Local Catholic Schools to Lead South Side Irish Parade
“Thankful for Catholic Elementary School Teachers,” representing 16 area schools, is Grand Marshal of the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Leading the parade in the Grand Marshal unit […]
Biz Spotlight: Keir Foot & Ankle Specialists
By Kristin Boza Spring is nearly here, followed soon after by sandal weather. Now is the time to address foot and ankle issues that have been put off over the winter to […]
Ridge Run Team Spotlight: Pat Mac’s Pack
Patrick Thomas McNamara was only 13 years old when he died following an 11+ year battle with recurrent brain tumors. During his battle, family and friends – his “pack” — began raising funds and awareness for […]
School Teams Invited to Compete in Ridge Run
Now is the time to start training for BAPA’s 43rd Annual Ridge Run on Memorial Day, Mon., May 25, and a great place for kids to start is right at school. BAPA’s popular free 5K training […]
‘Real’ American Girls of the Ridge
By Carol Flynn The Ridge Historical Society (RHS) is wasting no time putting to use the five American Girl dolls recently donated by Beverly/Morgan Park resident Joan O’Connor. Beginning Mar. 1, just in time for Women’s History Month, they […]
Reilly’s Daughter Irish Soda Bread Contest Entries Sought
By Kristin O’Neill Boza The simple truth about Irish soda bread is that as vital to the ingredients families mix in bowls and bake in ovens is the pride, tradition and heritage with […]
Tech Smart Seniors Survey
19th Ward, BAPA Reach Out to Seniors with Technology Survey The 19th Ward and Beverly Area Planning Association are collaborating to offer two free series of Smart Tech Seniors classes hosted by Smith Village in June and Mercy […]
Village Viewpoint
By Mary Jo Viero BAPA Executive Director I don’t know about you, but the day after Valentines Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Why? Because for me, it’s the […]
OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center Continues Tradition of Catholic Health Care on Chicago’s Southwest Side
OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center officially became part of the OSF HealthCare Ministry on Feb. 1, making it the 14th hospital in the Peoria-based health system. The Sisters of the Third […]
Full Circle: Rotary Club Officially Back in Beverly/Morgan Park
By Kristin Boza Rotary International was founded by Beverly/Morgan Park resident Paul Harris in 1905 as a way for professionals to befriend one another, network together, and work to improve their communities. His home at 10856 S. Longwood […]