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Public Meeting Will Address Substantial Local Concerns Over Rising Lake Michigan Water Levels
October 18, 2019Large concrete jersey barriers started lining portions of several Chicago area beaches in early September due to record high Lake Michigan water levels. In Edgewater and Rogers Park, the walls went up at Juneway Beach, Rogers Beach, Howard Beach, and Granville Street to prepare for possible storms that could create heavy damage in communities along the shoreline. […]
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Edgewater Pizzeria Suddenly Closes Saying Employees Made The Final Decision
October 17, 2019Running a small business is a daunting task on a daily basis that requires its owners to manage a multitude of responsibilities from finances to quality control. Unfortunately VeRanda Pizzeria and Coffee at 1100 W. Thorndale had to close its doors last week and said the employees made the ultimate decision. After closing her first Edgewater […]
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The Unique Menu At New Andersonville Restaurant Furthers The Neighborhood’s Growing Reputation For Creative Dining
October 16, 2019With a smorgasbord of Chicago dining options that offer the same take on standard ethnic cuisine, Andersonville has a growing reputation for restaurants with creative menus which step outside the usual. Now a new local eatery has opened on the strip conceived by a team of experienced chefs that will continue that trend with a […]
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Edgewater House That Entertained Stars Such As Jerry Garcia and Tom Waits Could Be Demolished Despite Finding Buyer willing To Landmark
October 10, 2019Edgewater’s last historic mansions are dwindling in numbers as developers eye them in order to capitalize on the neighborhood’s popularity. But one home’s likely fate in particular has some shaking their heads and wondering if there is any hope. Many of the surviving century-old homes such as the one that housed Wing Hoe restaurant at […]
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Street Named After Legendary Edgewater Bar Double Bubble And Its Spirited Owner
October 9, 2019There is not too many places left in the city that you can still get an $8 pitcher of Michelob or a shot priced like it was still 1995. Edgewater’s Legendary Double Bubble Bar at 6036 N Broadway has provided a spirited, no frills gathering place for area residents while also being a charitable force within the neighborhood. […]
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Area Resident Named New Executive Director Of The Edgewater Chamber Of Commerce
October 8, 2019With the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce (ECC) previous Executive Director Katrina Balog stepping down in August to pursue a new job, the organization went into search mode to find its next leader. Now after two months of looking for the perfect fit, a local Edgewater resident will take the reigns at the organization. The ECC has […]
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Alderman Osterman Will Livestream One Of Four Upcoming Town Hall Meetings
October 7, 2019The 48th Ward conducts regular town hall meetings throughout the year to provide residents with important information and updates within the Edgewater neighborhood as well as taking questions from attendees. The final town hall on Oct. 22 will be Facebook livestreamed to provide greater access to all of the community. The meetings will be held […]
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Teen Fatally Struck By Red Line Train At Granville In Apparent Suicide
October 7, 2019A teenager was struck and killed by a red line train as it approached the Granville station in Edgewater late Saturday evening. According to police, the 17-year-old boy died in what appears to be a suicide. No other information was given about the death. The incident caused the Chicago Transit Authority to announce a service […]
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Upcoming Edgewater Events To Provide Residents With Free Flu Shots And Free Retina Screenings
October 4, 2019With both the need for preventative healthcare measures as well as the cost of medical services on the rise throughout the country, Edgewater will host two different events in October that will protect residents against infection by influenza viruses and another that will aid in detection of eye conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. The […]
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Andersonville Retailer Capitalizes On Its Success By Moving Into New Larger Location
October 3, 2019Running a successful small retail shop in the city is no easy feat. Yet one Andersonville retailer has found the secret to their success and has moved to a new location that will offer them a larger space and increased visibility. Since opening in 2014, Winifred Grace has developed a very loyal customer base that seeks out […]
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New Edgewater Irish Pub Gracie O’Malley’s Opens Second Wicker Park Location
October 2, 2019A new Irish pub that opened in Edgewater in the beginning of June has opened a larger business with the same name in Wicker Park. Since taking over the old Norse Bar at 6334 N. Clark in early June of this year, Gracie O’Malley’s has brought to the area a new bar that offers a variety […]
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It’s World Vegetarian Day! Local Restaurants Offer Unique Meatless Options
October 1, 2019Many of you may have not realized but today is World Vegetarian Day! So delight your tastebuds with some veggie cuisine because these local restaurants are showcasing some great meatless dishes. Founded by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977, World Vegetarian Day was created to inform others about the health benefits of vegetarianism and to help […]
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Edgewater Art Fair Returns With 100 Artists And 25 Musical Acts
September 27, 2019Celebrating its seventh year, the Edgewater Fall Art Fair brings creative energy to the area on September 28, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and September 29, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The fest will take place on Granville between Broadway and Sheridan (just off the red line Granville stop). According to the event organizer […]
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Three Local Restaurants Make Michelin 2020 Bib Gourmand List, Two Are Removed
September 26, 2019Michelin’s celebrates its ninth year in Chicago with the 2020 Bib Gourmand awards. This year three Edgewater and Andersonville restaurants made the coveted list, while two were removed. The Bib Gourmand list showcases restaurants that serve high-quality food while making it possible to order two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or […]
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Andersonville Charter School’s Teachers Votes To Strike For A Second Time In 28 Months
September 24, 2019With a possible Chicago public school teacher strike looming, an Andersonville area charter school has authorized the ability to do so after its teachers voted for the measure yesterday afternoon. The teachers nearly avoided a previous strike in May of 2017 after they reached a deal in the final hours of negotiations. The educators at […]
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