Women’s History Month Celebrated Throughout March-A Look at a Few of the Women Who Helped Shape Beverly/Morgan Park
By Nuha Abdessalam Villager Contributor Edna White used to plant tulip bulbs through holes in chain-link fences. Not as a statement. Not as a symbol. Just because the land was empty, and she believed it should be growing something. Today, there is a community garden in Beverly/Morgan Park that carries her name. Children grow food there. […]
Southtown Health Foods Has Generations of Success
By Brian Marchetti BAPA Icon Collection is a special series dedicated to honoring the legacy of local businesses that have been an integral part of our community for decades. Each article shares the rich history, the families that built them, their enduring contributions, and the secrets behind their longevity. Join us as we celebrate the […]
Smith Village Celebrates 100th Anniversary
By Carol Flynn BAPA Icon Collection is a special series dedicated to honoring the legacy of local businesses that have been an integral part of our community for decades. Each article shares the rich history, the families that built them, their enduring contributions, and the secrets behind their longevity. Join us as we celebrate the […]