Proposed development for Edgewater Medical Building site

Someone on our Facebook page submitted this link regarding a proposed development for the site where the empty Edgewater Medical Building sits: www.theresidencesatedgewaterpark.com/the-vision. This aggressive plan consists of a large condo building, single family homes, retail space, and a park. We are not sure if this is an old or new plan, but found...

"El Stories" opens February 7th

Graphic from Waltzing Mechanics’ website Visit the City Lit Theater from February 7th through the 23rd to check out the Waltzing Mechanics’ production of “El Stories.” The Waltzing Mechanics website provides the following summary of what sounds like a compelling show. “Anyone who has spent some amount of time riding Chicago’s trains and buses...

Care for Real pet pantry

Edgewater’s food pantry Care for Real (6044 N Broadway) has been providing food and clothing for neighbors in need for a while, but now they are reaching out to help those in need’s furry friends as well. This Thursday from 3-5PM, anyone having trouble feeding their pet can stop by the Pet Food Pantry...

Early voting begins TODAY

Early voting will begin today Monday, January 31 and run through Thursday, February 17. You can vote at the· Chicago Board of Elections, 69 W. Washington· Edgewater Library, 1210 W. Elmdale· TrumanCollege, 1145 W. Wilson· 48 Other locations Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The downtown location is also open Sunday 9...

Valentine’s special @ Know No Limits gym

Take advantage of Know No Limits’ 2 for 1 Valentine’s Special! Throughout February you and a friend can get two one-month memberships for the cost of one. So grab each other’s hand, make your way to 6125 N. Clark, and sign up today! No contracts. No Initiation Fees. Ever. http://www.know-no-limits.com/

Shots fired Saturday early morning?

A reader writes:I thought I heard some “popping” noise this morning around 4:40, and didn’t pay any attention to it. Just received an email from a friend who lives around Hollywood and Kenmore ( a block and a half from me). He said he he heard what sounded like a clip being emptied, but...

Groupon: Image Dry Cleaning

This weekend’s Groupon features Image Dry Cleaners which has a location in Edgewater at 1101 W Berwyn (just east of the Berwyn Red Line stop at Winthrop). The deal is $45 worth of laundry services for just $20, and they also offer free pickup and delivery.

Toddler found wandering the streets

According to the Chicago News Report a toddler was found alone at the Broadway and Bryn Mawr intersection early Friday morning. The African American girl was about 3 years old and dressed in her pajamas.

Streetlights out on Clark

We noticed last night that all of the streetlights on Clark in Andersonville and further north were out. 311 has probably already been notified, but feel free to call and let them know.

Benefit for Care for Real @ Crew

Fresh meats & eggs

Did you know that C&D Farms, a vendor at the Andersonville farmer’s market in the summer, sells their meats and eggs in the winter as well? According to ChowHound, every Thursday C&D is stationed in a white van on on Ashland at Berwyn in front of the Church selling their goods from 4PM –...

Construction underway at new medical building

Last week we mentioned that a new medical building was coming to the corner of Victoria & Broadway. Well apparently construction has already begun – thanks to a reader for submitting the above photo of the activity. As always if anyone has any news, photos or ideas that they’d like to share on the...

Poll: Who do you plan to vote for Mayor?

In our latest poll we ask Edgewater residents who they would like to see elected as the next Mayor of Chicago, replacing outgoing Richard Daley. In addition, we encourage you to share with us in the comments why you plan to vote for that specific candidate. I hate that I even have to mention...

Chimney cakes come to Edgewater

Chimney cakes, a Hungarian treat, have arrived in Edgewater. A reader informed us that Hungarian bakery Chimney Cake Island recently opened at 1445 W Devon. A Chimney Cake (Kurtos Kalacs) is a delicious dough wrapped around a wooden pin topped with sugar, baked in a special oven till the sugar caramelized. Then it is...

This Saturday: Pack the Car

From the Pack the Car crew: A HUGE thank you goes out to everyone who has supported this endeavor in 2010. We will be out again at the corner of Berywn and Clark on Saturday, January 29th from 9AM – Noon. We need donations for Care For Real to help stock the shelves after...