RETIRE IN THE SOUTH LOOP WITH VIEWS

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Some people would search for a leafy getaway in Wisconsin or Michigan. But George and Carol Georganas thought a condo at Michigan Avenue Tower in the South Loop is the way to go.
The Georganases, who live in Park Ridge, own a condo at the two- tower development at 1250 and 1400 S. Michigan. The first 29-story tower is built and occupied, and sales are almost completed for the second tower.
"We looked around the city at other high-rises," said George Georganas, a partner in Grecian Delights, a food company based in Elk Grove Village.
"We decided on the South Loop because it's a growing area," he said. "We also wanted to be close to all the city amenities and attractions in the South Loop itself.
"We have floor-to-ceiling windows, so our views are spectacular. We have north and east views and can see all the way to Navy Pier," he said.
The couple bought a 2-bedroom condominium with a den about a year ago. Their residence has 1,376 square feet of space.
The South Loop is close to several of the Windy City's landmark attractions -- such as the Museum Campus, Soldier Field, Navy Pier and Grant Park. Other lures include easy access to major highways and a two-level Jewel/Osco store at Wabash Avenue and Roosevelt Road.
Residents are also close to great blues and jazz clubs and upscale restaurants such as Opera, 1301 S. Wabash, along with such established eateries as Chicago Firehouse, 1401 S. Michigan; Gioco, 1312 S. Wabash; Hackney's Printers Row, 733 S. Dearborn, and Blackie's, 755 S. Clark.
Other South Loop night spots include Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S. Wabash; the Cotton Club, 1710 S. Michigan; HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo; Kasey's Tavern, 701 S. Dearborn; Tantrum, 1023 S. State, and Velvet Lounge, 2128 S. Indiana.
Anchored by an increasing number of new residential developments, the booming South Loop has emerged as a destination neighborhood for new housing, dining and entertainment. New single-family homes, lofts, new-construction condominium high-rises and town houses dot the neighborhood.