By Olivia DeSmit Nellie Murphy has something better than the Golden Ticket. And, unlike the characters in Willy Wonka, she already knew what “marvelous surprises” awaited her when she took
By Tim Moran Beverly/Morgan Park residents soon won’t have to leave the neighborhood for the chance to taste authentic Texas-style barbecue. Sanders BBQ Supply Co. is eyeing an October or
August is National Black Business Month, a time dedicated to highlighting and supporting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide. In celebration, the Beverly Area Planning Association, Morgan Park Beverly Hills Business
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Barber shop to offer free haircuts, school supplies and food. Tony Moore, master barber and owner of Mr. Tony & Co. VIP, a
By Brian Marchetti If you’ve ever struggled to find unique high-quality gifts for the men in your life, local business owner Keith Lewis plans to remedy that with a brand-new
Bookie’s bookstore, 10326 S. Western, invites area families to join in a monthlong scavenger hunt to find the iconic, striped-shirt clad children’s book character Waldo in 25 participating local
By Brian Marchetti Bijou Body Spa, 1935 W. 95th St., a new BAPA Business Member, offers a variety of non-invasive services for body contouring, pain relief, and therapies to
August is National Black Business Month, a designated time to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses nationwide. A group of local Black business owners, plus the Morgan Park Beverly Hills
By Marianne Walsh With over two decades of experience in management and opticianry, Kimberly Harris does not have to dig deep to come up with one of her favorite
By Marianne Walsh Everything’s Relative Salon and Day Spa, 10548 S. Western, has a brand new motto for 2023. Owner Joan Each Rowan remains an innovator and pioneer after 47
About half of BAPA’s budget comes from annual memberships from neighborhood residents and businesses.
The Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) is a not-for-profit, community-based alliance of more than a dozen civic and business groups dedicated to serving the historic Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Beverly Area Planning Association
1744 W. 99th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
773-233-3100
