HerStory Honor Flight for Women Veterans Takes Off
By Kristin Boza Illinois’ first all-female veterans flight to Washington D.C. takes off on Weds., Oct. 6, featuring more than 100 women who served during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam […]
Feeding the Hungry: Maple Morgan Food Pantry
The Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry’s annual holiday turkey fundraising campaign is underway. The Thanksgiving food distribution is in November, and many families are expected to be in need of emergency food. Our local pantry gives a turkey and all the trimmings for holiday […]
First Stop: Commuter Safety
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison Metra’s historic Rock Island commuter train runs through the heart of Beverly/Morgan Park community, with seven station stops within the two-mile stretch between 91st Street and 115th Street. A survey conducted in 2018, showed local ridership numbered over 3,000 commuters. Due to the pandemic, ridership has been down, but with […]
Going to Bat for Anthony’s Avengers Foundation
In September, members of the 22nd District Police 2261 Tactical Team stepped up to the plate to raise awareness and funds for pediatric brain tumor research. The officers participated in the Swing […]
Neighborhood Notes – October 2021
Open house for prospective students, Brother Rice High School, 10001 S. Pulaski, Sun., Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up for guided tour. Register at brotherrice.org/experience. The Garden […]
Edna White Community Garden Celebrates Life with Day of the Dead Altar
Over the years, the Edna White Community Garden, 1850 W. Monterey Ave., has hosted everything from a peace rally to honey harvesting to winter bird feeding to holiday decorating. […]
School Update – October 2021
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison We are on a good path, so far! Most of our schools—private and public — have been in session for almost a month. Yes, COVID-19 […]
Castle Featured on Open House Chicago
The Chicago Architecture Center hosts Open House Chicago Oct, 16 and 17, offering rare behind-the-scenes access to more than 100 venues and over 30 Chicago neighborhoods and select suburbs. The Givins Beverly Castle, 103rd and Longwood […]
Skilled Care Wing Completed at Smith Village
The just completed $23 million modernization of the skilled care and rehab wing at Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Pl., highlights this senior living community’s century of commitment to improve the lives […]
This Month at the BAC
The doors are open this fall at the Beverly Arts Center (BAC), 2407 W. 111th St., and fans of music, art, and movies and music are invited to attend […]