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Several Reports Of Gunfire In Edgewater Since Sunday
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10-Year-Old Girl Escapes Kidnapping Attempt In Edgewater
May 21, 2019Chicago Police have issued a community alert for the 24th District in Edgewater after a 10-year-old girl was inappropriately touched and grabbed by a male offender. She was able to escape the incident. Around 7:45 a.m. on Monday, the girl was walking westbound on the 1000 block of Thorndale when a man slapped her on […]
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Red Line Project Contractor To Speak At Open Houses This Week On Upcoming Construction
May 20, 2019The Red Purple Modernization (RPM) project is moving forward this year with the largest public works project Edgewater has ever experienced. In order to help inform residents on the heavy construction that will largely impact the area, RPM’s contractor will speak at several open houses this week to explain the timeline and scope of the […]
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4 Teens Face Federal Charges And Possible Life In Prison For October Carjacking
May 17, 2019After being charged by the State of Illinois for one carjacking of an off-duty Chicago Police detective and another attempted earlier carjacking last October, a group of four teens now face the possibility of life in prison as new federal charges have been handed down. This week a federal grand jury charged 19-year-old Jamaal Ashshaheed […]
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Teen Charged In Argyle Red Line Shooting Remains In Jail After Mom Refuses To Pick Him Up
May 16, 2019The Argyle red line shooting last week on the station’s platform was a bold act by a 14-year-old suspect who was eventually taken into custody. Last Friday many residents were angered when a judge allowed him to be released from a juvenile dentation facility to his parent without electronic monitoring or bail due to police […]
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Alderman Osterman To Hold Public Safety Meeting Tonight
May 15, 2019After a recent rise in gun related violence in the 48th Ward, Alderman Harry Osterman will be holding a public safety meeting tonight with Alderman James Cappleman, Police District Commander Chris Pappaioannou and 20th Police District Commander Sean Loughran. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Furama, 4936 N. Broadway. They will discuss the recent shootings in […]
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Three Nights, Two Days And A Whole Lotta Fun At Andersonville’s 2019 Midsommarfest
May 13, 2019One of the Summer’s most popular events returns bringing together friends and neighbors to celebrate. Andersonville’s Midsommarfest will be held Friday, June 7 from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., and Saturday to Sunday, June 8-9 from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Entering its 54th year, the event will kick off Friday night on Clark Street from […]
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A 14-Year-Old Charged With This Week’s Argyle Red Line Station Shooting
May 10, 2019** UPDATED STORY** The teen went before Judge Linda Pauel on Friday and was released to a parent without electronic monitoring and ordered to come back on Monday. This was against the wishes of the Cook County state’s attorney’s office. Last night Chicago Police announced that they have charged one of two suspects that were placed into custody Wednesday […]
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Owners of Old Turkish Cuisine Restaurant Open New Spot In Andersonville With Upgraded Menu
May 9, 2019It has been three years since the old Turkish Cuisine restaurant at Clark and Bryn Mawr left Andersonville for W Devon due to a dispute with their landlord. However, after many dedicated customers expressed sorrow over the departure the owners have moved back to the area with a fresh concept which includes an expanded menu […]
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Chicago Police Issue Community Alert Seeking ID Of Argyle Red Line Shooting Suspects
May 8, 2019The Chicago Police Department issued a community alert today in order to help identify two individuals who are sought in connection with the shooting on the Argyle Red Line Station yesterday. The statement included photos of the two males wanted in relation to aggravated battery with a firearm. The brazen incident happened at 4 p.m. […]
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The Circus Has Come To Town And Local Kids Are The Stars
May 7, 2019One of the fondest memories of many children is when their eyes first got a glimpse of the dazzling performers entertaining the crowd with thrilling acrobatic feats. Now, a Chicago Park District program will allow parents to send their kids to not only see spectacular displays of human achievement but to participate in them as […]
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Two Shot On Argyle Red Line Platform, Trains Delayed During Rush Hour Commute
May 6, 2019Another shooting incident has hit Argyle Ave. which is located in the 48th Ward. Two people were shot on the Argyle Red Line platform just before rush hour traffic causing big delays for evening commuters. According to police, the two men were struck by the bullets around 4 p.m. Monday afternoon. A 34-year-old male sustained gunshot […]
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Shooting On Kenmore Ave. In Edgewater Last Night Leaves One Injured
May 6, 2019A shooting on Kenmore Ave. in Edgewater last night put area residents on alert and prompted Alderman Harry Osterman to put out a statement regarding the incident. The shots rang out on Sunday evening around 9:30 p.m. on the 5900 block of N. Kenmore near Thorndale. In the end, an individual took a bullet to […]
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Andersonville Resident To Perform Dramatic Concert Honoring Her Mother-In-Law Ruth Bader Ginsburg
May 6, 2019The life of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is filled with amazing stories about a woman who broke gender barriers in school, worked in order to support a family and faced the unthinkable challenge of taking care of a spouse with cancer. That dynamic drive has given rise to a woman that has […]
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Police Warn Of More Catalytic Converter Thefts In The Area
May 2, 2019Police have issued another community alert after thieves struck six different times in April targeting catalytic converters on area vehicles in the 20th District (Lincoln). Both the Edgewater and Uptown areas were mentioned in the release which comes on the heels of another alert reported on March 19. The suspect(s) go underneath vehicles in order to […]
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Andersonville Wine Walk Returns With 6 New Locations and Food Pairings
May 1, 2019Now entering its 13th year, the Andersonville Wine Walk has become a staple in the neighborhood and will offer those who attend a selection of wines which will be presented along two different routes. The event, which is put on by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, takes place on Sunday, May 19 from 3 p.m. to […]
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