Jim Lynch
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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.
Editor takes pride in pinch-me moments
I still remember the times growing up that my mom and dad would check the mailbox on Wednesday and open The Beverly Review newspaper to find a photo of myself
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November 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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.
Father’s legacy leads daughter to open bakery
Baking has been in Karen Martin del Campo’s life since she was a high-schooler working at her father’s bakery in Archer Heights.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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.
Food pantry calls for help
The Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry, 11030 S. Longwood Dr., is calling on neighborhood residents to donate to the pantry ahead of federal funding cuts to food assistance throughout the
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November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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.
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Blue Jays Maple Leaf'd it.
November 2, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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.
Leo choir receives homecoming
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.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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.
Reidy announces retirement from MG Elementary
Mt. Greenwood Elementary School Principal Catherine Reidy recently informed the school community that she will retire at the end of this year.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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.
Br. Rice Mt. Sion Program partners with SXU clinic
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
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October 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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.”
“It’s pretty cool to be acknowledged like that. My wife and I work hard; we are here every day.”
Afro Joe’s named to Yelp’s Top 100
At Afro Joe’s Coffee and Tea, regulars are greeted by name, kids can pick up free books from the coffee shop’s own library, and anyone, from the mayor of Chicago
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October 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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.”
“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.”
“So much of the support that made this film possible came from Chicago. To come back and show it here means everything to me.”
Marist alum returns home to screen ‘Baldy the Film’
A Marist High School alum with strong ties to the South Side is scheduled to return to Chicago later this month for a special screening of a short film he
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October 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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.”
“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.
Tax relief fund expanded to aid owners
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.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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.
Silencer Sports returns to train in Beverly
A popular gym has re-opened for business in Beverly after several years in Oak Lawn.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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
Sports editor to be honored by association
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 (IHSBCA).
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October 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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.
Church members seek funds for repairs
With cold weather on the horizon, members of Morgan Park United Methodist Church (MPUMC) are racing to raise funds to replace the historic building’s failing boiler—a repair they said is
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October 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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.
Garden club hosts event at gallery
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
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October 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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.
Volunteers join to build playground
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
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October 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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.
Police issue alert on vehicle break-ins
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) 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
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October 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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.”
“I’m just used to Kennedy Park and maybe seeing a couple of people playing volleyball nearby. This was totally different.”
Life in the pool leads to win in Chicago River
Joe Higgins has spent his life swimming laps in neighborhood pools, but on a late-September morning, the Mt. Greenwood resident found himself cutting through an entirely different body of water.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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.”
“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.
October 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Thinking of my Dad today. Missing watching hockey with him.
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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.
PREVIEW: #Blackhawks opening the season against the Florida Panthers this afternoon, which is a weird thing to type on a Tuesday. Check it out!
Welcome to the New South: Blackhawks at Panthers Preview
And so it begins.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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.
October 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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.
Ryan sets run for U.S. Senate
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.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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.
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Pope addresses crowd at ALS Walk
The Les Turner ALS Foundation’s annual ALS Walk for Life brought out a large crowd on Sept. 20 as thousands walked in the annual event determined to find a cure
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October 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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.
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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."
“What really stands out is what good kids they are. They are some of the best kids in our school."
South Side celebrates Leo choir’s performance on ‘AGT’
The Leo High School choir has officially ended its run on the NBC reality competition show “America’s Got Talent,” finishing in fourth place after a moving final performance on Sept.
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October 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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."
“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.
Measles exposure at Aldi in Crestwood
The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) recently confirmed a case of measles in Crestwood, Illinois.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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.
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Bookies starts FAIR Fund
As owner of Bookie’s New and Used Books, Keith Lewis has seen firsthand the disappointment of children when they walk away from their school’s book fair empty-handed.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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:
Check out the full story on FAIR: