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Andersonville Bank Gets Hit With A Lunchtime Robbery
Police Need Help Locating Edgewater Man Missing Since Monday
First Vision Of The New Andersonville Gathering Space Unveiled
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Edgewater Businesses Put On Alert After String Of Burglaries
February 17, 2020A recent string of burglaries affecting businesses along Broadway in both Edgewater and Lakeview caused the Chicago Police Department to issue a warning to neighborhood shops. The alert went out last week and details three incidents that all happened on the same day. According to police, the suspect illegally entered the businesses on Feb. 9 […]
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Senn High Teacher Has Been Removed After Alleged Offensive Remarks To Students That Wouldn’t Stand During National Anthem
February 14, 2020A Senn High School teacher is under investigation after allegedly saying offensive comments to a pair of students who chose not to stand during the national anthem. Now it is learned that the individual has been removed from teaching at the institution. The incident happened at an assembly towards the end of last month and […]
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Andersonville Bank Gets Hit With A Lunchtime Robbery
February 12, 2020An Andersonville bank was robbed over the weekend and now the FBI has released a photo as they seek help in identifying the suspect. The incident happened Saturday, Feb. 8 around 11:12 a.m. at the First Third Bank at 5501 N. Ashland. The suspect walked into the bank, handed a note to the teller and […]
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Police Need Help Locating Edgewater Man Missing Since Monday
February 12, 2020The Chicago Police Department is asking the public for help in locating an elderly man who was last seen on the 5800 block of N. Sheridan in Edgewater. The alert went out today for 74-year-old James Bell who has been missing since Monday. According to police, Bell is described as 5-foot-4, 136 pounds, brown eyes, […]
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Andersonville Businesses Team Up For Valentines With 14% Of Sales Going To Charity
February 11, 2020Andersonville is all about the love and this weekend a wide range of neighborhood businesses will team up and donate 14% of their sales to select charities. In 2017, Milk Handmade (5137 N. Clark) owner Hallie Borden started With Love From Andersonville in response to the ever apparent bigotry, racism, and sexism that exists in […]
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First Vision Of The New Andersonville Gathering Space Unveiled
February 10, 2020Since first reporting on a new gathering space in Andersonville back in early December, area Aldermen held a meeting with residents on Saturday for the first time and revealed the initial vision of the project and asked for community input. The main purpose is to create a gathering space on Catalpa between Clark and Ashland […]
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Edgewater Aldi Could Offer Private Label And Locally Produced Alcohol Soon
February 7, 2020After getting a complete overhaul last year and adding a wider range of products such as organic produce, the Edgewater Aldi at 6221 N. Broadway could also start offering a selection of alcohol soon. In an announcement put out by Aldi foods, they will be having a community open house on Saturday, Feb. 8 from […]
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Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg Opens Edgewater Campaign Office
February 6, 2020Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg has opened an Edgewater campaign office as he ramps up his bid to become President. Though former Republican New York City Mayor Bloomberg was not a part of the Iowa caucuses this week, he is making a campaign push in larger states that will hold elections in the upcoming months […]
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Edgewater Antique Dealer Wrote His First Book – And It’s A Best Seller
February 5, 2020A local antique dealer who has co-owned a popular store in Edgewater for over 20 years has written a book detailing some of his past experiences in the industry. To his surprise, it has become a best seller and is recommended by publications such as The Advocate. Writing his first book called Selling Dead People’s […]
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Suspect Arrested After Edgewater Shooting Leaves Teen In Serious Condition
February 3, 2020A teenager that has had no prior issues with Chicago Police was shot on Sunday evening while walking along an Edgewater Beach sidewalk. After a short search a suspect has been arrested and charged in the shooting. The incident happened around 9:50 p.m., Feb. 2 on the 1000 block of Berwyn near the Red Line […]
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Andersonville’s Iconic Castle On Berwyn Is On The Market For The First Time In Almost 50 Years
February 3, 2020It has become one of the Andersonville’s most photographed sites and has entertained onlookers as they stroll along Berwyn Ave. since it was built in 1904. Now for the first time in a half century, the iconic Castle on Berwyn is up for sale. Ron Flores bought 1430 W. Berwyn in 1975 and quickly […]
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Drag Queen Story Hour Gives Kids A Fun Reading Outlet While Promoting Positive Gender Expression
January 29, 2020Drag queen story hour (DQSH) has taken over the nation and the blend between reserved and extravagant is captivating. In Andersonville and around the country, the events promote a love for reading as well as a positive outlook on gender expression. Most importantly though, it’s just good ole dress-up fun! The idea of DQSH came […]
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Founders Of LGBT Sports Bar Crew Put Their Anticipated New Edgewater Project On Hold
January 28, 2020The anticipated tavern and restaurant project which was to be named after the man who developed the Edgewater subdivision in 1886, John Lewis Cochran, has officially been put on hold. The team stated that they were unable to find the funding that was needed. The announcement of the new Cochran’s Tavern at 6341 N. Broadway […]
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CTA Kicks Off The Massive RPM Project With Public Meetings This Week
January 27, 2020The CTA will be holding a series of open house meetings this week hosting residents that will be affected by the largest public works project the area has seen. The Red Purple Modernization (RPM) project kicked off this week with preparatory track work between Thorndale and Montrose. This is the first of three stages that […]
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Andersonville’s Passerotto Brings In Another Big Culinary Award
January 24, 2020With a long list of culinary awards racked up in just a short time since opening in early 2018, Jennifer Kim and her Korean-Italian influenced restaurant Passerotto (5420 N. Clark) have been the darling of Chicago’s restaurant scene. Adding to its accomplishments, the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence has awarded them the title of […]
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