CHICAGO SUN TIMESOctober 22, 2010 BY FRAN SPIELMAN City Hall ReporterClout apparently still counts in City Hall jobs — despite Mayor Daley’s promise to implement a personnel system free of politics in the wake of a hiring scandal that cost taxpayers $12 million to compensate victims of the city’s rigged hiring system. The wife of […]

The 12th Pack the Car event will be held on Saturday, October 30th from 9AM – Noon at the corner of Berwyn and Clark St. Look out for the cars with PTC signs and balloons. The focus for donations will be on food, winter coats, gloves, hats & baby items (diapers and formula). They will […]

Tennessee Williams’ classic will be showing on Raven Theatre’s East Stage through December 19th. You can check it out tomorrow, Saturday or Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30, $25 for students and seniors. The Raven Theatre is located at 6157 N. Clark St.

From the EBNA email blast:Mr. Phil Bernstein, aldermanic propect, has agreed to come to the EBNA blockclub meeting in October. Please join EBNA on Tuesday Oct 26th at 7pm at Edgewater Pres Church Kenmore and Bryn Mawr. This is an open meeting to the community. This will be an opportunity for Mr. Bernstein to meet […]

From the ECC…. Save the date of Sunday, October 24, 2010 and plan to join your Edgewater neighbors for a Lighthouses of Edgewater Crawl and Festival with a Twist. Tours originate from the Edgewater Community Council office between Noon and 3pm – YES the Bears are playing (the Redskins) at noon BUT you will be […]

(click letter to enlarge) According to Adam Robinson’s campaign and other sources, State Senator Heather Steans had accepted a challenge to a debate Mr. Robinson in a forum supervised by the League of Woman Voters in Chicago. However, the Steans camp is citing the fact that Early Voting has already commenced to back out of […]

According to a post on the Uptown Update, the new Dominick’s at Foster/Sheridan will open on November 11th. The store has been progressing quickly, with the exception of the construction strike. You can see some of our updates here (most recent), here, and here. (rendering of what the final store will look like).

Li’l Buds Theatre Company is a children’s theatre company that produces 2 family theatre productions a year, as well as offering a variety of theatre arts classes and camps during the year – for all ages, 3-18. For more info: www.lilbudstheatre.org

An Andersonville man has been charged with criminal sexual abuse after police say he molested a 6-year-old girl inside the Target at 2112 W. Peterson Ave. Full story at NBC Chicago

Just a few hours after emergency personnel responded to what appears to be a Level One hazerdous materials spill in the Jewel parking lot at Berwyn/Broadway, emergency personnel were once again called to the area when a person was pinned under an El train at the Berwyn stop. According to CBS2 Chicago, the incident occured […]

This was the scene at the Jewel store located on Broadway at Berwyn this morning. Multiple firetrucks, ambulence and other emergency personnel were in the parking lot, in what appeared to be a situation revolving around a semi-truck. A Facebook follower suggested it could be a hazardous materials situation, but that has not been confirmed. […]

From the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, October 30thCheetah Gym, 5248 N. Clark 2:00PM Registration3:00PM-5:00PM Trick or Treat5:30PM Announce Winner Cheetah Gym and the exciting mix of Andersonville’s businesses are proud sponsors of the organized Trick or Treat walk for kids ages 2-12. Kids and their parents will register at Cheetah Gym and receive their […]

A new adaptation of the classic Bram Stoker vampire novel, set in 19th Century London, includes adult language and nudity. Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays : 7:30 p.m. (ends October 31)Fridays and Saturdays : 11:30 p.m. (ends October 31)October 31 : 11:30 p.m, RedTwist Theatre (1044 W. Bryn Mawr)www.redtwist.org

“Retribution: A Magic Chicago Halloween Party with Eugene Burger” will feature some of the classic thrills from Burger’s 30-plus year career as well as several new chills and laughs. Joining Burger will be Magic Chicago stars Robert Charles and Benjamin Barnes as well as rising star Jeanette Andrews. Up-and-comer Craig Murphy joins the cast for […]

Pumpkin Patch at Andersonville PlaylotSaturday, October 30th10:00AM-12:00PM Join us at Andersonville Playlot Park, 5233 N. Ashland Ave. (just North of Foster) Boo! Kids in the neighborhood are kicking off Halloween weekend with the 5th annual Pumpkin Patch. Take home a pumpkin! Decorate cookies! Premiere your child’s costume! Prize for Best Costume donated by Toys Et […]