Vintage Home Focus: Stained Glass
By Marianne Walsh Chicago has a long and storied history of stained glass. After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, builders overwhelmingly embraced this majestic element of design for more […]
Village Viewpoint
By Mary Jo Viero BAPA Executive Director I feel so lucky right now! I know that sounds corny because you see that word everywhere during St. Patrick’s Day season, but […]
Troop 609 Serve Pancake Breakfast
Scouts BSA Troop 609, based in Beverly/Morgan Park invites the community to attend the first annual Don Eppley Memorial Pancake Breakfast, Sat., Mar. 11, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Morgan […]
PAC News Cosme Park
Kick off your St. Patrick’s Day celebration with the Leprechaun Chase and other activities at Maggie Cosme Park, 9201 S. Longwood Dr., Sat., Mar. 11. The suggested donation is $5 […]
Teams Are Forming Now for 2023 Ridge Run
Teams are a great way to prepare for the fun and challenge of running – or walking – BAPA’s Ridge Run. Team members give one another encouragement, share training tips […]
South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2023
The 45th South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held Sun., Mar. 12, stepping off with Grand Marshal — the chaplains of the Chicago Police and Fire Departments […]
Students and Seniors Show Love to Vets
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Last month, an intergenerational crew comprised of St. Cajetan School 7th and 8th graders, Smith Village residents, and 19th Ward Ald. Matt O’Shea […]
O’Chara Wax and Skincare Studio
By Marianne Walsh When Charlene Bryant opened O’Chara Wax and Skincare Studio in 2016, she held true to her mantra that skin is life, stress is a killer and beauty […]
Optimo Hats Celebrates 25 Years
By Brian Marchetti Nestled at the eastern edge of Beverly, at 95th and Charles, a restored Chicago firehouse has become the headquarters and painstakingly designed manufacturing center for some of […]
Orchids and Onions
Orchids to the South Side Irish Parade Committee for their hard work and deep commitment to bringing our community together for the St. Patrick’s Day parade every year. Orchids to […]