Like all things Chicago the history of the Green Line is colorful and “connected”. The origins of the “L” begin with the privately owned Lake Street Elevated Train Company in 1888 when they received a 25 year franchise contract to construct elevated monorail railroads throughout Chicago. At the time Michael Cassius McDonald, otherwise known as […]
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Off The Wall Mosaics Benefit Oak Park & Chicago
The Oak Park Area Arts Council is at it again! The incredible “Off The Wall” mosaics are taking the summer of 2016 by storm with two ambitious projects on their agenda and Oak Park Apartments is thrilled to be the proud recipients of their first design! In spite of the summer’s heat and humidity, 17 […]
Pet Rules & Regs
Oak Park Apartments is a pet friendly place for you and your four legged furry pal to call home. But even though our apartments are pet friendly there are regulations associated with pet ownership that both the Village of Oak Park and our company have put into place to help to guarantee a positive experience for […]
Oak Park Is A Location To Love
When deciding on where to live we have all heard the mantra: location, location, location. Choosing a good location to call home, whether you rent or own makes sense. What factors make a “good” location? Excellent school systems, an economically stable community, being near public transportation, jobs, entertainment and shopping – to name a […]
Winter Weather Driving Tips
Winter has finally made it’s way to the midwest and with it come the hazards of driving on icy streets. Oak Park Apartments knows one of the many benefits of living in Oak Park is the option of taking the Metra or “L” to work, which can be less of a hassle when the weather […]
Goats In Oak Park… Not Quite!
Did you know that simply 4 blocks East of Oak Park’s Austin Boulevard at Lake Street and Waller there lies what looks like a goat farm? After some quick googling OakParkApartments.com learned that these goats, 6 in all, are pets! It seems that the city of Chicago has no ordinances on the books prohibiting goats […]
OakParkApartments.com Has Apartments Aplenty!
For over 26 years OakParkApartments.com has owned and operated vintage buildings in Oak Park, Forest Park and in Chicago – offering the largest selection of properties in Oak Park. From studios to 3 bedroom apartments, OakParkApartments.com has an apartment for you and your budget! Contact one of our leasing specialists to set up a time […]
