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Is the Two-Flat Becoming an Endangered Species Among Chicago Apartments?
The sight of a two-flat apartment is just as familiar to Chicago apartment renters as the city’s vaunted skyscrapers or the shiny edifice of The Bean. These humble homes are one of the most ubiquitous, and affordable, housing types for Chicago apartment renters.
These houses are typically...
Chicago Restaurants Open 24 Hours
Christmas morning, an hour before sunrise, the snow is gusting, the wind is whistling, and you find yourself walking the deserted streets of Chicago craving something caloric and greasy. How you got here is nobody’s business. The only question is: are there any restaurants open 24 hours near me...
2019 Chicago Farmers Markets
If you ever find yourself staring at an empty fridge in your apartment and wondering, “are there any farmers markets near me?,” then this list should be bookmarked for future reference.
Even if apartments are lacking for green space (a trend that's actually reversing in recent...
Watch This BMX Pro Jump Over a Lincoln Park Icon
Apartments in Lincoln Park are near so many restaurants, concert venues and local attractions that it can seem slightly overwhelming at times in this bustling Chicago neighborhood. One local business that seamlessly blends all three aspects -- part performance space, part restaurant and 100%...
These Chicago Apartments Make Life Easier with Shops at Your Front Door
Chicago apartments that offer proximity to good restaurants or fine shops are always in demand. But for the ultimate convenience factor, nothing really comes close to hopping in the elevator and riding it down to find a grocery store, coffee shop or great restaurant right in the apartment...
How Chicago Apartment Renters Can Use the New CHI 311 App
Beginning in December of 2018, Chicago apartment renters can download the iOS or Android versions of the new CHI 311 mobile app. Within the app, Chicago residents can log requests and track them in real time. The old system of dialing the number and speaking with a dispatcher still works, too...
Chicago Lofts For Rent You'll Dream About
Chicago has plenty of loft apartments for rent. A loft apartment with an interesting industrial legacy can charm renters who really go for those harder edges and wide open layouts. Explore these unique apartments and see if you find the one that’s worthy of calling home.
These are unique...
5 Chicago Apartments to Tackle New Year's Resolutions in 2019
A new year has come around and with it the expectations of New Year's Resolutions. While many Chicago apartment renters make a modest list of resolutions that could be as simple as "stay organized" or "don't spend a fortune on takeout this year" (we know, that's a tough one), some renters will...
Find a Chicago Apartment with an Indoor Pool
Surviving the long winter in Chicago can be challenging if you don't have ways to preoccupy your mind and body during the shorter daylight hours and unforgiving temperatures. But it's not as bad as it sounds! Right now you might be skeptical, but indoor amenities in Chicago apartments are an...