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Laurence Michalski

Linda Zabors

Laurence was a 52-year resident of a bungalow in Edgewater, and ardent supporter of PAWS and animal shelters. He traveled the world, worked on a military base, and retired from the IRS.


Honorary Laurence Michalski Way

1600 block of West Highland Avenue, from North Clark Ave to North Paulina Avenue

 

Approved: December 2022

Ward: 40
Alderman: Vasquez
Neighborhood: Edgewater


d. July 22, 2022


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Gus and June Travlos Way

Linda Zabors

Costas (Gus) and Anastasia June Travlos were long time residents of the Edgewater neighborhood, they were also the co-founders of the Edgewater Development Company and worked to improve the lives of their neighbors and spearheaded the revitalization of Bryn Mawr as a Historic District. Gus was born in Greece, they moved to Edgewater in 1964.


Honorary Gus and June Travlos Way

1000 West Bryn Mawr Avenue between North Broadway and North Winthrop Avenue

 

Approved: June 2018

Ward: 48
Alderman: Osterman
Neighborhood: Edgewater

June
d. November 1, 2016. Age 91

Gus
d. 2005. Age 70

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Edgewater Development Corporation
1055 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue





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Marge Britton Way

Linda Zabors

Marguerite Ann Britton, a journalist and a community activist for the Edgewater Neighborhood. She was a free lance writer, a feature editor for the Skokie News, and served on the staff of the 48th Ward. As a public relations professional she also served the Chicago Realtors Association.

She was the President of the Lakewood/Balmoral Residents Council, the first meeting was held in her living room. This group encouraged many more neighborhood groups over the years. Marge and the Council was also instrumental in claiming the Ward office for neighborhood residents and electing a local Alderman who was unaffiliated with a political party. Edgewater succeeded in unseating the “political machine” and reducing gangs and crime. Edgewater has gained popularity among residents and families. This in turn, has attracted large retailers - who are asked to design their storefronts to complement and fit in with the rest of the neighborhood.

The Edgewater Historical Society named Marge Britton a “Living Treasure” in 2014

Alumna: Mundelein College, BA


 

 Honorary Marge Britton Way

5400 North Magnolia Avenue from Balmoral to Catalpa

 

Approved: June 2019

Ward: 48
Alderman: Harry Osterman
Neighborhood: Edgewater

 

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source Book. Welcome to the Urban Revolution, by Jeb Brugmann. p. 263