New Book ‘The Architecture of Chicago’s Beverly Hills/Morgan Park’ Releasing Soon
By Brian Marchetti Villager Contributor A new book that captures the essence of the neighborhood’s architectural tradition releases on Tuesday, July 28. Mati Maldre’s “The Architecture of Chicago’s Beverly Hills/Morgan Park” contains 256 duotone photographs including 18 panoramic spreads, maps and illustrations. Several experts have contributed essays, including one written by Maldre himself. Maldre received his first commission to photograph […]
Campaign Goal is Providing ‘Maus’ to 19th Ward Schools
Jews of Beverly, a Facebook group for Jewish neighbors; Bookie’s – Chicago bookstore, and 19th Ward Mutual Aid, a not-for-profit organization chartered to support charitable and educational needs in the 19th Ward, have started a fundraising campaign to purchase copies of “Maus” two-book sets for all local schools in the 19th Ward. Author Art Spiegelman’s […]
Novel Idea: Bookies Launches T-Shirt Fundraiser
Browsing in Bookies. It’s a pastime a lot of neighbors have missed since the pandemic forced the bookstore to close for several months. Owner Keith Lewis has reopened the store on a limited basis (yay!) and is hoping his novel idea for a Bookies apparel fund raiser will appeal to his customers and help him recoup some of the revenue lost during the extended store closure. Bookies t-shirts ($24), longsleeve-shirts ($27) and […]
One Man’s Quest for the Best Hot Dogs in Chicago
By Kristin Boza Once again, local author Dennis Foley has expertly combined his love of Chicago and food to deliver a book full of “snap.” In “No Ketchup: Chicago’s Top 50 Hot Dogs and the Stories Behind Them,” Foley created a hot dog bible meant to live in the glove box so travelers are never more than 15 […]
Business Update – April 2018
Book Discussion and Author Visits in Store at Bookie’s Start reading! Bookie’s, 10324 S. Western, is hosting several events this month. The Second Sunday Book Club will meet Sun., Apr. 8, 2 p.m. at Open Outcry Brewing Co., 10934 S. Western. The book is “We Care for You” by Paul Kitcatt. Copies are available at […]
Investing in Success: Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
By Kristin Boza Beverly/Morgan Park’s business community is growing in extraordinary ways, giving us places to shop and dine, and investing in our neighborhood. With these investments, expansions and enhancements, the commercial landscape is improving every day. Neighborhood residents can do their part to support these businesses by putting their money where their heart is: […]
Neighborhood Notes
Live Music Sundays. Cork & Kerry, 10614 S. Western, hosts Live Music Sundays this summer, 3 to 5 p.m. This month: Joe Fascetta, July 2; Eric Ortiz, July 9 and 16; Jay O’Malley, July 23; and John and Phil, July 30. Next month: Joe Facetta, Aug. 6 and 27; Jay O’Malley, Aug. 13; and Dan […]