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  • Events, Lincoln Park Apartments, The Chicago Loop

Outdoor Dining Near Lincoln Park

Streets throughout Chicago are being designated as “shared streets”, which means they are closed to auto traffic on weekends to maximize the space available for

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  • Events, River North, The Chicago Loop, West Loop

River West Outdoor Restaurants

Looking for restaurants with outdoor seating near River West? Try one of these neighborhood favorites!  The Dawson– 730 W. Grand Ave Originally built in

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  • Finding Apartments, Old Town, The Chicago Loop

1325 N. Wells Old Town Apartments

1325 N. Wells offers modern, luxury apartments in the heart of Old Town. If you’re looking for contemporary finishes, useful amenities, and a prime location,

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  • South Loop, The Chicago Loop

South Loop Restaurants With Outdoor Seating

What’s a summer in Chicago without a trendy new rooftop lounge or al fresco dining? After months of quarantine and winter, this Chicago summer has

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  • Finding Apartments, Lakeshore East, The Chicago Loop

Columbus Plaza at Lakeshore East

If your top priorities in an apartment are square footage, storage and closet space, and central location, then keep reading. Columbus Plaza Lakeshore East apartments

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  • The Chicago Loop, West Loop

West Loop Restaurants With Outdoor Dining

In light of COVID-19 protective measures, rooftop and al Fresca dining has become even more of a Chicago summertime staple than it already was. Here

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  • Finding Apartments, Lakeshore East, The Chicago Loop

Coast at Lakeshore East Apartments

Coast at Lakeshore East apartments offers an incredible value on luxury rentals. These pet friendly apartments are beloved by residents for their sleek interiors, top

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  • Lincoln Park Apartments, The Chicago Loop

The Tides at Lakeshore East

The Tides at Lakeshore East offers spacious studio, convertible, one, and two bedroom apartments for rent in a prime location with state-of-the-art amenities. These apartments

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