New Neighbors
D’Cher and Ronell Whitaker D’Cher and Ronell Whitaker already knew Beverly/Morgan Park was the place they wanted to live when they first looked at the East Beverly two flat they […]
Neighborhood Notes
Neighborhood Events – March 2020 Friends of the Dan Ryan Woods has been awarded a 3 to 1 matching grant by the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation that can raise […]
A Neighbor to Know: Mrs. Markham
A Neighbor to Know: Mrs. Markham Every summer, a patch of flowers on the east and west corners of 99th Street and Vanderpoel Avenue welcome people to the Vanderpoel Improvement Association (VIA) and our community. This garden spot begin when neighbor […]
MPHS Alumni Association Supports Student Needs
By Kristin Boza Established in June 2018, the Morgan Park High School Alumni Association (MPHSAA) strives to engage Morgan Park High School (MPHS) alumni of all ages to work together for […]
March Arts & Entertainment
American Girls of the Ridge: Sun., Mar. 1, 2-5 p.m. An opening reception for an exhibit of original American Girl dolls and accessories, and stories about three women from the Ridge whose […]
Local School Council Elections
Local School Council Elections Chicago Public School Local School Council (LSC) elections will be held Wed., Apr. 22 for elementary schools and Thurs., Apr. 23 for high schools. LSCs provide […]
Emerald Isle Mile Makes a Final Push
By Talie Leeb In the morning hours before the South Side Irish Parade’s official noon start it’s not much of a surprise to see spectators arriving to the parade route. Drawing […]
‘A New Vision’ for Community Choir
‘A New Vision’ for Community Choir The Beverly Morgan Park Community Choir will perform its annual concert Sun., Mar. 29, 4 p.m., St. Cajetan Church, 2445 W.112th St. The group will perform a variety of […]
Clissold School Celebrates 40 years of Montessori Program
The Henry R. Clissold School Montessori Program is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a reunion and fundraiser Fri., Mar. 27, 7 to 11 p.m., 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St. The Montessori program, established at Clissold School, 2350 W. 110th […]
Ancient Order of Hibernians: A Bridge to Irish Catholic Tradition
By Kristin Boza The Ancient Order of Hibernians may sound like a super-secretive club; in fact, it was founded as one hundreds of years ago in Ireland. But today’s reality is that the Ancient Order […]