History Mystery Bike Adventure
More Mystery, More Adventure & More Fun for the Whole Family As most community events are being cancelled, BAPA is bringing back a retooled, social distancing-friendly version of its popular History Mystery Bike Tour. An exciting way to see the neighborhood, harness sleuthing skills, and get in some active outdoor time with family and friends, new History Mystery Bike Adventure […]
Beverly Resident Brings Mutual Aid Initiative to the South Side
By Cathriona Fey BAPA Community Outreach & Improvement Neighbors helping neighbors. It is a simple concept and in the Beverly/Morgan Park community something we see often as residents regularly come out to help neighbors experiencing difficult times. During the pandemic, the number of residents experiencing a difficult time has increased. Neighborhood resident Tim Noonan recognized the importance of organizing as a community to meet the needs of residents who need help. He has […]
MAYTA COLLECTION: Crafting Connections through Fashion
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison Maggie O’Reilly, a native southsider, is the creative mind behind Mayta Collection, an ethical fashion brand driven by her personal travels and connection to culture. Handcrafted in Peru and Morroco, her one–of–a–kind designs include accessories and home goods. O’Reilly plans to expand into men’s accessories such as leather travel bags and duffels in 2020. The birth of the brand started before the designing, inspired by O’Reilly’s […]
Coronavirus: Don’t Let Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home Harm You
By Kevin Scanlan Certified Poison Information Educator Illinois Poison Center The Illinois Poison Center (IPC) is a not-for-profit public/private partnership that provides free poison information and education to all the residents of Illinois via a 24/7/365 hotline (1-800-222-1222) staffed by physicians, pharmacists and other specially trained healthcare professionals. The IPC is the oldest Poison Center in the United States. During 2019, the IPC […]
MPA Student Advances to History Fair National Finals
By Jim Reedy A trio of Morgan Park Academy 8th graders earned recognition at the Illinois State history fair finals, including one student who advanced to the national competition. Braelyn Hall’s exhibit on “The Power of Black Advertising” was one of nine individual projects in the junior division selected by Illinois judges to compete in the National History […]
Kellogg’s Habitat for the Community
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Recently, the Kate Starr Kellogg Elementary School received a $10,000 grant to build a pollinator habitat in front of the school from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation. “Environmental education fits into the school’s International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme curriculum. Our kids learn to think globally and the health of the […]
Village Viewpoint
By Mary Jo Viero BAPA Executive Director As I reflect on the past 10 weeks of quarantine, it’s easy to think about everything we missed — gatherings, games, graduations, just to name a few. Just like you, BAPA missed hosting our annual Home Tour and the Ridge Run and Memorial Day Parade. These events take months of planning and preparation, but also include the anticipation and excitement […]
History and Community Make Beverly/Morgan Park Attractive to NewcomersHistory and Community Make Beverly/Morgan Park Attractive to Newcomers
By Kristin Boza Historical homes, family-centered living, and a strong community are the attributes Zachery and Brian Wilson-Race apply to Beverly/Morgan Park. The former north siders made the move to the North Beverly community in 2017 after perusing local homes online making a few weekend trips to scout out the potential, with their son, Wayne, happily strapped in his stroller […]
Orchids & Onions
Orchids to County Fair Foods, which, among its many acts of kindness and community support, recently prepared and delivered meals to 300 neighborhood seniors. Our first responders, health care workers, essential workers and teachers for working hard for everyone every day. Always Ready Repair Heating and Cooling which has selected BAPA as one of three organizations competing for a […]
What’s in Your Pantry? Cooking at Home During Shelter in Place
By Kristin Boza How many ways can you make a meal out of beans? Or pasta? Or canned tomatoes? Every pantry seems to brim with these kinds of staples, and the stash continues to build when there’s a big sale at County Fair. Alvin Green, a personal and private chef, noticed he had an abundance of […]