Keely Jones – Edgeville Buzz

Community Art Studio Searches for New Space, Seeks Support

Keely Jones — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:37:48 +0000

Vignette Vignette, the up-and-coming community art studio painting the town in the Andersonville and Edgewater neighborhoods, is searching for a new location to open its doors this summer. Previously reported as opening at 1212 W. Thorndale Ave., the studio is looking for a new space to launch its drop-in and month-long classes that still lays […]

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New Businesses Continue To Grow On Devon

Keely Jones — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:27:57 +0000

Devon Ave. has had an upsurge of new businesses in the last year, and this past Saturday there was a one-year celebration to honor a few of these new shops including, Maddiebird Bakery and Audio Archaeology. With the development of the Heartland Health Center and a few locations up for rent, the neighborhood is hoping […]

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Edgewater’s Tutu King : Halsey Onstage Costumer Extraordinaire

Keely Jones — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 21:45:35 +0000

Many of us love Edgewater for its diversity. It seems that one could find about anything in this area whether it is a fast food eatery or high end restaurant, a chain grocery store or specialty food shop, apartment living or a large new construction single family home. One of the establishments adding to our unique and […]

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A New Sugar Fix! Candy Store Opening In Andersonville

Keely Jones — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:23:01 +0000

There is a new candy store coming to Andersonville at 5225 N. Clark at the southeast corner of the Clark and Farragut intersection. The location is the previous home of the high-end unique furniture store ‘The White Attic‘ that closed back in November, 2014. ‘Coming Soon!’ signs were put up on the windows several days […]

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Building Fire On Winthrop Yesterday, One Injured

Keely Jones — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:20:24 +0000

Later in the afternoon on Sunday, March 15th there was a fire at 6144 N Winthrop. The fire was contained to the common area garbage chute. There were 7-8 firetrucks, paramedics and cops blocking the surrounding streets. It was reported that there was initial heavy smoke conditions that were able to be cleared up very […]

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233-Unit Sheridan And Foster Apartment Building For Sale

Keely Jones — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:05:05 +0000

The building at 5200 N. Sheridan has currently gone up for sale and there is quite a bit of talk about investors from either coast having an interest in investing in our neighborhood. Our friends over at Uptown Update were the first to break the news. The building is being listed by Kiser Institutional Group […]

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You Are Beautiful Art Installation Surpasses Fundraising Goal

Keely Jones — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:10:51 +0000

Skokie, Illinois, artist Matthew Hoffman’s You are Beautiful public art project, a partnership with eco-Andersonville, will be coming to four locations in Andersonville as well as to two other neighborhoods in April thanks to a Kickstarter campaign that ended on March 4. The campaign raised well over its initial goal of $5,500. “The idea we […]

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New Restaurant, Pearl’s Southern Comfort, Coming to the Hood

Keely Jones — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:50:07 +0000

Edgewater is about to get an extra helping of down home southern cooking with Pearl’s Southern Comfort, a southern-cuisine and barbecue eatery that will soon be joining the neighborhood. The restaurant is currently taking shape at its 5352 N Broadway location, a building that has been vacant for more than ten years. Pearl’s anticipated April […]

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Cantina de la Granja : New Mexican Restaurant Gives Fresh Meaning to Locally Sourced Cuisine

Keely Jones — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 11:00:16 +0000

Wrangling in farm fresh ingredients from across the Midwest, Andersonville’s up-and-coming Cantina de la Granja is on a mission to serve traditional Mexican dishes with a local, sizzling twist. Owned and operated by the owners of SoFo Tap and Crew Bar, the modern Mexican-style restaurant is slated to open its doors in the late spring, […]

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Groupon Promotes Edgewater Packpage to Highlight Local Businesses

Keely Jones — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 12:00:16 +0000

Groupon has recently entered a partnership with the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce to attract community members and Groupon customers to to take advantage of Edgewater’s best things to eat, see and do. The ‘Explore Edgewater Campaign featuring 16 of our premier local businesses‘ promotes an array of different types of discounted packages at businesses around the hood. […]

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Quest Theatre’s ‘Tomato Queen’ Delights Child And Adult Alike

Keely Jones — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:31:37 +0000

It takes time and quite a bit of trial and error before Camina becomes the Tomato Queen in Quest Theatre Ensemble’s free Friday production of the musical by the same name. But along the way, this headstrong girl learns about patience, hard work, and the qualities that lead to real friendship. Written by Quest Theatre Ensemble […]

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Local Lions Club Celebrates 94th Year Of Service

Keely Jones — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:10:47 +0000

Have you ever heard of a Lions Club? Not the kind of four legged roar that you would find at Lincoln Park or Brookfield Zoo but an international group of individuals committed to service. The Lions club is just that, an international organization with the motto, “We serve.” The first Lions Club was actually organized […]

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O’Connor Running to Maintain His Aldermanic Position

Keely Jones — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:43:26 +0000

Chicago City Council 40th Ward incumbent Alderman Patrick O’Connor will face his first aldermanic challenge in 24 years against Dianne Deleiden, a Chicago Public Schools teacher and Edgewater resident, on Feb. 24. Economic development, public safety and parks remain some of O’Connor’s main campaign priorities. In Andersonville specifically, however, he is touting his efforts to […]

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40th Ward Alderman Race Has First Challenge In 24 Years, Meet Dianne Daleiden

Keely Jones — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 14:41:55 +0000

For the first time in 24 years, 40th Ward constituents will see something new on their ballots when they vote for alderman: two candidates. Dianne Daleiden, a Chicago Public School teacher and longtime Edgewater resident is challenging incumbent Pat O’Connor who has been an alderman since 1983. Daleiden is a registered democrat and distinguishes herself on […]

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Steep Theatre’s Powerful New Play, The Life and Sort of Death of Eric Argyle

Keely Jones — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:00:54 +0000

“The wishes of dead people don’t usually concern us,” Roger tells the main character of The Life and Sort of Death of Eric Argyle midway through this witty and engaging play. Yet, as becomes abundantly clear in the Steep Theatre Co.’s latest production, the intentions of the departed can, and do, make a difference. Irish […]

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