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METRA Rock Island: The Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neighborhood has seven stops along the Metra Rail line traveling to downtown Chicago.  Metra is affordable and prompt and with trips in about 30 minutes, Metra makes getting downtown a pleasant experience.

Schools: Use this link to find out which public elementary and high school serves your home address. Once a particular school is identified, further searches provide information about the individual school’s test scores and a link to the school website.

Churches: There are five Catholic parishes and many denominations of Protestant churches in Beverly Hills/Morgan Park. Most of these churches network to provide charitable services and focused ministries through the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park Community of Churches. Ecumenical ministries include the Maple/Morgan Park Community Food Pantry, New Neighbors transitional housing program and A New Direction services for victims of domestic  violence.  Several churches also support the Catholic Youth Ministry Center at Morgan Park High School , a student drop-in center. 

Senior Living: Find affordable senior living services and a guide to help find the best living services for you or a loved one.

Apartment Living: Apartment living in Beverly Hills/Morgan Park – The Village in the City -- offers the amenities of a residential neighborhood lifestyle and the advantages of city life. Vintage buildings have been carefully tended, with architectural detailing preserved inside and out. Most apartments are located in the Ridge Historic District and within walking distance of Metra’s Rock Island commuter service to the Loop.

Recreation: Use this link to find recreational services in the community.

The Arts: Use this link to find out what programs are offered in performing arts and what theatrical shows are playing.

Libraries: The Beverly and Walker branches of the Chicago Public Library offer patrons excellent collections of books and periodicals for rental and for research, plus a variety of programs including book discussion groups, children’s story time, crafts and performances, and special events.

Historic Home Tour: Beverly Hills/Morgan Park – the Village in the City – has an extraordinary historical and architectural heritage. Historic preservation is an important part of maintaining an enhancing this unique community. For information about incentive programs and responsibilities of owners of historic homes, click here.

Community History: Click this link to find out more about the community and its history.