CURRENT RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS –  updated 4/13/2020

If your business is offering online or virtual services, please contact us at info@edgewater.org to be added to this page.

Resources for your business can be found on our Covid-19 Business Resource page.

UNEMPLOYMENT INFORMATION-Illinois is working to streamline unemployment claims. 

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with groceries, prescription pick up, etc, the 48th ward has a group of volunteers ready and able to help. Sign up HERE for assistance and HERE to volunteer. If you live in the 40th ward, sign up HERE.

Many Edgewater restaurants are open for delivery and takeout during this time, please support them if you are able.

PETS

BARK BARK CLUB dog training classes have gone online! Register HERE for classes. In addition Bark Bark Club is scheduling periodic pick up days for online orders of pet supplies. Check the website for dates.

FITNESS

ANYTIME FITNESS– Virtual live classes daily at 8:30 am, M-F, and a variety of other online fitness offerings

CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD FITNESS (formerly Edgewater Fitness)- offering a wide variety of virtual classes to help you meet your fitness goals.

PXM CROSSFIT is offering an array of online workout programs, 1-1 virtual training and more. PXM also has virtual yoga, and special programs for kids.

CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES

ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO– Virtual visits for all

CHICAGO FILMMAKERS– Online film production classes for youth and adults, as well as virtual conversations

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS– Learning Resources from CPS

TAKE FLIGHT- Online theater classes for kids from Raven Theatre.

Ultimate School of Guitar – Online virtual music classes for guitar, voice, piano and ukulele

Many Chicago area theatres are streaming shows and virtual classes. Visit Hottix.org and ChicagoPlays.com for info.

BABES WITH BLADES presents Live and Kicking, live readings of some of their favorite world premiere productions of the past for FREE on Wednesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 27 at 7:30pm.

ONLINE SHOPPING

AFRICAN SAFARI IMPORTS– Online shop featuring a wide array of imported art, decorative items and more.

ANNA HELD FLORIST– Brighten up your virtual office. Accepting online orders for pickup for all your floral needs. 

BROADWAY ANTIQUE MARKET– Accepting online orders for Saturday pick-ups or can offer storage. Check back frequently to see new items that have been posted.

EDGEWATER CANDLES– Online shopping for locally made candles and more

SOUNDOFF DESIGN– Shop here for edgy t-shirts and other clothing and accessories.

THIRD COAST COMICS– Contact store to arrange mail order of your favorite titles

SERVICES

MICHAEL PETERSON– Realtor- Getting tired of your indoor space? Schedule a virtual showing today.

Kristen Anderson, an Edgewater resident and mental health counselor is offering virtual counseling sessions, as well as some free group programming for seniors, health care workers, and others. Email Kristen at kea1011@msn.com for details.

Kam Meditation is offering virtual group meditation classes to help keep you calm during this crisis.