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PTCA Green Week 2026
UPDATED April 17th We are ready to start accepting your recyclable electronics. Also, light bulbs (…
Heating VS AC Service
UPDATED April 17th REMINDER - Heating is the priority this time of year, due to the City Of Chicago…
Water Shut Down Scheduled April 29th & 30th
This is a continuation of the main drain line replacement effort started in February. URGENT NOTICE…
High Zone ’11 & ’12 Unit Riser Project Updates
UPDATED April 15th REMINDER! An informational Town Hall Meeting will be held on Wednesday April 22…
PTCA Board Meeting Monday April 13th 7:30pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Monday April 13, 2026 2nd Floor Party Room Agenda & Report 6:…
Racquetball Court Roof Overlay Project
The Racquetball Court Roof Overlay Project Is Scheduled To Begin Tuesday April 21st WEATHER PERMITT…
Elevator #4 Running – #3 Out For Repair
UPDATED Friday April 10th OTIS reports 'sheave' apparatus was successfully removed and fortunately …
Lobby Floor Maintenance Scheduled
Our Maintenance Team Will Be Conducting Mainteance Of The Lobby Floor Around The Low Rise Mailboxes …
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April 17, 2026
Signa System Green Week Presentation
Wednesday April 22nd at 5pm in the 2nd Floor Party Room Our friends with Signa System Company will be here to discuss the science and benefits of double pane window systems, as well as the alternative window film coverings. While not inexpensive improvements, both have qualities that can improve your comfort and living experience, while […]
April 16, 2026
Block Bins Composting Free At PTCA
As We Approach Our Annual Green Week For 2026, We Want To Remind Everyone PTCA Is Proud To Be A Part Of The Block Bins Composting Network! Participation In The Block Bins Composting Program Is Free, And Available To Any Owner And Residents Who Would Like To Join Park Tower has made space available to […]
April 14, 2026
Post Meeting Roundup Monday April 13th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Monday April 13, 2026 Roundup Report Important Note – The Meeting Roundup Report is provided as a courtesy for Owners to review business the Board considered and conducted at a meeting. This is not intended to replace actual meeting minutes. Minutes for each Board Meeting are typically drafted after that meeting and […]
April 9, 2026
Please Don’t Hold Elevator Doors
UPDATED April 10th QUESTION: If the elevator door is not moving and I’m standing outside the elevator with someone with a walker or in a wheelchair, is it ok to put my hand on the (not moving) door to give them more time. ANSWER: It is not advisable. Doing this incidentally once or twice without physically […]
April 8, 2026
Health Club Etiquette – Work Out With Class!
UPDATED April 10th SUGGESTION – Please say something about personal hygiene! The ‘Interwebs’ were very helpful in explaining the reasons why good hygiene is critical: Key Reasons for Personal Hygiene in Gyms Preventing Infection: Gyms contain high-touch surfaces, with some equipment studies finding higher bacteria levels than public toilets. Proper hygiene (handwashing, wiping down machines) breaks […]
March 26, 2026
Dock Parking Dos and Don’ts
It’s Been An Extremely Busy Week On Our Back Dock Between our mail carriers, UPS, FedEx and Amazon, our waste and recycling pickups and work being coordinated by the Park Tower team, as well as Unit Owner construction and remodeling, deliveries, workers and contractors have been keeping the driveway and dock buzzing sometimes every single […]
March 26, 2026
Get The Word Out With A Newsletter Ad!
Have Business, Services, Events Or Something To Promote? We welcome Owners, residents and businesses to place ads in the Weekly “PT News and Updates” Newsletter. This includes private businesses and events. We are happy to promote this service as a resource and opportunity for Owners, residents and businesses to communicate and do targeted marketing. Our […]
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December 5, 2024
PTCA Service And Support Animal Policy
Recently We’ve Had Inquiries About The Presence Of Dogs On The Elevators And In The Common Areas While the PTCA Declaration prohibits Dogs and Cats as pets, properly prescribed service and support animals are welcome, consistent with the relevant law governing housing and residences such as a condominium community. This includes the Federal Fair Housing […]
November 17, 2020
TowerTalk – Final Issue Explanation
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June 4, 2020
No TowerTalk This Quarter
Return of our quarterly newsletter expected in the fall… Social distancing having complicated preparation, there will be no Jun-Aug 2020 TowerTalk. But the Newsletter Committee will be meeting soon to plan a Sep-Nov 2020 issue. Suggestions for content are welcome and may be sent to bobshamo@rcn.com
February 28, 2020
TowerTalk – Mar-May 2020
In this issue (click on newsletter image to read) … Adopting the Budget (Part 3) .. George Soyalman, Coming Up on 20 Years .. Habitat Now Managing Park Tower .. Meeting to Review Updated Rules & Regulations .. Social Committee Looking Ahead to Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch .. Alyssa’s Drawing Pad (Occasional Fiction) .. Planning […]
November 13, 2019
Towertalk – Dec-Feb-2019-20
In this issue (click on newsletter image below to read) … The Habitat Company assumes management responsibilities come January 1 .. ASCO reports on planned new apartment buildings nearby; Lake Michigan rising water; and monitoring Chicago home rule authority .. Employee Holiday Fund .. Jason Delgado, new chief engineer .. Reports from Social, Rules & Re gulations, […]
August 29, 2019
Read TowerTalk in Color
The entire 8-page September thru November 2019 issue online .. in Color, with live links to referenced websites and email addresses. Click on the title above, then here to read.
February 27, 2019
TowerTalk – Mar-May 2019
In this issue (click on newsletter image to read) … Reduced Assessment Increase .. TowerTalk Online and in Color .. Chicago Tribune Likes the Neighborhood .. Tricia Bulaclac, Assistant Manager .. Go Grocer to Open in Our Commercial Mall .. Roads, Transport, and Places of Interest (Episode 5, 1900 to 1910) of Our Neighborhood Past, […]
Events Calendar
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April 20 - April 25Thu 23General Pest Control 12
April 23Thu 23Elevator Reserved 9am to 5pm
April 23Fri 24Elevator Reserved 1 to 5pm
April 24Mon 27Elevator Reserved 9am to 5pm
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