Something Wonderful This Way Comes
Calling all volunteers, creatives, businesses, and magicians! The Beverly/Morgan Park Wizarding Weekend is coming July 21 – 24, and we’re looking for great ideas and helping hands to make […]
School Update – February 2022
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Who would have thought that in February 2022 the pandemic would still be flipping our lives inside out? I certainly did not, particularly […]
South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns on March 13
The South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns Sun., Mar. 13 with “Thankful for Catholic Elementary School Teachers” as the Grand Marshal. In 2020, the hardworking teachers who […]
Local Lineup: February
Hot Toddy Trail. Sip your way through winter on the Hot Toddy Trail, Feb. 4 through Mar.18. Get a passport then have it stamped when you purchase a hot toddy […]
Make 2022 Your Best Year in Business BAPA Hosts Cultivate Your Success Workshop
Make 2022 Your Best Year in Business BAPA Hosts Cultivate Your Success Workshop Business owners and their teams need clear vision, actionable plans, and reliable systems for the best shot […]
Helping Kids and Families Emerge During and Beyond the Pandemic
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Clinical psychologist Mirjam Quinn, founder of Mirjam Quinn Associates, 10801 S. Western, recognizes the upheaval that the pandemic has caused in the lives […]
Community Safety Update: Communication, Connection and Cameras
When BAPA moved its offices to the 99th Street Train Station business district, staff quickly began to enjoy being among the busy shops and friendly owners. A few recent […]
Safety Update: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Communication Increases Safety
By Gary Jenkins The Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) program is a critical component of the City of Chicago Police Department’s community policing effort. A major part of the CAPS […]
Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast
19th Ward Ald. Matt O’Shea’s annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast is coming back as an all-carry-out event Sun., Feb. 27, 9 to 11 a.m. Now in its […]
ABC Workshop #2: Your Network = Your Net Worth
Area students ages 14 to 24 are invited to learn the elements of making the most of networking at Your Network = Your Net Worth, session 2 of the […]