FROM AROUND THE WORLD
All Aboard The CTA Holiday Train! When Will It Visit Edgewater?
Simon’s Tavern In Andersonville Makes National News
Ald. Osterman Joins Colleagues To Sponsor Syrian Refugee Resolution
Your Ridge Ave. Speed Camera Ticket May Be Improperly Issued
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Reza Coupon
August 8, 2014 / By Daniel ZagottaSpecial Offer for EVB Readers Free Appetizer With Purchase Of Two Entrees! Print this coupon and present to server. Expires 9/30/14. Up to $6.95 value. May not be combined with…
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Giordano’s Confirms It Is Moving Into Andersonville
January 17, 2014 / By Daniel ZagottaSince coming out of bankruptcy which was filed in 2011, Giordano’s was bought at auction by Chicago-based Victory Park Capital. They have made their first additions to the Chicago chain by…
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Edgewater Chamber Names New Director
January 7, 2014 / By Edgewater Chamber Press ReleaseThe 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…
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Seven Things to do in Single Digit Weather
January 5, 2014 / By Keely JonesResiding 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…
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New Years Day Edgewater Car Jacking
January 3, 2014 / By Daniel ZagottaOn 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…
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Saying Goodbye To Ann Sather Andersonville
January 3, 2014 / By Keely JonesWritten on the red and yellow walls of the Ann Sathers Andersonville location reads “God Mat Husmanskost Fram Kallar Minnen Om Barndomen.” Long time waitress, Ella Pietch tells me it…
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Icosium Kafe Closes, Middle Eastern Bakery Said To Be Expanding
December 31, 2013 / By Daniel ZagottaIcosium Kafe, located on the NorthWest corner of Foster and Clark recently locked its doors and posted a hand written note on the door. That paper explained that after 8…
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Medical Marijuana Legal in Illinois
December 29, 2013 / By Daniel ZagottaThough not to the extent of states such as California and Colorado, marijuana will be legal in Illinois for those with an illness. The law does not take effect for…
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Here Is Your Alibi – A Community Gem
December 28, 2013 / By Daniel ZagottaEdgewater offers many unique entertainment options but one truly stands out to me because it offers great comedy talent every first Friday of the month… and it’ FREE! HERE IS…
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Dangerous Intersections. Your thoughts?
December 23, 2013 / By Daniel ZagottaOn Saturday, when I was at Starbuck’s, I was brought out of my caffeine buzz by a firetruck and a few police vehicles at the intersection of Berwyn and Clark…
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Dominick’s Broadway future
December 21, 2013 / By Daniel ZagottaSince Safeway, Inc. announced that they were closing the Dominick’s Grocery chain, the shockwaves started echoing throughout Chicago’s neighborhoods. Rightfully so. The 72 stores have become a vital part of…
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Giordano’s Rumored To Take Over Ann Sather Space
December 19, 2013 / By Daniel ZagottaIt sounds like Giordano’s Pizza has signed a lease for the space that now occupies Ann Sather Restaurant. The Swedish restaurant is set to close on January 5, 2014. Though…
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Firehouse Neighbor May Lose Home
December 18, 2013 / By Daniel ZagottaIt was fantastic news to hear about the selection of Chicago Filmmakers to occupy and renovate the Firehouse on Ridge. But that sale is now bringing to light a bit…
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Dominick’s Vacant Land Still A Mystery
December 17, 2013 / By Daniel ZagottaThe mystery fate of the grassy vacant land North of the dominick’s at Foster and Sheridan was partly solved when The Saddle and Cycle Club announced that they had purchased…
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CLAROVISTA GETS CLEAR! New stores announced. But Wait…..
December 13, 2013 / By Daniel ZagottaRemember in 2007 when the community was abuzz with happiness that a beautiful new complex with 160 luxury condos and several new storefront businesses was under construction? It would occupy…
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