For the average Chicago family, food costs represent one of the largest budget items on a monthly basis – sometimes as much or more than your average apartment rent. And with increased costs of transportation and food quality, those prices are only going to rise in the future. But now there is an easy way…
And we have a winner! Pangea resident Latasha Woodson has been selected as our inaugural Pangea video testimonial contest winner. Latasha has been a happy Pangea resident for over two years and enjoys the friendly staff, timely maintenance and other perks that she receives as a resident of one of Pangea’s South Side…
The amazing Chicago summer may be drawing slowly to a close, but that doesn’t mean that the fun is over. Check out these great Chicago events, especially intended for South Side apartment residents and families in mind, and bring the summer to a close on a fun note. Brian Babylon Bronzeville Coffee House Comedy…
This weekend marks the sixth anniversary of one of the South Sides newest and most popular street festivals. The Auburn Gresham Renaissance Festival provides South Side apartment residents with fun, food, music and entertainment, starting this Saturday, September 10th at 10am. The festival, located at the intersection of 79th Street and Racine Avenue is free…
We all know how quickly a small studio or one-bedroom apartment can get filled up with clothes, furniture and random belongings. But with a few tips and tricks, you can better organize your Chicago apartment and keep your living space—and ultimately your life—organized and clutter-free. 1. For small studio or one bedroom apts, add décor…
The 33rd annual Chicago Jazz Festival is preparing to turn Grant Park into a huge outdoor music venue this Labor Day weekend. One of the city’s largest annual musical events, millions of Chicago apartment residents visit the event along the shore of Lake Michigan every year. The music got underway last night with three separate…
Don’t let the humid August heat fool you; summer is quickly winding to a close. And as we all know, Chicago autumns and winters can come on quickly. So now is the time to start thinking about those last summer apartment improvement projects that will keep your Chicago apartment cozy and chic during the chillier…
The 2011 edition of the Chicago Air and Water Show roared through town once again last weekend. The annual exhibition of civilian and military jets, ships and other craft celebrated its 53rd anniversary on the shores of North Avenue Beach with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headlining the action. With over two million spectators in…
South Shore apartment residents, get ready to party. That’s because the South Shore Summer Festival kicks off this weekend in the popular South Shore neighborhood. This favorite community fest features drink and food vendors, as well as performances by Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics, Kim Stratton, Maggie Brown, Universal Jazz, The South Shore…
It’s hard to believe, but the summer has come and gone and it’s time to start thinking about getting those kids back to school. Back to school preparation is a fun event, but also one of the most trying times for budget-conscious families living in anything from low rent apartments to even the swankiest high-rise.…