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A street sign for Lori Cannon Way in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, with a celebratory crowd in the background during a renaming ceremony.
Community

Edgewater Street Renamed Lori Cannon Way Honoring LGBTQ+ Activist

On what would have been her 75th birthday, over 200 people gathered in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood to rename a block of North Broadway after Lori Cannon, the late HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ activist.

Sophie Nguyen·May 28, 2026
Exterior of Maryjane's Hideaway, a new Edgewater restaurant, illuminated at night with neon signs, showcasing its takeout and delivery focus.
Business Spotlights

Maryjane's Hideaway Opens as New Edgewater Dining Hub

A familiar Edgewater restaurateur is transforming the former Providence at 5280 space into Maryjane's Hideaway, a new takeout and delivery spot operating late into the night.

Marco Alvarez·April 27, 2026