It was just business as usual for Kopi Cafe server Casey Bartey  yesterday, that was until he had an unexpected surprise sit at one of the front window tables. Alicia Moore, better know as PINK, enjoyed a day out in Andersonville including a stop into the local Kopi Cafe. Bartley explained “I watched her...

Hello Chicago Crafter! It’s nearly time for the Chicago Craft Mafia’s networking night, The Craft Racket, on Tuesday, January 21. Topic: Intellectual Property and Legal Issues in the Artisan World Guest Speaker: David Adler, Esq. – principal attorney, Leavens, Strand, Glover & Adler, LLC Learn the basic differences between copyrights, trademarks and design patents....

There is no denying that Chicago is a dog’s town. From the many dog beaches/parks to the cool  specialized pet stores popping up in many communities. Of all the neighborhoods in this city Edgewater/Andersonville has got some of the most dog friendly people and businesses. But who is the top dog of the 872...

You may have noticed a car that sits for hours at Clark and Berwyn the last Saturday of every month (and more-so during holiday season), that appears as if it is packing the entire inside of the vehicle for an epic road-trip. This regular event is commonly referred to as ‘Pack the Car’ for...

What happens when a handsome young stranger swaggers into a small pub in rural Ireland, telling grand tales and boasting of dark deeds? The men admire him and the women adore him! But soon he meets his match with a feisty, beautiful barmaid. This dark, comedic masterpiece still packs the same punch as when...

Andersonville and Edgewater have long been known for supporting our locally owned businesses that reside in the neighborhood. It is becoming more and more of a challenge for these independent businesses to keep their doors open. In the last month we have witnessed the closing of local Ann Sather and Haymaker. New chains like...

Firefighters  responded to an extra alarm fire at 5820 N. Sheridan Road yesterday at 10:30am . The 5 story building fire caused a Emergency Medical Services response calling for multiple ambulances to the scene. Thick black smoke poured out of a second story apartment trapping many people including a unidentified woman who was found unconscious in...

Yet another one of Andersonville’s unique shops is unfortunately closing its doors. Urban Mischief  at 5135 North Clark has issued a statement that they will leaving the brick and mortar shop, choosing to find an alternative. This comes on the heels of another closing, Haymaker at 5507 North Clark which similarly stated they would be...

Since June 1, 2011, Haymaker has been an area gem by offering amazing locally made goods to the community. Located at 5507 North Clark, Haymaker, though financially secure according to their Facebook page, could not continue with current market changes and a big 40% increase in rent. They also were only offered a 1...

The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce Names New Executive Director Edgewater, Chicago, IL – January 3, 2014 – The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Katrina Balog is the new executive director effective January 2, 2014. As executive director, she will serve 130 Chamber member businesses by providing strong leadership and business...

What was supposed to be the first day back to work for many who have been on holiday, and the first day back to school for students in 2014, is now expected to be the coldest day in Chicago in close to 30 years. Monday, January 6th 2014 is said to have a high...

Residing along the lake on Chicago’s north side means living in the lake effect snow that blows bitterly on weeks like this one. Single digits are in the forecast for days ahead and with that to look forward to, it could sound more enticing to stay at home instead of braving the weather for...

With 2013 ending, 4 of the top 5 Gay bars in Chicago are in Edgewater/Andersonville according to Yelp. It shows a popularity shift from larger Boystown bars to smaller neighborhood bars such as Marty’s Martini Bar and long time watering hole veteran Big Chicks. Here are the results: No. 1 — Marty’s Martini Bar...

On New Years Day, 18 year old Broderick Epps of Skokie car jacked a young woman on the 1100 Bock of Ardmore around 10pm, indicating he had a gun. The man demanded cash from the woman. When she told him she did not have any he ordered her to call her fiancee to get...