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Archive for May, 2012
Local Farmers Market Guide
Farmers Market. Credit: City of Chicago Farmers Market season is upon us, and there are plenty of options to grab fresh goods from farmers, bakered goods
Girls Night Out in Andersonville
Milk Handmade Andersonville business neighbors Milk Handmade (5137 N Clark) and Urban Mischief (5135 N Clark) are teaming up to host a “Girls Night” next Thursday, June 7th from 7pm – 10pm.
Boy shot and killed at Laurie’s Pizzeria; Apparently gang related
Multiple news sources (CBS, Chicago Tribune) are reporting that
15 People Injured in Kenmore Building Fire; Good Samaritans to the Rescue
Monday morning after fire. Credit: Michael Madsen / Facebook A three-alarm
Garbage collection days to change starting next month
The City of Chicago has prepared a new grid-based garbage collection system, scheduled to roll out on Monday June 11th. The program will be implemented in specific areas of the city, and is set to affect wards
Mayor Emanuel Announces Strategic Partnership Between Senn & Loyola
Senn High School. Credit: Jeremy Bressman According to a news release from Alderman Harry Osterman’s 48th Ward Office, Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced a new strategic partnership between Senn High School and Loyola University Chicago. This strategic partnership will take effect fall 2012 and will strengthen Senn’s academic offerings while building on its existing...
Big changes at Big Jones
Big Jones (5347 N Clark), which opened about 4 years ago and has experienced much success in making a name for itself amongst Andersonville’s many dining spots on Clark Street, will be undergoing a major tranformation over the coming weeks.
Fiesta de Arte Benefitting Helen C. Peirce School
On Thursday, May 31st from 6pm to 8pm at Peirce Elementary (1423 W. Bryn Mawr), come enjoy some great food and music as well as wonderful art created by students. Proceeds for this event directly benefit the school and its programs. You may pre-register by paying via Paypal. Make sure you put “Fiesta de...
Edgewater & Andersonville in the news
Edgewater Residents Respond to Red Line Renovations Chicago Lit: Wen Huang revisits his Chinese roots Sugar & Spice: Premise Best Ethiopian Cuisine in Chicago Neighborhood Alternatives to NATO
Edgewater’s Metropolis Coffee at NATO Summit
One Edgewater businessman has been cleared by the State Dept. to be at the McCormick Place NATO conference on Sunday and Monday. He will be serving the morning coffee to anywhere from 1 to 500 foreign journalists along with pastry from Hoosier Momma Pie Company in Ukranian Village. If you are watching a telecast...
Andersonville Midsommarfest music lineup announced
Midsommarfest 2012 The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce has announced the music lineup for this year’s Midsommarfest on Clark Street.
