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Southwest ObserverSouthwest ObserverThe Southwest Observer delivers news about Mount Greenwood, Beverly and Morgan Park. Our staff writes the news, but we want neighborhood members to freely share, blog, discuss, and write about stuff that's important to them. Articles
2335 W 107th St, Chicago, IL 60643, $323,900 3 beds 2.5 baths
2007-08-23 09:00:00 1 sqft 3 beds 2.5 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Beds
10763 S Drew St, Chicago, IL 60643, $450,000 1.1 baths
2007-08-22 09:00:00 1.1 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Drew
Looking for ?A Few Good Men?
2007-08-21 20:28:00 Beverly Theatre Guild will hold auditions for the fall production of ?A Few Good Men? from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26 and from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at Salem United Church of Christ, 9717 S. Kostner, Oak Lawn. Callbacks, if needed, are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 29. The play will be performed Oct. 26-28 at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. ?A Few Good Men? is a courtroom drama by Aaron Sorkin about two Marines being tried for the murder of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay. The Beverly Theatre Guild production will be directed by Carol Kearney. read more More About: Mount Greenwood , Beverly
BAC Fall Classes Begin Sept. 9
2007-08-21 19:57:00 The Beverly Arts Center School of the Arts fall session begins the week of Sept . 9, offering nearly 150 fine arts classes for preschoolers through seniors in disciplines that include watercolor and oil painting, drawing, ceramics, digital photography, improvisation, African dance, and computer animation plus all new classes and workshops in the literary arts. Classes are taught at the BAC?s facility at 2407 W. 111th St. read more More About: Activities , Fall
Government incentives heat up solar power
2007-08-21 19:41:00 By Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan Medill Reports-Chicago Solar power sounds like the perfect solution for eco-friendly homeowners: Just install a few rooftop panels and watch as carbon dioxide emissions and electric bills plummet. It's not quite that easy. Renewable solar energy does come with a steep up-front investment, but environmentalists with thin wallets are in luck. State and federal incentives help people justify the splurge on solar-perks experts say are vital for this burgeoning clean energy source. read more More About: Politics , Weather , Government , Power , Solar Power
1358 W 115th St, Chicago, IL 60643, $120,000 3 beds 2 baths
2007-08-17 09:00:00 2000 sqft 3 beds 2 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Beds
Vets caution residents after rabies scare
2007-08-16 21:47:00 By Elisabeth Kilpatrick Medill Reports - Chicago Avoid contact with wild animals and keep pets current on their rabies vaccinations. That's the advice from state officials in response to the increasing numbers of confirmed rabid bats in Illinois this year. "Because we have infringed upon the wild populations considerably, [pet] exposure is always a possibility," said Cheryl Johnson, supervising veterinarian for Morgan Park Animal Hospital. "It's really foolish not to have them vaccinated." read more More About: Neighbors , Mount Greenwood , Beverly , Resident
Going solar: Your guide to the basics
2007-08-16 19:50:00 By Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan Medill Reports-Chicago The future of solar power may be getting sunnier. Homeowners who install solar energy systems will be eligible for more tax relief from the federal government if a bill passed Saturday by the U.S. House becomes law. That's an added bonus on top of cheaper electric bills and the satisfaction that comes with slashing emissions. Interested in plugging into solar energy? Here's how to get started. What kinds of solar panels are out there? read more More About: Politics , Weather , Solar , Guide , Basics
10828 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60655, $4,399,000 4 beds 2 baths
2007-08-16 09:00:00 4 beds 2 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Beds , Homa
11711 S Church St, Chicago, IL 60643, $190,000 5 beds 2 baths
2007-08-16 09:00:00 5 beds 2 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Church , Beds
11419 S Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60655, $359,900 3 beds 3 baths
2007-08-14 09:00:00 3 beds 3 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Campbell , Beds
10901 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60655, $829,900 4 beds 5 baths
2007-08-14 09:00:00 4 beds 5 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Beds , Tena
1115 W 112th Pl, Chicago, IL 60643, $150,000 1 bed 1 bath
2007-08-14 09:00:00 1040 sqft 1 bed 1 bath property in Chica go , IL More About: Bath
State education stalls, CPS proposes budget
2007-08-13 18:16:00 By Allison Roeser Medill Reports - Chicago After the Pledge of Allegiance, two camps of the Illinois State Board of Education - Chicago and Springfield - convened via teleconference last Wednesday to discuss the deadlocked 2008 budget. The state education budget for the 2008 fiscal year is still tentative, and State Superintendent of Education Dr. Christopher Koch and Chief Financial Officer Linda Mitchell said they have been spending a lot of time trying to resolve the issue. read more More About: Schools , Budget , Mount Greenwood
Mount Greenwood Colts begin practice
2007-08-11 21:31:00 The Colts begin prepping for the upcoming season. More About: Sports , Greenwood , Practice , Mount Greenwood
943 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60643, $197,500 3 beds 2 baths
2007-08-11 09:00:00 1025 sqft 3 beds 2 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Beds
11268 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60643, $156,900 3 beds 1.5 baths
2007-08-11 09:00:00 3 beds 1.5 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Bish , Beds , Bishop
1117 W 112th St, Chicago, IL 60643, $139,000 3 beds 2 baths
2007-08-08 09:00:00 3 beds 2 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Beds
10937 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655, $249,900 3 beds 1 bath
2007-08-07 09:00:00 3 beds 1 bath property in Chica go , IL More About: Bath , Beds , Pula
2314 W 115th St, Chicago, IL 60643, $279,900 2 beds 1 bath
2007-08-05 09:00:00 912 sqft 2 beds 1 bath property in Chica go , IL More About: Bath , Beds
11216 S Troy St, Chicago, IL 60655, $250,000 2 beds 2 baths
2007-08-02 09:00:00 552 sqft 2 beds 2 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Troy , Beds
2335 W 107th St, Chicago, IL 60643, $339,000 3 beds 2.5 baths
2007-07-30 09:00:00 1600 sqft 3 beds 2.5 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Beds
10551 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60655, $239,900 3 beds 3 baths
2007-07-30 09:00:00 1299 sqft 3 beds 3 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Beds , Kedzie
10543 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655, $254,900 4 beds 2 baths
2007-07-30 09:00:00 4 beds 2 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Beds , Pula
Harry Potter, wizard of reading
2007-07-28 16:15:00 By Kelli Conkey Medill Reports-Chicago Harry Potter stirred up a magic potion that has hooked some kids on reading, local librarians say. ?I think the biggest change I?ve seen is in those children who were more reluctant to read,? said Kathy Villette, children?s librarian at the Walker branch of the Chicago Public Library. ?I think there were boys and girls who hadn?t done a lot of reading who got caught up in Harry Potter because it?s just very exciting and it?s out of the reality of their own world.? read more More About: Reading , Neighbors , Beverly
3351 W 112th Pl, Chicago, IL 60655, $299,900 3 beds 2.1 baths
2007-07-27 09:00:00 1473 sqft 3 beds 2.1 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Beds
10721 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60643, $459,000 3 beds 1.5 baths
2007-07-27 09:00:00 1 sqft 3 beds 1.5 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Beds
10727 S Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60655, $289,000 3 beds 1.5 baths
2007-07-27 09:00:00 1 sqft 3 beds 1.5 baths property in Chica go , IL More About: Campbell , Beds
Who has the best pizza in Beverly?
2007-07-27 03:38:00 By popular belief, Chicago has the best pizza in the world. Beverly is one of the most famous neighborhoods in Chicago. So the question is, Where can one find the very best pizza in the village? Fox's Restaurant and Pub, located on the west side of Western Avenue near 101st Street is probobly the most popular place, but is it really the best? Fox's definitly has a unique style to it. The pizza is greasy and loved by many. It has more of an American spice taste to it. read more More About: Pizza
South Side Idol competition
More articles from this author:2007-07-27 00:14:00 Test your talent at South Side Idol competition, Tues., Aug. 14 (first round) and Fri., Aug. 17 (finals), 7:30 p.m., at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Performer registration: $8/advance or $10/door. Audience admission: $3. Cash prizes to top three winners. For more information call 773-445-3838 or visit www.beverlyartcenter.org. More About: Competition , Petit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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