The urban suburb of Oak Park is a family-friendly community with rich cultural history, famous architecture, and an abundance of things to do. In fact, the village is home to a number of popular summertime events and outdoor attractions. Here are just a few of our favorite things to do in Oak Park this summer….
Wondering if renting furniture for your apartment is a good idea? The general rule of thumb is that it makes sense to rent furniture if your living situation is temporary – that is, if you’re anticipating a move within two years, and you don’t plan to bring your furniture with you. On the other hand,…
When it comes to hosting the holidays, no apartment – or house, for that matter – ever feels big enough. From where you’re going to put everyone’s coats to where they’re all going to sit, it’s an exercise in serious problem-solving. The good news is, we’ve got some pretty great tricks and tips for hosting…
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…
As a result of the 2020 pandemic, we’ve all been spending more time at home these days. And if home is a tiny, cramped apartment in downtown Chicago, you’re probably feeling a bit claustrophobic right about now. Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do about your square footage, but there are design tricks you can…
One of the many perks of renting from Oak Park Apartments is its maintenance-free living. All of our apartments in Oak Park, Chicago, River Forest and Forest Park have full-time maintenance and grounds staff, as well as 24-hour emergency maintenance service, to keep everything in tip-top shape and promptly resolve any problems. In the event…
With Governor Pritker’s stay-at-home order issued over the weekend, many of our Oak Park Apartment residents are wondering exactly what that means. According to official statements, all non-essential businesses must stop operating, including Chicago Park District buildings and libraries. Essential services, such as grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies and healthcare facilities will remain open, and…
Chicago winters are notoriously cold, but your Oak Park apartment doesn’t have to be. When the temperature drops, your instinct may be to crank up the heat, but if you want to keep your energy bill down, consider giving some – or all – of these clever hacks a try. Put Your Beach Towels to…
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…
According to Collegefactual.com, the cost of living on campus at Loyola University Chicago in 2017-2018, was just over $14,000. In fact, many Chicago-area colleges and universities charge a hefty price for on campus housing, prompting upperclassmen to consider moving off campus. If you’re among the many college co-eds planning to make the move to student…
