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Edgewater Building Makes 2018 List Of Chicago’s Top 7 Endangered Sites
March 2, 2018Protecting our city’s history has been a passion for many in the Edgewater and Andersonville neighborhoods. As we see many of our historic buildings, parks and public works running the risk of being destroyed, for the first time an Edgewater property has made an important list highlighting Chicago’s seven most endangered sites. The list put […]
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Chicago’s Iconic Strange Cargo Is Moving To The Andersonville Strip
March 1, 2018It has been a Chicago staple since 1983, selling everything ‘strange’ from vintage t-shirts to kooky novelty items. Now, the Wrigleyville store Strange Cargo is moving their store to Andersonville to begin a new chapter for the business. The current owners, brothers Jay and Sheldon Schwartz, purchased the Wrigleyville store at 3448 N Clark St. in 1993 and continued to […]
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After Failed Condo Development Plans, Trumbull To Become Waldorf School’s New Home
February 28, 2018After the failed housing development plans for the vacant Trumbull Elementary School building on the NW corner of Ashland and Foster in Andersonville, it has been announced it will become the new home of the Chicago Waldorf School. The property will continue on as a private non-charter school to handle the business’ growing population. The Chicago Waldorf […]
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Family Of Former El Norte Restaurant Open New Mexican Eatery In Edgewater
February 27, 2018When El Norte restaurant at Ridge and Broadway closed six years ago, it left a void for Mexican food to many of its loyal patrons. But now the niece and nephew of the El Norte owners have opened their own authentic Mexican eatery less than a block away from the old location. The new Edgewater […]
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Fund Set Up For Andersonville Entrepreneurs In Memory Of Retail Pioneer Jan Baxter
February 23, 2018The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) has announced a fund to help new, local businesses navigate a path to success. The mentorship program will be in memory of the community retail pioneer Jan Baxter who passed away in February, 2017. Applications are now being accepted for the annual Jan Baxter Memorial Fund and the chosen awardee […]
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Andersonville’s Pork Shoppe Shutters After Almost 3 Years On The Strip
February 22, 2018Since opening their doors in April 2015 at the former Kingfisher Restaurant (5721 N. Clark), Pork Shoppe promised to be a “no frills, no gimmicks, nothing fake and everything you expect BBQ joint.” However after nearly three years in business, the restaurant has ceased operation. A simple signed adorned with a frowny face was taped to the […]
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Third Loyola Greek Organization In The Past Year Suspended For Violations That Include Hazing
February 20, 2018A Loyola sorority has been temporarily suspended over reports of misconduct to its members including hazing, bullying and harassment. It is the third Greek organization at the university in the last year in trouble for such violations. Loyola University Chicago’s Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority chapter has been prohibited from participating in all organizational business and activities on or off campus […]
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Chicago Magic Lounge Finally Opens Its Doors- If You Can Find Them!
February 19, 2018The long anticipated opening of the Chicago Magic Lounge at 5050 N. Clark in Andersonville has finally arrived. People will experience both up-close and stage magic shows that are promising to be one-of-a-kind. The front library bar, which will open today for the first time today at 5 p.m., is where one can see their first glimpse of bar magic and […]
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After Edgewater Man Arrested For Theft, Police Find Garage Full Of Bikes And Parts
February 15, 2018An Edgewater man was arrested after police identified him as the thief stealing bikes from a Sheridan Rd. high-rise complex. Things got worse when officers found multiple bikes and parts in the suspect’s possession. The 25-year-old man, Sean Ahern, was on police radar after he was seen in surveillance footage stealing bikes from a high-rise complex on […]
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Area Dentist Opens His First Dental Studio On The Andersonville Strip
February 14, 2018Working for other area dental offices for years, Dr. Kapil Kella DDS has decided to open his first dental practice which will be located in Andersonville. Trying to capitalize on shortcomings he saw in some of the offices he has worked at in the past, Lakeshore Dental Studio at 5505 N. Clark will offer state-of-the-art technology […]
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Andersonville Eateries Will Dish Out Special All-Day Pricing During Its Restaurant Week
February 13, 2018On the heels of the Chicago Restaurant Week, the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is putting together a similar event packed with specials that will wet everyone’s appetite. Andersonville Restaurant Week is entering their second year after a fantastic start in 2017. The event which is held February 23 – March 4, will include 24 different restaurants along the strip. Attendees […]
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Get Glitter Ashes-To-Go This Wednesday On The Red Line
February 12, 2018Ash Wednesday just got glitzy! A local parish will be offering ashes that are mixed with glitter, and better yet will be administering them for Christians on the go at an Edgewater red line CTA station on February 14. This will be the second year that Unity Lutheran Church will be doing the service at the Berwyn […]
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Renderings Released Of Development That Could Replace Wing Hoe Restaurant Mansion
February 8, 2018At a community open house meeting last night, details on the proposed rental project at 5356 N. Sheridan were showcased to the public. The plan calls for the demolition of the mansion that has housed Wing Hoe restaurant since 1971 and replacing it with a new four-story complex. The developer, MCZ Development, showcased the first renderings of the […]
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Edgewater Businesses Put On Alert After String Of Area Robberies
February 7, 2018Businesses in the 2oth District (which includes Edgewater and Andersonville) have been alerted by Chicago police that a string of burglaries have hit the area. According to the Bureau of Detectives – Area North, the incidents occurred after an unknown offender(s) forcibly entered the establishments through a door or window, and removed property from them. One of […]
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Local Youth Challenge Ald. Osterman And Area Police In 2nd Annual Unity Basketball Game
February 6, 2018In what is being billed as a positive interaction between local youth and the 20th Chicago Police District officers, a local basketball game will take place to help build relationships between them. According to Alderman Harry Osterman, he will join the officers during the game. This will be the second year for the Unity Basketball Game and […]
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