July 2009

Hopleaf “Sister” Spot to Open in LaDonna Space

July 28, 2009

Michael Roper, owner of the popular Hopleaf bar and restaurant in Edgewater, has financing in place to purchase the space next door – the former La Donna Restaurant.  He plans to open a 90 seat 2 story bistro by year’s end, with Mediterranean cuisine and 20 microbrews. Don’t look for this to be the ‘best [...]

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Lincoln Square Real Estate Update – July

July 21, 2009

This week, 4841 N Leavitt closed.  Listed originally for $ 699,000 in September 2008, it finally closed this week for $ 525,000.  The 1898 Victorian sits on a 30 x 120 lot. Ten homes closed in Lincoln Square this month, including 2 foreclosures. As of today, there are 62 homes for sale in Lincoln Square, [...]

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Montrose Dog Beach

July 20, 2009

I can’t thank the volunteers at Mondog enough. My Dewey salivates, pants, and squirms as we approach the dog beach at Montrose.  He lives to play frisbee and run in the waves.  It’s a fabulous place for Chicago dogs. Don’t forget to get your Chicago Dog Beach/Park license, though.  Fines can be stiff. Chicago Canine [...]

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Free Movies in Chicago Parks

July 17, 2009

With summer half over, make sure you mark your calendar with the date and location for the next free movie you’re going to go see.  Here are the movies on Chicago’s north side for you to consider… 7/21 8:30 PM Bauler Playlot Park (c/o Oz Park) The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (PG) 7/27 [...]

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Graceland West Real Estate Update – July 2009

July 16, 2009

Today there are 10 single family homes for sale in the Graceland West Neighborhood, a small set of historic houses just north of Irving Park (4000N) and east of Ashland (1600W).  It’s a beautiful historic Chicago community, and many homes have been restored or rehabbed for today’s discriminating buyer. Homes range from $724,500 to $3,389,000, [...]

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Uptown Real Estate Update – 7/2009

July 15, 2009

In the active Uptown Community, there are currently 23 homes for sale.  The price range is wide – from $ 449,000 for a home at 1530 W Ainslie to 4420 N Paulina, a newly renovated historic home in East Ravenswood, for $3,350,000. Homes worth considering… . 1530 Ainslie $449,000 Not only is this 1893 3 [...]

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Lakewood Balmoral Homes for Sale

July 14, 2009

July 14, 2009 —- Today, there are 42 homes for sale in the Edgewater Community.  Of those, the following homes are for sale in the Lakewood Balmoral Community… 5537 N Magnolia     $ 579,000 5239 N Wayne          $ 775,000 5253 N Lakewood   $ 899,000 5306 N Magnolia     $ 1,025,000 5518 N Wayne           $ 1,459,000 After [...]

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Bricolage Update

July 14, 2009

The Foster Avenue Bricolage is well under way — Edgewater and Lakewood Balmoral residents were on hand this past Saturday to lend a hand and put up tiles. With a Native American theme, the wall includes photos and symbols of Native American Life in the area.

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Andersonville Farmers Market is Fantastic!

July 9, 2009

I hit the Andersonville Farmers Market yesterday, and I fell in love… Between Clark andAshland on Berwyn (5300 N – 1500W)  there are many booths with treasures. I found truly wonderful smells and tastes… sweet smelling and beautiful guest soaps chipotle salsa (my favorite — my daughter preferred the habanero) cheese-  curds, fried cheese, 10 [...]

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