Fests and Facades
By Carol Flynn The early 1970s were a busy time for the Beverly/Morgan Park community and for the Beverly Area Planning Association. Numerous endeavors were undertaken to enhance the image of the community and to instill pride in homeowners. The goal, as always, was to promote Beverly/Morgan Park as an upscale, desirable residential […]
How to Integrate a Chicago Neighborhood: In three (not so) easy steps.
By Scott Smith Here’s what it takes to racially integrate a Chicago neighborhood. You have to be a black real estate agent in 1971 who brings families who look like you into a white neighborhood even when neighborhood associations ask you to stop and someone throws a Molotov cocktail at the front door of your house. Six […]
Frank Williams Named to CAR Hall of Fame
This month, Frank J. Williams will be inducted into the Chicago Association of Realtors Hall of Fame. A community activist and fair housing advocate, as well as a successful real estate professional, Williams is fine candidate for this honor. It’s not Williams’ first recognition, by far! In spring, he was awarded the 2017 Gale Cincotta […]