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Founded in 1977, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the height of attainment for both everyday runners and seasoned athletes. This year, the marathon has been slated for October 7, giving numerous runners a chance to achieve their dream. As a community member of Presidential Towers, you will not have to worry about scrambling for accommodation during this period.
The Chicago Marathon
The Chicago marathon offers a flat and fast course, one that travels through 29 neighborhoods in a beautiful city and starts and finishes in Grant Park. This has attracted over half a million runners since the marathon was founded.
Those interested in participating in the marathon should submit their applications before the application window closes. To be eligible, participants have to meet certain event requirements. You will also be required to pay a registration fee as part of the application process. Runners have the option of registering for different categories and track events.
During the marathon, participating masses will have access to medical support as well as designated aid stations that offer different amenities. While preparing for the event, runners can go through a training program that focuses on exercise, health and nutrition.
If you are not keen on taking part in the marathon, you can choose to be a volunteer or join the 1.7 million spectators in supporting the runners. The Chicago Marathon employs environmentally and socially responsible practices, making it more than just a simple track event.
Running Tips
Running a marathon is no joke. You must prepare adequately both before and on the day of the race. During the week, you should go easy on exercise, focus on sleep, and drink plenty of water. On the day, eat breakfast two hours before the race, start fueling before the race, and have the right mind frame both before and during the race.
There is no doubt that taking part in the Chicago marathon will make for an experience of a lifetime. Choosing our Chicago apartments will ensure that your experience is more fun and memorable. Call our office today to explore the different floor plans and learn about the amenities Presidential Towers offers its residents.
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Labor Day has come to represent the official end of summer. While there are certainly plenty of toasty days ahead of us, this is the weekend when people really get out and enjoy the beauty of the area surrounding our Chicago apartments. If you're looking for something fun to do this Labor Day weekend, here are a few places you'll find some of your "Windy City" neighbors hanging out.
Great American Lobster Fest
Nobody said you have to be on the coast to get incredible seafood. The Great American Lobster Fest is the perfect use for the Navy Pier, bringing with it live lobster flown in fresh from the cold waters of the Atlantic. This event features live music, an interesting assortment of arts and crafts for sale, and a variety of food options, too.
Ravinia Music Festival
The Ravinia Music Festival features some of the most magical musical acts Labor Day weekend has to offer. If you're looking for an excuse to step out of your comfort zone and venture a little farther away from downtown than you'd normally go, this music festival is the perfect place to lay down your blanket and open your picnic basket.
Navy Pier Fireworks
There's nothing quite like watching fireworks explode over a large body of water. The Navy Pier's fireworks offer a family-friendly way to celebrate the end of summer in style. It's free to check out the sparkling lights, but while you're there, you might want to consider taking a boat tour or hitching a ride on the climate-controlled Centennial Wheel.
African American Festival of Arts
Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood comes alive on Labor Day weekend, creating a simulated African village that's filled with vibrant art, interactive experiences and engaging music that'll make your heart skip a beat. You'll find museum-quality collectible artifacts and an assortment of hand-woven textiles. Be sure to check out some of the authentic food before you leave!
Start fall off on the right step. Move into a beautiful apartment that's close to all the action Chicago has to offer. Our Presidential Towers community offers an incredible assortment of amenities, and we're right in the heart of everything that makes this city great. Check out our available floor plans online today!
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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.
North Avenue Beach
This popular and typically busy beach is located in Lincoln Park at 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive. You'll find just about everything you'll need to enjoy a day at the beach here, including concessions, restrooms, kayak and bike rentals, volleyball courts, as well as views of the city. It also boasts a unique beach house that has been designed to look like a stranded ocean liner.
Oakwood Beach
This relatively secluded stretch of sand, located at 4100 S. Lake Shore Drive, is Chicago's newest beach. Amenity-wise, it has restrooms, a lifeguard first aid station, and pretty views of the city. It is also home to Mamby on the Beach, Chicago's only beachside music festival.
Montrose Beach
Do you have a dog that enjoys the beach life as much as you do? Then head over to Montrose Beach. This popular Uptown stretch of sand, located at 4400 N. Lake Shore Drive, has most of the standard amenities you'd expect at a nice beach, including concessions, restrooms, and shower facilities. But what sets it apart is its extra amenities, such as kayak rentals, free Wi-Fi, and a fenced-off area where dogs can play off their leashes.
Oak Street Beach
Located at 1000 N. Lake Shore Drive, this beach is just a quick walk from the Magnificent Mile. So it's probably not surprising that this beach, which offers chair and bike rentals and restrooms, is so popular with Chicagoans. Oak Street Beach also hosts a number of volleyball tournaments during the summer months.
Enjoy the Beach Life
Our apartments in Chicago are located close to the Metra, CTA, 190/94, I55 and I290, so you can enjoy a relatively easy commute to most of these beaches. Interested in living in our conveniently located community? Please contact us for more information.
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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 from your Chicago apartments at Presidential Towers. Whether you go out to eat or make your own fried chicken in one of our well-appointed living spaces, that unparalleled flavor is available all year-round. For those who want lighter fare, grilled chicken prepared at our on-site grilling area is the perfect alternative.
Crispy breading, the perfect spices and a juicy interior create the best fried chicken, and Chicagoland is overflowing with great choices. Here are five of the best fried chicken options in the city.
Best Fried Chicken in Chicago
1. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
52 W Elm St.
(312) 573-4000
Enjoy buttermilk marinated chicken cooked to golden, crispy perfection. This is an Oprah favorite! During brunch on the weekends, you can get Art Smith's famous fried chicken served with waffles.
2. Big Jones
5347 N Clark St.
(773) 275-5725
Feast on Southern fried chicken at this restaurant. Chef Paul Fehribach brines Amish chicken in herbs and spices and then fries it in leaf lard, ham drippings, and clarified butter.
3. The Budlong
1008 West Armitage Ave.
(773) 270-9005
Enjoy Nashville-style hot BBQ chicken in mild, medium or extra spicy hot. There are additional locations in Lincoln Square and Revival Food Hall.
4. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
847 W Fulton Market
(312) 733-1971
Originating in Tennessee, the secret to this fried chicken is the dark skin, which receives its color from the fryer and creates a crunchy and tasty coating. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken achieves the perfect balance of saltiness and spiciness which will have you wanting more.
5. Crisp
2940 N Broadway
(773) 697-7610
Korean fried chicken offered as plain or sauced makes for a unique and unforgettable experience. There are traditional BBQ and Buffalo options, but the family recipe Seoul Sassy is a favorite. It's a sweet sauce composed of ginger, soy, garlic, and other spices.
For more fried chicken restaurant options around the city of Chicago, click here.
If you’d rather stay in, it's easy to whip up your own batch of fried chicken in your Chicago apartment. Our community offers a range of floor plans with the perfect amenities for your taste and style. We also offer direct-access garage parking, on-site restaurants, 24-hour emergency maintenance service and valet package service.
Host your own outdoor party at our picnic and barbecue area where you can relax and create the perfect grilled meal. Best yet, at our Chicago apartments, everything that the city has to offer is just steps from your door. Contact us today to schedule a tour.
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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 in the suburbs of Chicago.
Summer Events in Chicago
- Lombard Ale Fest – This event is for those who are 21 or older because it's focused completely on beer, so grab your friends and head over here on June 9. It is located west of the city and features over 80 craft beers from the area, food trucks so you can enjoy a variety of delicious food, and live music all afternoon.
- Villa Park Summerfest – This event is for all ages and takes place on June 15 and 16. At this event, you can enjoy some good food, beer, live music and even a car show. For the children, there are lots of activities, games and even face painting. You'll find something for everyone to do at this fun festival in the Ardmore Business District.
- Taste of Boilingbrook – This is a fun-filled, entertaining event located southwest of the city and is kid-friendly. At this event, you can enjoy some delicious local food, live Midwest blues music and so much more. There are plenty of kid's activities, so it is perfect for your whole family. The best part is that it's also a free event, so all it will cost you is a bit of gas money.
Whether you're looking for a fun outing for the day or you simply want to spend time with your family and friends, these events have you covered. If you are looking for a great, new apartment in Chicago to call home in the city, look no further than our prime location. Stop by today for a tour, or call us so you can learn about what we have available to meet your needs this coming year.
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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. Throughout the few days, this small community festival plays music videos, documentaries, shorts and full-length films that were created, produced and directed by extremely talented independent film artists.
The Wells Street Art Festival
Always held the second full weekend in June, the Wells Street Art Festival is the place to be if you love art. Artists from all over the world gather at this festival to show off and sell their work. All types of art will be on display, ranging from glass and functional art to photography, painting, ceramics and digital art.
The Wells Street Art Festival isn't just an art exhibit. There are food and drink vendors, arts and crafts for the children and live performances from local bands.
The World's Largest Block Party
Thousands of people gather to take part in the world's largest block party held near Old St. Pat's Church. This event has everything you need to have a fun-filled weekend on June 22-23. There are over 50 different food and drink vendors, local artists and crafters, live musical performances, competitive games, after parties, a beer garden and bouncy houses and games for the kids.
Spectacular Fireworks Festival Held at the Navy Pier
Why wait until the Fourth of July to see some fireworks? Head down to the Navy Pier where you can watch an amazing, awe-inspiring fireworks display light up the city's sky and try some food from local food trucks. This fireworks festival is held twice a week through the summer.
Live Within Walking Distance to These Amazing Chicago Festivals
Living at Presidential Towers, you will be within walking distance to many of these amazing festivals. In fact, there are very few places throughout Chicago you can't walk to from our amazing West Loop apartment community. Stop by and see for yourself how you can get almost anywhere on foot when you choose to make our apartments in Chicago your new home.
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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 enjoy life, take a look at a few of these classic Chicago springtime events!
Chicago Critics Film Festival
Do you love creative minds? Are you someone who embraces the silver screen? Are you always looking for new ways to support the arts?
The Chicago Critics Film Festival is a week-long festivity that features highly curated filmmakers' recent pieces. You'll find festival favorites and yet-to-be-distributed previews. Be prepared to be in awe of the talents these professionals present throughout the week.
Chicago Beer Classic
When Soldier Field meets suds, good things are bound to happen. Chicago Beer Festival is the largest beer fest in town, and it's known as one of the city's official kick-off events, leading the way for summertime fun.
Find your favorite up-and-coming flavor, or relax on the grass with your go-to brew. The choice is up to you!
Kids and Kites Festival
This family-friendly event is the perfect way to get out and enjoy the Midwestern springtime sunshine. This free event will feature free-flowing kites, with beautiful pieces that float through the air.
2018 marks the 20th year for this favorite Chicago festival, and it's certainly something you won't want to miss! Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket, and get ready to take in the scenery in Lincoln Park!
Food Truck Social at Lincoln Park Zoo
Let's be honest—who doesn't love getting a great bite to eat from the window of a food truck? If you're looking for a way to satisfy your hunger and encourage local entrepreneurship, this event has all the fixings for a good time. No matter what your food preference is, you're sure to find a culinarian who will happily serve up a tasty dish at this event!
Spring is the perfect time to settle into a new apartment where you're afforded luxury living in a place that's relaxing while still being arm's length from everything. If you're on the hunt for a great community, we invite you to swing by Presidential Towers. Allow us to show you what city living really looks like!
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Dating back to the Civil War, we have celebrated Memorial Day the last week of May, and it marks the official start of summer. On the 28th of May, 2018, we'll honor and remember all the men and women who've died serving with the American armed forces.
To honor such heroic service and sacrifice, American families prepare delicacies to celebrate their own way. But to make it even more phenomenal, here are a few BBQ recipes and restaurants you ought to try this Memorial Day.
Guy’s St. Louis Ribs With Tequila BBQ Sauce
If you’ve ever tried it, then you can agree that tequila adds some sweet flavor to everyone’s favorite dish.
Upon preparing your ribs with the rest of the ingredients, brush your tequila BBQ sauce on both sides of the rib while allowing time to heat. The result is juicy yet crisp, tasty ribs for all to enjoy. Check out the recipe at Woman’s Day.
Classic Potato Salad
This coming Memorial Day, prepare Classic Potato Salad, and witness as everyone fights for the last, delicious scoop.
Ingredients for this recipe include Yukon gold potatoes chopped into pieces, boiled eggs, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and butterhead lettuce. For the best flavor, serve cold or at room temperature. Find the full recipe courtesy of Delish.
Green Street Smoked Meats
Located in the great city of Chicago, Green Street Smoked Meats is not your typical restaurant.
A friendly staff member will welcome you. Upon entering the joint, serene atmosphere decorated with strings of bulbs renders the place lively and makes you feel at home.
The scent of meats will get you salivating even before you can take your seat. Check out the menu, and order delicious, crisp, smoked BBQ with some macaroni salad, coleslaw, or corn on the side.
With a bottle of wine, your hot chopped brisket, ribs, or hot links will taste heavenly.
Blackwood BBQ
Conveniently located in the heart of Chicago, Blackwood BBQ is a great spot for high-quality, delicious barbeque on Memorial Day.
Every meal is hand-selected and hand-prepared by trained chefs passionate about what they do.
The flavored, juicy, seasoned meat you want comes accompanied by six types of sauces—all with the goal of meeting the tastes and preferences of every guest who walks through those doors.
Service there is top-notch, thanks to the friendly staff. And do you know the best part? The food is surprisingly scrumptious and affordable.
Celebrate Memorial Day in Style
What do you say to the idea of celebrating Memorial Day in one of the best apartments in Chicago? Located in West Loop, Chicago, Presidential Towers features all the amenities you could want, including high-speed internet, fitness club, and more to ensure ultimate style, convenience, and maximum comfort. For more information about our floor plans, call our office at (866) 273-0973.
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