Profile of a local business in Beverly or Morgan Park
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison Allison and John Papara opened Made Artisan Collaborative, 1802 W. 103rd St., in August. Made is a marketplace that showcases artists, artisans and makers from Chicago and beyond. In a way, this arts […]
By Kristin Boza Like it or not, summer is winding down and it’s time to think about getting the kids back to school. After the tough year kids have been through, […]
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison Mainsail Therapeutics, an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) center for children with Autism, opened in 2020 at 1808 W. 103rd St., suite 200 Since then, they have expanded to include the space at 1810 W. 103rd St., and have […]
By Kristin Boza There is still time to beautify your outdoor spaces! Whether you’re seeking perennials, annuals, or have no clue, check out these garden centers and landscapers dedicated to helping customers and […]
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison Kim Mesa opened KimmyKakes Café & Bakery, 10225 S Western in March. She began by serving artisan cakes and sweets with coffee. Shortly following her opening, Mesa introduced a savory menu […]
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison Standard Properties Group [SPG Chicago], 10448 S. Western Ave., was founded by husband–and–wife team Spiro Georgelos and Selena Schrimple–Georgelos. The full–service real estate brokerage firm specializes in helping sellers navigate […]
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison Sports and Ortho Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, 10909 S. Western, is a woman-owned private practice opened in 2005 by owner Dahlia Fahmy. There […]
Tips for Gathering Safely and Sanely By Laura Hayes It’s been a year since the world – and events – shut down. A year since we gathered in people’s homes without wearing a […]
By Kristin Boza For people who are still toiling away working from home, learning from home, and getting all essentials delivered to home, COVID-19 has definitely changed the way we use our vehicles. Since […]
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison Meg’n Barba opened Tranquility Salon with her sister, Katie Barba Schickel, in January 2007. She was 21 years old, a young mother will little knowledge of business practices, […]
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
1987 W. 111th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
773-233-3100