Healthy Habits from Sutherland Wellness Committee
By Kristin Boza Sutherland Elementary School, 10015 S. Leavitt St., initiated a parent-driven wellness committee that began to explore how to enhance recess time and improve school lunches. Now, the committee has taken on […]
UrbanMain
By Caroline Connors A community-led initiative to revitalize the Western Avenue business district in Beverly/Morgan Park is underway following a community meeting hosted by the Morgan Park Beverly Hills Business Association (MPBHBA) in […]
Village Viewpoint
On the snowy Monday of Dec. 16, the BAPA staff started the day with this wonderful email from neighborhood resident Barbara Gyarmathy: “I just want to let you know how awesome I […]
Gear Up for Winter Running
Gear Up for Winter Running The Ridge Run is six months away, but that doesn’t mean you should spend the winter hibernating. Bev Lynch, owner of Running Excels, 10328 S. […]
What’s the SCORE?
By Kevin Scanlan Certified SCORE Mentor Legalized Recreational Marijuana Challenges for Employers The Cannabis Act, legalizing the use of recreational marijuana for residents in Illinois over 21 years of age, went into effect on Jan. 1. Individuals can possess 30 grams […]
Set Your Sights on Ridge Run 2020
Set Your Sights on Ridge Run 2020 Sign up by January 12 and save Is this the year you do your first Ridge Run? Is this the year you beat your personal best time? Is this […]
Winter Tips
By Kathryn Cavanaugh, RN, MSN, LCMH Manager Health Promotions Winter in Chicago presents dangers to the elderly and the people who care for them. Chilling temperatures and treacherous snow and ice can terrorize […]
January Nightlife
BACinema: “All is True,” Weds., Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m. Judi Dench and Ian McKellen co-star in this story of an aging Shakespeare’s, played by director Kenneth Branagh, return to his hometown after […]
Neighbor Represents at Illinois High School Theatre Festival
By Kristin Boza The 45th Annual Illinois High School Theatre Festival, presented by the Illinois Theatre Association, takes place on Jan. 9 to 11 at Illinois State University; theatre students from around […]
Beverly Morgan Park Community Choir Welcomes New Director
By Kristin Boza Larry Deweese has been named as the new Musical Director for the Beverly Morgan Park Community Choir, currently entering its 21st season. This spring season’s theme is “A New Vision,” which […]