To heck with this place. Their overpaid part-time staff love to turn away adults with children if…read moreyou do not live in "their area". Was met by a BEAST of a woman there who told my young son and I that she would NOT be giving us any food as we don't "live in the area". She would be happy to gather my personal information to "onboard" me into their ecosystem (so your data can be sold and you can be spammed nonstop by text, call, and email from Pakistan and India) but I had to go to my "home pantry) 12 minutes away. I explained to BEAST that we were no longer living in our home because of a fire- and were staying on the couch of a friend literally 4 blocks away from where we were standing. BEAST said "NO". I called the Northern Illinois Food Bank and spoke with the director telling her of our experience. She said that I should not have been turned away and that they do not require personal information, they should only request it. Went back three days later- same deal. No joke I ended up driving to Round Lake Beach way out there- to a Church that had food- no questions asked. Yeah, Northfield Township's Food Pantry is a jobs scam for the director there. Hard pass.

I learnt about the Winnetka Community House when we went to the North Shore Art League for the…read morefirst time to attend the opening reception of their new exhibit -- "Summer Open".  The art league is located on the second floor of the Winnetka Community House.  The Community House was completed in 1911, and it has been expanded several times since.  That's why it was interesting for us to enter a historic building that's over 100 years old, but discovered a modern extension where the art gallery is after climbing a flight of old-fashioned stairs. Apparently, the center hosts many performing arts programs that include dance, theater, music and more.  When we were viewing artwork of the exhibit, a friendly elderly actor of the center greeted us while taking a break on a comfy couch.  We could hear music rehearsal in the theatre when we passed by. They also have education programs, youth sports programs, a full-service fitness center, classes and lectures -- all kinds of activities that help enrich lives of residents of not just Winnetka, but of the broader North Shore. When I read their Yelp reviews, I learnt that the center is even a popular weddings and events venue!  It is truly a versatile community house! As a privately supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Community House is not funded through tax dollars.  It's good to know that donations are 100% tax deductible.

If you have high expectations for your wedding venue, this is not the place. I left feeling very…read moreunderwhelmed with both the space and the service. We had a tour scheduled with Sahra, but it was moved to a different time, which seemed like it may have been to accommodate another group. When we arrived, the front desk gentleman was very kind, but we ended up waiting about 20 minutes while Sahra continued speaking with the previous tour group. She clearly saw us waiting but didn't acknowledge us or apologized when she eventually came over. Once the tour finally started, it felt very rushed. The entire walkthrough lasted maybe 15-20 minutes, and there wasn't much opportunity to ask questions before she quickly moved on to the next area. At the end, I asked if she could send photos of the space set up for weddings so we could better visualize it decorated. Her response was, "I won't remember, just email me--I had three tours today." We were the third tour, which made the comment feel dismissive. What stood out even more was that the previous group had asked about placing a hold on the space and did not receive that same response. Overall, the experience felt unprofessional and unwelcoming. After touring around 20 venues, this was by far the most disappointing experience. As for the space itself, it felt very small and somewhat outdated. The bridal and groomsmen suites were essentially small conference rooms. In my opinion, the venue may be better suited for smaller events like a bridal or baby shower rather than a full wedding. Unfortunately, due to both the service and the space, I would not recommend spending your time touring here.

I work for a health care organization and would recommend Ron Gion & Associates to any type of…read morebusiness that is looking to produce high quality printing. I have been working with Ron for close to 4 years, and he is always ready and willing to discuss my project, help troubleshoot, suggest cost savings, and provide alternative solutions. Final product is always delivered on time, and in some cases even ahead of schedule, and on budget. He produces high quality work at reasonable price points. His customer service is of the highest quality as is his expertise, built upon decades in the print industry. I do not hesitate to recommend Ron Gion to anyone looking for a great experience with your print project.

From the owner: With over 35 years of commercial printing experience , we produce very high quality printed…read moreproducts for our clients - brochures, newsletters, magazines, programs, books, manuals, self-mailers, postcards. If it requires ink on paper, we do it! We do more than print - we will mail, warehouse and distribute your projects for you. We have ink in our veins, give us an opportunity and we will not disappoint.

I volunteer here and think this program is amazing for the artists in this community!read more

From the owner: Arts of Life currently serves over 60 artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities at…read moretwo studio locations. Our North Shore studio is located in the Chicago suburb of Glenview and our Chicago studio is located in the West Town neighborhood. Each studio has unique exhibition spaces with year-round programming featuring guest curators and artists. Our studio artists and their work have been featured in prestigious venues throughout the world, including Carl Hammer Gallery, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, INTUIT Center for Outsider Art, and Museum of Everything in London.