“We did a babyshower and the guests were amaze by the event place. They loved the chair, chandelier and curtains.The babyshower decorator used the beauty of the salon to create a marvelous experience for the guest.Event planner and decorator: Viva CreationsCake: Sergio Pacheco”
9:30AM - 5PM
16400 W Buckley Rd, Libertyville“Beautiful little park, wonderful trails for running, walking, biking. Sandy beach area with fire pits. Fantastic beer garden next to the water. I don't think I've ever seen a place with all this before.”
“My wife and I recently had our wedding at Loft 21 a few weeks ago, and let me tell you, the pictures, walk throughs and planning did not do justice to how amazing the venue was.My wife and I are planners and we booked with Loft 21 a year in advance, so you can imagine we had a lot of ideas for our wedding. The planning process with Loft was good, some minor miscommunication, but feel like that will happen anywhere when you're emailing back and forth for that long. We were quickly able to jump on the phone and hash out all the plans and timeline to make everything flow perfectly.Brittni (Operation Lead) did an amazing job for our ceremony and reception and made the day of so easy for us that we did not have to do anything before the wedding, other than setting up our own props. The pre-ceremony, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception went so smoothly, it's really hard to believe. I would highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend Loft 21 to any couple looking to get married in the area.I'd also highly recommend utilizing Loft 21s preferred vendors, specifically H.Y.P.E Media as the owner of Loft also owns them so it made the Music and Production so much easier on us.They allow you to customize pretty much your own event, from lighting to set up to bar package, to pretty much anything you can think of.Thank you again Loft 21, Brittni, Jazmine and everyone else at Loft 21 for making our day so special and easy on us!”
8:30AM - 5PM
717 Forest Ave 2nd floor, Lake Forest“I love working at Lifeworking Coworking! The staff is always friendly and helpful, the facilities are bright and well kept, and the location is so convenient. I can definitely recommend.”
“My second home. Great classes, events and community options. There are a lot of different type of classes and workshops. You can even attend free events. Try out yoga, knitting or the drum circle.”
Open 24 hours
26225 Riverwoods Blvd, Lake Forest“A colleague booked this trip. Hotel right off the interstate, convenient but not quiet. Front desk staff was hit or miss in terms of service. Bartender spent most of her time playing gin rummy with the waitress. Full bar and restaurant, a good spot for meetings/conference. Food menu at HGIs is usually consistently decent.”
“The rooms at The Forester are crisp, clean and oh-so- comfortable. Decor is elegantly artistic. The area/parking - quiet and safe. The Staff are professional and prompt.My personal fav: the breakfast menu offers a sophisticated take on every day classics - the items we ordered were delicious and beautifully prepared.We enjoyed our short stay - will return!”
9AM - 6PM
1500 W Kennedy Rd, Lake Forest“My daughters wedding here on December 9, 2023 was perfection. The ambiance and sheer beauty of the mansion was the backdrop for her spectacular wedding. The on staff chef provided guests with top notch endless passed appetizers. Guests raved about the food throughout the evening. Service was impeccable.Thank you Armour House.”
“Encore is an AMAZING wedding venue. They have so many room options and their premium package includes.. like everything you need for a successful event.My guests complimented everything.. from the food, photobooth, decor, DJ, etc. (they especially loved the bacon wrapped scallops).Our event planner was Erica and she is the best. She cares about her job and it shows! If you see this Erica, you're amazing and thank you again!When the event was a couple weeks away she gave me her personal number so we could stay in contact easily.I highly recommend encore events for future couples. This venue has everything so the only thing you really need to stress about is payment ?”
2PM - 12:30AM
631 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan“was in last night on a busy night the employees were great an very accommodating even during what appeared to be a league night. fast and friendly. we ordered light appetizers which came out hot and fresh. much recommended”
12 - 10PM
700 McHenry Rd, Wheeling“Nice place. We were in the room behind the bar room for Knights of Columbus dinner.8/27/22 steak & chicken cookout with the Knights of Columbus. A great deal for a complete steak meal! Only $20 for a strip steak & it included dessert & coffee.”
“They are now making pizza from scratch and let me tell you ... It's amazing! The dough is perfect and they have the best cheese. The best part is, they sell it by the slice!!”
“An awesome experience to meet other Navy recruit families. Dedicated sarge who put this on and for the owner of this place to donate it for our use free of charge!”
4:30 - 9:30PM
199 North Harbor Pl, Waukegan“My kids and I crashed the grounds of WYC to take photos for my sons Navy Graduation (10/15/2021). It was the most beautiful backdrop to our new Sailor saluting! We were greeted by Bo who graciously invited us in for a beer. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we were unable to come in...But we appreciate the offer, congratulations and hope to be back someday when we are in town again. Thank you for having us! You made Louis's Graduation extra special!”
12PM - 12AM
301 Hastings Dr, Buffalo Grove“K1 Speed was an ideal place to hold our corporate event. David was amazing, so professional and helpful which made this a great experience! We rented a meeting room that worked out perfectly . While we mostly had fun, we were also able to get some work done and make it a team building experience. We’ll be back!”
“Book this place!I had my daughter’s “Two Sweet” birthday party here and it was perfect! The fact that they provide the chairs and tables is a huge plus! They also allow a little BYOB (no glass), so the adults had a little fun too. :) And a full 12 hours for the price was pretty amazing. I will definitely be booking future parties here as well.”
Open 24 hours
3800 Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan“In for the boot camp graduation. The staff are very knowledgable and informative about the gradation process. They do this every week. Recommend taking the shuttle. Good restaurants all around.Rooms: Bathrooms need stronger exhaust flow.Nearby activities: Casino, don’t bother. Good GPS transmission .Safety: No Issues. Shuttle drivers are dependable. Use the shuttle to pick up you sailorWalkability: Next door to Walmart and restaurantsFood & drinks: Full bar, great staff.”
“Our daughter loves her team and coach. If your child is ready to go beyond park district soccer this is the club for you. Being a private club expect to pay and volunteer. But, we've watch our child grow rapidly in the few months she's been there.”
7AM - 5:30PM
3100 Trail Way, Highland Park“One of the standout features a drop off area and a good amount of parking, which made it incredibly convenient to access. The rink itself is not only well-maintained but also spotlessly clean, providing a pristine environment for ice skating enthusiasts. What truly sets this place apart is the picturesque drive to the rink; the scenic route leading to it adds a touch of beauty and serenity to the overall experience. Whether you're a seasoned skater or a novice looking for a fun outing, this ice rink with its parking convenience, cleanliness, and scenic drive is an absolute gem that I highly recommend.”
“Petergoff’s team just helped me throw a 100 people graduation party for my daughter this past weekend. party was fantastic!
The team came to my house a few hours before the event and set up serving area, highball tables, bar, and buffet. Everything they brought was high-end - furniture, table linens, bar counter etc.
food was beyond delicious. first of all, it is a very impressive looking buffet. petergoff has a concept of adding a modern twist to simple party food. For example, hotdogs and burgers were served miniature style ( Great quality of meat for both burgers and Reuben sandwiches). Candied bacon was served in a tall cup like a bouquet. crowd pleasers fried calamari was served in individual bamboo cups. and tomato mozzarella salad were presented on skewers, arranged very nicely in the half of watermelon .
not only Petergoffs team served drinks to 100 people all night, they also helped maintaining the buffet, restock the bar , wash dishes, and swiped floors after the party!
I enjoyed every single second of my party because everything was taken care of. Petergoff is the only way to throw a party ! huge thanks!”
“Great place. My daughter loves going there. Coach Jill is amazing with children and Linda front office receptionist is always very sweet and helpful. Definitiely a 5 star.”
“We usually stay here when visiting family, and have recommended it to other out of town relatives. The staff is great and accommodating. My only complaint during our last visit was that the room was not as nice as our prior visits (pretty run down), and the hotel was overrun due to an EDM concert at the fairgrounds. I only wish they would have put the concert-goers on the same floor(s) together and put "regular" guests in a different area. The halls reaked from all of the pot smoking that was going on, and the partying was non-stop. They broke the elevator, and to the hotel's credit, it was repaired in a timely manner. Overall, the hotel is a great value and we love the staff. I just hope the next time they have a crowd like they did, they segregate the groups so everyone can have a good visit.Rooms: The rooms are functional with a kitchenette and full-size refrigerator. They are a little dated, but it's a great value.”
“I have been dealing with COMMUNITY ACTION 4 MANY YEAR'S!!!! GOD BLESS ALL THE STAFF!!! VERY PROFESSIONAL & PERSONNEL!!! A BIG SHOUT-OUT 2 KATHY BROWN, AIMIE, PAM & THE REST OF THE STAFF, AT THE WATER STREET OFFICE & ALSO ERIKA & GREGORIO AT THE WASHINGTON STREET OFFICE!!!! 4-EVER IN MY HEART!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS & A SAFE & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR COMING UP SOON!!!!”
“Service oriented always there to help the citizens and answer all questions. The clients are aware ofWhat is going on. The City can handle it. A resident of 42 years. I look forward to my next 42”
“I went here for a birthday party. All employees were incredibly cheerful and positive. Even when we broke the bowling system ( it happened 3 times ?) they were very understanding. the food was amazing and everything was sparkly clean, overall I had a great time!”
“I had excellent service the entire time I was there. The manager came up couple times and asked if everything was going all right. The lanes or oiled the place was clean. The food was delicious I would totally recommend going to this one.”
5:30PM - 12AM
351 Oakwood Ave, Waukegan“My kids love it here always come for their soccer games and practice also they do serve food as well which is good since at times I am in a rush so no time to feed the kids before the game so they can snack on something fairly quickly”
“I think that the "mean lady" referenced in previous reviews has either retired or been fired lol, as the young man and woman I've encountered the last two times have been very friendly. The course is in really good shape. My only issue is with the contrived tee shot landing areas. I play the blue (back) tees, and on holes #1, #8, and #9 the creek could not be in a worse place. On #1, a decent player is forced to lay up with a hybrid, 5-iron, or 6-iron. A drive of 235 will go right into the creek. #8 is very similar. It's only 220 yards to the creek on the left and 240 to the right. But a very difficult "carry" of about 270, for anyone not named Mcilroy or DeChambeau. I hit a straight 3-hybrid right into it today. Then, same thing on #9. I went way to the very back of the tee box where it's 240 to the water and hit 3 wood into the wind right up to the edge. The maintenance staff should try to create a tee box further back on these three holes, so that it's not a mid-iron followed by a fairway wood to get home in two on these three par 4s.”
Open 24 hours
450 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills“This was the only hotel in the area with CRIBS for babies. THANKS TO THE AMAZING STAFF TEAM who set up the cribs for us at midnight with a smile on their faces. They welcomed us in the morning with breakfast and milk for our babies. God bless u.”
“I went there for a yelp event. it was calledneon night and it was a fundraiser. I have never been here prior to it nor was I familiar with it. It seems like a wonderful organization. You can donate books or money, and it helps children that don't have the means to buy books and you donate money or books, and it helps them. The CM of the North Shore suburbs Keisha and her assistant were kind enough to organize this.”