Earth Day began in 1970 and opened discussions over growing environmental concerns. Yet, here we are, 48 years later and the debate continues while worries about our Earth grow stronger. Personal responsibility can go a long way towards impacting our planet. There are many ways communities, companies and individuals can do their part to improve […]
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Living Green in Your Apartment
Today we are more aware of the environment than ever before. We know that living green isn’t difficult but does require a little thought and commitment. Below are a few green ideas that are simple to implement as well as making a positive impact on your health and the world in which you live. […]
Be Prepared, Severe Weather Ahead
Today’s swirling, snow-globe weather is deceiving as we head into what is meteorological spring. Spring weather here in the mid-west swings from sixty degree temperatures one day, snow the next. It is these swings that can produce some very dangerous weather, from icy streets to thunderstorms, from flooding to tornadoes, March can deliver a whole gamut […]
#GivingTuesday: A Local Success
The kickoff to the holiday season has ever increasingly been about shopping. From Black Friday to Small Business Saturday and ending with Cyber Monday, the rush to get the gift purchasing part of the holidays started soon after Thanksgiving is very real. And that is why the advent of the #GivingTuesday movement couldn’t […]
Local Shopping Earns Big Rewards In DTOP
The holidays are here. They really do kick into gear the minute you close the door on your last Halloween trick or treater these days. But instead of getting all “Grinch-y” about it let’s focus on a very important Oak Park holiday positive. Downtown Oak Park Shopper’s Rewards are back. […]
WINTER COATS, HATS & GLOVES FOR KIDS!
OAK PARK APARTMENTS IS COLLECTING NEW & GENTLY USED WINTER COATS, HATS & GLOVES FOR KIDS 2nd ANNUAL COAT DRIVE Donate Coats NOW through DECEMBER 7TH Oak Park Apartments’s 2nd annual coat drive will once again benefit the children of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. We are accepting new and/or gently used children’s coats, hats and gloves; infant […]
Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Illinois is ranked fifth in the nation in tornado frequency per square mile and averages 45 tornado incidents per year. Last weeks earlier then anticipated start to the tornado season makes it even more important to have a severe weather plan in place and to know how and when to act on it. Developing an effective […]
The History Behind Black History Month
Carter G. Woodson, son of former slaves, valued education from an early age. Growing up poor Woodson was largely self-taught. Unable to regularly attend school he mastered core subjects on his own until, at the age of 20, he entered high school and earned his diploma in under two years. Woodson then went on to […]
New Windows Help Defeat Winter At Oak Park Apartments
As a company Oak Park Apartments has made it our mission to not only preserve the historic character of our properties but to improve our buildings in a way that is sustainable for the environment and many more years to come. One update that makes a huge positive ecological impact is replacement windows. Old windows are one of […]
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday – A Good Day to Give “A global day of giving, fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.” Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday 2016. How will you give? Your generosity makes an impact. Last year 116.7 million dollars was raised for many worthy causes. Oak Park is a community with a lot of charitable […]
