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Rickover student makes American Idol Top 20

Rickover Naval Academy (5900 N Glenwood) senior Devin Velez has been a contestant on this season’s American Idol television show, and he has made it to the final round.  After surviving the ‘Sudden Death Round’ in Las Vegas, Velez joins 19 other contestants in the Top 20 live show where America, not the judges, decide the contestants fate. [...]

People’s Passion Play now showing in Andersonville

Quest Theatre Ensemble’s The People’s Passion Play is currently playing in Andersonville’s Blue Theater which is adjacent to St. Gregory the Great Church.  The musical, written by award-winning, Chicago-based playwright/director/puppeteer Andrew Park with original music by Scott Lamps, chronicles the creation of the universe and key Biblical events through the Passion and Ressurection. “The People’s Passion play [...]

Sauce & Bread Coming to Clark

The northern strip of Clark Street will welcome a new addition to the retail scene this weekend as Sauce and Bread Kitchen opens their doors at 6338 N. Clark St (next door to Norse Bar) on March 2nd.  The duo of Mike Bancroft, of Co-Op Hot Sauce, and Anne Kostroski, of Crumb, have paired up to create this [...]

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Andersonville’s Dala Horse Reined in for Renovations

A prominent and familiar fixture on the southeast corner of Clark and Farragut, Andersonville’s Swedish Dala (Dalecarian) Horse is hard to miss. It regularly garners a great amount of attention, with passersby often stopping to take photos with (or sometimes “riding”) the horse. It even has its own foursquare checkin! All of this being said, it [...]

Video: Loyola University 1963 Basketball Team

Check out this video about the Loyola mens basketball team’s NCAA Regional contest against Mississippi State University on March 15, 1963, in East Lansing, Michigan – named one of the top moments in NCAA March Madness history.  Loyola University was a pioneer by allowing black players on their team, while Mississippi State had to sneak [...]

Brasserie 54 opening new bar concept “upstairs”

Those missing the days of having In Fine Spirits lounge (which, after the debacle known as Premise seems many) as an option to enjoy a relaxing cocktails or glass of wine in the Andersonville neighborhood will rejoice next week, when LM Restaurant Group unveils the newest concept to their portfolio, L’etage.  French for upstairs, L’étage will [...]

Local bartender,chef each nominated for honors (and one needs YOUR help!)

Everyone knows that Andersonville is chock-full of fabulous bars and restaurants serving up great food, drink and dining experiences.  But, what does go unrecognized sometimes is the exceptional staffs these businesses employ that much of their successes should be attributed to.  That’s not the case today, however, as two Andersonville restaurant employees have been nominated for serious local [...]

Morning fire at former Hamilton’s space

It appears that a fire broke out this morning around 9AM at the former site of Hamilton’s Bar at 6341 N Broadway as multiple Chicago Fire Department vehicles were on the scene.  Hamilton’s announced they were closing their doors on October 12th, and closed for good a few weeks later.  Despite the bars closure, there [...]

Las Manos finds a new home, Sabrina closing

Las Manos Gallery has reopened in a new home at 1515 W Foster.  We first told the story of the gallery losing its lease last summer, and we’re happy to see them remain in the area.  While no longer located on the main drag of Clark Street, the long time neighborhood gallery remains in the heart of [...]

Loyola Campus Police Considering Tasers

Loyola University’s campus police are exploring the option of arming it’s officers with tasers, according to a recent article by the Loyola Phoenix, the school’s paper.   Tasers have become controversial recently, following numerous deaths and the infamous University of Florida incident that was captured on video and posted to YouTube.  One student has posted to [...]

What to do about graffiti?

From 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman’s weekly newsletter: When you notice graffiti in and around your neighborhood, be sure to report it to our office.  Please follow the steps below when identifying and reporting graffiti. – What type of graffiti is it? Graffiti is usually either an individual tagging with their name or gang related. [...]