Holiday Cheer

Save Saturday evening, December 10 for a sharing of Holiday cookies and whatever other seasonal goodies you typically prepare. Brought to you by the Social Committee. Watch for the poster.

Remodeling, High Value

From property manager Tim Patricio: “We’re on track to approve 30 or more remodeling projects this year. Unit remodeling is one of the top three things that, in my opinion, improves property values. Those other two things, by the way, are to gradually lower the percentage of rental units, and to maintain the appearance of the property —  it’s curb appeal. We’re doing all three at Park Tower!”

Electric Cars at PT?

Property manager Tim Patricio reports that at the time of this writing, one resident is parking and charging his electric car at Park Tower and another is considering it. The plan is to move forward on a case-by-case basis, coordinating with owners who purchase electric cars to set up metered outlets and then billing them for the electricity they use. Interest has been slow to develop, but Tim invites residents to inform him of their interest.

Moen Faucet Parts

Moen’s lifetime warranties apply to faucets purchased after 1995, and still in use by their original buyers, and properly registered. True, PT does have Moen lavatory faucets available, but if you buy one remember to register it online to qualify for free replacement parts should you need them in the future.
Overture Edgewater Beach

Owners at  Edgewater Plaza Condominium Association, 5445 N. Sheridan, have accepted the latest offer by Greystone Property Development to purchase the corner property at Sheridan and Catalpa for the construction of an 18 story rental-only building for adults age 55 and older.
Ballot Measures Approved

Here are measures approved by Illinois voters this past November. A binding approval means it becomes law. A non-binding means it is recommended that lawmakers draft such a law.

State of Illinois

That monies collected by the State of Illinois from sources related to transportation be spent only on expenses related to transportation. Binding and on all State of Illinois ballots.

That Illinois employers be required to offer employees up to  40 hours sick time each year.  Non-binding and only on Cook County ballots.

That Illinois legislate stricter penalties for trafficking of illegal guns and background checks for all gun dealers and their employees. Non-binding and only on City of Chicago ballots.

That Illinois provide full and equitable funding to Chicago. Non-binding and only on City of Chicago ballots

Cook County

That by December 7, 2020 the Office of Recorder of Deeds be merged with the office of Cook County Clerk. Binding and only on Cook County ballots.

City of Chicago

That the city work with federal and state governments on  significant new infrastructure projects. Non-binding and only on City of Chicago ballots.