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
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison Chicago communities – including Beverly/Morgan Park — have experienced problems with property fraud, most commonly when squatters occupy vacant homes. Although there are not a lot of vacant properties in our community, several
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison An unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is the rise of unemployment insurance fraud. Unemployment insurance fraud happens when someone who has stolen the identity of
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison What are CAPS Beat meetings and what can you get out of attending monthly meetings? Let’s begin with a brief history of CAPS. Chicago
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison 911 Information: The last few months the Beverly/Morgan Park community has experienced some violent crimes, including armed robberies and two shootings, including the killing of a decorated retired Chicago Fire
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison Nearly everyone looks forward to the holiday season, which traditionally begins at Thanksgiving and ends on New Year’s Day. We look forward to this time of
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison 22nd District Police Community Conversations In October, the 22nd District was among Chicago Police Department district citywide that held the first of two Community Conversations via Zoom. The session was designed to connect police
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison An often overlooked aspect of potential neighborhood safety concerns is abandoned and vacant properties. Although Beverly/Morgan Park is fortunate not to have an abundance of vacant properties, it is crucial that the community recognizes and responds appropriately to these issues as they arise. The City of Chicago of
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
