The Villager

Thank You, Veterans of Beverly/Morgan Park
By Brian Marchetti As Memorial Day approaches and we prepare for a long-awaited summer, we owe a debt of gratitude to the brave men and women who sacrifice years

Military Memorials in the Community
By Carol Flynn On the top of Ridge on the west side of Lothair at 112th Street is a small triangle of land. Almost lost in history is the

Education Column
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Can you believe it is May already? May with its good weather, increased outside activities, and field trips. May with its proms,

BAPA: Bringing It All Together
What makes a great neighborhood? Our first thought is great people – who we’re lucky to have here in abundance! But, unless all of us work together to make

Honor Flight Chicago is Parade Grand Marshal
By Marianne Walsh This year’s decision to select Honor Flight Chicago (HFC) as the Grand Marshal for BAPA’s Beverly/Morgan Park Memorial Day Parade on May 29 is one that

Where Old Meets New: BAPA Home Tour Showcases Renovation Stand-Outs
Preservation is top of mind for homeowners who honor traditional architecture while making changes to reflect modern living. From an Italianate Painted Lady to a classic center-entrance Colonial Revival,

Beverly Country Club Band Opens This Year’s Porch Concert Series
By Brian Marchetti BAPA’s Porch Concert Series kicks off on Fri., May 12 with the Beverly Country Club Band leading the way with their own take on traditional and