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Koval Distillery Churns Out Hundreds Of Gallons Of Hand Sanitizer With $64K In Community Support
April 6, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

Finding ways to work together in the time of crisis makes living day to day more bearable in a time of extreme isolation. One local Andersonville distillery found a way…
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Local Dance Club Goes Virtual Tonight So Get Up And Party
April 3, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

With the stay at home order harshly impacting small businesses, one local club’s monthly dance event will livestream the party to help raise people’s spirits while also collecting donations for…
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Area Businesses Keep Local Shopping Alive With Awesome Take-Out And Online Promotions
April 1, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

As small, independent restaurants, shops and services feel the financial crunch from the COVID-19 ordered shut down, many are turning to online discounts and new promotions to stay afloat during…
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Crowdfunding Pages Have Raised $35K To Date For Unemployed Edgewater And Andersonville Workers
March 25, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

The COVID-19 virus has caused unprecedented actions throughout the country including the closure of all non-essential businesses and a stay-at-home order for those in Illinois. Though the measures have made…
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Police Seek Help In Locating Edgewater Man
March 17, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

***UPDATE*** CPD has canceled their alert after the individual was found safe. *** The Chicago Police Department issued an alert yesterday in their attempt to locate an Edgewater Beach man…
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Alderman Osterman And Vasquez Release Statements On Coronavirus To Protect Residents
March 13, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

With the rapidly spreading Coronavirus taking hold of American lives and shutting down an increasing number of businesses, schools and venues, Edgewater and Andersonville residents are starting to see the…
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Reza’s Restaurant To Open New Space With High-Tech Tap Room
March 12, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

Reza’s Restaurant, which has been a fixture in Andersonville for 27 years at 5255 N. Clark, will open a new space that will feature the same Persian and Mediterranean cuisine…
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Upcoming Andersonville Restaurant Will Offer New Flavor In Jerry’s Sandwiches Old Space
March 10, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

Andersonville specializes in a diverse restaurant scene that runs the gamut of ethnic food options and styles. Now, it was announced that yet another flavor will come to the Andersonville…
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After Two High Profile Losses, Edgewater Preservationists Save Historic Mansion
March 9, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

With the popularity of Edgewater on the rise, longtime residents have ramped up their attempts to save many historic buildings from developers who see opportunities. After two recent high profile…
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Andersonville’s Dispensary33 Plans To Open New Cannabis Dispensary Location
March 5, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

Since being the first legal cannabis dispensary to open in Chicago four years ago, Dispensary33 at 5001 N. Clark in Andersonville has been the top seller of medical marijuana in…
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Edgewater’s Legendary Cookies And Carnitas To Make Triumphant Return
March 5, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

Since temporarily closing almost three years ago, Cookies and Carnitas assured its customers that it would reopen the business after the owners were able to reorganize a bit. After months…
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Edgewater’s Women-Owned Businesses Take Centerstage For International Women’s Day
March 4, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

For the fourth year, Edgewater will again host an inspirational annual event that celebrates International Women’s Day as well as woman-owned and operated business in the area. A portion of…
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Chicago Police Issue Scam Alert For Edgewater Area
March 3, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

The Chicago Police Department recently issued an alert warning residents of both Edgewater and Rogers Park about a door-to-door wandering contractor scam that has been targeting mainly senior residents. According…
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Submit Your Andersonville-Inspired Images And Writings For 2020 Neighborhood Guide
March 2, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

For a third year Andersonville will take center stage in a vibrant, coffee-table book quality promotional guide that pays homage to the neighborhood. With an emphasis on both editorial and…
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Edgewater Red Line Stations To Remain Open This Weekend
February 27, 2020 / By Edgeville Buzz

Alderman Harry Osterman announced today that the CTA Red Line stations which are set to be closed for several weeks will in fact remain open this weekend only. According to…
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