ward Alderman Mary Ann Smith, and 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore. The Tour highlighted commercial real estate properties available for sale or lease within the Edgewater community and presented an opportunity for the Aldermen...

Peirce School Fundraiser @ Hopleaf

The third annual Peirce School fundraiser will be held Sunday, November 1 at Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat buffet brunch, silent auction and raffle are $25 per person. There are two seatings: 10:30 am. – noon and 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Hopleaf owners Mike Roper and Louise Molnar again are generously...

Coming soon – Burke’s!!!

About a year ago, we reported a zoning change in the space formerly occupied by the Writer’s Lounge. We just received word that a new much-needed pub (east of Broadway) is coming to the Edgewater neighborhood at Balmoral and Broadway. Burke’s will feature traditional casual bar food such as burgers and sandwiches and have...

Armed robbery

The Shell gas station located on the Edgewater/Rogers Park border at Clark & Devon was robbed on Sunday night. According to Fox News, two black males in their young 20′s walked into the station, pulled out a pistol, and walked away with $500. You can read the Fox News article here.

Stabbing on Berwyn ruled self defense

We’ve received word that there will be no charges in the stabbing that killed Rocco Lopez and injured another in the alley at 1100 W Berwyn. Apparently the stabbing was ruled self defense. As was previously reported by LEN, an altercation occured after a man confronted Mr. Lopez “about money.” These new details were...

CTA Hearing

Hearing on CTA Fare Increases and Service CutsThe CTA will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2010 budget, which includes service cuts and fare increases, at Lane Tech High School, 2501 W. Addison, on Monday, November 3 at 6:00 p.m. Among the proposals are increases in bus, rail, express bus and transit card...

Andersonville goes GREEN!

eco-Andersonville Launches Streetscape Recycling Program http://www.eco-andersonville.org/ Chicago’s Andersonville area launches city’s first neighborhood streetscape recycling programOn November 1, 2009, Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood will launch the City’s first streetscape recycling program, allowing Andersonville patrons to recycle while they shop, dine, and play in the neighborhood. The program is being implemented by the non-profit Andersonville Development...

Fire reported at Deluxe Diner

The Sun-Times says there was a fire around 1:00 AM today at “a diner at Clark Street and Devon Avenue.” There was no indication of whether it was serious. Has anyone been by there today?

Dominick’s Update

The Dominick’s grocery store located at Foster/Sheridan has closed. Demolition will soon follow. You can view a rendering of the new flagship “lifestyles store” that will replace it in Fall 2010 here.

Grocery grabbing on Kenmore

6:55 PM, 5525 N. Kenmore – Robbery report. Female caller says she put down her groceries to get her keys out. Someone came up behind her, took the groceries and her coat and ran. 7:00, 6738 N. Sheridan – Intoxicated female inside the Starbucks at this address is acting disorderly, accusing people of shoving...

Trick or Treat

Cheetah Gym and the exciting mix of Andersonville’s businesses are proud sponsors of the organized Trick or Treat walk for kids ages 2-12. Kids and their parents will register at Cheetah Gym and receive their official Trick or Treat bag and registration number. Registration is free. Then kids and their parents walk along Clark...

Edgewater Community Council Seeks Candidates

Do you want to take on an active role in our community? The Edgewater Community Council is looking for dynamic candidates to serve three year terms on the Board of Directors, and a candidate for the position of President. To learn more about the positions and possibly seek election as a Director or President,...