New Businesses Open In Beverly-Mt. Greenwood-Morgan Park In 2018

Take a look back at the many businesses that opened doors in Beverly, Mount Greenwood and Morgan Park in 2018.

County Fair, Southtown Health Foods Both Closed On Thanksgiving

Fairplay Finer Foods and some chain stores will remain open with limited hours on the Thursday holiday.

Smith Village Gets 5-Star Rating From U.S. News & World Report

A U.S. News & World Report list ranks Smith Village as one of the best nursing care facilities in the state.

Steuber Florist & Greenhouses Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Business has been blooming for a third-generation flower shop that's been at the corner of 111th and Washtenaw since 1943.

Old Navy Opens In Morgan Park

A new Old Navy store that opened Thursday in the Marshfield Plaza shopping center brings about 50 new jobs to the South Side.

Network With Employers At SXU's Fall Job and Internship Fair

Saint Xavier University is hosting a job and internship fair Oct. 25 on the Chicago campus. The fair is open to the public.

New 'Turkey' Store A Nod To Social Media Craze

The name for a new gift shop at 99th and Walden was inspired by the wild turkey that became the talk of the neighborhood a few years ago. .

Happy Hour At Franconello To Help Special Olympics Marathon Team

All tips for celebrity bartenders Friday night will help Special Olympics Chicago and their Chicago Marathon team.

Sip 'N Shop Girls Night Out Along 99th, 103rd Business Districts

Dozens of local business will offer shopping specials during a girls night out event on Sept. 20.

The Blossom Boys Flower Shop Returns This Month

Steve English and Ryan Steinbach will soon re-open The Blossom Boys at a new location, moving a few blocks down to 103rd Street.

Alderman Should Apologize To Barber For Mass Email: Group

The Southwest Chicago Diversity Collaborative has issued a statement expressing disappointment in Matt O'Shea over the Mr. Tony situation.

Barber Denies Promoting Racy Event, Refutes Cease & Desist Order

The owner of Mr. Tony & Co. VIP says he was not behind a series of racy flyers and did not plan a late-night Labor Day weekend event.

Former SXU Building Demolished, Police Credit Union Going Up

Demolition of a building between 103rd/104th and Pulaski is complete, paving the way for the relocation of the Chicago Police Credit Union.

$7 Million Redevelopment Planned For 95th And Western

The former Potbelly building will be demolished and replaced with a smaller retail building and more parking.

Acupuncture Studio Opens In Beverly

Beverly/Morgan Park native Sarah Bedell brings the neighborhood its first acupuncture studio with her new business at 104th and Western.

Ohana Ice & Treats Opens In Beverly

Look inside a new business specializing in shaved ice, smoothies and ice cream at 103rd and Wood.

New Beer At Open Outcry Will Support Y-Me Softball Tournament

Open Outcry Brewing will donate $1 for every pint of the "Y-Me Dodd-Frank" sold to the Ginger Rugai Y-Me Softball Tournament.

Tuesday 'Tea' At Ellie's Cafe Will Support Separated Children

The first of what may become a series of "tea" events at Ellie's Cafe will feature a guest who will speak on immigration.

Elevator Constructors Union Taking Apprenticeship Applications

The International Union of Elevator Constructors accepting 800 applications for apprentices starting June 16.

Pink Beer Returns To Horse Thief Hollow For Mother's Day

Proceeds from "Pink Pom Pom" sales at Horse Thief Hollow will benefit the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk and Little Company of Mary Hospital.

Bookie's To Open 2nd Location In Homewood

Keith Lewis has signed a lease for a space in Homewood to open his second Bookie's location.

Rainbow Cone Beer Flight Brewing In Beverly

Beer makers at Open Outcry and Horse Thief Hollow breweries have been working on a "Rainbow Cone" beer that will be unveiled soon.

Joey's Red Hots Gets Warm Welcome In Morgan Park

Hot dog lovers were thrilled to see a new stand open in the neighborhood at 115th and Western.

Alternate Reality Has Specials For Free Comic Book Day

A day-long comic celebration is planned at Alternate Reality in Mount Greenwood on Free Comic Book Day.

Joey's Red Hots Sets Morgan Park Opening Date

A hot dog stand will soon be open at the corner of 115th and Western.

Record Store Day 'Bigger Than Christmas' At Beverly Records

Record Store Day Special: Get 20 percent off used records at the store "where vinyl still lives."

Group Calls To Support Bookie's After Thieves Stole Cash

The SCDC asks residents to "Buy A Book At Bookie's" after the local bookstore was the victim of a theft during business hours.

Cash Mob At Ellie's Cafe A Success: Owner

Hundreds stopped at Ellie's Cafe last week to be part of a cash mob that was organized in response to a weekend burglary.

Cash Mob Planned At Ellie's Cafe After Thieves Broke In

Ellie's Cafe, a neighborhood favorite in Beverly/Morgan Park, was the victim of an overnight break-in, but loyal customers plan a cash mob.

Best Coffee In Beverly? B-Sides Wins Twitter Poll

One local coffee shop carried a majority of the votes in a recent Beverly-Mt. Greenwood Patch "Best Coffee" Twitter poll.

BAPA Names New Executive Director

Susan Flood, a longtime community volunteer, will take on the top role at the Beverly Area Planning Association.

Rainbow Cone Opens For Season This Week

The Original Rainbow Cone, the iconic ice cream parlor at 92nd and Western, will open for the season this week.

SXU Alum A Leader In IT, Volunteers To Help Young Women In Field

Melissa Schwass volunteers for an organization that holds seminars to help young women become involved in the IT field.

Underage Liquor Check In Blue Island: Who Passed And Who Failed?

Seven businesses in Blue Island failed an underage compliance check by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission this week.

Best Place For Coffee In Beverly/Morgan Park: POLL

Pick your favorite place for coffee in Beverly/Morgan Park in this Patch poll that expires Wednesday morning.

Design Your Own T-Shirt At New Mt. Greenwood Store

"The Plug T-Shirt Store," where you can have your very own T-shirt design made in minutes, is open on 111th Street in Mount Greenwood.

Bar 106 Opens In Former Mystic Space

"Bar 106 - The Neighborhood Tavern" at 106th and Pulaski is the latest bar to open in Mt. Greenwood.

Beverly Bank Raises Minimum Wage To $15 An Hour

The CEO of parent company Wintrust says the recently enacted tax reform legislation is the reason he's raising workers' wages.

BAC Names 4 New Board Members

Mary Larkin, Andrea L. Nance-Moody, Stacey Recht and Willie Winters have been appointed to the Beverly Arts Center board of directors.

BAPA Seeks New Executive Director

The Beverly Area Planning Association is looking to hire a new executive director after Margot Holland became the director of programming.