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Edgewater 101: The True Story On How The Community Came To Be
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Most Chicagoans are likely familiar with the above neighborhood map of Chicago. Various iterations of the map displaying the city’s 77 community areas are ubiquitous throughout Chicago homes and businesses. Upon close examination, an Edgewater resident may notice that the eastern far north side community areas are all assigned the numbers 1-4, except for...
Edgewater Chamber Partners With Loyola To Bring Match.com CEO Sam Yagan To Speak
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As current CEO of Match.com, Sam Yagan has brought his unique style of professional expertise to the world of love and romance. Yet he has done so much more over the last decade. In 1999, he co-founded SparkNotes, a free study guide for students which covers everything from literature and poetry to math and economics. Then...
Andersonville Ranks In 2015 Top Ten Hottest Neighborhoods Nationwide
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Andersonville got big news this past week as it was named in the top ten hottest neighborhoods in the nation for 2015 by Redfin. Specifically, it ranked #7 nationwide and #1 for the the entire Chicago area which includes the suburbs. Redfin is one of the top five real estate search engines with an...
ICA Brings Brings Classical Materpieces To Edgewater Families
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We can hear musical masterpieces right in our own neighborhood in the form of the International Chamber Artists who perform regularly at St. Gregory the Great Parish. Almost ten years ago, founder and artistic director Patrick Godon had a vision of bringing classical music not only to an adult audience but, as the years...
New Year Fitness Resolution? Four Great Local Health Deals To Get You Started
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Looking to start that 2015 New Year resolution off to a great start? Here are four great deals from locally owned options: 1. CHEETAH GYM, Andersonville – 5248 N. Clark, Edgewater – 5838 N. Broadway The Deal: $499 paid in full plus No Initiation and One FREE Personal Training Session. Offer good January 1-4, 2015...
Ring In The New Year With One Of These Edgewater Parties
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There are plenty of NYE dining and party options right here in Edgewater and Andersonville. Whether you’re looking to dance the night away or dine with a small group of friends, we’ve compiled a list of options for you to ring in the New Year in the neighborhood. Where do you plan to celebrate?...
Andersonville Celebrates The Holidays Big Time Tonight
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This is a terrific night to get out to Andersonville! For those of you who have not found your Holiday mojo yet or those of you who are seriously worried that it will not be a white Christmas, this is the evening that just might get you into the spirit. The night will consist...
Upcoming Andersonville Holiday Traditions, What’s Yours?
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As the holidays quickly approach we see our neighborhood being transformed into a warm, inviting atmosphere with brilliant white lights and festive green garland. Walking down both Bryn Mawr and Clark streets residents may gaze into the beautifully decorated store front windows and partake in any number of wonderful neighborhood restaurants. With the holidays...
Andersonville’s Care For Real Toy Drive To Serve About 800 Children
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As we think about preparing for Thanksgiving or as we begin to make that list and check it twice for gifts for family and friends, how about making a place at that virtual table for the children of our community by way of the Care for Real annual toy drive? Lyle Allen, executive director,...
Saint Harridan Andersonville Pop-Up Re-Engineers Suits For Women And Transmen
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Saint Harridan is an Oakland based shopping boutique that specializes in high-end suits, ties, shirts, pants and more for those who can’t usually find what they are looking for at a regular men’s clothing store. The pop-up is happening next to Joie De Vine, at 1748 W. Balmoral and has been going since Friday. They will be open until...
Secrets Behind Open House Chicago: Edgewater Edition
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While waiting in line for the Emil Bach House as part of Open House Chicago (OHC), a friend commented, “I wonder how they decide what’s on the list.” I had never really thought about it but with Edgewater being featured for the first time, I realized that this was a question that needed answering....
#ShopEdgewater Campaign Highlights Why We Love Shopping Local
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As the temperatures start to drop, the pressures of holiday shopping rise. The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce recently launched a social media campaign to keep local merchants at the top of mind for Edgewater residents. The #shopedgewater campaign features a daily photo of customers, staff, and owners of Edgewater businesses with a caption describing the...
Holiday Food Ideas From Local Nutritionist Jen Loboda
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Fall is here in full swing and Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. Now is the time to start thinking about what dishes you will be preparing for the holiday. Whether you are hosting the entire meal or just bringing one dish for a potluck somewhere, there is always room for...
DIY Trunk Show Brings 130 Artisans To The Armory
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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...
Andersonville’s White Attic Closing, Encourages Local Business Support
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On the North facing windows of Andersonville’s White Attic are signs displaying a ‘40% Sale’ while on the West facing windows are a 2-page open letter addressed to the community about the store’s closing at the end of the month. The letter is a warm one. A simple and kind explanation as to why the store...
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