As BAPA celebrates its 75th anniversary of serving the Beverly/Morgan Park community, we’re reaching out to neighbors to remind them of the vital role they play in keeping our […]
The Ridge Historical Society (RHS), with the support of the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) and other community organizations, has applied to Landmarks Illinois to have the Eugene S. […]
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Before either Beverly or Morgan Park was annexed as an official Chicago neighborhood, Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W. 111th St., was one of […]
By Grace Kuikman Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) and Ridge Historical Society (RHS) are partnering to celebrate the contribution made to the built beauty of Beverly/Morgan Park by three generations […]
By Linda Lamberty Historian Ridge Historical Society In November it was announced that American Girl dolls were among recent inductees to the National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, NY. […]
By Kristin Boza Illinois’ first all-female veterans flight to Washington D.C. takes off on Weds., Oct. 6, featuring more than 100 women who served during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam […]
By Carol Flynn The Ridge is known for its variety of picturesque houses, large and small. This year, an interesting Craftsman-style cottage is celebrating its 100th birthday. With only about 500 square […]
As part of the Christ the King Parish Community Mass and Picnic, the 50th anniversary of Beverly Now will be celebrated. Beverly Now was a presentation fostered by the Christ the King Human Relations […]
The Beverly Ridge Homeowners Association (BRHA) was founded in 1939, and, except for a few years, has been serving the neighbors living between the Metra tracks and Western Avenue, 95th […]
By Mark Murphy Boy Scout Troop 607 from Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd St. was established on May 19, 1921. In six months, they will celebrate 100 years as […]
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