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Here at PPM, we love any reason to celebrate.  We celebrate our residents.   We celebrate every National Fill-In-the-Blank Day (even the ones that overlap).   Heck, we even celebrate Tuesdays, and we don’t know anyone else who celebrates Tuesdays.   So when it comes time to celebrate the man who drove the snakes from the Irish Isles, [...]

After a long pause, it looks like the winter weather is back on in Chicago.  Here at PPM we don’t mind; we love Chicago unconditionally no matter the conditions outside – whether it’s rain, snow, sleet or shine (sometimes all at once).  And even though our apartments are perfect for curling up in with a [...]

Don here, PPM’s go-to guy for hip happenings in Chicago.  As I’m sure you’re aware, New Years Eve is coming up.  And since it’s the unequivocal biggest party night of the year, it can be stressful trying to figure out where to go and what to do.  Luckily I have a few tips/ideas on how [...]

The chestnuts are roasting and the sugar-plums are dancing.  The stockings are hung and the reindeer are, well, doing whatever reindeer do.  It’s Christmastime in Chicago, and we couldn’t be more excited.   The whole city is aglow for the holidays (our buildings included) and many of our favorite ongoing holiday events are up and running [...]

This Sunday 45,000 people from all over the country will be hitting the streets to get gelled out on goo whilst attempting to stay out of the way of walls.  That’s right, it’s the 34th annual Chicago Marathon, and if you plan on traversing your ‘hood during the event, here’s helpful things to know. Most [...]

Chicago has long been renowned as one of the world’s premier forums for improvisational comedy, with Second City always leading the pack.  This week, Chi-Town plays emcee to some of the best improv groups from across the globe as it hosts the 14th Annual Chicago Improv Festival.  Improv ensembles from 8 countries and 32 cities have [...]

It’s a great time to be a Chicago sports fan!  The Blackhawks will have a chance to defend their Stanley Cup title after all, the Bulls have already clinched the #1 seed in the East and still have a chance for home court advantage throughout the NBA playoffs, and the spring seasons are in full [...]

Let’s be honest folks, Chicago winters are hard for everyone. If you’re not developing frost bite while waiting for the CTA in the frigid cold, then you’re probably in the middle of a gymnastic-like performance while attempting to remove all the snow and ice off your car. When it’s a battle between man and the [...]

One of the best things about living in this city is the food! Eating out is a life style for so many which is why I am happy to tell you about some great deals. Yes, Great Food With Great Prices! Chicago Originals Restaurant Week is here! Many places offer 2, 3, & 4 course [...]

Welcome back, college students! Yes, we know you’d much rather still be on winter break, staying up until the time most of us wake up to go to work and eating food that you’ll probably regret for weeks, but no need to fret, we’ve got some tips that are sure to make this semester better [...]