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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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Taste
North Side restaurant’s Fall Donut offers autumnal flavors year-round
Chef at Sweet Virginia’s Kitchen makes the pillowy, cinnamon sugar treat from her grandma’s recipe — and serves it complete with the hole.
By Patty Wetli | For the Sun-Times
 
Three garage burglaries were reported in Logan Square and Humboldt Park.
Crime
Burglar targets Andersonville, Edgewater garages: police
In each case, someone entered a garage through an unlocked door or pried open the door before stealing property from within, according to Chicago police.
By Sun-Times Wire
 
Summer sidewalk sales can be key to a store’s business for an entire year.
Business
Summer sidewalk sale time can bring deals for you, big bucks for store owners
We spoke to some neighborhood fixtures about why these outdoor events mean more to them than just summertime fun.
By Alice Bazerghi
 
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The Watchdogs
‘Sort of shocks the conscience,’ judge says of ex-Chicago cop charged in beating
Former Chicago police Sgt. Eric J. Elkins, who quit amid two internal affairs probes, had been the subject of a Chicago Sun-Times investigation.
By Mitchell Armentrout and Sam Kelly
 
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News
Sick pigeons abandoned in Andersonville
The pigeons were of several types, including King Pigeons — a large, pure white bird that resembles a dove.
By David Struett
 
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Elections
North Side challengers oust Moore in 49th, force O’Connor into runoff in 40th
Progressive challengers ousted one longtime North Side alderman from his seat on Tuesday and forced another into a runoff.
By Mitchell Armentrout
 
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ENDORSEMENT: Michael Negron for 47th Ward alderman
By CST Editorial Board
 
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Editorials
ENDORSEMENT: Harry Osterman for 48th Ward alderman
Ald. Harry Osterman says everything but a property tax is on the table to bring in new revenue to get the city’s budget in order.
By CST Editorial Board
 
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Editorials
ENDORSEMENT: Patrick O’Connor for 40th Ward alderman
O’Connor gets results for the ward, no doubt about it.
By CST Editorial Board
 
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The Grid
The Grid: Andersonville’s appeal is its diversity and small businesses
Here are some of the lesser-known attractions in the eclectic North Side neighborhood.
By Ji Suk Yi
 
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Chicago
Missing woman with dementia last seen at church in Andersonville found
Maria Rojas, 64, was located Sunday evening, police said.
By Taylor Hartz
 
Three people were shot in Humboldt Park.
News
Andersonville, Edgewater Beach businesses hit by burglars: police
Burglars have been climbing through unlocked windows or prying open rear doors to gain entry to businesses, police said.
By Sun-Times Wire
 
Five parked vehicles were stolen in Little Village.
News
Convicted felon charged in 2 armed robberies on North Side
Stanley Krzak, 26, was charged in connection with armed robberies at a restaurant and convenience store.
By Taylor Hartz
 
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Crime
Armed robber hits businesses in Edgewater, Andersonville
A man has robbed multiple businesses at gunpoint since Sunday in the Edgewater and Andersonville neighborhoods on the North Side.
By Sun-Times Wire
 
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Crime
Armed carjacking duo rear ends, steals 4 vehicles on North Side
Two carjackers drive their vehicle into the rear bumper of another vehicle. When the driver gets out to check the damage, they show a handgun.
By Taylor Hartz
 
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News
Transit-oriented development needs to include affordable housing
If the mayor’s plan to expand transit-oriented development along this route actually happens, I pray some of the units are affordable.
By Letters to the Editor
 
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News
Farmers markets 2018: The ultimate guide about Chicago-area farmers markets
Market organizers are offering more than just produce, trying to create community hubs that will appeal to a broad swath of neighbors.
By Patty Wetli | For the Sun-Times
 
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Andersonville neighborhood guide
By Ji Suk Yi
 
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News
Q and A with Ji Suk Yi about her new Sun-Times video series: The Grid
I like to think of The Grid as more of an introduction – in the same way I might introduce two friends I know would really hit it off!
By Sun-Times staff
 
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News
When it’s cold outside, snuggle up to the fireplaces at these Chicago hot spots
Here’s a roundup of some favorite places to warm up on a cold winter’s day or night.
By Patty Wetli | For the Sun-Times
 
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News
Bank robbed in Andersonville
A Chase Bank branch was robbed Thursday morning in the North Side Andersonville neighborhood.
By Sun-Times Wire
 
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News
Once a city of neighborhoods, Chicago’s now about making the scene
OPINION: The city is attracting tens of thousands of affluent, professional young people.
By Terry N. Clark and Daniel A. Silver
 
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News
No injuries in ‘small explosion’ at Andersonville art studio
No one was injured in an explosion and fire Tuesday morning at an art studio in the North Side Andersonville neighborhood.
By Luke Wilusz
 
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News
CPS: Possible mumps case reported at North Side school
Authorities are investigating a possible case of mumps at an Andersonville neighborhood elementary school on the North Side.
By Sun-Times Wire
 
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News
Andersonville sweet spot plans to close after 88 years
The bakery announced the news in a Facebook post Thursday night and thanked its customers for their support over the years.
By Madeline Kenney
 
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News
Man robs bank inside Andersonville Jewel-Osco
Someone robbed a bank inside an Andersonville Jewel-Osco store Monday morning on the North Side.
By Mitchell Armentrout
 
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News
Man charged with domestic shooting in Andersonville
A man was charged with shooting and critically wounding another man on Thanksgiving Day in the Andersonville neighborhood on the North Side.
By Sun-Times Wire
 
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News
Man shot, critically wounded in Andersonville
A person was in custody early Thursday after a man was shot and critically wounded during a domestic incident in the Andersonville neighborhood.
By Ashlee Rezin
 
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News
Red Line construction, concerts to impact weekend CTA service
The CTA has announced Red Line construction and extra bus service for events over the weekend.
By Daniel Brown
 
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News
Thursday Letters: Taxes and rules force Chicago business to close
This past weekend, Andersonville’s Cantina 1910 abruptly closed its doors, citing “the rapidly changing labor market for the hospitality
By Letters to the Editor
 
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