BAPA Update – July 2020
We Loved Our Piccolo Parade Thank you to our neighbors for participating in the car parade on June 16 honoring the 50th anniversary of the death of Chicago Bears legend – […]
Bike Beverly: BAPA Creates Bike Map to Guide Residents, New History Mystery Puzzle & Online Store
By Cathriona Fey BAPA Community Outreach & Improvement The past few months, you may have noticed an increase in biking activity throughout the community. In addition to the warmer weather, as social […]
19th Ward Mutual Aid Continues to Assist Neighbors
By Cathriona Fey BAPA Community Outreach & Improvement As businesses, parks, and other establishments begin to reopen, the 19th Ward Mutual Aid group remains busy assisting members of our community who have experienced […]
Beverly Dry Goods Brings South Side Pride to Walden
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison Mary Bujwid and her fiancé Jason Moss have been bringing South Side-inspired wares to the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood since January 2019. Through their hard work and the support of the community, they will open Beverly […]
BAPA Concert Series Brings Local Music and Neighbors Together
By Cathriona Fey BAPA Outreach and Community Improvement Coordinator In June, the Beverly Area Planning Association kicked off the BAPA Friday Night Live Front Porch Concert Series in an effort to support […]
Beverly Area Public School Community Service Awards
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Each year, BAPA’s public education committee gives out community service awards to public school students who make a difference. Each public elementary school has the opportunity to nominate one […]
Top Tips for a Successful Job Search
By Kristin Boza As the country faces an economic downturn for an unknown period of time, finding the perfect job becomes even more competitive. Beverly/Morgan Park resident Megan Connolly, Principal and Senior Consultant with Mercer, […]
Givins Beverly Castle Renovation Underway
By Kristin Boza More than 130 years after the Givins Beverly Castle was initially constructed, it is undergoing an essential restoration process to ensure the longevity of this iconic neighborhood structure, the only castle within Chicago’s city limits. Thanks […]
Eagle Scout Project Set to Improve BAPA Space
By Kristin Boza To earn the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), a scout must develop a service project that will enhance their community, and more […]
Anti-Racist Policy Empowers Facebook Group
By Kristin Boza Like the majority of Facebook groups, the “Moms of Beverly” group began as a way to bring together people who share a common interest — in this case, moms who live […]