Stitching the Fabric of African American History
By Grace Kuikman Dorothy Straughter stitches lessons from African American history into vibrant quilts that are more about storytelling than warmth. She sews images from issues that are difficult to address into the very fabric of her art, challenging viewers to face the realities of racism from the past, and to never let history […]
Brand Taps Into New Venture With Open Outcry Brewing Co.
Opening Slated for Mid-Spring By Grace Kuikman When John Brand married a girl from Beverly/Morgan Park in 2005, he probably didn’t realize it would change his career path.. For their first anniversary, his wife Elise gave him a beer-making class at Bev Art Brewer & Winemaking Supply. It turned out to be the perfect hobby […]
Barnard Student Competes on MasterChef Junior
By Kristin Boza There’s a new MasterChef competitor in town — and she’s only 11. Barnard School 6th grader Na’imah Johnson is competing for the title of MasterChef Junior on the show’s fifth season which premieres on Thurs., Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. on FOX. Johnson heard about the audition in 2015 and had her […]
Village Viewpoint: Working Together for a Great Community
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Well, I was hopeful that after the contentious presidential election my Facebook newsfeed would go back to focusing on cute pictures of kids and fuzzy animals and that the traditionally cold weather would compel crime to let up, allowing the Chicago Police Department time to regroup and address the growing crime […]
Clissold School Running Club Expects Big Team for Ridge Run
By Kristin Boza Last year, BAPA came up with a way to get neighborhood kids and their families interested in the sport of running by offering free 5K training programs to every school. Volunteers at each school coordinated the running teams and, as a result, a great number of kids successfully completed the 5K on […]
Brach’s Auto Center Offers Digital Vehicle Inspection
By Kristin Boza The only thing scarier than your car’s “check engine” light is not knowing you have a problem with your vehicle. That’s why Brach’s Auto Center, 10333 S. Western Ave., performs a digital vehicle inspection on every car that comes into the shop. This technology is not readily at other shops. “Every car […]
Jim McGreal: Artist, Illustrator and Website Guru
By Kristin Boza Since he moved here in 1979, Jim McGreal has made an impact on the Beverly/Morgan Park community — in one way or another. With a group of friends, McGreal met with Sis Costello from BAPA for assistance in finding a house to rent in Beverly. “I’m sure that was a challenge because […]
Welcome and Kindness: Spread the Word, Share the Commitment
By Lisa Catania In today’s political climate, we are called to safeguard the importance and beauty of our diverse identities, whether our identities are defined by culture, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, abilities, spiritual beliefs, or any other form of identity. The community that is Beverly Therapists has collaborated to create a sign to declare […]
By Mary Jo Viero January 15 marked my one year anniversary as a staff member at BAPA. When I think about what happened over the last year, I am overwhelmed. I have met so many nice people, worked with business owners that I now know by name, experienced all of the events that BAPA hosted […]
Get Involved! Neighborhood Association News
Whether your time is limited or you’re looking for regular volunteer opportunities, you can find way to make a difference in our community! Local associations invite Beverly/Morgan Park residents to get involved. Beverly Woods Homeowners Association Looking to Regroup For the last year and a half, Lydia Barnes has worked hard to get the Beverly […]