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Chicago’s best neighborhoods for apartment renters

If you’re starting your search for a Chicago apartment, one thing to keep in mind is that though Chicago has dozens of neighborhoods, some are better suited for apartment renters than others. Here’s a look at a few ideal choices if a new Chicago apartment is in your future. Lincoln Park – Lincoln Park is [...]

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Carp invasion may force remodel of South Side

Fish may change the face of Chicago as we know it. Some people eat carp but apparently we should be eating more. The fish are taking over Chicago’s waterways and they have no natural predators. The carp issue is combining with wastewater problems and turning the south end of Chicago into a cesspool. Projects like [...]

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NYE 2012 in Chicago

As 2012 draws ever closer, you must ask yourself: What am I doing on New Year’s Eve?  It’s time to start getting those plans laid out so you aren’t stuck out in the cold on the biggest party night of the year. Chicago is definitely the place to be for New Year’s. It has it [...]

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Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood and Hyde Park

As we continue our occasional series helping you get to know Chicago’s many wonderful residential neighborhoods, today we’ll be taking a look at Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood and Hyde Park. These four Chicago neighborhoods all bleed into each other at various junctures and are known for easy access to parks, the lake, bike and transit routes, [...]

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Winter wonderland in the Windy City

The holidays are here, and Chicago area apartment dwellers are whipping out the lights and stocking up on gifts. With so much going on around town, it’s hard to fit in everything before the New Year. We’ve found a few events that any self-respecting residents can’t miss. Besides, many of these are at least partially [...]