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Erickson’s Deli Shut Down, Another Swedish Business Faces Difficult Decisions
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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...
Andersonville Gears Up For Local Late Night Holiday Sales This Friday
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This upcoming Friday, December 5 from 6 -10 p.m. is the 12th annual Late Night Andersonville in which 40 stores will participate by staying open late and offering sales, refreshments and entertainment. Cross off everyone on your holiday gift list while supporting local businesses at the same time. With every type of retail shop to choose from...
New Menswear Store Introduces Fresh Brands to Clark Street
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Bringing a mix of high-end and progressive menswear from designers across the globe, Notre — Andersonville’s latest destination for handpicked, highly-curated men’s fashion wear — opened its doors in the neighborhood’s ever-burgeoning shopping district on North Clark Street. Located at 5202 N. Clark Street, the dark yet inviting shop features a relaxed and lush...
Trumbull School Proposals Presented At Community Meeting
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Trumbull Elementary, located at 5200 N Ashland, has been empty for the last several months due to last year’s Chicago Public School closings. But last night Alderman Patrick O’Connor of the 40th ward held an open community meeting at Trumbull that had the auditorium spilling over with people to discuss potential uses for the...
Diana’s Daycare: Working With Area Resources To Achieve The Small Business Dream
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Daycare is in high demand in Chicago these days. With limited options for working parents, there is a great need for affordable childcare within the city. Diana Anderson is one of the many small business owners trying to fulfill that need. Living her life-long dream of running her own daycare business, Diana has recently...
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....
La Colombe Coffee Roasters Opens In Andersonville
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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...
#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...
Old Iconic Andersonville Water Tower Cannot Be Saved, Replacement Needed
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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...
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...
Andersonville’s Milk Boutique Wins Pop-Up Shop Downtown, Expands Local Message
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After just two years running, Andersonville’s Milk Handmade is expanding its collection of handmade women’s clothing, accessories and local, independent designers to a temporary storefront in the heart of downtown. The locally-sourced women’s clothing boutique recently won Block 37’s “The Next Great Pop-Up Challenge,” earning the neighborhood shop two months of free rent and...
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...
Women And Children First Plan Remodel And Increased Programming
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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...
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