Category: SEOP stories

We’re excited to share another SEOP story. Meet Melissa Elsmo, from the 1150 block of Taylor Ave. SEOPCO: Tell us a little about yourself. ME: My husband, Leif, and I bought our home in SEOP more than 20 years ago. We fell in love with our tiny bungalow and our SEOP community immediately. We raised…

Family is on everyone’s mind this time of year, and we’re proud to share another SEOPCO Story, of someone who raised their children in Southeast OP. Meet Billy Kunz! William (Billy) Kunz lives on the 1150 block of South Lombard. He’s a retired CTA bus driver and yogi who enjoys READING, his grandchildren, and travel…

Meet Tim Giuffi, of Lyman Avenue Bread. Q. Where do you live? A. 1100 Block of Lyman Ave. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. A. Born and raised in Brooklyn; began baking sourdough bread as a hobby when I became a stay-at-home dad six years ago…which has since turned into a small home based…

We want to share some of the stories of our neighbors in South East Oak Park and there’s really no one better to start with than Jim Kelly. Jim was one of the founders of SEOPCO in 2003. He was one of a small group of people inspired to form a community organization that would…