It's no coincidence that the White Sox, Cubs, and Peak Properties move-in days all happen around the same time. April marked the start of our busiest season, and the first full month of baseball in Chicago. Different industries, same signal: the summer is coming. This month, we welcomed over 200 new Peak residents home; an…
Category Archives: Community & Engagement
Feb
26
2026
We were proud to sponsor Raise The Sails in support of Amundsen High School here in Chicago. We were proud to sponsor Raise The Sails in support of Amundsen High School here in Chicago. This event brings together parents, neighbors, and community supporters to celebrate the school's achievements and raise critical funds that keep the…
Dec
23
2025
Earlier this month, several members of our team laced up their running shoes for the Santa Hustle 5K here in Chicago – all in support of Cal's Angels, a pediatric cancer foundation dedicated to granting wishes, raising awareness, and funding critical research for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. We love seeing…
Dec
04
2025
Thanksgiving may have passed, but the season of giving is just getting started. With the holidays around the corner, now is a wonderful time to consider a donation of any kind to support our neighbors in need. Alongside the PPEC, Brian Chlada recently spearheaded a company-wide food drive at Peak HQ – collecting hundreds of…
Nov
26
2025
This Thanksgiving season, members of the Peak team spent their Friday volunteering at the Greater Chicago Food Depository — packing boxes that will support more than 1,000 households across Chicago. We’re proud to do our part, and grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community we call home. Wishing everyone a healthy, safe,…
Nov
21
2025
Our team had a great time at this year’s Lincoln Park Builders of Chicago Forum! Peak Properties and Cross Street team members attended the annual event, connecting with clients, partners, and industry peers; and heard from insightful panelists about the ever-changing Real Estate landscape. We’re proud to sponsor events like these — they remind us…
Nov
17
2025
Last Wednesday, industry leaders from across the Midwest came together to share insights on two key drivers shaping the future of property management: resident retention and thoughtful investment. One of the biggest takeaways was how quickly resident expectations are evolving—renewals, communication preferences, lifestyle needs, and the importance of modern, responsive management. Bisnow's panel also highlighted broader…
Oct
31
2025
"We don't make mistakes, we just have happy accidents" – Bob Ross (or in this case, Charlie the dog) This year for Halloween, Peak hosted a Pet Halloween Costume Contest on Instagram. We received many amazing submissions of our followers furry friends and over 1,400 votes! Congrats to Charlie, who is taking home a $100…
Oct
07
2025
Chicago did it again! Chicago has been voted Best Big City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers for a record-breaking 9 years in a row! Our city is truly never done, never outdone. Spread the news! More than 757,000 travelers from around the world cast their votes and once again crowned Chicago as the nation’s…
Aug
17
2025
We love all things Chicago, especially when it comes to supporting our neighborhoods, the arts, and the incredible local businesses that make this city shine. This one-of-a-kind music festival brought local artists to front porches across Lakeview and Roscoe Village, filing the streets with community, connection, and of course, great music. It's events like these…
