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Archive for January, 2010
No upkeep @ the Clarovista?
A reader writes to us who is currently renting a unit at the Clarovista building located at Broadway & Granville, indicating that the building is not kept clean. He states that the carpets are not routinely cleaned or vacuumed, and they have become so worn down that they are likely needed to be replaced...
Construction underway at Osterman Beach
A reader shared this photo, indicating that construction has begun on the new beach house at Osterman Beach.
Macbeth showing in Edgewater
City Lit Theater Company’s ‘Macbeth’ Theater: City Lit Theater in Edgewater (1020 W Bryn Mawr). Showtimes: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 21; additional performances, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 11 and 18. Tickets: $25. Dining: Francesca’s gives a 15 percent discount to City Lit patrons who dine there on show...
Order your Edgewater poster TODAY!
Celebrate Edgewater’s rich history with a poster of one of Chicago’smost enduring iconic architectural gems. Professionally designed and illustrated by local Edgewater artist JohnGarrison, The Edgewater Beach Collectible Poster allows you to revel inour rich community while also supporting your neighborhood. When youpurchase your poster from the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, thoseproceeds go to...
Campaign Finance Disclosure
Because you have a right to know who is financing your elective official’s (or aspiring candidate’s)campaigns, and how they’re spending that cash, we thought we would make you aware of the financial reports are out for the 4th Quarter 2009. You can access the database here and search by name. We’re also including some...
Ben’s Noodles and Rice
Photo courtesy of acid-tissue on Flickr We recently had the pleasure of visiting Ben’s Noodles and Rice at 1139 W. Bryn Mawr. The restaurant was bustling with people stopping in to pick up takeout orders, presumably on their way home from work. Despite the steady takeout orders and several other tables in the midst...
Sidewalk Cafe Applications
Food-serving business owners hoping to serve their eats outside this summer should apply for their Sidewalk Cafe permit now. The permit can be accessed here, and should first be approved by their Alderman before being submitted to the Department of Business Affairs. Just the thought of dining al fresco soon warms us up in...
Sweetheart of Edgewater
The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is calling for nominations for the Sweetheard of Edgewater Award. The Sweetheart of Edgewater award is intended to honor an unsung hero or group of heroes with a connection to Edgewater. Nominees must be an individual or group of individuals that over a period have contributed outstanding dedication and...
Repairs coming to Sheridan Road?
A second round of stimulus money is coming to the Illinois Department of Transportation, and Senator Heather Steans, Representative Harry Osterman, and the ASCO block club are pursuing funds to be directed to Sheridan Road. Sheridan is one of the heaviest traveled streets in the city and underground water has caused structural damage. The...
EBNA Meeting / Berwyn stabbing update
(Rep Osterman & Commander Moy) The EBNA Block Club invited both State Representative Harry Osterman and the CPD’s 20th District Commander Lucy Moy to it’s monthly meeting last night. Osterman provided an overview of what was going on in Springfield, while Moy answered questions about the September stabbing of Rocco Lopez and safety in...
Share your Favs: Mexican Restaurants
We had such a good response here and on Facebook to our calls for recommendations of coffee shops and Middle Eastern restaurants, we’re doing it again. What is your favorite sit-down Mexican restaurant in Edgewater? I’m not talking about little hole-in-the-wall taqueria’s, though they’re great too, maybe we can discuss those at a later...
Future plans for former Engine No. 70 building
The building which formerly housed the Engine No. 70 firehouse, located at 1545 W Rosemont, will become the future home of of Plum Productions, one of Chicago’s premiere video and flash production companies, creating marketing materials for such companies and institutions as Adler Planetarium, Museum of Contemporary Art, WGN, etc. The sale price for...
Tonight: Dine for Haiti
On Monday January 25th, Francesca’s Restaurants (1039 W Bryn Mawr) will be joining the Chicago charge in supporting the relief efforts of the tragic earthquake in Haiti. All 19 Francesca’s locations across Chicagoland will be donating 100% of profits of both lunch and dinner to the Red Cross with the pledge of a minimum...
EBNA Block Club Meeting
A block club for renters, neighbors, owners and businesses Boundaries: North side of Foster to the South side of HollywoodWest side of Sheridan to the East side of Broadway MEETING TUESDAY JANUARY 26, 20107:00pm-8:00/ 9:00pmEDGEWATER PRESPREBTERIAN CHURCHKENMORE AND BRYN MAWR AGENDA • State Representative Harry Osterman – Springfield Update • SEPT 19th Update and...
Great Lake in NY Times
As if they haven’t had enough press lately, Great Lake owners Nick Lessins and Lydia Esparza were featured in a Q&A in the New York Times. Check it out here. (photo courtesy of Roboppy on Flickr)
