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Archive for June, 2011
Fireworks July 3rd
With the City of Chicago nixing their Indepence Day fireworks this year, many readers have inquired about the Saddle
St. Gregory the Great High School admissions applications now being accepted
From the Dean of Admissions @ St. Gregory: St Gregory the Great High School (1677 W Bryn Mawr) is a Catholic learning community, where a multi-national student body with varying learning abilities and diverse faiths are called forth to discover their learning strengths. The mission at St Gregory is to empower young men and...
Transistor moving to North Center
Andersonville’s unique electronics/arts/music boutique store Transistor (5045 N Clark) is planning to move from their current location on Clark Street to Lincoln Avenue in North Center.
A grand opening: Burke’s Public House
If you’re a frequent reader of the EdgeVille Buzz you may have noticed us post a few updates (like here, here, here, here,
Jin Thai online
Jin Thai (5458 N Broadway) recently opened, but last week when we pondered ordering delivery for the first time we were disappointed that we could not find a menu online.
West Edgewater Park community input meeting
Friends of West Edgewater Park held a community meeting yesterday seeking resident feedback for their proposed idea of converting the Edgewater Medical Center site into a park.
Urban Mischief opening in Andersonville
While home stores are not unexpected in Andersonville, the latest addition opening on Clark Street is unlike any other home stores in Chicago. Opening in August 2011, new store Urban Mischief (5135 N Clark) will offer vintage furniture, accessories and lifestyle goods while also dedicating a fourth of its retail space to a mysterious...
Tomorrow: Positive Loitering on Thorndale
The Thorndale Action Task Force resumes its weekly positive loitering on the 1100 block of West Thorndale at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday June 28.
Andersonville: found cat & dog
A reader writes:This cat was found outside on the 1400 block of Catalpa. Friendly. No collar. Seems to be a house cat. Grey and white. 22″ long. Aprox. 10 lbs.We will take to vet to see if has chip. Please claim your cat. p: 773-878-2501 Also from Craigslist:Found on 6/23 on corner of Winona...
Reminder: Friends of West Edgewater Park meeting tonight
Friends of West Edgewater Park, a group of residents proposing to convert the Edgewater Medical Center site into a neighborhood park, is hosting a community-wide open house to get ideas from the community about what the features of their proposed park should be. The meeting will be held at St. Gregory’s Social Hall (1609 W. Gregory).In...
Fox News: Officers hurt in crash
2 Police Officers Hurt in Transport Wagon Crash with Car Chicago – A Chicago Police vehicle struck a car Sunday night in the North Side Edgewater neighborhood.At 10:55 p.m., a Chicago Police prisoner transport wagon struck an automobile in the 1500 block of West Foster Avenue, according to police News Affairs Officer Ronald Gaines.The...
Renovations at Starbucks
A user on everyblock.com tipped us off to the fact that the Starbucks at Bryn Mawr and Winthrop is being renovated. They’ve got quite the unique setup right now with a temporary ordering system that makes use of 2 different windows on the west side of the store. A source in Lakeview tells us...
Take Back the Block: Lawrence & Sheridan
Join Alderman Osterman’s office and neighbors take back the block to make
Backlot Bash this weekend
Don’t forget that Andersonville’s annual Backlot Back is taking place once again this weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) in the parking lot behind Cheetah Gym. For tickets and more info click here:
Edgewater’s LGBT impact
June is Gay Pride month, and last Sunday the Edgewater Historical Society hosted a forum on the history of LGBT politics in Edgewater and the North side.
