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EveryBlock collects 22 types of news in Chicago — including articles, real estate listings, meetups and conversations neighbors are having — and organizes it by location. Below is all the recent news and discussion near Magnolia Glen.

May 12

Updated 6 hours ago

Living and Playing in Chicago

Edgewater Play Groups?

Hi-am soon going to become a mom and although I have plenty of time to research this, I was just curious how does one go about joining or collaborating with other parents with small children and infants in the area? Are there playgroups or parent groups/organizations in the neighborhood? I would like to hear your suggestions for those parents raising children in the city, and especially here in Edgewater-thanks!

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  • Crys Edgewater Momma

    When your child gets a little bit older check out Chicago's park district programs. The Broadway Armory is doing some major renovation and they are adding a ton of great new programs that are extremely affordable. I signed up for their adult yoga class so I could get back into my post baby body. That class has helped me keep my sanity, especially after having my second child.

  • James Warden photographer, musician

    I agree with Crys that the park district programs can be great for both child and parent. We have had great experiences with Ms Jessica and Ms Daneen at the tumbling program at the Armory. (The Gill Park swimming program is also awesome). BUT all the programs are not of...

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    I agree with Crys that the park district programs can be great for both child and parent. We have had great experiences with Ms Jessica and Ms Daneen at the tumbling program at the Armory. (The Gill Park swimming program is also awesome). BUT all the programs are not of the same quality AND the online signup is a disaster AND if you then have to wait in line in person to sign up: it will turn you off the entire program!

    If you make the effort to talk with other parents while you are watching your kids at park district programs - that informal network of parents provides real-time scuttlebutt on the ins and outs of raising a kid in the city.

    Also wiggleworms starts as early as 6 months old and is another great program for the kid, and for the adult to meet other cool parents

    http://www.oldtownschool.org/classes/wiggleworms/

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vectorlyme posted 1 photo to Flickr:

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18 hours ago

Updated 12 hours ago

Edgewater resident since 1989

Outdoor or Missing Kitty?

This little kitty has been coming around our building on the 1200 block of Elmdale for the last 3-4 weeks. Kitty may simply be an outdoor cat, but I thought I'd post here to see if anyone in the neighborhood might be missing this little one. Looks about 4 or 5 lbs., very slight build, blue eyes, affectionate (I think female), with a red collar. I've started feeding/watering her in the last few days (always hungry and thirsty).

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  • Hi - Her name is Willow and she lives with me on the 1300 block of W. Elmdale. How can I contact you so I can come fetch her? She is incredibly social (and vocal) and likes to make new friends. She's a 10 y/o Bengal but looks much younger...

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    Hi - Her name is Willow and she lives with me on the 1300 block of W. Elmdale. How can I contact you so I can come fetch her? She is incredibly social (and vocal) and likes to make new friends. She's a 10 y/o Bengal but looks much younger than her age. I'm sorry if she has been pestering you. Both of my cats are indoor/outdoor (they have a pet door that they use). She tends to prowl much more frequently in the warmer weather; I've not seen her all day today since she came home to eat last night (trust me, she eats well at home, she just doesn't put on weight very easily due to stomach issues, so she eats only certain foods). I appreciate you looking after her.

  • Ahignight Edgewater resident since 1989

    Glad she's back on home territory!

2 days ago

Updated 14 hours ago

Boom! This morning

Anyone else hear the very loud noise this morning at around 7am? It sounded like it was coming from near Argyle and Sheridan.

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  • A UFO returning to the depths of Lake Michigan after a night of exploring earth under the cover of darkness?

  • chrisfinn bornagain chicagoan

    And thats why we love living by Lake Michigan!.

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Apr 29

Updated 2 days ago

Blastomycosis outbreak in Chicago?

Hi, Just read this article about a potential outbreak of blastomycosis, an invisible toxins dogs inhale and often die from. It mentions Hollywood Park, Legion Park, North side 60659 area.

http://www.dogheirs.com/events/409

Please check it out and if you walk your dogs there, don't until we learn more. And if it's true, these areas should be roped off! My friend's dog Audrey is currently battling blasto and it's a tough road ahead, not to mention crazy-expensive. Please check out info about Audrey progress. There's a lot of valuable info for dog owners to be learned at this site.
http://www.indiegogo.com/audreysproject?c=home

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  • Kimberly Ky A. Greene Ky G_just a gal and her dog _Chicago 60659

    yay Mamma Karen!!_Im so glad she is doing she best she can and making progress!! You and her vet made the right choice and she and her live to tell the tale/tail. Thank god the vet took into considertion her hsitory and treated her without agressive medications that could have...

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    yay Mamma Karen!!_Im so glad she is doing she best she can and making progress!! You and her vet made the right choice and she and her live to tell the tale/tail. Thank god the vet took into considertion her hsitory and treated her without agressive medications that could have done more damage . Preventing it frm hitting the brain and eyes seems to be overlooked by many during my readings. Mostlyi see otehr drugs listed. I havent heard from Whitey or Ann in a few days and no longer hear him barking. No response to email. I pray.

  • Thanks Ky. I am so alarmed by the silence from A.. & Whitey. I have not updated you, but have 2 very dear friends who know them very well. I will try call them tomorrow to see if they have heard anything about Whitey. I will think only good thoughts for both of them. If I hear anything in next few days, I'll post here for you. I pray it's good news!!! Take care Ky.

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Thorndale Positive Loitering

Thu, May 24, 2012 8pm - 9pm

Positive loitering under the aegis of the Thorndale Action Task Force is scheduled from 8 p.m to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at the northeast corner of Broadway and Thorndale (Little Corner Restaurant).

This year we will be doing an Expanded walk: Thorndale to Winthrop to Ardmore to Kenmore to Granville to Winthrop to Thorndale.

All are welcome to join the effort to take back the troubled area around the 1100 block of Thorndale. As always please feel free to bring your spouse, partners, friends, kids and or pets !

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2 days ago

Senn High School’s International Fest set for May 24th

Senn High School will soon host International Fest, an annual event which aims to showcase and celebrate the diversity of its substantial student body. The event is scheduled to be held in Senn’s newly renovated auditorium the evening of Thursday May 24th, and the event is a family friendly presentation open to the general public. Seating will begin at 6:30 PM, with the event running from 7-9 PM.

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3 days ago

Silent Obscurity by Photographie Noir posted 4 photos to Flickr:

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3 days ago

Updated 3 days ago

Parking in Edgewater

Hi all - Does anyone know of any open parking spaces for sale in Edgewater, in apartment garages or elsewhere? Do you know the availability and cost, or have any ideas for where to look? Thanks!

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  • 6144 North Winthrop (near Granville). $120/mo. for spot underneath 3 story building. Sign posted on front of building with phone number.

  • Carol Malibu resident

    The Malibu at 6007 N Sheridan has parking for lease

3 days ago

Updated 3 days ago

Edgewater’s Metropolis Coffee at NATO Summit

One Edgewater businessman has been cleared by the State Dept. to be at the McCormick Place NATO conference on Sunday and Monday. He will be serving the morning coffee to anywhere from 1 to 500 foreign journalists along with pastry from Hoosier Momma Pie Company in Ukranian Village. If you are watching a telecast of the Conference and see a paper cup from Metropolis Coffee, you are not imagining.

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4 days ago

Updated 4 days ago

Family living in Edgewater

Daycare near Edgewater?

So our son is about to turn 2 and our current daycare in uptown is moving further south. Does anyone have any recommendations for something close to Edgewater? The only ones i've seen seem pretty scary...

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  • http://www.actforchildren.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Home

    this site has lots of good info and listing of daycares both in home and centers

  • Freddy M. Uptown/Andersonville resident for most of my life

    Action for Children is a great resource. They can give you plenty of listings for daycare centers, nannies, in-home providers, drop-in service, emergency care service, etc. I used it and found an in-home provider who is in the Andersonville/Edgewater area. She is an in-home provider and takes in babies from...

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    Action for Children is a great resource. They can give you plenty of listings for daycare centers, nannies, in-home providers, drop-in service, emergency care service, etc. I used it and found an in-home provider who is in the Andersonville/Edgewater area. She is an in-home provider and takes in babies from 6 weeks up to 12 years, but most of the children there are around 1-2 years. She has a big, clean home and lots of activities for the children. She is also licensed, which is good. If you're interested, feel free to send me a message and I can pass on her information.

May 01

Updated 5 days ago

Professional Amateur

STOLEN!

Parked on the corner of BERWYN and SHERIDAN last night at about 3am i noticed that my motorcycle was gone! i filed a police report but am sceptical that i will ever see it again. get off the streets folks.
any info is appreciated

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  • why do you have to pay impound fees if you are a victim of a crime?

  • PhoebeK10 Rogers Parker since 1991

    wow. Recovering stolen merchandise is pretty rare, from what I hear. Glad to hear you got your bike back. Sorry to hear it was stripped and dropped. Was it dusted for prints? Is CPD pursuing leads to arrest the thief/ thieves so maybe you could also recover the fees? Sux that your baby was stolen, but it's practically a miracle you got it back. Of course (being the victim of theft, I'm speaking from personal experience), you'll NEVER recover the time and aggravation.

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philipyk posted 5 photos to Flickr:

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6 days ago

Bomb Scare on Clark

Multiple readers have informed us that Clark Street was shut down tonight by Chicago Police due to an apparent bomb threat.  A suspicious package was found at a gas station on Clark arond 6PM, and the street was closed from Granville to Devon while the bomb squad was called to the scene.  The “all clear”  was given around 9:30PM.  As more details surface we will update this story.

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May 13

dawgdawn posted 4 photos to Flickr:

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May 13

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May 13

  • Permit issued for renovation/alteration

    REMOVE AND REPLACE 6 OF 10 EXISTING ANTENNAS WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY AND ADD 3 NEW ANTENNAS WITH RELATED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO AN EXISTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AS PER PLANS.

    5710 N. Broadway Issued May 11, 2012 Comment Subscribe

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May 10

Updated May 12

Director of Community Management

Local shopping for Mother's Day gifts

There are only a few more days left until Mother's Day. For neighbors who haven't found the perfect gift yet, does anyone have a few suggestions for the best places to buy gifts for mom?

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May 12

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May 12

Flint Foto Factory posted 1 photo to Flickr:

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May 11

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May 11

Thorndale Positive Loitering

Wed, May 16, 2012 8pm - 9pm

Positive loitering under the aegis of the Thorndale Action Task Force is scheduled from 8 p.m to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the northeast corner of Broadway and Thorndale (Little Corner Restaurant).

This year we will be doing an Expanded walk: Thorndale to Winthrop to Ardmore to Kenmore to Granville to Winthrop to Thorndale.

All are welcome to join the effort to take back the troubled area around the 1100 block of Thorndale. As always please feel free to bring your spouse, partners, friends, kids and or pets !

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May 10

Vegetarian,music-loving cat owner.

re: cat-sitting

I want to thank everyone who responded personally or with suggestions regarding me needed a cat-sitter:)

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May 10

Updated May 10

Theater Director/Producer

Volunteers Needed for Fable Festival

Hello! If you would like to volunteer for next week's Fable Festival in Edgewater, please email me at edgeartscenter(at)gmail.com. We need people to help with some events and be "guides" for the 'hood. No theater experience necessary, cheerful disposition required. There will be an information meet-up this Saturday. More info on the festival: www.fablefestival.org.

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  • I'd be interesting in volunteering, but I can't make a meeting on Saturday. Please send me some info if I could be useful: gdiponio@hotmail.com

May 07

Updated May 10

Buena Park Mom

Old windows to be donated

Anyone interested in old wood frame windows? They are being replaced today and are available to be donated. If not, does anyone has a recommendation for where we could donate the windows?

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  • vb urban explorer

    Old windows are recyclable as cabinet doors. Old casement windows are relatively easy to frame over a book case, a display case, or a storage case. For old double hung windows, add hinges and a cabinet latch to each sash.

    It's not a hard carpentry project to put up wall...

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    Old windows are recyclable as cabinet doors. Old casement windows are relatively easy to frame over a book case, a display case, or a storage case. For old double hung windows, add hinges and a cabinet latch to each sash.

    It's not a hard carpentry project to put up wall shelves, box around them, and cover with old windows on hinges. The shelves need not be deep, Even a shallow cabinet is handy.

    I replaced a bunch of old windows and recycled many of them. But I would have rather have repaired them if possible. Even when I used high quality windows from Marvin, I know that given the extensive use of plastic and foam, there is no way the new windows are going to last a 100 years like the old windows.

  • Thanks again VB..... Greatly apprecited . I will definitely look into the Neighborhood Housing Services...

May 08

Updated May 10

Director of Emanuel Congregation

Looking for Landscaping Services

Hi,
Does anyone have a recommendation on Landscaping services? Thank you in advance for your help.

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  • Susan S Sue S

    Look at our neighbors at 1640 W. Rascher
    It was done by Brent Reichers, his phone is listed there. They are very happy.

  • Bill in Rogers Park Rogers Parker - co-founder of Glenwood Neighbors

    Salvador's (773.523.7898) is fantastic! I had been looking for a good landscaper for a while. I have used Patch and German's before -both of those ok but not very responsive and Patch can be pricey. I found Salvador's on yelp - check out the reviews (which reminds me I need to add mine). His crews hit my neighborhood (Glenwood/Albion) on Tuesday's. Reliable, reasonable and great service!!

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From New Bike Racks - where did they come from?:

"Just curious about the new bike racks you see through Lakeview. They are cool colors and in the shape of a bike. I like them and just wondering if they were purchased by the city or some how locally. Any comments would be helpful?"

Zman 15 year Lake View guy
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