More info from Epworth fire; special worship for paster & family tomorrow

The Chicago Fire Department is still investigating last weekends fire that occured at Epoworth United Methodist church’s parsonage (5249 N Kenmore) last weekend, but it appears the blaze may have started with faulty electrical wiring in the wall an overloaded power strip.  A parsonage is the home provided by the church for clergy, and the [...]

Thursday flooding: Photos from around the neighborhood

Arts festival coming to Edgewater & Uptown in June

For three weeks in June, Pivot Arts will host a multi-arts festival at various unique venues throughout the Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods.  From June 6th through the 22nd audiences will have the opportunity to attend performances of live music, theater, dance, puppetry, as well as a community picnic and performances for children.  Edgewater venues include Berger [...]

CTA Alert for Weekend Red Line Riders

According to the Chicago Transit Authority, Red Line trains traveling north toward Howard will not stop at Wilson, Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn, Bryn Mawr, Thorndale, or Granville stations this weekend from Friday evening at 10PM to early Monday at 4AM due to planned work, that is expected to improve the tracks and signals. For service to [...]

Ridge firehouse slated for sale

The historic firehouse located at 5714 N. Ridge in Edgewater is slated to be put up for sale by the City of Chicago, according to multiple news sources.  According to the City’s website, the terra cotta trimmed firehouse that was built in 1928 was designated landmark status in 2003. Bids are expected to be accepted next week, and [...]

Felines & Canines upgrades facility, offerings

Local no-kill shelter Felines & Canines has been serving the community for over 35 years, but just about a year ago the organziation made some major upgrades.  Operating in a two story house in the northwest corner of the Edgewater neighborhood on Paulina just south of Devon (6379 N Paulina), the shelter recently received physical improvements [...]

Reza’s owners in family feud?

Crain’s Chicago Business yesterday reported that Reza Toulabi, who owns the properties that house three Reza’s mediterranean restaurants, is suing his brother Joseph, who owns and runs the restaurant businesses, as part of a rent dispute.  According to the article, Joseph has made death threats against Reza and also threatened to burn the buildings down in [...]

Weekend fire on Kenmore

A fire broke out Saturday afternoon in Edgewater Beach at a home located just south next door to Epworth United Church on Kenmore.  Multiple emergency vehicles were on the scene around 5pm and Berwyn Avenue was also closed from Winthrop to Sheridan.  The damage appears extensive, however it is unknown at this point if anyone was [...]

Edgewater & Andersonville in the news

  Drinking in Andersonville With Love and Radiation [Chicago Mag] Ten Places to Shop on a Weekend Trip to Chicago [Racked NY] Edgewater Beach Hotel photo gallery [Chicago Tribune] Sauce and Bread Kitchen: Savory, sweet cafe in Edgewater [ABC 7] Buildings sell in Andersonville, near Goose Island [Crain's Chicago]

Celebrate ‘National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day’

Did you know that today was National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day?  Neither did we, and, while this sandwich might be the go-to for a five year old there is nothing wrong with an adult loving some magical cheesy goodness as well.  At least thats my story and I’m sticking to it.  You may think why [...]

Vintage bicyclists to invade Edgewater, Uptown

Vintage Promotions, the folks behind Vintage Garage Chicago, will host a “Vintage Style Ride” on April 21st to kickoff the 2013 season of the unique market that is housed in the old AON parking garage at 5051 N Broadway.  Hundreds of bicyclists dressed in vintage are expected at the ride, which will journey through the Uptown [...]

Positive Loitering Returns to Thorndale

The Thorndale Action Task Force announced that positive loitering will resume next week begining on Monday, April 15th at 7PM. The weekly event is held during the warmer months around the troubled Thorndale corridor.  Positive loiterers typically gather in a peaceful manner, in coordination with local police, in an effort to take back the streets in trouble areas. All neighbors are [...]

Edgewater & Andersonville in the news

Tasting Table’s 5 Favorite Dishes From Eating Around The City In March [Huffington Post] Asian-chicken-wing smackdown! [TimeOut Chicago] Scandalous History of a Quiet Chicago Neighborhood’s Name [Yahoo! News] Chicagoan’s vie to be Peta’s Sexiest Vegan Next Door [Chicago RedEye] Ruth Ann Steinhagen Is Dead at 83; Shot a Ballplayer [NY Times]

Review: Brunch at Acre

After recently admitting during my glowing review of neighboring Bar Ombra that I had yet to check out their sister restaurant Acre, I decided it was time to remedy that.  I stopped by Acre (5308 N Clark) for brunch recently on a Saturday where the weather was decent and Andersonville was bustling with people out for a [...]

State Rep Cassidy Hosting “Virtual Town Hall”

14th District State Representative Kelly Cassidy is hosting her first ever virtual town hall meeting next week, according to an email from her office.  Cassidy said she plans to host several of these events to provide updates and receive constituent feedback while in Springfield for session.  This first meeting will take place on April 11th, [...]