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A new breed of pet-friendly rentals
When John and Sara Kanive wanted to find a way to make their Chicago apartment stand out in order to sublet it in March, their solution was right in front of them, wagging his tail. Otis, their Great Dane-German shepherd mix, very obligingly parked...
Tags: Pets, Austin (Chicago, Illinois), Humane Society of the United States, Animals, Rentals
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Martin Luther King Jr. brought the fight to Chicago
Chicago Tribune reporterTwo years before his assassination, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. rented an apartment in Chicago. At the time, blacks and whites here lived lives as firmly separated as in the Deep South, where his civil rights crusade had begun. African-Americans faced...Tags: Career and Workplace, Shootings, Justice and Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Richard Speck
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Problem Solver: Mailbox key elusive for new renter
It was love at first sight for Emily Wysocki. The apartment was bigger than her last one, with two full bathrooms, a nice kitchen and a den where her boyfriend could play the drums. "We walked in and I was like, 'Yeah, we want it,'" Wysocki said....
Tags: Rentals, Jon Yates, Apartments
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No time to arrange a party? Let a concierge do it
When renter Cathryn Schmaltz wanted to book the perfect place for her wedding rehearsal dinner three years ago, she didn't have to look any farther than her apartment building. With a little help from concierge Kelli Taylor, Schmaltz was able to host a...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Travel, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Quinn's choice to run Illinois Sports Facilities Authority filed for bankruptcy in '09
Chicago Tribune reporterGov. Pat Quinn's choice to run the state agency that oversees the financial operations of U.S. Cellular Field filed for bankruptcy three years ago after racking up $102,500 in debt, mainly from credit cards, court records show. The revelation follows...Tags: Bank of America Corp., Discover Financial Services, Chicago Cubs, Media Industry, Government
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Report to call for more stringent protection for Chicago renters in foreclosed properties
During a typical week last year, 276 Chicago apartments were in buildings that fell into foreclosure, creating upheaval for families who were unsure how long they'd be able to stay in their units. Some faced intimidation and threats from property agents...
Tags: Condos and Houses, Rentals, Albany Park, Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers
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Widow’s emotional outbursts in court lead to judge again setting alleged scammer free
TribLocal - Wilmette & Kenilworth » NewsFor the second time in four months, Wilmette widow Marietta Egen had a chance to face in court the man she said stole her heart …... -
Witness outburst prompts mistrial in $225,000 theft case
TribLocal - Winnetka & Northfield » NewsMarietta Egen has waited for years for her day in court, when she could face the man authorities said stole $225,000 from her. The Wilmette …... -
Renters insurance gains traction as market expands
Renters insurance, a once nice-but-optional choice, is the new must-have in the booming rental market.
"Multiple trends are probably fueling this," said Raleigh Floyd, a spokesman for Allstate Insurance Co. "Apartment vacancy rates are trending downward,...Tags: James Taylor, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes, Old Town (Chicago, Illinois), Companies and Corporations
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Late-night's best: Living like that, why didn't Osama bin Laden just shoot himself?
Top of the TicketPlus, of course, Donald Trump jokes. And the royal wedding. And Clippy is back; remember him?... -
Rent? Who cares when you’re close to Wrigley?
WrigleyvilleHere's an fun story from Medill News Service about sacrifices Wrigleyville residents make in order to live near Wrigley: Steve Rizzo, a 24-year-old Illinois native, lives a half a block from Wrigley Field on North Wilton Avenue. He and his roommates chose...
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