The Unwaste Shop has opened a location in Beverly. “Our goal is to try and eliminate single-use plastics and provide sustainable alternatives for everyday items. We hope we can solve that need.”

A water main break has shut down a section of 111th Street in Mount Greenwood.

The Original Rainbow Cone opened as usual on Wednesday despite an early morning break-in that damaged the Beverly ice cream parlor’s storefront.

Yesterday was my last day as editor at the Beverly Review. It has been an incredible two years at the paper covering the neighborhood I grew up in. Thank you to everyone who has read and supported my work.

Working alongside her mother, Carmen Pineda, Karen Martin del Campo recently opened Azucar and Canela, 10429 S. Kedzie Ave.

The Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry is calling on neighborhood residents to donate to the pantry ahead of federal funding cuts to food assistance throughout the country.

Blue Jays Maple Leaf'd it.

After its fourth-place finish in September on the NBC reality show “America’s Got Talent,” the Leo High School choir received a heartfelt welcome home from family, friends and fans.

Mt. Greenwood Elementary School Principal Catherine Reidy recently informed the school community that she will retire at the end of this year.

A self-advocacy program at Br. Rice High School is bringing graduate student clinicians from the St. Xavier University (SXU) Ludden Speech and Language Clinic to the high school campus on a weekly basis.

Afro Joe’s Coffee and Tea was recently named to Yelp's top 100 coffee shops of 2025. “It’s pretty cool to be acknowledged like that. My wife and I work hard; we are here every day.”

Melvin Taylor II, a Marist High School alum, is scheduled to return to Chicago later this month for a special screening of a short film he wrote and starred in. “So much of the support that made this film possible came from Chicago. To come back and show it here means everything to me.”

Cook County homeowners who have seen substantial increases in property taxes in recent years have until Oct. 31 to apply for financial assistance through the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund.

Silencer Sports Performance, 1908 W. 103rd St., offers group and individual training sessions for clients of all ages. Owned and operated by Paul Amos, the business reopened recently in Beverly after operating in Oak Lawn for the past few years.

Tim O’Brien, the longtime sports editor of The Beverly Review, was recently named Media Relations Person of the Year by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association

Members of Morgan Park United Methodist Church are working to raise funds to replace the historic building’s failing boiler, a repair they said is critical to keeping the church open for worship and to host the many community programs based at the church.

The Garden Club of Morgan Park-Beverly Hills welcomed area residents for its annual free community event this year at one of Beverly’s cultural treasures—the John H. Vanderpoel Art Association and Gallery.

Over 100 volunteers gathered at Stan’s Park, 2235 Burr Oak Ave., in Blue Island, on Oct. 2 to help build a new community playground, a project that took over six hours and required many helping hands.

The Chicago Police Department issued a community alert on Oct. 3 about a recent spree of break-ins to commercial vehicles in the 22nd District, including Mt. Greenwood and Morgan Park.

Mt. Greenwood resident Joe Higgins swam his way to victory in the first river swim held in the Chicago River in almost a century. “I’m just used to Kennedy Park and maybe seeing a couple of people playing volleyball nearby. This was totally different.”

Thinking of my Dad today. Missing watching hockey with him.

Hey there Bluesky, this is SCH site manager @davemelton.bsky.social checking in at the start of the season and I wanted to tell you a little bit about our site with the start of the Hawks season imminent.

That was one of the worst banner raising ceremonies ever. I understand the Panthers have been there done that but come on.

A former Chicago Public Schools teacher and U.S. Marine Corps veteran with strong ties to the 19th Ward recently announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.

Before the Les Turner ALS Foundation's annual ALS Walk for Life began on Sept. 20, those in attendance witnessed a powerful moment as Pope Leo XIV delivered remarks broadcast to the crowd on a large video screen. Check out the full story:

The Leo High School choir has officially ended its run on the NBC reality competition show “America’s Got Talent,” finishing in fourth place. “What really stands out is what good kids they are. They are some of the best kids in our school."

Cook County health officials identified Aldi Grocery Store, 4820 Cal Sag Rd., on Thursday, Sept. 24 between 5 to 7:30 p.m., as a point of public exposure to a recent measles case.

A recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, FAIR Fund Chicago launched in September with the goal to ensure that every student attending a book fair at school can choose and own books without cost, stigma or exception. Check out the full story on FAIR:

BIG contract for Kaprizov… way to hold out for that extra million a year.

Advocate Christ Medical Center nurse Emily LePretre was recently honored with the DAISY Award. “You can hear it from your coworkers and managers that you’re doing a good job, but when you hear it from a patient, it really kind of solidifies that you’re doing everything that you should be doing.”

State Sen. Bill Cunningham, a Democrat from Beverly, will not seek re-election to the Illinois Senate when his term is up. Cunningham has endorsed former 35th District state Rep. Fran Hurley for the Senate seat.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have been spotted across the Chicago area, including near the 19th Ward.

The Chicago District Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is suing an assisted-living facility in Blue Island for discriminating against a pregnant employee.

The Leo High School choir has officially ended its run on the NBC reality competition show "America's Got Talent," finishing in fourth place. "I am so proud of what you have achieved. You have an amazing talent; you have an amazing mentor; and it has been an honor having you on the show."

When the Beverly Art Walk steps off on Saturday visitors will be among the first to step inside local artist Ashley January’s new studio space. “This is a little bit different for me because I feel like it’s an expansion, another leg of my artistic practice. It’s a way for me to give back."

#JimmyKimmelLive had 6.3M viewers last night 📺 • Most-watched regular episode ever • This is despite blackouts in many cities

After a decade of giving stage to stories from the South Side, a longtime local storytelling series is set to end. The Frunchroom will host its final show on at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m.

A donation from County Fair Foods is helping set the stage for the next act of the Beverly Arts Center by backing a fundraising effort for critical maintenance for the over 20-year-old building.

Sanders BBQ Supply, in Beverly, was recently named one of the top 50 restaurants in the United States by the New York Times. “I opened up an email, and it just said congratulations. I just started tearing up. You just don’t believe it. I don’t know if it has hit me yet.” Check out the full story:

Lauren Walsh is channeling her personal journey into Rephorm, a studio and Pilates club set to open in Beverly later this month. “You learn how to move in a way that you’re focusing so much on your body and on the little things. It just started to shift the way that I thought about life."

After five years of teaching math at St. John Fisher Elementary School, Colleen Dunlavy has moved from the classroom to the principal’s office, beginning her first school year at the helm of the Falcons.

The Mercy Circle Irish Classic will end with a moment unlike any other outing when five lucky golfers walk to the 18th tee, accompanied by the skirl of bagpipes, for their chance at a hole-in-one and a trip to Ireland.

Sunday Night Football just hits different.

This Josh Allen play brought out the Cris Collinsworth noises. 🏈🎙️ #NFL #SNF

The 13th annual Nelly Open, a cornerstone event for the Kevin F. Kennelly Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, will be held on Friday, Sept. 19.

Author and documentary filmmaker Errol Magidson will discuss the history of the Givins Castle during a multimedia presentation on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m., at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St.

The 11th annual Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk will return to Evergreen Park on Saturday, Sept. 20. “Cancer, unfortunately, is not going anywhere. We’re getting flooded with applications, and this is our largest annual event every year. Our mission greatly depends on its success.”

Frank Nazar believes he's a great hockey player, and most Blackhawks fans believe it, too. The pressure of a big contract won't affect him this season or beyond. blackhawkup.com/blackhawks-n...

On Sept. 10, Lindsey Langan, a neonatal nurse practitioner, will officially open The NURSEry, an infant wellness center located at 11104 S. Kedzie Ave. “I want people to feel like it’s a hug when they walk in. It’s nurse-led education; it’s safe, and it’s evidence-based."

Just six days after enrolling at a new OSF HealthCare clinic in Evergreen Park one retired nurse saw the benefit of its new innovate approach.