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Logan Square church gets new life as 9 luxury apartments

May 22, 2019 at 9:46 a.m.

Living in one new Logan Square apartment building is a heavenly experience. The former church was converted into nine distinctive residences, incorporating many of the original architectural features. The historic...

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1980s Gold Coast apartment tower One East Delaware gets luxurious update

May 20, 2019 at 9:05 a.m.

When One East Delaware was built in 1988, it was among the swankiest apartment buildings in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Years passed, and the 36-story tower with expansive bay windows...

The public can register support for or opposition to a bill by filling out an electronic form called a witness slip. The witness slips are reviewed by the committee the bill has been assigned to at the start of each hearing.

Witness slips can impact legislation governing community associations

May 20, 2019 at 9:04 a.m.

Illinois lawmakers introduce thousands of pieces of legislation during each session of the General Assembly. Depending on the political climate and public sentiment of the time, dozens of these bills...

One Bennett Park, a new condo and apartment tower in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

One Bennett Park brings lavish condos, apartments — and 60-foot saltwater pool — to Streeterville

May 20, 2019 at 9:03 a.m.

The entrance to One Bennett Park calls to mind a gracious hotel more than an apartment building. Residents and visitors are greeted by a doorman posted beneath a recessed porte-cochere....

Your association's governing documents list the board's responsibilities and may address many of your questions and concerns. "By referring to the governing documents, both sides can provide a framework for any discussion," said association attorney William Chatt.

How to effectively resolve a condo association complaint

May 20, 2019 at 9:03 a.m.

If you want your community association to resolve your complaint, there are good ways and awful ways to go about it. “I have seen repeated situations in which owners voice...

River North’s Ardus apartments merge vintage and modern for unique vibe — with on-demand cleaning service

May 20, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

Some apartment communities are built from the ground up, and others are fashioned from existing structures. The Ardus, which recently opened in River North, is both — but it’s hard...

In the Chicago area, association pros have witnessed numerous acts of incivility toward board members and managers by disgruntled owners.

How to defuse uncivil behavior at condo board meetings

May 20, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

Perhaps you’ve noticed your community association meetings becoming increasingly heated. It’s a sign of the times. The entire country is undergoing serious splintering that threatens all our daily interactions. “Today...

Near North row homes — with luxury finishes and Old World charm — renting for $15K a month

May 20, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

A collection of new luxury row homes graces Chestnut Street on the Near North Side, but you have to look closely to find them. They blend effortlessly with nearby mansions...

Many of the capital projects being planned for 2019 are related to a building's infrastructure and energy consumption.

Many associations gearing up for bigger capital projects this year

May 20, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.

Community associations in the Chicago area are gearing up for their 2019 capital projects — and those projects are bigger than ever. That’s the word from industry pros who know...

New apartments along river’s South Branch offer artsy amenities and plenty of space to work remotely

May 20, 2019 at 8:59 a.m.

A new neighborhood is cropping up along the South Branch of the Chicago River, and its name is Southbank. The master plan calls for a 2-acre public park, a half-mile...

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