Garden Center Services Supports Individuals with Disabilities to Gain Employment
By Kristin Boza∼ For area residents with developmental or intellectual disabilities, Garden Center Services, 10444 S. Kedzie Ave., offers a Supported Employment Program to pair them with local businesses looking […]
Former BAPA President Bob Berghoff Remembered
Former BAPA Board President and longtime community resident Robert (Bob) Berghoff died May 10 following a long illness. He was 78. Berghoff’s term as BAPA President was exemplary of how […]
95th Street Farmers Market: A Sunday Destination
By Kristin Boza∼ The 95th Street Farmers Market is better than ever. Dedicated to making the Farmers Market a Sunday destination, organizers have included entertainment, kids activities and more food […]
Civic Association News
By Mary Jo Viero ∼ NEW COMMUNITY PROJECTS. Residents from across the community came together in May for BAPA’s civic association meeting. BAPA introduced the idea of forming a Ridge Park […]
Clissold Special Services Help Student Succeed
By Maureen Cullnan∼ Chris Cupiciotti has two great kids: Michael who attends Clissold Elementary School and Nicholas who attends St. Cajetan School. This story is about her oldest, Michael, an […]
Steuber Flowers: Born, Bred and Blooming in Chicago
By Kristin Boza∼ Steuber Florist and Greenhouses, 2654 W. 111th St., has been family owned and operated since 1943. Scot Steuber, current owner, is the third generation to run the business […]
Local Real Estate Helps Provide Specially Adapted Home for Injured Airman
A check for $16,000 was recently presented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Biros Real Estate President Bill Biros to Capt. Anthony Simone, an airman who was injured while serving in Afghanistan. At […]
A Parent’s Observation–With Gratitude
By Mary Jo VIero∼ Recently I learned that there is a chance that the crossing guard who watches my son cross the street on his way to school may lose her job. […]
BAPA Card July Deals
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Present your BAPA Card when you make a purchase and enjoy savings at these local businesses! [/av_textblock] [av_catalogue ] [av_catalogue_item title=’NEW! 10% off auto air conditioning […]
BAPA Card June Deals
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Present your BAPA Card when you make a purchase and enjoy savings at these local businesses! [/av_textblock] [av_catalogue ] [av_catalogue_item title=’Free 4” Coleus or 4” Tomato […]