Edgewater
Local news from Edgewater, Chicago, IL
Established as an official community area in 1980, Edgewater sits on Chicago's North Side, 6 miles north of the Loop. The neighborhood features several beaches and lies adjacent to Lincoln Park, which stretches southward 7 miles along the waterfront.
Part of the Edgewater community area of Chicago.
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- Neighbors Square Off — and Show Up — Over Edgewater's Most Hotly Debated Lakefront Development
When neighbors in Edgewater disagree, they don't stay quiet — they organize, they show up, and they make themselves heard. That was on full
- Open Doors & Hidden History: Edgewater's 35th Annual Home Tour Returns September 20 — With a Bonus Maps Talk the Day Before
One of Edgewater's most beloved annual traditions is back for its 35th year, and this time it arrives with an extra layer of neighborhood hi
- Broadway Takes Center Stage: Edgewater Music Fest Returns This Weekend With 35+ Bands, 100+ Vendors, and Zero Cover
If you've been saving your energy all summer for one blowout neighborhood moment, this is the weekend. The second annual Edgewater Music Fes
- Curtain Call for History: Edgewater Celebrates 100 Years of Local Theatre — And You're Invited
Edgewater has long been one of Chicago's most theatrically rich neighborhoods, and this summer the Edgewater Historical Society is making su
- Concerts, Books & Community: Edgewater's Summer of Neighborhood Togetherness Is in Full Swing
If you're looking for reasons to get off the couch this August, Edgewater has your calendar covered — and most of it won't cost you a dime.
- Edgewater's Dining Scene Is Booming: New Flavors From Thailand, India & Ethiopia Land on Broadway and Granville
If your stomach has been telling you to explore Edgewater's streets lately, it knows something your calendar doesn't — the neighborhood's di
- Green Thumbs & Clean Shores: Edgewater's Environmental Volunteers Are Making Their Mark This August
If you've noticed the dunes at Kathy Osterman Beach looking a little more lush lately — or the grounds at Berger Park a little more cared fo
- Safer Streets Ahead: Edgewater Gets E-Scooter Geofencing on Sheridan Road — And E-Bikes Could Be Next
Neighbors who've navigated the busy stretch of Sheridan Road on foot know the feeling: a sudden electric whir, a near-miss, a muttered compl
- Edgewater Glen in the Spotlight: 35th Annual Home Tour Set for September — Plus, Broadway Upzoning Gets Legal Green Light
Edgewater history buffs and architecture lovers, mark your calendars: one of the neighborhood's most beloved annual traditions is coming bac
- Edgewater Music Fest Grows: Second Wave of Acts Coming & Vendors Still Wanted for August's Big Weekend
Edgewater's most buzzed-about summer event just got bigger. The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is signaling that Edgewater Music Fest 2026 —
- Edgewater's Lakefront Future Takes Shape: Alderwoman Greenlights Emanuel Congregation Redevelopment With New Community Benefits
A major milestone arrived this week for one of Edgewater's most-watched development conversations. Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th) announ
- Edgewater's Commercial Corridor Faces a Fork in the Road: SSA #26 Renewal Could Decide the Future of Broadway
Edgewater's beloved Broadway corridor — the beating heart of the neighborhood's small-business scene — is facing a pivotal moment this summe
- Live Music All Summer Long: Edgewater Music Fest Drops Its Lineup — And Free Concerts Are Already Playing in the EHS Garden
Edgewater's summer just got a serious musical upgrade. The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce officially revealed the headliner lineup for Edgewa
- A New Kind of Gathering Place: Queer-Led Sober Venue Coming to Edgewater This August — Plus, WEAR's Summer Soirées Are Here
Edgewater's social scene is about to get a meaningful new addition. A queer-led sober venue is set to open this August in the longtime space
- Edgewater Honors a Comedy Legend: Sheridan Road Gets a New Name — Bob Newhart Way
Edgewater has a brand-new reason to look up at the street signs. A one-block stretch of Sheridan Road, just south of Thorndale Avenue, has b
- Market Days & Rail Celebrations: Edgewater's Summer Street Life Is in Full Swing
If you're looking for a reason to get outside this week, Edgewater is delivering on two delightful fronts — and both are completely free. Fi
- Neighbors Dream Big for Edgewater's Last Open Lakefront: Could 5959 N. Sheridan Become a Public Park?
A spirited community conversation is unfolding along Edgewater's lakefront — and the outcome could shape the neighborhood's shoreline for ge
- Roots, Rebirth & Camp Theatrics: Edgewater's Small-Business Heart & Arts Scene Are Thriving This June
Two beloved threads of Edgewater life — its deep-rooted small-business spirit and its vibrant arts scene — are giving neighbors plenty to ce
- Injera & Introductions: Edgewater's Networking Scene Heats Up — Plus, Music Fest 2026 Is Building Its Lineup
Edgewater's community connectors are at it again, and this week brings a delicious new twist to a neighborhood favorite. The Edgewater Chamb
- Tap Shoes, Tie-Dye & Garden Gloves: Edgewater's Creative Community Is in Full June Bloom
Edgewater's arts and community calendar is absolutely stacked this weekend — and there's something for everyone. First, theater lovers shoul
- City Council Green-Lights New Homes on Edgewater Ave — Plus, The Rooks Are Kicking Off Summer on the Pitch
Edgewater's building momentum keeps rolling. The Chicago City Council this past Friday, June 6, gave the green light to a brand-new resident
- From L Tracks to Green Space: Construction Begins on Edgewater's New Undertrack Walking Path, Dog Parks & Playground
Edgewater is about to get one of its most unique public spaces yet — and it's coming from a place you'd least expect: under the 'L' tracks.
- Broadway Comeback & Neighborhood Bites: DMApothecary Settles Into Its New Home — Plus, Edgewater's Social Scene Heats Up This June
Good things come to those who wait — and Edgewater's DMApothecary is proof. After years of battling floods and landlord woes at its original
- Fresh Picks & Friendly Finds: Edgewater's Monday Market Returns June 1 — Plus a Blockbuster Community Weekend Ahead
Summer is officially arriving in Edgewater — and the neighborhood is celebrating with a packed lineup of community events kicking off right
- Puppets, Patios & Local Pride: Edgewater's Community Spirit Is in Full Bloom This Month
Edgewater's rich community calendar and small-business backbone are both getting a well-deserved spotlight this week, and there's plenty for
- Edgewater's Building Boom Keeps Growing: Lakefront Synagogue Redevelopment Gets a Bold New Look
Edgewater's development momentum shows no signs of slowing down, with a pair of significant projects taking exciting new shape along the nei
- Bridges Back, Fest Is On: Edgewater Gears Up for the Best Summer Yet
Good news is flowing in from two fronts as Edgewater races toward summer — and neighbors have plenty to look forward to. First, relief for l
- History in the Making: Bryn Mawr Avenue Pursues Landmark Status — Plus, 6311arts Lights Up Edgewater with a Vibrant New Exhibition
Edgewater's architectural soul is about to get the official recognition it deserves. A three-block stretch of Bryn Mawr Avenue — packed with
- Parking Lot No More: A Brand-New 40-Unit Condo Building Is Coming to Edgewater's Lakefront — Plus, Castle FC Kicks Off & Soccer Season Comes to the Neighborhood
Edgewater's lakefront pocket near 6150 N. Sheridan Road is about to get a major glow-up — and this time, it's where a surface parking lot us
- Pretty in Pink & Full of Life: Edgewater's Beach Apartments Glow Up, The Lytle House Hosts Neighbors & A WWII Story Comes Home
Edgewater is radiating good energy this first weekend of May — and you can literally see it from the lakefront. The iconic Edgewater Beach A