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Archive for March, 2012
Andersonville resident to star in Marriott Theatre’s “The Pirates of Penzance”
Lincolnshire’s Marriott Theatre is set to preview their production of the Gilbert and Sullivan musical classic The Pirates of Penzance
Edgewater & Andersonville in the news
2 Shot On Busy Broadway Two men wounded in Edgewater shooting Too many cooks disrupt the culinary kingdon at Pasteur Chicago artist unveils neighborhood posters The Hutch Dishware Store Opens in Andersonville Before I Die murals draw attention from Chicago residents...
$10 million goes to family of 2005 Edgewater murder victim
The family of Melissa Dorner was recently awarded $10 million by a Cook County jury. 21 year old Dorner was found beaten and strangled in her apartment at 6151 N. Winthrop Ave. on January 24, 2005, the apparent victim of a robbery. Local residents may recall the case, as it was quite brutal and...
Edgewater Chamber President Goes Out With A Bang
Edgewater Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jay Delaney is stepping down from his post, but he isn’t leaving quietly.
Cassidy Fights Property Tax Fraud With New Legislation
Tax frauds beware! State Representative Kelly Cassidy introduced and passed new legislation to combat property tax fraud and lower property tax bills for homeowners. “Tax cheats who claim multiple homestead exemptions on more than one property cost Cook County taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars each year,”
48th Ward Master Plan continues to take shape
48th Ward Residents showed up in force to this past Saturday’s “Community Vision” meeting located at the former Blockbuster Video space at 5300 N Broadway.
Man dies after falling on Red Line tracks at Bryn Mawr
According to the CTA, a man fell on the Red Line tracks at the Bryn Mawr station and was killed after being struck by
CTA set to launch “Red Ahead” initiative
Last Wednesday’s Construction and CTA meeting at the Broadway Armory featured comprehensive details on the CTA’s maintenance and modernization project for the Red Line, dubbed “Red Ahead.” The project aims to accomplish some much needed short term improvements to multiple stations, including: Lawrence, Argyle,
Edgewater & Andersonville in the news
Weather boosts business for gardening stores Pet Owners Worried About Squirrel Poison Traps on North Side Cassidy Wins 14th District Race Edgewater Man Dies after Jumping Out of SUV During Fight with Wife The Five Least Expensive Properties for Sale in Andersonville Out to...
Details about Edgewater’s new branch library emerge
Wednesday night’s 48th Ward Construction and CTA Meeting at the Broadway Armory saw a good number of people in attendance, eager to hear all about the new Chicago Public Library branch planned for the intersection of Broadway and Elmdale. Alderman Harry Osterman opened the meeting, introducing the Public Building Commission of Chicago’s Executive Director,...
Community Visioning Meeting @ Former Blockbuster Space
48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman will be holding a “Community Visioning” meeting this Saturday, March 24th from 10AM – 12PM at the empty Blockbuster space located at 5300 N Broadway.
Alert for Dog Owners
Dog owners should be on the alert that someone has recently been laying squirrel poisoning in alleyways of Edgewater and Rogers Park, according to an e-newsletter recently sent out by Edgewater’s Bark Bark Club (5943 N Broadway) and Rogers Park’s Rogers Bark grooming shop (1447 W Jarvis). According to the alert, several dogs have...
Edgewater Chamber seeks nominees for Best of Edgewater and Sweetheart of Edgewater Awards
Each spring, the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce
