Village Viewpoint
By Susan Flood, BAPA Executive Director Like any good Chicagoan I am absolutely thrilled when summertime rolls around. I often find myself wondering if those who live in warm climates ever experience the day after day euphoria we feel when we open our front doors on summer days. At BAPA, summer comes with some […]
The LAB Designs Nutrition and Fitness with Busy Moms in Mind
By Kristin Boza Live and Believe is a fresh nutrition and fitness concept that opened last month on 95th St. The LAB Nutrition, 2025 W. 95th St., and The LAB Fitness, a couple doors down at 2019 W. 95th St., offer “Smoothies with Soul” and flexible fitness classes. The family-owned business is determined to make it easy for […]
Taxpayer Advocates Help Homeowners Save on Property Taxes
As the City of Chicago is rolling out its triennial reassessment this year, local property tax appeal firm Taxpayer Advocate Group (“TAG”), is celebrating its 10 year anniversary of helping Cook County homeowners pay the lowest possible tax bill. Born out of the financial crisis, TAG was founded at a quaint Irish pub by mortgage bankers Jason Terrell, TAG’s president and Certified Illinois Assessing Officer, and his […]
Music, Art, Food and Brews at Summer Swelter #5
Embrace the dog days of summer at Horse Thief Hollow’s 5th annual summer party, Sat., July 21, noon to 10 p.m., 10426 S. Western Ave. A day of live music, art and dance promises fun while benefitting a great cause — the proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Beverly Area Arts Alliance, which seeks to identify opportunities […]
Special Recreation in Mount Greenwood Gives Back
By Kristin Boza With the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics is this July, the participants in the Special Recreation program at Mount Greenwood Park are gearing up for the competition while maintaining their mission of giving back to the community. The program serves children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Chicagoland area, and currently has 115 participants […]
Neighborhood Notes
95th Street Farmers Market. The 95th Street Farmer’s Market, located in the commuter parking lot at 95th and Longwood Dr., is open every Sunday through Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Visit with local organizations in the community tent, keep the kids busy with facepainting and other activities, enjoy live music and shop for […]
Local Mountain Biker a Champion
By Abby Johnson Jim Pittacora is not the kind of person to fill his fireplace mantle with medals. He doesn’t want anyone to know that he has more than 100 of them for mountain biking. And even talking about the shiny prizes makes him anxious; he waves his hand in the air as if to say that particular piece […]
Calling All Men
By Eileen McNichols The men in our lives can be so busy taking care of home and family that they may neglect their own health. Studies show that men make only two-thirds as many healthcare provider visits as women do. Some men who know (or at least strongly suspect) that they have a problem, may suffer in silence, afraid to find out something […]
Jazz-n-Q: Home-Grown Jazz with New Orleans Style
By Kristin Boza Morgan Park Presbyterian Church, 2017 W. 110th Pl., is holding its 3rd annual Jazz-n-Q event Sun., Jul. 22, 4 to 6 p.m. in the south courtyard of the church. Featuring Lance Loiselle, director of music at Beverly/Morgan Park Community Choir and Morgan Park Presbyterian Church, as well as a CPS elementary school teacher, […]
Guide to Planning the Best Block Party
By Kristin Boza Summer is here and so is block party season. Block parties are great ways to foster camaraderie among neighbors. If you’ve never planned a block party before, or if you need some fresh ideas, use this step-by-step guide to plan the ultimate Beverly/Morgan Park block party. Step 1: Set a Date and […]