Edgewater

Preliminary Landmark Status Approved for Epworth Church Building in Edgewater

7:30 am on July 16, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has issued preliminary landmark recommendations for Epworth United Methodist Church at 5253 N Kenmore Avenue in Edgewater.

Potential Demolition Announced For Historical Edgewater Church

7:30 am on May 18, 2022 By Ian Achong

The sale and potential demolition has been announced of the Epworth United Methodist Church at 5253 N Kenmore Avenue in Edgewater. Located just south of the intersection with W Berwyn Avenue, a little east of Foster Beach and the lakefront, the church has stood in this spot since its completion in 1891. News on its sale recently broke to the congregation who hosted their last service within its walls this past Sunday, after a last-minute estate-sale in order to part ways with surplus items. The church is the latest in a long string of historical structures in danger of demolition for new developments.

Plan Commission Approves Residential Development At 5356 N Sheridan Road In Edgewater

7:45 am on April 30, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a new residential development at 5356 N Sheridan Road in Edgewater. Located on the southwest corner with W Balmoral Avenue, the new project will replace an existing two-story house most recently holding the Wing Hoe Restaurant and its surrounding parking lot. Arkansas-based developer Tempus Group Holding, LLC is working with 2R/Z Architecture on the design for the lakefront-adjacent lot that recently changed hands from its original developer, MCZ, who proposed a similarly dense building back in 2018.

Demolition Permit Issued for 5905 N Clark Street in Edgewater

7:00 am on April 30, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A demolition permit was issued Thursday for the removal of a story masonry building, located at 5905 N Clark Street in Edgewater. The owner of the permit is listed as SLM Asset Management Inc.

Initial Details Revealed For A Residential Development At 5853 N Broadway In Edgewater

7:45 am on April 7, 2022 By Ian Achong

Initial plans have been revealed for an affordable residential development at 5853 N Broadway in Edgewater. Located just south of the intersection with W Thorndale Avenue, the project would replace an existing one-story masonry building and its parking lot adjacent to the Broadway Armory community center. The current structure is utilized by the Streets and Sanitation Department, who will vacate the property. Local developer Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation is working with Landon Bone Baker Architects on the design of the new mid-rise.

CTA Planned Art Pieces for New Red Line Stations in Uptown and Edgewater

7:00 am on March 1, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

The CTA has revealed that they are seeking to partner with artists on the CTA’s Red-Purple Modernization Project. Officials state they are looking for help designing a total of six pieces which will later be installed throughout the Red Line stations in both Uptown and Edgewater. The Red Line stations at Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr have all been undergoing construction, with temporary stations at Argyle and Bryn Mawr. These stations are being refreshed as part of a $2 billion overhaul on the Far North Side.

5440 N Sheridan Road Reaches Fourth Floor in Edgewater

7:30 am on January 8, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has surpassed the fourth floor mark for a five-story residential building located at 5440 N Sheridan Road in Edgewater. Developer Cedar St. Companies has planned for a total of 78 rental units, distributed across 72 standard apartment layouts and six townhome-style layouts. The townhomes will be accessible from the street, and will each come with three bedrooms. The traditional-styled residences will consist of studios up through two-bedroom units.

New Permit Issued for 5691 N Ridge Avenue in Edgewater

7:00 am on November 3, 2021 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was issued this week for a new four-story mixed-use building, located at 5691 N Ridge Avenue in Edgewater. The developer, 5691 Ridge Development LLC, has planned a ground-floor retail space and a total of nine dwelling units, with an elevator penthouse. There will also be a rooftop stairway enclosure, a bike room, and nine parking stalls. The new construction will be replacing a previous structure.

Metra To Break Ground On New Edgewater Station

7:30 am on November 1, 2021 By Ian Achong

Metra is set to break ground this week on the new Peterson Ridge station on its Union Pacific North Line in Edgewater. On Monday November 1st at 11am, Metra will hold its ground breaking ceremony for the station with various elected officials including 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez and County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. The ceremony represents many years of planning and advocating for the station by locals, as well as the end of various delays including issues with groundwater runoff which began with a 2009 state bond program.

Permit Issued for 6027 N Kenmore Avenue in Edgewater

7:00 am on October 12, 2021 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was issued this week for a new seven-story residential building, located at 6027 N Kenmore Avenue in Edgewater. The developer, KPLN Holdings LLC, has planned for a total of 15 units, an elevator, a bike room, and an attached ground-level garage. The new construction will be replacing a previously vacant lot.

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