The Villager

BAPA the Key to Creating Community
By Monica Carey Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) held its 75th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, January 21st at The Vineyards on 95th Street. I attended with a group of my

Healthy Chicago Equity Zones Confront Health and Racial Inequity
By Kristin Boza Healthy Chicago Equity Zones (HCEZ) are part of Healthy Chicago 2025, the City of Chicago’s community health improvement plan to develop strategies to close the racial life

Southwest Morgan Park Civic Association Revives to Inspire Community
By Kristin Boza Civic associations are designed to inspire hyper-local participation in matters involving the area of the community where you live. BAPA has proudly supported the resurgence of civic

Al’s Cookie Mixx Promotes Employment for Adults with Special Needs
By Kristin Boza Chef Alvin Green, known throughout the neighborhood for his personal/private chef business, is now in the cookie business. Al’s Cookie Mixx creates handmade, small batch, luxe gourmet

BAPA’s Community Health Summit
NOW is always the perfect time to assess your health needs and plan for a healthier lifestyle. BAPA is making it easy to follow through on those tasks at the

31st Annual Crystal Heart Ball
The OSF HeathCare Foundation at Little Company of Mary Medical Center will host the 31st Annual Crystal Heart Ball on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Field Museum. Each year,

South Side Irish Parade Kicks Off With Pre-Parade Party
One of Chicago’s most well-known traditions, the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade, will kick off this year’s festivities with a pre-parade party to inspire the Spirit of Saint