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Several Reports Of Gunfire In Edgewater Since Sunday
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Another Shooting on Argyle Leaves Woman Hospitalized
April 30, 2019A woman is in good condition after being shot Sunday night on Argyle Ave. which is just outside the Edgewater border but still located in the 48th Ward. This is the second shooting on the street in little over a month. According to police, a 30-year-old woman from the Calumet Park area was on the 5000 block […]
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Edgewater Medical Center Site Gets Big Design Changes But Zoning Committee Has Yet To Approve
April 30, 2019It has been an uphill battle for the developers of the old Edgewater Medical Center site (MCZ Development) but things recently started moving in their favor. However after submitting new design changes for the complex, the City Council’s Zoning Committee failed to put a vote on their agenda last week to move the project forward. […]
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Andersonville’s Murray and White Home Furnishings Store Will Be Closing It’s Doors
April 26, 2019For the past five years Murray and White at 5416 N. Clark have added a unique blend of home furnishings to the Andersonville strip. However, it was announced by their team yesterday that they will be ceasing operation soon. The store, which has been a staple for those looking for home goods and gifts, sells items […]
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Edgewater’s Care For Real Undergoing Major Renovations To Accommodate Growing Clientele
April 25, 2019Edgewater’s neighborhood food pantry Care For Real at 5339 N Sheridan Rd. has been in desperate need of renovations to help continue to serve a growing population of those in need. Thanks to the generous support of key donors, that dream has finally come true. Established in 1970, Care For Real was formed by neighborhood religious […]
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Andersonville Mugger Who Told Police He Was Going To Rape His Victim Gets 3 Years In Prison
April 24, 2019A man who attempted to rob a woman last October in Andersonville and told police at the station after he was apprehended “the b*tch is lucky you pigs came because I would’ve raped that little b*tch,” has been sentenced to three years in prison. The incident happened on October 2, 2018 when 36-year-old Daniel Espejo stopped […]
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Edgewater’s Zanzibar Cafe Set To Close, Will Reopen Under New Ownership
April 23, 2019It has been over a decade since Zanzibar Cafe opened in Edgewater at 1036 W. Bryn Mawr. After serving the community for so many years, owner Ken Gasch will be selling the business. Good news however for many loyal customers of the cafe. Gasch will be selling Zanzibar to a pair of its current cafe employees, Mahir Krijestorac […]
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Area Animals Vie To Be Elected First Pet Mayor Of Edgewater
April 19, 2019A unique competition to find Edgewater’s first Pet Mayor is underway with the purpose of promoting the area as the one of the most pet friendly communities and to also raise donations for local charity. The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce and the Bark Bark Club (5943 N Broadway) are working together to find worthy animals […]
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It’s Spring! Celebrate At Andersonville’s In Bloom Event Next Weekend
April 16, 2019The shops and restaurants of Andersonville along with the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce are planning a unique event to help attendees get ready for their Spring time decorating. Andersonville In Bloom (formerly known as the Andersonville Flower & Garden Show) will once again be organizing local businesses to offer pop-up floral shops, spring merchandise, vintage furniture […]
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After Closing In Late March, Maddiebird Bakery Will be Missed On Devon
April 15, 2019Edgewater’s highly praised sweet spot Maddiebird Bakery at 1445 W Devon which made iconic cupcakes and other goodies to the legion of loyal customers quietly closed at the end of March. However, the love that poured out on social media truly speaks volumes about how much they will be missed. The announcement was initially made […]
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Suspect Arrested For Attempted Murder After Shooting That Left 2 Injured
April 12, 2019A man has been arrested by Chicago police after a shooting back in March resulted in two people being injured. That man is charged with one count of attempted murder in connection with the crime. The incident occurred on March 19 around 8:30 p.m. near 1023 W. Argyle which is just outside the Edgewater border but still […]
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After Community Protest, Ald. Osterman Seeks Law Variance To Save Andersonville Trees
April 11, 2019Organized East Andersonville residents sounded the alarm recently after they got wind of the City of Chicago’s plan to cut down several century old trees in the area. Now, Alderman Harry Osterman is vowing to save the trees. The issue was raised as a result of the necessary replacement of water mains in the area. […]
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Things May Get Difficult For Area Developers As Wave Of Progressive Aldermen Come Into Power
April 10, 2019The stunning results in the recent Chicago elections will give rise to a new progressive power in many wards throughout the city. With many of those winners being influenced by a socialist ideology, area developers could find it harder to gain aldermanic support. One of those key races unseated long time city council member Patrick […]
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Edgewater Area To Hold Youth Employment and Resource Event This Weekend
April 9, 2019Helping solve the youth unemployment issue in Chicago is no easy feat. As a response to that challenge, the 48th Ward Office along with the area Chamber of Commerces plan on holding a Youth Employment and Resource Fair this weekend to help bridge kids with meaningful jobs. The event takes place this Saturday, April 13 […]
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Andersonville Woman To Run Boston Marathon Raising Money For Women’s Empowerment
April 5, 2019An Andersonville woman is set to run the Boston Marathon on April 15 which will be her fifth race of the six World Marathon Majors. She has announced that she will be running to raise funds for 261 Fearless, Inc., a global non-profit women’s running organization. In 2009, 43-year-old Shelly Fuerte began running to set […]
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Socialist Newcomer Unseats 40th Ward’s Longtime Alderman O’Connor
April 3, 2019A political newcomer who once was a battle rapper has unseated longtime Alderman Patrick O’Connor in the city’s 40th Ward. With 100% of the precincts reporting in, Andre Vasquez campaigned to a clear victory over the current alderman by more than 1000 votes. Vasquez will now work for the 40th Ward which includes western parts of […]
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