FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Detroit-Style Pizza Hits Andersonville At New Local Restaurant
Andersonville Man Dies After Riding Six Flags ‘Extreme’ Coaster
Swedish American Museum Acquires Adjacent Building For Expansion
Bike Trail Linking Edgewater To Mississippi River Stalled Over Burnham Gap
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Alderman Issues Community Alert After Women Grabbed By Bicyclist
September 20, 2017Alderman Patrick O’Connor put out a community alert yesterday evening warning women walking alone or with children to be aware after a man has been accused of grabbing female pedestrians from behind…
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Annual Andersonville Art Celebration Expands To Week Of Festivities And 150+ Artists
September 19, 2017Showcasing the artistic spirit of the Andersonville neighborhood, the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce will hold its 15th annual art celebration this year focusing on nine specific creative genres: visual, theatre,…
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Detroit-Style Pizza Hits Andersonville At New Local Restaurant
September 18, 2017Located in the fringe between Andersonville and Ravenswood is a new area restaurant that brings Detroit-style pizza to the neighborhood. Adding to the mix of diverse eateries in Andersonville and…
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Edgewater Event Will Shred Your Important Papers With Food Or Cash Donation to Care For Real
September 15, 2017What started out as a private event for a local business’ clients four years ago, has grown into an organized donation drive that is open to the public. The A.C.T.…
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Andersonville Man Dies After Riding Six Flags ‘Extreme’ Coaster
September 13, 2017An Andersonville man collapsed just moments after riding one of Six Flags Great America’s rollercoasters on Saturday. He later died at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, being ruled as a ‘natural…
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Swedish American Museum Acquires Adjacent Building For Expansion
September 12, 2017With several Swedish American businesses closing recently in Andersonville, one very important cultural business will be expanding their operations. The Swedish American Museum at 5211 N. Clark. has officially acquired the…
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Bike Trail Linking Edgewater To Mississippi River Stalled Over Burnham Gap
September 11, 2017A key bike trail in Illinois that will link the Edgewater Neighborhood south to Lansing, is being held up due to an ongoing lawsuit. The 11-mile Burnham Greenway is a former…
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Alderman Osterman Gives Passionate Speech Condemning Trump’s Decision To End DACA
September 8, 2017Alderman Harry Osterman was among top Chicago Officials who spoke up in defense of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) while condemning Donald Trump’s decision to phase out the program.…
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Alderman Osterman Helps Pass Anti-Theft Ordinances Involving Cell Phone Stores And Car Dealerships
September 6, 2017An new ordinance targeting cell phone stores and car dealerships cleared the City Council today after passing the Public Safety Committee last week. The measure which was introduced by the committee which…
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Edgewater’s ‘Triangle’ Neighborhood Opens Their Doors For This Year’s Home Tour
September 5, 2017Once again, the Edgewater Historical Society is working with neighborhood home owners and businesses to give limited access to select properties that showcase the area’s past. For 2017, Edgewater’s ‘Triangle’ neighborhood…
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Edgewater Arts Festival Gears Up For Its Fifth Year
August 31, 2017The Edgewater Arts Festival has announced its dates and agenda for this year’s event. The fest will be entering its fifth year hoping to continue the growing popularity and attendance.…
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Developer Of Historic Andersonville Home Gives Community 1 Month To Find A New Buyer
August 30, 2017The demolition of the historic property at 1436 W. Berwyn has been put on hold after intense opposition from the community. The current owner, who wants to develop the site, has given…
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Gourmet Pizza And More Are On The Menu At New Italian Eatery On Thorndale
August 25, 2017It was a big move for Bianca Ganvik and her Apart pizza business, but luckily her new rebranded eatery is remaining in Edgewater and will allow her to expand her menu offerings. The…
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After More Than 30 Years, Local Edgewater Butcher Shops Closes
August 23, 2017After 30 years at 6155 N Broadway, local butcher shop Holzkopf Meat Market officially closed its doors for good this week. Previously Bornhofen Meat Market, Mark Holzkopf took over the business ten just…
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After Uncertainty, Starbucks Plans Move Forward At Old Carson’s Ribs Site
August 22, 2017Since showing interest in opening their latest Edgewater Starbucks at 5970 N. Ridge Ave. (between Clark and Paulina), there has been some uncertainty about the company following through on those plans. Starbucks filed…
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