Community safety is a priority for Beverly/Morgan Park residents. Use and share this information with your family and neighbors. Thanks to the Chicago Police Department 22nd District, Smart911.com, and the
There’s no doubt that technology provides outstanding tools to help the police solve crimes, but it’s still the fast thinking, experience, and action of the police out on our streets
When BAPA moved its offices to the 99th Street Train Station business district, staff quickly began to enjoy being among the busy shops and friendly owners. A few recent
By Gary Jenkins The Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) program is a critical component of the City of Chicago Police Department’s community policing effort. A major part of the CAPS
By Gary Jenkins As we begin the year, we must recognize that although we have made strides in getting back to normal, we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the Delta and Omicron variants at work, health officials warn
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison Metra’s historic Rock Island commuter train runs through the heart of Beverly/Morgan Park community, with seven station stops within the two-mile stretch between 91st Street and 115th Street. A survey conducted in 2018, showed local ridership numbered over 3,000 commuters. Due to the pandemic, ridership has been down, but with
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison Summer is over and children are already back in school. As students attend in-person school, parents should remain mindful that we are still dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, the emergence of the Delta variant continues to be of
By Anne Alt It seems that some folks in the neighborhood a a bit confused by the new markings on Longwood Drive. The markings simply formalize the usage that’s been in place for years. New lines
Summer Safety By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison Summer is upon us and, with the end of school near, vacations, and warmer weather, it’s time to head outside and enjoy our neighborhood. Unlike last year when we all
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it did not take long for scammers and fraudsters to apply their trade. Pandemic-related scams range from telephone and email scams to unemployment insurance fraud, to the most
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