Village Viewpoint October 2020 

By Mary Jo Viero  BAPA Executive Director  I have to admit that I am still a little giddy a few weeks after BAPA’s  first–ever Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk.  After six months of disappointments and setbacks, the ability for BAPA to do […]

New Neighbors: Galmore Family  

  New neighbors Paris and Kanisha Galmore, along with 11-year-old Cameron and 10-month-old McKenzie, decided to make Beverly/Morgan Park their new home in Aug. 2019. Previously, the family lived in Oakbrook, but […]

Orchids & Onions 

Orchids & Onions  Orchids to all the businesses involved in the 12 Weeks of Christmas raffle. Their creativity and passion is inspiring!  Orchids to Steuber Florist & Greenhouse for donating beautiful mums, pepper pants and a planter to add fall color […]

New Format for Open House Chicago  

  The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) will present nearly 50 online programs and trails for self-guided biking, driving and walking during the 10th annual Open House Chicago (OHC) festival. Reconfigured for outdoor […]

Business Spotlight: Veola’s Spa 

By Kristin Boza  With stress levels rising high, finding the time to relax and engage in self-care is absolutely necessary to preserve mental health and give the body a much-needed boost. Veola’s Day Spa and […]

Preparing Your House for Sale 

By Mark Mielnicki  The decision to sell your house has been made and you have opened the proverbial door to a multitude of other decisions. How much should you list it for? Which improvements should be made, and will […]

Addressing Vacant Property Issues 

By Gary Jenkins  BAPA Safety Liaison  An often overlooked aspect of potential neighborhood safety concerns is abandoned and vacant properties. Although Beverly/Morgan Park is fortunate not to have an abundance of vacant properties, it is crucial that the community recognizes and responds appropriately to these issues as they arise.   The City of Chicago of […]

Local Author’s Work Offered in Virtual Reading  

  Excerpts from “Front Porch Society,” a work by Beverly/Morgan Park resident Melda Beaty, will be presented by the Beverly Arts Center as a virtual reading Sun., Oct. 25, 2 p.m.   “Front Porch […]