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Jefferson Park

4822 N Long Ave

joe geden: This park offers tennis, play area, fencing, swimming, basketball and even a crafts building.

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Copernicus Center

5216 West Lawrence Avenue

joe geden: Site of the annual Polish fest over Labor Day. Inside the building is the former Gateway theater, the first built in Chicago for the talking movies. Built in 1930 it was to be the best acoustical theater in the world

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Ideal Bakery

4765 N Milwaukee Ave

joe geden: Great bakery products. A Milwaukee ave staple. This part of Milwaukee used to be a thriving shopping district but most of the larger shops and restaurants are gone. Not much else here.

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Jefferson Park Transit Center

joe geden: Originally built as the end of the blue line el station, Metra station and CTA bus depot. Several area bus routes connect here making it easy to get around the Chicago area.

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Jefferson Masonic Temple

5418 West Gale Street

joe geden: It has been here for 100 years. Not sure why but the pigeons love the top of the building

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St Cornelius Church

5205 North Lieb Avenue

joe geden: A great place to pray.

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Martini Club

4933 North Milwaukee Avenue

joe geden: This has been a couple of different bars over the years. Its been Crazy Horse and Peabodys but no matter the name there is always alcohol inside.

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Nadig Newspapers Inc

4937 North Milwaukee Avenue

joe geden: Ever wonder where the small neighborhood newspapers such as the Press since 1940.

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Ellengee Market Company

5120 N Milwaukee Ave

joe geden: This meat supplier for restaurants recently opened up for the general public. The meat is really good as are the prices. Don't be fooled by the outside

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FSP

5150 North Northwest Highway

joe geden: If your kid gets a school lunch in the Chicago area, good chance it was put together here

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Chicago Police Department

5151 North Milwaukee Avenue

joe geden: Oops, did I list this under coffee shops? A big police station but I have never been inside. At least that's my story

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Roberts Square Park

5231 W Argyle St

joe geden: This is 3.5 acres of pure park. Named after Daniel L. Roberts, a leather salesman who donated the land. He wanted no buildings on the property and there are not. Just a play lot, walking path and lots of green space.

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Beaubien Elementary School

5025 North Laramie Avenue

joe geden: For some reason Chicago must have hired the same architects that designed prison buildings to design their schools. Fortunately inside contains a highly rated program.

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Stanley Spring & Stamping Corporation

5050 West Foster Avenue

joe geden: This family owned manufacturer has been a steady employer in the neighborhood

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Motor Vehicle Facility - Chicago North

5401 North Elston Avenue

joe geden: The place to go for all your Illinois license needs. TIP...Skip the currency exchanges for plates or title change, unless you want to pay do high processing fees. No more long lines here.

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Saint Cornelius Catholic School

5252 N North Long Avenue

joe geden: Catholic school nestled in the neighborhood. Unfortunately they have no gym

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Habetler Bowl

5250 N Northwest Hwy

joe geden: Bowling, beer and billiards. Three of the best B's in life. This family owned business has been part of the neighborhood for over 50 years.

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American Science & Surplus

5316 North Milwaukee Avenue

joe geden: If you are a science geek, attracted to the weird castaway items or obsolete products, then this is your store. Always worth a browse but beware a 5 minute stop can quickly turn into an hour because they have so much stuff.

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Gale Street Inn

4914 N Milwaukee Ave

joe geden: This neighborhood institution is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Known for their excellent ribs and family atmosphere. They were originally across the street but moved to make way for the El station

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Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria

6727 N Olmsted Ave

joe geden: One of the largest outdoor eating areas in Chicago

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Happy Foods

6783 N Northwest Hwy

joe geden: Even the food is happy here in Edison Park. No big chain stores or restaurants. Just neighbors serving neighbors

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The Curragh Traditional Irish Pub

6705 North Northwest Highway

joe geden: Irish food and atmosphere at its finest

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Conca D'oro Pastry Shop

6710 N Northwest Hwy

joe geden: Great bakery items using authentic Italian recipies

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Edison Park Inn

6715 N Olmsted Ave

joe geden: Bowling, pool, food and alcohol nerd I say more

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Monument Park

6679 N Avondale Ave

joe geden: Scenic walkways surround the children's play area

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Ebinger Elementary School

7350 West Pratt Ave

joe geden: A welcoming environment for children to learn

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Tony's Italian Deli & Subs

6708 North Northwest Highway

joe geden: Tony's offers fine Italian deli but the owner is Angelo not Tony

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Monument Park

6679 N Avondale Ave

joe geden: The community remembers those who gave their lives for our freedom

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Olympia Park

6435 N Ogallah Ave

joe geden: This neighborhood institution offers baseball, tennis, basketball, classes and a modern playlot

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Snuggery Edison Park

6733 N Olmsted Ave

joe geden: The Snuggery is one of many restaurants that serve this northwest Chicago community. If you look at the stonework at the top of the building the Edison Park Bank is still visible

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Edison Park Metra Station

6733 N Olmsted Ave

joe geden: The rebuilt rail station can have you in downtown Chicago in 30 minutes

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Northwest Hwy & Devon

joe geden: Edison Park was an independent village prior to joining Chicago to take advantage of infrastructure improvements

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Edison Park

6755 N Northwest Hwy

joe geden: The Edison Park Lutheran Church was the first church in The former village. The original frame is contained within the current structure

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Edison Park

6755 N Northwest Hwy

joe geden: The heart of any neighborhood are safe places for children to play

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