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Archive for November, 2009
Catalpa Gardens: Closeout Sale & Lawsuit?
According to the BestChicagoCondos blog and the Chicago Tribune, the developers of the Catalpa Gardens condo building at 1122 W Catalpa are offering deep discounts of between $50K-$150K on the 14 remaining units. On another note, we recently came across this website: http://www.catalpagardenslawsuit.com/. We’re curious if any owners/residents of the Catalpa Gardens development are...
Shop in Andersonville, Park/Travel FREE
The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is encouraging people to do their holiday shopping in the neighborhood through the “Your Ride’s on Us!’ program. The chamber will reimburse shoppers parking or CTA fees when they spend $20 or more during their visit and submit 1) receipts of the purchase(s) totalling $20 and 2) either a...
Reminder: CTA Red Line Vision Planning
On Tuesday December 1st, feel free to stop by Emanuel Congregation (5959 N. Sheridan Rd.) to hear all about proposed future renovations to Edgewater’s Red Line stations. CTA President Richard Rodriguez will be in attendance along with other elected officials. The meeting runs from 6:30-8:00 PM.
LEN: City Council Designates Land for New Edgewater Library
From the Lake Effect News:City Council Designates Land for New Edgewater LibraryEdgewater took a giant step closer toward getting a new branch library. The Chicago City Council approved an ordinance designating land for a Chicago Public Library in the Edgewater community during its regular council meeting on Nov. 18. Passage of the ordinance authorizes...
New restaurant coming to Clark/Berwyn
from Crain’s Chicago:Owners of Irish pub plan Andersonville eateryBy: Eddie Baeb Nov. 25, 2009(Crain’s) — The two partners who last year opened the upscale, gay-friendly Irish pub Wilde Bar & Restaurant are planning a new restaurant in Andersonville. A venture co-owned by Martin Cournane and Denis Paul Sheahan filed for zoning approval for a...
Remember the 80′s
Check out these photos from the Chicago Public Library’s “Digital Collections”: Augies (closed) and Calo, restaurants – 5300 N Clark – 1987 Calo again (and great 80′s vehicles) Fireside Restaurant – 5739 N Ravenswood – 1985 DJ’s Depot – now Pauline’s – 5400 N Ravenswood – 1987 The Piano Gallerie – Clark/Thorndale – 1985...
You’re free to cross
We’re pleased to report that the crosswalk signals at Thornale have been fixed. Thanks to a reader for informing us the work was completed today. Happy crossing!
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
RUDOLPH, THE RED-HOSED REINDEERAn adults-only musical parody featuring Rudolph as a cross-dresser. Mary’s Attic, 5400 N. Clark, (773)784-6969. Dec 3-Jan 2. $10-$15.
talkin’ TN
Edgewater’s own True Nature Foods (6034 N Broadway), a retailer of natural foods and products, launched a blog of their own earlier this year called “talkin’ TN,” check it out! The blog is designed to provide recipes, community information and green roof updates.
Dining out on Turkey Day
Burn the bird? Forget to thaw it? Don’t feel like cooking this Thanksgiving? The “Dining Chicago” blog lists over 80 restaurants that are staying open this year and serving all the fixin’s including many local eateries such as Ann Sather, Big Jones, and Reza’s. Check out the two lists here and here. Many recommend...
Late Night Andersonville
Late Night Andersonville is next Friday (12/4) from 6pm to 10pm. Businesses will stay open late offering discounts on gifts and meals, and there will be entertainment such as a beer/wine tasting @ In Fine Spirits, live music, and artist demonstrations. For more information check out the event page on the Andersonville Chamber of...
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the WillowsCity Lit Theatre, 1020 W Bryn Mawr (Edgewater Presbytarian Church building)Tickets: call 773-293-3682 or online via http://www.brownpapertickets.com/
Scammers on Glenlake, robbers on Glenwood
7:16 PM, 1249 W. Glenlake – Caller reports 2 males are going door to door, claiming to be collecting donations on behalf of Lands Farms. One of the suspects is described as Hispanic, wearing a white shirt and green hat. 7:35, 1741 W. Farragut – Report of several teens loitering near a car in...
