If you're like most residents of apartments in Chicago, you've welcomed the flowers, foliage and blue skies of spring with a happy heart. Here are several suggestions designed to make your picnic fabulous at enjoying the changing season! Keep It Classic There's a reason why classic picnic foods include cold fried chicken, pinwheel sandwiches and watermelon — these are easy as…
The Windy City is ready to thaw out after a long winter's slumber. As the residents of our Chicago, IL apartments start to shed those layers in favor of light jackets, we've found a few ways you can enjoy your springtime free time! Catch a Baseball Game Fewer things scream spring quite like Opening Day at a…
Fall is the time of year to enjoy a new variation on your favorite foods. A particular favorite for the fall season is fresh apples. When you live in our Chicago apartments, you have an opportunity to pick your own apples at a variety of orchards that open their doors over the Labor Day holiday weekend.…
According to a famous Ella Fitzgerald song, "Summertime, and the livin' is easy." Well, maybe not so much if you're living in Chicago during a heat wave. If it seems like your thermometer won't stop edging upward, check out the following Lake Michigan beaches where you can seek refuge from Chicago's often hot dog days of summer.…
The city of Chicago is known for robust urban living and offers the very best in metropolitan life and culture. However, not everyone is aware that Chicago is also a source for some of the best fried chicken in the country. National Fried Chicken Day is on July 6, but any day can be fried chicken day…
Chicago is a great city with lots of things to do, but traveling a bit outside of the city can be just as rewarding. In fact, there are some great events year-round that are perfect for getting together with friends and enjoying a fun afternoon just outside of the city. This summer, consider going to one of these events…
Father's Day is right around the corner, and if you don't have a place to take your dad this year, it's time to start researching a few restaurants. If you haven't started your research yet, we have a list of great barbecue restaurants to get you started. What dad wouldn't love barbecue on Father's Day?…
Discover some of the amazing festivals held in June that are within easy walking distance and just a short bus, train or car ride away from our apartments in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Underground Film Festival Get a glimpse into what the future of the entertainment industry looks like by attending the 25th Chicago Underground Film Festival.…
Spring is here! There are so many great reasons to live in the "Windy City," but May is a particularly favorite time for the residents of our Chicago apartments. The snow has finally begun to melt away, and the town is beginning to awake from its sleepy winter slumber. If you're ready to get out and…
Mother's Day is coming up soon, and to honor your mom this year, make sure you treat her to some treasured gifts. Fortunately, Chicago, Illinois, offers an array of shopping choices to suit all tastes and preferences. Here are a few shopping locations that are close to Presidential Towers apartments in Chicago. With the variety of options available, you…