Multiple readers have informed us that Clark Street was shut down tonight by Chicago Police due to an apparent bomb threat.  A suspicious package was found at a gas station on Clark arond 6PM, and the street was closed from Granville to Devon while the bomb squad was called to the scene.  The “all clear”  was [...] Read More »

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Edgewater Singers LogoDid you know that Edgewater has a community choral ensemble that has been together for 25 years and performs two free concerts a year?  Based on a mission that derives from the word ameteur, or lover, The Edgewater Singers sing together (and have stayed together) not only for their love of one another, but also [...] Read More »

Pack the Car’s new logoPack the Car will host their 2nd annual fundraiser at Marty’s Martini Bar (1511 W Balmoral) this Sunday, May 13th.  From 2-5PM Marty’s will generously donate all proceeds to Pack the Car’s beneficiary, Care for Real. In addition, the folks behind Pack the Car have a new look with their retro [...] Read More »

The City of Chicago’s Emergency Management & Communications division’s information source and web app, NotifyChicago is “is a new city service that provides residents with recorded telephone messages, text messages and/or e-mail alerts on various emergency and non-emergency situations taking place throughout Chicago.”  NotifyChicago has been active since 2008, and was envisioned and launched during former [...] Read More »

Today kicks off Chicago’s “Craft Beer Week” – an eleven day event that explores the city’s fine beer venues and breweries.  Tomorrow, Friday May 18th Edgewater’s own Norse Bar (6334 N Clark) taps Boulevard Brewing’s Saison-Brett at 8:30 p.m. Participants of the event can snag a 12.5-ounce pour for $6 or opt for a pint of Boulevard’s Boss Tom’s golden bock for $4.

Volunteers are needed for next week’s Fable Festival in Edgewater.  Wanted are people to help with some events and be “guides” for the ‘hood.  No theater experience necessary, cheerful disposition required.  There will be an information meet-up this Saturday.  Email edgeartscenter@gmail.com for info.

This summer, from May 14, 2012 – August 17, 2012, 48th Ward residents will be able to use the Loyola University’s libraries.  As part of this promotion, residents may borrow books from Cudahy and Lewis Libraries, access library computer facilities and attend special Friend of the Library promotions and events.

Did you know that May is “Free Patty Month” at The Burger Stop (5318 N Broadway)?  During the month of May, order any burger and receive a free extra patty.  Enjoy!

Milk Homemade, a woman’s boutique clothing and accessories store, has opened at 5137 N Clark.  The shop, owned by Hallie Borden, features goods handmade from independent companies.

The Chicago Police Department is divided in districts and then again into beats. Beats conduct bi-monthly or quarterly meetings with residents. We post beat meetings to the EVB calendar as the dates become available.

• Find your district and beat (CPD website).
• Download map of all CPD districts.
• Download 19th District and beats map (west of Chicago River, south of Lawrence)
• Download 20th District and beats map (north of Lawrence)

Chicago Public Schools are divided into a dizzying and shifting array of neighborhood schools, magnets, charter schools, academies and much more. A good way to start understanding the process is to identify your neighborhood school and work from there.

• Search for a school (CPS website)
• Map of area public elementary schools.
• Map of area public high schools.
• Non-profit Catalyst Chicago keeps an updated list of school rating info.

Our community has a tremendous number of volunteer neighborhood groups formed to better the community that are always open to new members. We keep an updated list here.