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Tuesday, April 23
In the continuing quest to ensure that every urban citizen on the planet is within walking distance of an Irish pub, the far Northwest Side neighborhood of Edgebrook will be getting a bright red Irish pub named Moher, nearly across the street from the Edgebrook library. Those of us who live near Edgebrook are excited: the seemingly dry precint could use a nice neighborhood pub. Next up: a few more restaurants. Dare to dream?