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 […]
Category: Oak Park Village
WINTER IS COMING.
At Oak Park Apartments we believe that a well informed tenant is a happy tenant and now that weather has officially turned cold we wanted to provide our tenants with the Village of Oak Park’s heating rules and regulations along with additional tips for staying toasty. […]
Oak Park Parking Guidelines & Restrictions
Living in historic Oak Park in a vintage apartment has many advantages – cool community, historic vibe, stunning architecture, vibrant city feel without some of the big city frustrations like parking. Yes, many complain about the parking rules and regulations in Oak Park but in reality the parking here is so much easier and less […]
Tour Oak Park The “Wright” Way
Exceptional architecture is a vital part of what makes Oak Park a unique village. From Victorian to bungalow, Italianate to colonial, art deco to mid-century modern – Oak Park is a village that is proud of its’ rich, diverse, housing styles that add uniqueness and flair to our community. No Oak Park architectural musings would […]
Unity Temple Restoration Complete In Time For FLW’s 150th
Today, more than other day, Oak Park is celebrating Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank was born on this day, June 8th, 150 years ago. Wright has given the world, not only Oak Park, architecture that is still relevant, still contemporary, still inspirational. And now, more then ever, the world is intent on restoring and preserving the […]
Day In Our Village, A Cherished Oak Park Tradition
Oak Park is celebrating its’ 44th annual Day in Our Village festival this Sunday, June 4th. The purpose of this cherished Oak Park event is to celebrate “the vitality and the rich advantages of our diverse community, and provide the opportunity for all residents, their families, and friends to come learn about the myriad of organizations […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bicycle Barclay – Oak Park’s First Unofficial Historian
Oak Park prides itself on a lot of things – architecture, diversity, a fun place to live and its history. And thanks to one particular early Oak Parker, Philander Barclay, Oak Park has much of its’ history captured on film. Barclay was a bicycle repairman by trade with a passion for photography. Sometime in the 1880’s […]
Vacation Security Tips
Summer is at its’ mid point – the time when many people have planned the most anticipated of their summer activities – vacation! Whether you are traveling cross continent or your vacation destination is just a short drive away there are a few necessary steps that help keep your apartment safe, secure and life running […]
