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C4 ‘Recovery Point’ Substance Abuse Support Center On Ridge Closing
December 5, 2014Over the last few years, Chicago has seen a great deal of mental health facilities close their doors for several different reasons including, lack of federal funding, challenges with administration and operations, a lack of support systems, among many others. It appears as though this is also the case with a program run by nonprofit C4, called the […]
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Andersonville Gears Up For Local Late Night Holiday Sales This Friday
December 2, 2014This upcoming Friday, December 5 from 6 -10 p.m. is the 12th annual Late Night Andersonville in which 40 stores will participate by staying open late and offering sales, refreshments and entertainment. Cross off everyone on your holiday gift list while supporting local businesses at the same time. With every type of retail shop to choose from in […]
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New Menswear Store Introduces Fresh Brands to Clark Street
December 1, 2014Bringing a mix of high-end and progressive menswear from designers across the globe, Notre — Andersonville’s latest destination for handpicked, highly-curated men’s fashion wear — opened its doors in the neighborhood’s ever-burgeoning shopping district on North Clark Street. Located at 5202 N. Clark Street, the dark yet inviting shop features a relaxed and lush ambiance […]
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Trumbull School Proposals Presented At Community Meeting
November 25, 2014Trumbull Elementary, located at 5200 N Ashland, has been empty for the last several months due to last year’s Chicago Public School closings. But last night Alderman Patrick O’Connor of the 40th ward held an open community meeting at Trumbull that had the auditorium spilling over with people to discuss potential uses for the historic […]
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Diana’s Daycare: Working With Area Resources To Achieve The Small Business Dream
November 24, 2014Daycare is in high demand in Chicago these days. With limited options for working parents, there is a great need for affordable childcare within the city. Diana Anderson is one of the many small business owners trying to fulfill that need. Living her life-long dream of running her own daycare business, Diana has recently expanded […]
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Andersonville’s Care For Real Toy Drive To Serve About 800 Children
November 21, 2014As we think about preparing for Thanksgiving or as we begin to make that list and check it twice for gifts for family and friends, how about making a place at that virtual table for the children of our community by way of the Care for Real annual toy drive? Lyle Allen, executive director, says, […]
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Saint Harridan Andersonville Pop-Up Re-Engineers Suits For Women And Transmen
November 20, 2014Saint Harridan is an Oakland based shopping boutique that specializes in high-end suits, ties, shirts, pants and more for those who can’t usually find what they are looking for at a regular men’s clothing store. The pop-up is happening next to Joie De Vine, at 1748 W. Balmoral and has been going since Friday. They will be open until the 23rd, […]
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Andersonville’s Milk Boutique Wins Pop-Up Shop Downtown, Expands Local Message
November 13, 2014After just two years running, Andersonville’s Milk Handmade is expanding its collection of handmade women’s clothing, accessories and local, independent designers to a temporary storefront in the heart of downtown. The locally-sourced women’s clothing boutique recently won Block 37’s “The Next Great Pop-Up Challenge,” earning the neighborhood shop two months of free rent and $2,500 […]
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Andersonville’s White Attic Closing, Encourages Local Business Support
November 10, 2014On the North facing windows of Andersonville’s White Attic are signs displaying a ‘40% Sale’ while on the West facing windows are a 2-page open letter addressed to the community about the store’s closing at the end of the month. The letter is a warm one. A simple and kind explanation as to why the store has decided […]
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Swedish Covenant Opens Mayora Rosenberg Women’s Health Center, #BreakingDownWalls
November 6, 2014Swedish Covenant has been making some drastic changes to fulfill the health care needs and improve access to quality health care for women residing on Chicago’s north side. They have recently opened the Mayora Rosenberg Women’s Health Center, which offers an array of services and has state of the art technology offering everything from regular check-ups, mammograms, breast […]
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International Chamber Artists Perform at St. Gregory
November 5, 2014Got any plans for 4 PM on Sunday, November 9? Why not make a stop at St. Gregory the Great Church at 5545 N. Paulina for some classical music, a part of your plan? The International Chamber Artists will once again perform a concert of classical chamber music. Even if you are not familiar with […]
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Great Lakes Clinical Trials Opening in Andersonville
November 4, 2014Over the past year, there has been a change in the southeast corner of Foster and Ashland. Gone is the Nelson Funeral Home. In its place you will find a ten thousand square foot state of the art clinical research facility, Great Lakes Clinical Trials. Great Lakes is an independent, phase I-IV clinical trial center that […]
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Kenmore Plaza Requests Zoning Change For Expansion
October 31, 2014Last Tuesday, October 21, the Alderman’s office hosted a meeting at Epworth United Methodist Church to discuss a zoning change for the Kenmore Plaza, a senior housing development in Edgewater. There were notices left on the doors of neighborhood residents from the 48th Ward’s office requesting attendance so the community could provide input and ask […]
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Raven Theatre Plans For the Future With New Renovations
October 28, 2014Raven has been a mainstay in the Edgewater theater community for the past 15 years. Only in the last 18 months or so has it been under the leadership of Kelly Strickland as its executive director. Kelli is not new to the area or the community as she was on the faculty of Loyola University […]
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Andersonville’s Famous ‘Landmark’ Closing But Space Remains Local
October 22, 2014The famous and long time Andersonville favorite, The Landmark will be closing this week with their last day open to the public on Sunday, October 26. Located at 5245 N Clark St, the establishment has been a loved staple in the community and sustained for 30 years of business. Owned and run by the wildly-adored Jan Baxter, […]
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