Suggestions for Community and Government near Chicago

UChicago • August 15, 2011Fun fact: The Main Quad has towering oak trees that are older than the University. This lush campus quad is great for picnics, study sessions, and scholarly snowball fights!

David W. • November 8, 2019Wonderful space for a wide variety of performances.

Denise H. • June 12, 2021Candlelight Chicago is amazing, but looks like a great venue for a city wedding too!

Angela N. • July 20, 2013Beautiful kitchen for our Meal Groups to cook a meal for our families!

megan s. • March 4, 2010All the doctors I dealt with here are friendly and helpful, and so affordable as well!

Joy S. • April 17, 2016They have a ton of eclectic accessories and a free range of community events that they host. I always find something interesting

Raed M. • March 31, 2016Wow! This is the place to hold an event it wedding reception, a lot of class and the view of the lake is magnificent.

Time Out Chicago • June 4, 2012The Poetry Foundation's River North location and beautiful architecture opens poetry reading experiences up to the sights and sounds of the city.

Esra T. • March 15, 2015Great performance hall and amazing views of the city from the penthouse.. Check out the cafe as well.

Patrick L. • November 29, 2018Lots of wide open space, plus an adjacent playground & dog park!

Stanton B. • May 11, 2015They've got a lot of healthy options. Organic fruit, goo cups and salsa. Also natural vegan premade meals.

SayNoMore .. • June 10, 2018French gnoccies:really awesome. Venison: you can’t miss it. The pot the créme is now my favorite dessert. And the wine service is amazing ( thanks @Bob. The most amazing sommelier !).

Monica O. • July 15, 2013I have been coming here ever since I can remember. I have mixed feelings about this branch though, the 2nd floor is the best. Lots have great audiobooks downstairs as well.

Toni L. • December 31, 2012The Wiggle worms class for children is so much fun for little kids and big kids.

Quique M. • August 11, 2011I'd say, "Ask for Miguel" but instead, get the Pet Shampoo and Conditioner. It's tested on Humans! Haha. But for real. It's good.Now you can ask for Miguel Cardenas.

Heather D. • December 21, 2012I've been coming here for years and have never had a bad cut and color. The facials are a great value and you can buy all of your Aveda products before you leave (the tea is delicious).

Robert B. • November 20, 2011Lampo is wonderful. There are no bad seats and every one is free

Nicholle D. • July 16, 2011You will not believe how awesome the Terrasse views are

Ellen S. • March 16, 2010Beautiful artwork by local artists. Buy some!

John P. • December 30, 2011Find Memorial Hall & see all the names throughout the 102 year history of the former Chicago high school seminary.

Sierra C. • July 10, 2012A really great place to learn about preservation and archive practices. The staff are more than willing to help you with research questions! I did an internship for a week and had a blast!

Katie P. • August 16, 2010Definitely worth a stop on Monday (free day)- the exhibits and dioramas are amazing! I did pick up some interesting history adaptations that my Texas textbooks must have "left out." Great place!

Mimi M. • January 6, 2011Best elementary school in the area. Must leave in area to attend.

Laura N. • March 15, 2010Go to Hot Tix and find a large selection of half-price theatre tickets. Also a Ticketmaster retail outlet.

Briana J. • September 5, 2016My favorite library when I was a kid , always a go to & convenient location

Tiffany B. • June 13, 2014Amazing spa treatments but I won't go anywhere else for my hair, they're the best and the price is amazing. Takes longer than a salon but you get people who want perfection, not just the next client