A Monument to Fallen Heroes: Parade Grand Marshal Tim Noonan and WWI Monument Restoration Effort
By Grace Kuikman BAPA’s Beverly/Morgan Park/Mount Greenwood Memorial Day Parade steps off following the Ridge Run on Mon., May 27, with Tim Noonan, founder of the Chicago Council of Gold Star Mothers (CCGSM), leading the parade as Grand Marshal. The Road Home Program Center for Veterans and their Families at Rush University Medical Center is […]
New Takes on Tradition
Home Expo + Home Tour Give Before-and-After Insights to Gracious Living On Sun., May 19, the old and the new come together as BAPA launches the new Home Expo on the morning of the Beverly/Morgan Park Home Tour. Together, the events offer before-and-after insights to gracious neighborhood living. The Home Expo will take place at Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd St., […]
Run, Walk, Trot or Cheer
BAPA Hosts 42nd Annual Ridge Run on Memorial Day Expect some new challenges and fun changes at BAPA’s 42nd Annual Ridge Run on Mon., May 27. The race course has been recertified and will take 10K runners on a slightly different route, and the festival will offer new vendors and kid-friendly activities. “We keep the event fresh and exciting for participants, but some things will […]
Village Viewpoint 2019: So Much More Than Numbers
By Susan Flood, BAPA Executive Director I was talking with a local business owner recently and I asked, “How do we get more people to open businesses here alongside you?” He quickly shared his take on this problem: “It’s demographics.” Demographics are the numbers that describe the number, financial profile and average age of area […]
Home Renovation 101: When to Bring in an Architect
By Kristin Boza Among the missions of the recently revamped BAPA Housing and Preservation Committee is to offer design and construction advice while acting as a community resource. Mike Messerle, of Messerle Architects, is one committee member who has deep knowledge of the ins and outs of Beverly/Morgan Park architecture; in fact, he has designed countless projects over the last few decades for […]
Art Fair & Festival Returns to Ridge Park this Summer
The 2nd annual Ridge Park Art Fair & Festival will take place Sat., June 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Ridge Park Cultural Center, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. The event is being planned by the Ridge Park Advisory Council (RPAC) and John H. Vanderpoel Art Association along with the Chicago Park District and will highlight cultural opportunities in Beverly/Morgan Park. The Ridge Park Art […]
Neighborhood Notes
Latino Film Festival. St. Xavier University in collaboration with the Chicago Latino Film Festivals presents a screening of “HuaHua” Wed., Apr. 3, 7 p.m., McGuire Hall, 3700 W. 103rd St. Directed by José Espinosa Anguaya, the film is about parenthood, family and identity. Free. Info: chicagolatinofilmfestival.org or 773-298-3974. Bluegrass Band.The Special Consensus performs a concert of bluegrass music […]
A ‘Chance’ Encounter: Grant Brings Arts Opportunities to Students at Esmond School
By Grace Kuikman “I don’t make songs for free, I make ’em for freedom.” Chance the Rapper, “Blessings” (Coloring Book, 2016) Chance the Rapper knows Chicago, Chicago youth and Chicago Public Schools. And he knows that the arts can make lessons “sing” for young students. In 2017, Chance the Rapper earmarked a generous gift, called the New Chance: Arts & Literature Fund, to underwrite three […]
Client Choice Model New Standard at Food Pantry
By Kristin Boza The Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry, located in Morgan Park United Methodist Church at 11030 S. Longwood Dr., has shifted its services to the Client Choice model, per the Greater Chicago Food Depository updated standards. The Client Choice program allows needful families and individuals to shop the pantry just like a supermarket, giving clients […]
Time for a Closet Makeover
By Kristin Boza Spring cleaning is in full swing this time of year. If a complete home overhaul is too overwhelming, start small and focus on a closet. Just Organized Closets, owned by Sha’Ron Pruitt, is a professional closet organization service in operation since 2006. Pruitt assists her clients to get organized and stay organized by focusing on […]