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Archive for April, 2011
Power outages in Edgewater
Multiple readers have informed us that power was out last night on the northern side of the neighborhood around Granville and Thorndale as well as Rogers Park. Emergency personnel were called to buildings as people were stuck in elevators. Does anyone know if power has been restored?
Lost husky
From EveryBlock Chicago: Lost Brown and White Husky, name Red if found please call 312-320-8781.
Loyola Phoenix profiles Third Coast Comics
Loyola Phoenix writer Nathan Lurz recently profiled Third Coast Comics (6234 N Broadway) in an article published earlier this week. The article profiles owner Terry Gant and his story about how his love for comics, which by the way “aren’t just for nerds,” led him to opening his business that sits on the fringe...
Prayers for the heart of Edgewater
Sunday, May 15, 2011. 2-3pm. Near Thorndale El. Join Edgewater neighbors of all backgrounds and ages in this rally for peace. We will bear witness to the tragedies of the violence in which we live, and to the power of community in seeking real solutions together. We will lift up our visions of a...
Reminder: Public Safety Forum Saturday
As a reminder, there is a Public Safety Forum this Saturday. Below is the agenda for the day: 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. – Introductions & Overview•Harry Osterman – Alderman Elect•Commander Lucy Moy (20th District)and Commander Michael Wick (24th District)•Principal Susan Lofton – Senn High School•Ed McClane, Public Safety Coordinator for the Edgewater Community...
Robbery at The Call
The Call (1547 W Bryn Mawr) bar was robbed on Monday night. We do not have specific details at this point, but we are told the bar lost a lot and was forced to close on Tuesday. There is a party tonight, stop in to show your support!
Dining Out for Life
Tomorrow is the 18th annual Dining Out for Life event, where participating local restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds to HIV/AIDS related charities. This year’s beneficiary is EdgeAlliance. EdgeAlliance mission is to improve the lives of Chicagoans with HIV/AIDS through housing, care and support services. Participating restaurants in Edgewater/Andersonville include: - Acre...
Saturday: Zombie Pub Crawl
This Saturday is the 4th Annual Zombie Pub Crawl in Andersonville along Clark Street. The event begins at Atmosphere (5355 N Clark) at 2:00PM and continues on to Simon’s, Farraguts, The Call and Hamburger Mary’s. For more info, click here.
Shots fired last night?
From EveryBlock Chicago:9:45pm Gunshot heard followed by the sound of animal in distress“Around 9:45pm this evening we heard a gunshot and the blood curdling wail of an animal in great distress. Many of our neighbors heard it to and called 911. We live on Summerdale between Clark and Glenwood. Nobody was exactly sure where...
50% off Apart Pizza Company
Apart Pizza Company (5624 N Broadway) is featured on CBS Local Offers today and tomorrow. For $10, you’ll receive a voucher good for $20 worth of food from Apart. Click here for the deal.
Edgewater Chamber seeks nominations
The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its “Best of Edgewater” and “Sweetheart of Edgewater” awards. The Best of Edgewater awards consist of such categories as Best New Business, “Green” Business, and Restaurant of the Year, while the Sweetheart of Edgewater is intended to honor an unsung hero or group of heroes...
Man robbed by boyfriend at knifepoint
From the Chicago News Report:A North Side Chicago man purportedly told police his boyfriend robbed him at knifepoint. The incident was reported (on Friday) around 9:43 p.m. and occurred inside an apartment at 5840 North Sheridan Road in Edgewater, said police. The victim told authorities his boyfriend brandished the weapon, took his wallet, and...
Found dog
From Craiglist:Found a doggie by Peterson & Ridge, I just want to make sure that this adorable doggie goes back to his/her real parents/owners. So before I hand the doggie back to you, please tell me the type of collar he was wearing?Thank You,312-380-9816
Fire at Park Edgewater
A small fire broke out in a unit at the Park Edgewater building (6101 N Sheridan) about an hour ago according to a few followers on our Facebook page. The fire occured on the stove in the kitchen of unit 3H, and the resident was unable to contain it. Fortunately, the Chicago Fire Department...
Park Tower condo board sues resident over bedbugs
From Crain’s Chicago: (Crain’s) — After bringing in an exterminator to eradicate a stubborn bedbug problem, the leaders of a North Side condo tower are pulling out another weapon: a lawsuit against a resident. Park Tower Condominium Assn. Inc., which runs the condo building at 5415 N. Sheridan Road, is suing Sandra L. Gold,...
