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Archive for July, 2012
Forever Yogurt opens (finally) & another new business coming to Clark
Coming soon sign in front windows. Credit: Jeremy Bressman After months of delays reportedly due to problems passing their electrical inspections, frozen yogurt chain Forever Yogurt
Stand by for action at Argyle, Thorndale stations
Those giant piles of stone ballast and stinky bundles of rail ties that arrived on Thorndale and Argyle today, near the CTA stations, mean one thing: tracks will be torn out and replaced in a blitz operation starting Friday evening and running 24/7 until about 4 a.m. on Monday. It’s getting to...
Next weekend: Edge Fest
Edgewater is joining the likes of many other neighborhoods and hosting it’s first ever major street festival, Edge Fest, next weekend.
Edgewater & Andersonville in the news
Male body found unresponsive on Edgewater beach Raven Theatre Presents MOTHER’S HOUSE Workshop, 8/20-8/22 When the Hospitals of Chicago Close, What’s Next? The scoop on heat and ice cream
Body found at Thorndale Beach
Multiple news sources are reporting that a body was found this morning around 6:30AM at George A. Lane Beach & Park (also know as
Broadway/Glenlake Walgreens closing next week
Current Walgreens store. Credit: Patrick Barry The Walgreens store located at Broadway & Glenlake (6125 N Broadway) is slated to close for redevelopment next Tuesday, July 31st.
Shop til you drop in Andersonville this weekend
There are multiple shopping related events in Andersonville this weekend, most notably the annual Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale.
Community Glue Kick Off Party
About a month ago, we first told you about the launch of ‘Community Glue,’ and the project is moving forward!
Community Meeting Regarding Proposed Fine Wine Shop on Broadway
According to a recent email from the Edgewater Development Corporation, a fine wine and spirits shop could soon be coming to Broadway just north of Thorndale.
Sofia Talvik Performing at the Swedish American Museum
Sofia Talvik. Credit: : Gustaf Waesterberg This Thursday the
Edgewater resident’s art displayed on Michigan Avenue
An Edgewater resident’s art is on display on Michigan Avenue through August 19th as part of ComEd’s “MetamorFridges” exhibit.
Edgewater & Andersonville in the news
Three teens charged in videotaped fatal attack on disabled man Adam Grandt Takes Over the Kitchen at Vincent
Volunteer with Music for Kids
Founded by Hillary Bayley in 2008, Music for Kids is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization located in Edgewater that provides tuition-free instrumental music lessons to Chicago Public School students who do not have access to similar educational opportunities.
Big CTA work this weekend: What to expect
It’s going to be a busy weekend for CTA repairs as streets close at Thorndale, Berwyn and Argyle to allow crews to work on the viaducts and tracks. All three stations will remain open to foot traffic, but automobiles will be detoured. At Berwyn, buses will be rerouted beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, according...
