U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-1st) is set to retire after his current term ends next year, setting the stage for a new U.S. representative from his district for the first time in almost 30 years.

Bars, restaurants, fitness studios and several other types of businesses in Cook County are now required to request that customers 5 years of age or older show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

An 18-year-old man was charged for an armed carjacking in North Beverly, according to the Chicago Police Department.

Nate Simon has always been a young man determined to promote kindness and acceptance for people like him who have special needs.

Local crime activity—in particular, armed carjackings—was the topic of two virtual public meetings held on Dec. 7 and 8.

They came with lights, ladders, music and an amazing amount of holiday cheer.

Local business associations are always getting creative at this time of year in encouraging people to shop locally.

Two women were the victims of an armed carjacking in the driveway of a residence in Mt. Greenwood.

A community alert was issued by the Chicago Police Department after a teenage girl was battered and her cellphone stolen in a strong-arm robbery at Munroe Park in Beverly.

A New Direction Beverly Morgan Park (AND) was established in 2011 to provide counseling and support to families affected by domestic violence in the 19th Ward and surrounding communities.

First-year U.S. Rep. Marie Newman saw the boundaries of the Third District of Illinois that she represents drastically change under a new Congressional map approved by Illinois state lawmakers for 2022, and she is now planning to run for re-election in a different district while still repres…

A Chicago Park District property in Morgan Park—referred to by some as the prairie behind St. Walter Elementary School—is among three semifinalists on the Far South Side applying to receive $1.5 million from the city as part of the Chicago Works Community Challenge Grant.

Only one woman over 80 years of age completed this year’s Chicago Marathon.

Local residents recently have expressed concerns about the safety of students due to a lack of crossing guards at major intersections in the 19th Ward.

Three people were arrested in connection with a residential burglary in North Beverly that was reported in a recent community alert issued by the Chicago Police Department (CPD).

Tommy Shimoda has a long list of impressive awards.

The sky was a clear blue—and throughout Beverly/Morgan Park, vibrant colors decorated storefronts, studios and other public spaces as part of the eighth annual Beverly Art Walk on Sept. 18.

Sutherland Elementary School, 10015 S. Leavitt St., has hosted I Madonnari, an Italian street-painting festival, for almost two decades.

Dan Regalado has run the Ridge Run many times.

A New Orleans-style costume party is coming to North Beverly, with proceeds benefitting a new scholarship to be awarded to a senior at Morgan Park High School (MPHS) who plans to study the arts or social sciences in college.

An Orland Park woman who was a longtime special-education teacher in Evergreen Park died after being shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway, and according to authorities, two people were taken into custody but released without charges.

Mourners at a local prayer vigil lauded Ella French as a fallen hero, called for an end to violence and made it clear that they support police officers.

Chicagoans are mourning the death of a Chicago Police Department (CPD) officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty; another officer shot during the incident remains in critical condition.

Members of the Southwest Morgan Park Civic Association (SMPCA) and local residents are working to apply for a city grant to improve a Chicago Park District property in Morgan Park.

A suspect was arrested shortly after a robbery at a business in Mt. Greenwood, but he was not charged in connection with the incident and instead was taken into custody on a Cook County warrant.

In his youth, Matt Hooker spent a lot of time playing at Kennedy Park.

After a one-year hiatus, a popular outdoor music festival is returning to Beverly—and after performers offered a sneak peek of the show on July 2, organizers hope it attracts more guests than ever before.

Three law-enforcement officers—one from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and two who are agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)—were shot while inside an unmarked vehicle on an 119th Street entrance ramp of Interstate 57, according to CPD officials.

A virtual community meeting was held June 23 to gather public feedback on the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) completing the second phase of a streetscape improvement project along 111th Street in Mt. Greenwood.

Jim McKeever has always been one to give back, especially to those who have helped him.

A free, family-friendly celebration of Juneteenth will be held in the Beverly/Morgan Park community on Saturday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

One suspect is in custody and both vehicles stolen during two recent armed carjackings in Beverly have been recovered, according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and 19th Ward Ald. Matt O'Shea.

Two faculty members at St. John Fisher Elementary School (SJF) are battling breast cancer.

Two power issues occurred at the Roseland water pumping station the morning of May 25, but the station was fully back online shortly afterward, and a boil order was not issued for Beverly/Morgan Park, according to city officials.

The Rev. Larry Sullivan has been reinstated as pastor of the parish of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church after, according to Cardinal Blase Cupich, allegations of sexual assault from over 35 years ago were found to be unsubstantiated.

Local business associations united last year to create “The Bucks Stay Here” promotion, offering digital gift cards to a host of area shops.

Willie Winters has biked 50 or 60 miles during a ride on many occasions.

As he opened his art exhibit at Nicky’s of Beverly restaurant on April 16, Chantala Kommanivanh stood amongst a diverse crowd.

As a behavioral scientist, Dr. Natalie Hallinger works to make an impact on large groups of people and how they experience the world around them.

The Beverly Area Arts Alliance is anxious to start hosting concerts and exhibits again, and Nicky’s of Beverly is excited to host those events at its new location.

Bob Berk comes to work at Christ the King Elementary School every day in his signature outfit—jeans and a plaid shirt.

Cars were lined up around the block at St. John Fisher Elementary School.

There was no parade, but the spirit of the South Side Irish was still alive and well the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day.

Throughout his life, Ryan Rusch displayed the heart of a champion.