Inside Left Bank

Eco-Friendly AND potentially cutting taxes?

March 8, 2011
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Eco-Friendly AND potentially cutting taxes?

I know that ‘Eco-Friendly and potentially cutting taxes’ sounds more like a fairytale but, believe it or not , it is coming to downtown Chicago. Chicago signed a $2.5 million deal with BigBelly Solar to provide at least 400 solar-powered trash compactors in the central business district. So obviously the eco-friendly part is the...
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History of the Left Bank Site

January 9, 2011
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Using the historical satellite images available on Google Earth, I was able to trace the recent history of the Left Bank site, and observe the construction of our building.  Some of the content for this article also comes from a Wikipedia article I wrote and from the City of Chicago’s Near Northwest Side Plan....
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Get ready to shop at Left Bank at K Station

November 24, 2010
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Get ready to shop at Left Bank at K Station

Go ahead and mark your calendars, but don’t bother looking for your CTA pass. A holiday bazaar is scheduled for next week in the lobby of Left Bank at K Station. The Holiday Extravaganza is scheduled for next Thursday, Dec. 2, from 3-7 p.m. in the building’s lobby. The event is open to visitors...
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How do you amuse yourself on the train?

November 15, 2010
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How do you amuse yourself on the train?

Whether you catch up on phone calls or get a head start on your office e-mail before you get there — or if you’re more old-school, and choose to read a book or magazine — you’re likely multitasking in some way when you ride the L. And a recent survey says that riders who...
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A taste of Morocco close to home at West Loop’s Marrakesh

October 20, 2010
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A taste of Morocco close to home at West Loop’s Marrakesh

Dining in the West Loop can be something of an adventure. Good thing it’s so close to home. Consider Marrakesh, a blend of traditional Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine suitable for a date night or a group event. Go with an a la carte entree or indulge in the restaurant’s hearty family-style menu. You won’t...
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There is still time to donate to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

September 24, 2010
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There is still time to donate to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Want to join the Left Bank at K Station Dwellers team for this year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk? It begins with a rolling start at 9 a.m. Oct. 17, at Montrose Harbor. There is no enrollment fee to participate and no minimum fundraising amount. Even if you can’t participate, we’re still accepting...
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Left Bank residents enter to win a river cruise, free parking while supporting breast cancer walk

September 20, 2010
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Left Bank residents enter to win a river cruise, free parking while supporting breast cancer walk

Chicago’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is less than a month away and our team – the Left Bank at K Station Dwellers – are ready to take to the streets. Remember ”Each step you’ll take is personal. And each step will help save lives.” We’re hosting a fundraising evening in the lobby tomorrow...
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Left Bank residents grab your passport to Chicago French Market, win a trip to Paris

September 15, 2010
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Left Bank residents grab your passport to Chicago French Market, win a trip to Paris

As residents of Left Bank at Kinzie Station and the neighboring area, we’re awfully lucky to live in such close proximity to Chicago French Market. Open Monday through Saturday, the world-class marketplace offers fresh ingredients and local artisans serving up delicious treats from veggies to pasta, cheeses, fresh baked breads and pastries and wine....
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Left Bank at K Station caters to your appetite with Sarpino’s on Tuesday

September 13, 2010
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Left Bank at K Station caters to your appetite with Sarpino’s on Tuesday

If you’re a foodie, you’re in the right place. Chicago caters to all tastes at all times and at Left Bank at Kinzie Station, we’re lucky to be situated so close to such culinary treasures as the Chicago French Market, the growing dining scene of the West Loop and places like Sarpinos Pizzeria, where...
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Show your support to ACS Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

September 1, 2010
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Show your support to ACS Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Left Bank at Kinzie Station has started on our path. We’ve assembled a team and will be working to collect donations to support the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk. Don’t worry – there is still plenty of time to get involved. Wondering how? Join in and walk with us. Donate to...
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