Moving In

Beal Properties provides the following information to help you get started in your new apartment. Be sure to notify utility companies and others of your new address.

Utilities
You must call to have electric services transferred to your name to avoid possible service interuption. Check with the office or your janitor before calling for gas service.

• ComEd, 800.334.7661
  (electricity)
• Peoples Energy, 312.240.7000
  (gas)

Mail and Telephone
Local phone service provider.

• AT&T (SBC/Ameritech),
  800.244.4444
• United States Post Office

State and City Agencies
Remember to update your address information for your driver's license, etc.

• Driver's License, 312.793.1010
  Secretary of State, License Plates and Titles
• Parking Permits, 312.744.5346
  City of Chicago Residential Zone Parking Permit Information
• Voter Registration, 312.269.7900

Additional Resources

• Chicago City Guide
• Chicago Recycling Coalition
• EPA: Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home
  links to PDF brochure
• HomeMade Pizza Company
• Lake Shore Travel Service

All providers of telecommunications and other services are listed as a courtesy only. You are free to contract with any provider. Beal Properties is not recommending nor is it responsible for any media, telecommunications or other services.

Cable
Every Beal Properties building is cable-ready. The cable company will bring the cable service into your apartment when you call them to turn the service on.

• ComCast
• DirectTV
• RCN

Insurance
For renter's insurance, or call your own agent.

• Auto & Home Insurance Agency
  847.427.3490

Moving Companies

• Chicago Movers
• EZ Moving
• U-Haul

Online Publications

• Chicago Reader
• Chicago Tribune
• MetroMix

Transportation

• Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
• MapQuest