Tower Talk
June 1, 2016 in Tower Talk, Uncategorized
Health Club Grand Reopening Just Ahead
Come look! Park Tower’s Health Club has been completely refurbished, and residents are invited to see for themselves at Open Houses on June 17 and 18. The HC is quite extensive, stretching the building eastward towards the Lake. Its second floor facilities include our magnificent indoor pool and adjacent Jacuzzi, outdoor wading pool, strength-building and […]
March 11, 2016 in Tower Talk, Uncategorized
A ‘14 Tier Unit – Open Design, Dramatic and Easy To Live In
Remodeled in 2005, this not-so-recently rehabbed unit is notable for its modern design, efficient use of space, and easily-maintained surfaces. Park Tower’s one-bedroom units come in three configurations. At 700 sq/ft, this is a smaller one. But like comparable units in the ’08, ‘09 and ’15 tiers, it has an offsetting amenity, namely an additional […]
March 1, 2016 in Tower Talk, Uncategorized
New Options for Condo Boards and Owners
Following are changes to condominium law, new in 2016, and enacted by the State of Illinois. Just a reminder that we are not legal beagles, so the language will be plainspoken. Coverage of fees and expenses from sale of a foreclosure Prior law allowed condo associations to collect, from the buyer of a foreclosed unit, […]
March 1, 2016 in Tower Talk, Uncategorized
3.5% Assessment Funds the 2016-17 Budget
The Park Tower Budget, which begins March 1, 2016, has now been completed and approved by the Board of Directors at the meeting held on January 25, 2016. This budget contains a 3.5% increase in our assessments; an increase to our cable bill which will now be $43.18 per unit; a contribution to our reserves […]
March 1, 2016 in Tower Talk, Uncategorized
Recycling, Required and Dollarwise
Recycling benefits the environment. But recycling is also a business, and it only works so long as products can be made more cheaply from recovered materials than from new. With Green Week coming up in April, TT thought to seek out a representative from our scavenger service to learn something of the business side of […]
March 1, 2016 in Tower Talk, Uncategorized
The Veggies are Coming! A Dining Experience in Andersonville
Kopi, A Traveler’s Cafe 5317 North Clark Street www.facebook.com/kopicafechicago (773) 989-5674 Mon-Thu 8 am to 11 pm Fri 8 am to midnight Sat 9 am to midnight Sun 10 am to 11 pm Alfred Butts, who invented Scrabble in 1948, knew something well before our government’s diet specialists did: He assigned 17 points to the […]
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