Marge Britton Way
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