Bikes and Brews are Coming July 15
14th Annual Beverly Hills Cycling Classic Gears Up for Craft Beer Festival Bikes and Brews, a festival of craft beers and pro/am cycling, are on the bill for the Beverly Area Planning Association’s (BAPA) 14th annual Beverly Hills Cycling Classic on Fri., July 15. The pro/am racing event will feature top riders competing in the […]
Meet You at the Metra for Family Fun!
Free Family Fun Nights Start June 2 Make a date with your kids for Family Fun Nights, Thursdays in June from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Beverly Bank parking lot, 1908 W. 103rd St. Every week a different theme will be celebrated with special guests, activities, music, fun and food. Little Company of Mary […]
Walter Burley Griffin Society Showcases Local Homes
By Carol Flynn∼ The Walter Burley Griffin Society will hold its annual meeting in Beverly/Morgan Park and Blue Island on Sat., June 18. Highlights of the meeting include programs, tours of historic homes and a photography exhibit by local resident Mati Maldre, a member of the Griffin Society and Chicago State University (CSU) emeritus professor […]
Show Us Why Do You Love Where You Live!
Are you a Beverly/Morgan Park resident who loves where you live? Do you like making videos? If so, BAPA invites you to submit a short video that shows what you love about living in our community to our video contest. BAPA is interested in highlighting the best of our neighborhood on our website and on social media with […]
‘Not a Stranger’ Debuts June 10 at BAC
By Grace Kuikman ∼ This month, prolific local author Dennis Foley will premier his movie, “Not a Stranger,” at the Beverly Arts Center. “It will be more than just a movie at the BAC,” Foley said. “It’s going to be a blast!” Filmed in the neighbor using many locals in the cast as well as crew, […]
Neighborhood Notes
Operation Help a Hero. There are several hundred homeless veterans in Chicago, and those who leave transitional housing to move into permanent homes often do not have the basic items they need to set up housekeeping. Through June 30, the 19th Ward office 10400 S. Western, will collect household items and toiletries to be donated […]
Meet the Principal: Sister Jean McGrath
By Maureen Cullnan∼ On a wet and chilly spring day I had the pleasure of meeting with Sr. Jean McGrath, whose warmth contrasted happily with the weather outside. Sr. Jean has been principal of St. John Fisher School, 10200 S. Washtenaw Ave., for the past 28 years, and her remarkable longevity underlines her deep belief in […]
New Pool Schedule at Kennedy Park
Kennedy Park, 11320 S. Western, is making a huge splash this summer with a new pool schedule. Most notably, the enhanced schedule features large blocks of time for family swim during the peak hours of the day. In addition, Kennedy Park will be one of three City pools to be open to the end of September. The […]
Southern-Inspired Cooking at Horse Thief Hollow
By Kristin Boza∼ Horse Thief Hollow, 10426 S. Western Ave., is a neighborhood favorite. Thanks to the passion of owner and chef Neil Byers, the restaurant is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the gastro pub world. Byers worked as a chef in Charleston, SC, which helped develop his interest in Southern cooking. […]
Garden Center Services Supports Individuals with Disabilities to Gain Employment
By Kristin Boza∼ For area residents with developmental or intellectual disabilities, Garden Center Services, 10444 S. Kedzie Ave., offers a Supported Employment Program to pair them with local businesses looking for employees. “This is a creative approach to employment for people with disabilities and a valuable resource for local businesses,” said Gerry Beagles, executive director […]