Be a Hero This Summer: Donate Blood and Save Lives!
By Aaqila Harvey This summer, we present you with a unique opportunity to become a hero in your community by donating blood. Your blood donations are not just vital for saving lives, they are the lifeline of our community. Many individuals, from those with sickle cell anemia to cancer patients, rely on a steady blood […]
Reach Out With Take Care, Friend
The world is busier than ever making it a challenge to take care of our families, jobs, and general responsibilities, let alone finding time to nurture important friendships or reach out to a family member in need. Take Care, Friend, a new business founded by therapist Kathleen McShane and her longtime friend Allie Bowles, is […]
Chef Ced Brings Delicious Sweet Treats to 95th Street
By Erma Brooks Williams, Ed.D. Growing up in Beverly/Morgan Park with his six siblings and being raised by his grandmother, Rosie Lee Clark, Cedrick White, 37 and owner of Drip Drop Bakery, 1844 W. 95th St., felt safe and the entire community treated everyone like family. White and his siblings attended Kellogg Elementary School. While […]
Art and Food Combine for Unique Experience at Starland
By Brian Marchetti A new art gallery recently opened its doors to offer the community an opportunity to experience the talents of local artists combined with the tastes of authentic Italian cuisine. Starland, 9913 S. Walden Pkwy, is the brainchild of Theodore Gilbert, a South Side artist and chef. “It’s not a typical business,” Gilbert […]
Cardinalis Cardinalis Opening on Walden Parkway
By Brian Marchetti If you’ve ever struggled to find unique high-quality gifts for the men in your life, local business owner Keith Lewis plans to remedy that with a brand-new store right here in Beverly/Morgan Park. Cardinalis Cardinalis, 9915 S. Walden Pkwy., opens its doors this month, offering a wide selection of items including well-made […]
Business Spotlight: The Eye Bar Optics
By Marianne Walsh With over two decades of experience in management and opticianry, Kimberly Harris does not have to dig deep to come up with one of her favorite stories. “I had a one-year-old patient who needed glasses. Once she tried hers on, she was able to see her mother clearly for the first […]
New Fitness/Wellness Studio Opens at Ridge Church on 103rd
By Kristin Boza The Studio Beverly, a yoga, fitness, and wellness studio, opens this month in a space originally built as a church at 2501 W. 103rd St. The former church is also home to home décor and gift shop Haven 1890 and women’s clothing store Emilia Gray. The Studio Beverly co-owners and yoga instructors […]
Swanny’s Barbershop Opens on Western
By Kristin Boza Swanny’s Barbershop, 10450 S. Western Ave., is more than just a place for men and boys to get the most stylish haircut; it’s a meeting place for people to gather and share stories and laughs. The old-school barbershop flair is coupled with precision hair styles and beard care, and its owner, Erik […]
Now It’s Yours Consignment Offers Unique Treasures
By Kristin Boza Now It’s Yours Consignment, 1816 W. 103rd St., offers buyers and sellers alike a unique opportunity to find treasures among its shelves. Mother/daughter duo and Beverly/Morgan Park residents Denise Smith and Adoria (Dora) Thomas own the shop and revel in the thrill of finding unique items. They want to bring that same energy to their customers by stocking the store […]
Haven 1890 Opens in Former Church Space
By Kristin Boza The former church/school at 2501 W. 103rd St. now has new life as Haven 1890. Described as a “sanctuary for home décor and more,” Haven 1890 is co-owned by friends and area residents Laura Hayes and Amy Pilafas and carries home décor, gifts, accessories, vintage items, kid and baby items, party supplies, and more “We wanted to build a place […]