Yes, our winters are cold, windy and snowy, but the holidays in Chi-town are truly magical. Rather than hibernating in your Chicago apartment this December, why not embrace the frigid temps and soak up some holiday cheer? Explore our list of the best things to do in Chicago this December, then bundle up, get out […]
Category: Chicago
How to Host Football Sundays in Your Apartment
Are you and your fellow football fans looking for a place to watch the game? Why not turn your Chicago apartment into the designated Sunday hangout? With some inexpensive stow-away seating, a crock pot, and a flat screen TV, any apartment can be a pigskin lover’s paradise. Here’s everything you need to get your apartment […]
Things to Do in Oak Park & Chicago This Spring
After a long mid-west winter, all of us in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs are eager to get some fresh air and feel the sun our faces. Luckily, both the village of Oak Park and the nearby city of Chicago are home to a number of popular springtime events and outdoor activities to help us […]
Tips for Moving During Winter in Chicago
From snow drifts and icy walkways to bitter cold temperatures, moving during the winter comes with its own set of challenges – especially if your new apartment is in a frigid city like Chicago. While November through March is not the most ideal time to move into a Chicago apartment, you may not be able […]
5 Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
It’s summertime, and the apartment living is easy … unless of course it’s scorching hot and you’re living without AC. Then, it tends to get a bit toasty up in here. Whether you’re on a budget or just trying to reduce your carbon footprint, living without air conditioning is possible, even in a Chicago apartment. […]
Tips for Soundproofing Your Apartment
Many apartment dwellers accept outside noise as a fact of life – some even like it – but if a quieter home is what you desire, these budget-friendly tips for soundproofing your apartment can help muffle and even mute the sounds coming into and out of your happy home. Whether you’re simply trying to be […]
How To Secure An Apartment In A Competitive Market
The American dream of home ownership has changed. Renting, rather than buying, is now the norm. Why the shift? Three important reasons: Flexibility. Being able to go where the job offer is with ease is valuable. Expense. Renting is less expensive than owning. Maintenance. Plumbing, heating, lawn care and more are all the landlord’s responsibility. […]
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 […]
Coffee: A Key Ingredient To Relationship Building
Today, being Valentine’s Day, is an important day to discuss tips for building a relationship. Respect and trust are essential. Yet, here in Oak Park, another key ingredient is coffee. You are probably wondering “what could coffee possibly have to do with relationships?” Simply stated coffee has taken on a higher purpose here in Oak […]
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 […]
