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Missing Elderly Edgewater Man With Dementia Has Been Found
February 27, 2017A 70-year-old man with dementia was reported missing this past Saturday evening from his apartment in the vicinity of Berwyn and Kenmore in Edgewater. The incident sparked an endangered missing person alert from Chicago Police. Samuel Long, who (according to police) likes to take long walks in the neighborhood, was eventually found Sunday evening walking near the 5400 […]
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Vehicle DUI Sting To Take Place Friday Night In Edgewater
February 23, 2017The Chicago Police will be conducting a DUI saturation patrol this weekend to monitor drunk drivers and other vehicular offenses. The sting which will take place throughout the 20th district includes all of the Edgewater area. The monitoring will begin at 7 p.m. Friday night and continue through 3 a.m. Saturday morning. According to a […]
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Edgewater Medical Demolition To Start This Week, Rats Could Be A Nuisance
February 22, 2017Alderman Patrick O’Connor announced in an email that the first building at the old Edgewater Medical Center site will start coming down this week. The demolition company handling the job is Groundcrew, and they have started moving equipment in place. The first building demolished is at 1619 W. Edgewater and will take approximately a month. “The building at […]
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Nominate Your Favorite Andersonville Businesses For The 2017 Honors Gala
February 21, 2017It has come that time of year again for residents to give their favorite Andersonville businesses some love. The 6th annual Andersonville Honors Gala awards celebration and party will take place on Thursday, April 6 from 6:30 p.m – 9 p.m. at Mary’s Attic, 5400 N Clark, with specials hosts pH Comedy Theater. The event showcases all things Andersonville and highlights the many […]
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After 11 Years In Andersonville, GreenSky Local Goods Closing
February 17, 2017After 11 years of promoting the “keep it local” movement in Andersonville, GreenSky at 5357 N. Ashland Ave. will be closing its doors in March. According to GreenSky’s owners, Nadeen Kieren and Thom Greene, the store has paid $500,000 to support and sell local artisans and crafters goods though the years. But it has been difficult to stay […]
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Residents Concerned About Edgewater Medical Center Asbestos Removal And Demolition
February 15, 2017With demolition of specific Edgewater Medical Center buildings in the near future, area residents are raising concerns about the process and communication by the developer, MCZ. In a statement by Alderman Patrick O’Connor, he acknowledged that many of the people who live near the site have been contacting his office with questions. One email that came from a member […]
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Andersonville Pioneer and Landmark Store Owner Jan Baxter Dies at 77
February 14, 2017It is hard to think of the Andersonville strip as a struggling neighborhood. But back in 1987, the area may had more vacant storefronts than ever in its history. Longtime Andersonville resident, Janet M. “Jan” Baxter, did not let that discourage her though. That year she decided to leave her successful wholesale business and start a groundbreaking […]
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Teenagers Charged With 7 Armed Robberies During 2 Hour Crime Spree
February 13, 2017Two teenagers have been charged with seven felony counts of armed robbery and one count of attempted robbery with a firearm after a string of incidents on the North Side, according to Chicago Police. The boys aged 14 and 16, went on the wild crime spree Saturday morning between 2:15 and 4 a.m. The neighborhoods […]
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Over 30 Andersonville Businesses Will Donate 14% Of Sales To Charity Today Through Valentines
February 10, 2017With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, over 30 stores located in Andersonville will be banding together to give back 14% of sales to charities or non-profits of their choice. The “With Love from Andersonville” event which starts today and continues through February 14 will not only give you the chance to find the perfect gift for […]
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Edgewater Metra Station Design 90% Done, Funding Could Come Soon
February 9, 2017Though land acquisition and state budget issues have caused the Edgewater Metra station’s construction to be delayed, Alderman Patrick O’Connor is hopeful that the project will begin soon. According to a statement put out by the Alderman, he recently met with State Representative Greg Harris and Senator Heather Steans to make sure the Metra project is included in the […]
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Andersonville Kicks Off First Restaurant Week, Complete List Of Offerings
February 8, 2017With Chicago restaurant week ending tomorrow, Andersonville dining spots have decided to carry on the fun by offering the neighborhood’s own version of the event. Celebrating the first Andersonville Dining Week February 17–26, 2017, customers can pick from a selection of over 20 restaurants which will all have special prix fixe menus valued at $10, $20, or $30. […]
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Two Coyotes Relocated From Winnemac Park After People Caught Feeding Them
February 7, 2017Two coyotes have been relocated from Winnemac Park by Animal Care and Control after people complained that they were “harassed, followed, and menaced” by the coyotes. Both Alderman Patrick O’Connor’s Office and 311 received multiple phone calls about the situation. The complaints caused animal care and control to safely move the coyotes to Flint Creek Wildlife […]
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Andersonville’s Legendary Swedish Bakery Closing After Nearly A Century In Business
February 3, 2017After nearly a century of serving the Andersonville neighborhood, the Swedish Bakery at 5348 N. Clark St. will be closing at the end of February. The storefront has been around since 1929, but the Stanton family has been the current owners for the past 38 years. In those years of operation, the bakery has become a legendary […]
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Trumbull School Development Runs Into Another Roadblock
February 1, 2017The project to redevelop the historic Trumbull School, has has once again been delayed. The developers have run into yet another roadblock with no solution yet in place. When Svigos was selected to covert the school into a condo and theatre complex back in 2015, their plans were put on hold after Timeline Theatre backed out of […]
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The New Growling Rabbit In Edgewater Opens Today
January 31, 2017Highly anticipated openings of new Edgewater businesses are finally becoming reality. With Income Tax opening just a month ago, another restaurant/bar opens just across the street – The Growling Rabbit. After five years at their Rogers Park location at 6981 N. Sheridan Road, the move has brought The Growling Rabbit to Edgewater’s former St. Andrew’s Inn. They will open […]
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