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Erickson’s Deli Shut Down, Another Swedish Business Faces Difficult Decisions
Erickson’s Delicatessen has been around since 1925 when Andersonville had one of the largest Swedish American populations in the country. known for such traditional Swedish food items such as herring, lingonberries, and (of course) meatballs; the deli has served the neighborhood’s dedicated customer base. Now the business is facing difficult decisions as the city has shut them down...
La Colombe Coffee Roasters Opens In Andersonville
La Colombe opened their first retail store at 955 W. Randolph in 2011. Since then they have opened two more, one in Wicker Park and the other here in Andersonville at 5158 N. Clark. Officially open for business last Friday, the neighborhood reception to the coffee roaster has been extremely positive. Operations Manager Corey...
Old Iconic Andersonville Water Tower Cannot Be Saved, Replacement Needed
It has been an icon to the Andersonville neighborhood since it was painted with the Swedish flag years ago. But after last year’s severe winter, the water tower was greatly damaged due to the water inside freezing and compromising the structure perched atop the Swedish American Museum at 5211 N. Clark St. Ellen Shepard, Executive...
DIY Trunk Show Brings 130 Artisans To The Armory
Just in time for Holiday shopping, the DIY Trunk Show gives you an alternative for Holiday shopping. In fact, it brings 130 artisans right to Edgewater’s doorstep with over half of the participants having items priced $25 or under. The event takes place on November 22 at the Broadway Armory (5917 N. Broadway) for one...
Women And Children First Plan Remodel And Increased Programming
Women and Children First Bookstore has cemented itself in Feminist history through 35 years of providing unique books to the community. This year was a milestone for the business as original owners Linda Bubon and Ann Christophersen sold the business to their colleagues Lynn Mooney and Sarah Hollenbeck. In a recent letter from Sarah Hollenebeck, she explains...
New Indie Movie Filming On Granville This Weekend
It’s exciting to see new female faces in the director’s chair and this weekend a new indie movie will be filming on Granville with two women behind the wheel. Caitlin Parrish who currently writes for CBS’s ‘Under the Dome’ wrote the play turned movie script and is co-directing it with long time collaborator Erica...
Edgewater Whole Foods Forms Partnership With Local True Nature Foods
It seems as though the words “corporate chain store” have not been met with much favorable fanfare in Edgewater. It was only a little over a year ago that a corporate health chain was attracted to the area and then were rumored to be spreading false statements about their local competitors to gain memberships. It...
Three New Businesses Transforming Andersonville’s Busiest Intersections
The corners of two of Andersonvilles’s busiest intersections on Foster between Clark and Ashland are buzzing with new businesses that are all opening soon. Sitting vacant for a while now, Nelson Funeral Home at Foster/Ashland and both Vitamin Outlet and Icosium Cafe at Foster/Clark have left people wondering when these prime local spaces would...
Edgewater Shooting Last Night On Winthrop
The relatively quiet streets in Edgewater over the last couple months were shattered with a shooting last night according to Chicago Police. The shooting occurred at 7:50pm Tuesday evening on the 5900 block of N. Winthrop Ave. The victim was a 27-year-old male who was shot in the back and left leg. The man was...
A Strip Mall Is Born, EVB Has The First Renderings
Like it or not, the strip mall at Foster and Broadway is currently in full construction swing. The walls are going up and the the first buildings are taking shape. Now, Edgeville Buzz has received the first renderings for public view. The strip mall which was developed by Chody Real Estate Corp at 5206...
Li’l Buds Theatre Gives Kids A Chance To Become The Next Big Thing
What a great idea! Have selected stories from Chicago area second graders turned into short plays that will be performed by professional actors. It all happens Nov. 1, 2014 at Senn High School and the audience will be able to pick the winning entry which will be adapted to an original one-act play to be...
Local Desserts Take Center Stage In Andersonville Next Weekend
It’s trick-or-treating with a gourmet flair! Over twenty restaurants in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood will showcase their sweetest and most delicious wares during the eighth annual Andersonville Dessert Crawl on Sunday, October 26, 2014, from 2:00-5:00PM. Participants will pick up their Dessert Crawl “passport” and then proceed to the participating restaurants and stores for tasting-sized...
Iconic Edgewater Buildings Showcased This Weekend For Open House Chicago
This weekend an amazing event is happening throughout the city! The Chicago Archicture Foundation has organized Open House Chicago. It will give everyone the opportunity to gain free entry to Chicago buildings and city history. The idea is simple, to give people a “behind-the-scenes look at many of the city’s great places and spaces.” On...
October Events To Benefit Edgewater’s Care For Real
Because Edgewater loves our awesome local food pantry Care For Real, here are a few upcoming events this month to show your support: Winter Coat Drive On Tuesday, October 28, Care for Real will be partnering with The Pan-African Association and Red Cross by hosting our Annual Winter Clothing Drive and Welcome Event for...
Thorndale Drug Surveillance Results In Arrest
Over the weekend Alderman Harry Osterman released an email detailing many updates on crimes in the 48th ward. One of the highlights concerned a recent police sting at Thorndale and Winthrop. Many residents have been upset about drug dealing in the area, especially this intersection where Swift Elementary School is located. The 20th District received information about...
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