Jim Lynch

Chicago

Editor at The Beverly Review

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Articles

Morgan Park High School student killed in late night shooting

1 week ago | beverlyreview.net | Jim Lynch

A Morgan Park High School student was killed late last night in Morgan Park. According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD) Department of News Affairs, on April 15 officers responded to a call of a person shot on the 1000 block of W. 115th St. at 8:11 p.m.Upon arrival, police said officers discovered a 19-year-old victim with multiple gunshot wounds to the body. According to CPD, the victim was approached by an unknown suspect who opened fire, hitting him several times.
Popular USPS carrier to retire

1 week ago | beverlyreview.net | Jim Lynch

A longtime mail carrier serving Morgan Park is set to retire later this month, and residents have been showing their appreciation for his years in the community. Larry LaPorte, 64, has worked as a United States Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier out of the Mt. Greenwood station for over 40 years. His current route includes Western to California avenues from 110th to 115th streets, which has recently been lined with signs wishing him well in retirement.
District CPD warns about online buying

1 week ago | beverlyreview.net | Jim Lynch

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) 22nd District, which includes the Beverly, Morgan Park and Mt. Greenwood neighborhoods, has recently seen an increase in crimes related to the sale and purchase of items through online marketplaces. According to CPD 22nd District Cmdr.
Illinois State Police report another crash

1 week ago | beverlyreview.net | Jim Lynch

The Illinois State Police (ISP) experienced its fifth crash of 2025 on April 7 when yet another driver ignored the state’s Move Over Law. According to ISP officials, an ISP trooper was on the scene after responding to a traffic crash when the trooper’s squad car was struck by a driver in Chicago who failed to move over on Interstate 94 near 130th Street just after 10 p.m.Officials said the trooper was parked in the right lane with emergency lights activated.
Ag School student wins art contest

1 week ago | beverlyreview.net | Jim Lynch

Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ Inan-Lynch, a senior at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS), combined two of her passions for a recent national art contest. Inan-Lynch, of Beverly, won first prize in Seed Your Future’s inaugural nationwide art contest for high school students. Seed Your Future is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting horticulture and inspire people to pursue careers working with plants while offering resources for educators, students and professionals.
Malloy earns honor as top journalist

1 week ago | beverlyreview.net | Jim Lynch

As a student journalist, Mt. Carmel High School senior Matthew Malloy’s favorite subjects for stories highlight his classmates. “The most unique ones I have written are always the best,” Malloy said. “Writing about a student who plays drums at his local church and is a great musician with a social media account with thousands of followers.
Shop reeling after break-in

2 weeks ago | beverlyreview.net | Jim Lynch

A small retail business in Beverly is reeling after a recent break-in resulted in the theft of around $7,000 in merchandise. On March 30 at around 3:30 a.m., Cardinalis Cardinalis, 9915 S. Walden Pkwy., was robbed after a lone offender gained entry by breaking a front window of the business. Security footage from inside the business showed the robber using a hammer to break into an antique display case at Cardinalis. Owner Keith Lewis said nine watches were stolen from the case.
Leaders elected in suburbs

2 weeks ago | beverlyreview.net | Jim Lynch

Last week, voters from several surrounding suburbs in Cook County cast their ballots to elect municipal officials. In the election on April 1, Kelly Burke won a second term as mayor of Evergreen Park, defeating challenger William Lorenz. According to unofficial results from the Cook County Clerk’s Office, she earned about 85 percent of the vote with all 12 precincts reporting.
Pat’s Pantry keeps man’s legacy alive

2 weeks ago | beverlyreview.net | Jim Lynch

A local food pantry that honors the memory of a Mt. Greenwood resident is set to host a food drive later this month. On April 23, the Mt. Greenwood Community Food Drive will be held at Mt. Greenwood Community Church, 3509 W. 111th St., from 10 a.m. to noon, benefitting Pat’s Pantry. Based out of Mt. Greenwood Community Church, Pat’s Pantry is open every Wednesday afternoon and offers food and household items, with many local efforts keeping it well stocked.
Bench trial begins for men

2 weeks ago | beverlyreview.net | Jim Lynch

A bench trial for four suburban men accused of violently attacking a Mt. Greenwood business owner last June began on April 3 at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse. Facing multiple felony counts of aggravated battery are Andrew Fedyk, of La Grange Park; Frank Paris, of River Forest; Harry Kenny, of Glen Ellyn; and John Powers IV, of Oak Park. Paris is also facing a felony robbery charge; prosecutors said he took a hat from an off-duty Chicago Police Department (CPD) officer.