Book Gives Kids Glimpse into WWII
By Kristin Boza Francoise Johnson didn’t waste a single moment of the pandemic lockdown. Johnson, born in France and a Chicago resident since 1965, spent her career working as a writer and translator for the City […]
Never Stop Dancing: Doris Humphries Going Strong at 97
By Kristin Boza Doris Humphries is best known around the neighborhood as the 97-year-old tap, Latin dance, and ballroom dance teacher at the Dance Gallery, 10628 S. Western. Her classes focus on the […]
BAC Hosts Virtual Gala ‘Under the Big Top’
BAC Hosts Virtual Gala ‘Under the Big Top’ The Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., will host a virtual fundraising gala Sat., Apr. 24, beginning at 7 p.m. Set to the theme Under the Big Top, the gala will include a virtual auction and a performance by CircEsteem, a Chicago-based nonprofit that […]
Unemployment Insurance Fraud: What to do if you are a victim
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison An unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is the rise of unemployment insurance fraud. Unemployment insurance fraud happens when someone who has stolen the identity of […]
CPS Education Goals Prioritize Diversity
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Diversity is a multifaceted term, according to Dr. Carole Rene’ Collins-Ayanlaja. It is the practice of including or involving people from a range […]
Performance Benefits Area Theatre Groups
The pandemic forced live theatre venues to go dark for a year, resulting in serious loss of revenue. The Lauryn family is producing online performances of “Chapatti” to benefit Beverly Theatre Guild, Stray Dog Theatre, Gaelic Park Players, and Curtain Call […]
School Update
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison I have the pleasure of living in close proximity to Christ the King and Kellogg Schools. One day as I left my home to travel […]
2021 Clean & Green is April 24
