I came down from Milwaukee to conduct some foundation research for my grant writing business and…read morethe staff were very friendly and helpful. They got me set up with a visitor ID so I could log in to a terminal however I would recommend bringing your own laptop and just logging in with their wifi. The terminals are only good for 1-2 hours and if you need to be there a full day it's better to just log in on your own laptop; you'll have the same access to everything as on the terminals. Put in a good 6 hours here and got a lot of good research done. The building itself is gorgeous and spacious and fronts a lively little park next to their walkable downtown area. It was a day well spent.

The staff are friendly and helpful. If the book you want isn't there, they will transfer it from…read moreanother library and notify you when it arrives. This library has activities each month for all ages with various topics. They provide free garages parking up to a limited amount of time. One of my favorite community places. You can fax, email and use their computers.

Oak Park's parking enforcement department has a serious selective enforcement problem, and I have…read morethe documentation to prove it. Time and time again, I have witnessed two vehicles parked in close proximity where one has more severe or repeat violations and receives absolutely nothing: no ticket, no citation, no warning. Meanwhile, a vehicle with a valid license and a paid permit parking pass gets cited for something trivial. This is not an isolated incident. This is a pattern. At this point I have to ask, what is driving these decisions? Because from the outside, it doesn't look like enforcement. It looks like targeting. There is no logical explanation for why the most egregious violators walk away clean while compliant, paying residents get penalized. The people who are actually invested in this community: paying for permits, following the rules, deserve fair and consistent treatment. That is the bare minimum expectation of any municipal department. Right now, that expectation is not being met. This is not something I'm going to let go. I will continue to document every instance, continue sharing what I find with community members, and continue escalating this through every appropriate channel available until there is real accountability. The hypocrisy here is not just frustrating, it's a legitimate problem that deserves serious attention.

Police and Fire are good and the rest of the departments are nothing to brag about. Overpriced in…read moreall aspects of living. There are nice people but way too many that think they are big shots living in Oak Park. Oak Park is not the village it once was. It's much like living in a Socialist Republic. You can do much better in another city, town or village and another township. Just cross Austin Blvd into Chicago and you can find better prices and services. Oak Park if you are a renter is the pits as they offer basically no protection for bad landlords and also if you know someone that is what you need to get anything done or for them to look the other way.

This review is for the decaying artworks, and the genius behind the visionary that placed them in…read morethis suburban strip mall, not for the myopic blowhards who believe it might make better business sense to remove some of the art in the name of "progress". Public art is so often uninspiring or bland. The "Spindle" is not just any phallus, it's the phallus of a genius. If Berwyn is to be put on a map, it should be for this beauty. I've posted some pictures...

Different assortment of stores with more than enough parking. Easy access. Definitely a good…read moreplace to shop at.

The parking in Oak Park is so laid back. Metered spots are free in the evenings. Garages have…read moreplenty of spots and are free for the first half-hour. This lot is centrally located, and easily accessed in many directions by foot. By car, enter from the south on North Boulevard (not Avenue). Don't be afraid to walk in the 'alley' on the other side, it's really more of a pedestrian walkway.

The most poorly designed and annoying parking garage I have ever experienced…read more Each level is two way but it is nearly impossible for two cars to get through. The pay machines essentially never work. Doesn't give change, doesn't take credit, doesn't give receipts, beeps at you, you name it. I am still owed $10 from the machine that never gave me change and no sign that it was exact change only. Who is running this facility?!!

Our company hired Valet parking 1991 for an annual trade show at our…read moreoffice on 01/19/2024. My manager initially had not wanted to make the investment for valet services (back in December), but two days before the event, (as dangerous was forecasted), management decided hiring Valet parking 1991 was necessary. Jose Brito was very responsive. In December, he returned my call promptly and submitted a quote within days. He was equally responsive two days before the event. Their service was impeccable. The drives were punctual, even in the inclement weather, their uniforms were clean and they were immensely polite and professional. They even helped some of our guests in with their packages (above and beyond). We are extremely grateful that Mr. Brito was able to accommodate us on very short notice. I would hire in the future and feel confident recommending their services. Top Notch!

From the owner: New in Yelp! but providing valet services to Chicago and all its suburbs since 1991!…read moreWe specialize in Valet Parking Services for corporate and private events. We also provide Valet Parking Services for Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs, Breweries and Wineries, Hotels, Hospitals, Country Clubs, Malls, Arenas, Stadiums and Concert Halls, Churches, Community Centers, Sport Clubs, Art Galleries, Beauty Shops, Parking Lots, Banquet halls, Event Venues, and Convention Centers. Currently, We Do Not Offer Valet Services for O'Hare and Midway Airports. We will provide quality services, exceptional efficiency, and the highest level of professionalism. No matter what service you’re looking for, we guarantee to meet and exceed your expectations and ensure your satisfaction.

I would give 0 stars if possible. My wife was driving in the parking garage at the Griffin Science…read moreand Industry museum, who happens to be utilizing this company. We were trying to exit and the worker (stating his name was Hector but was actually Adrian) was blocking the drive, I waved and pointed past, indicating we were trying to exit. He shook his head and called my wife and I "scumbags" as we drove by. I got out of the car to confirm/clarify what he said. He stated that he was calling us scumbags for waving him off so that we could exit. Highly unprofessional and have never been treated like this for absolutely no reason. We also had our children in the car. The employee showed no remorse and offered no apologies. Stay away from this company! Wildly unprofessional, and when I reached out to the company to talk about the incident, no one answered initially, but they called me back. My wife called back to clarify the situation and spoke to the owner. He was extremely helpful, understanding, and disappointed in the worker that demonstrated such unprofessional and ignorant behavior. He assured us that this employee would no longer be assigned at the museum dealing with families, and appropriate repercussions would follow.

Good crew very nice and professional parked in ways that didn't impede neighbors getting around the…read morearea.

Dirty, dingy, and all sorts of rachet…read more Living a block away, I take the CTA green line into the city every couple weeks, and every time I'm disgusted by the condition of the Harlem stop. I've always thought "this is Oak Park (land of money), WHY does this place look like the bus station from Total Recall?" Then I put 2 and 2 together: end-of-the-line stop.....conductor kicks all the hobos off the train......hobos take up residency on benches. Well, that explains the distinctive hobo smell. But what about the badly-crumbling stairs going up and down? There really is no excuse for that. Commuter safety concern, hello! Oh, and the two Ventra ticket-issuing machines are MAJOR finicky when it comes to swiping your plastic. Way too many times I've stood there for what feels like an hour, desperately trying to complete a credit/debit card transaction, and getting rejected 80% of the time. Sure, I could carry cash and avoid the problem altogether, but that's not how I roll. I thrive on making things more difficult than they need to be. The convenience mart on the ground level is halfway decent and staffed by some friendly folks. Other than that, this 'L' station is the pits. Blecch.

I give the employees a very high mark - what they have to put up with is insane. No way could I…read morework on the Green Line without getting fired! I have noticed that whenever I take it, there is a huge percentage of people who IGNORE any and all rules because they don't believe in rules, except when they want something. They CONSTANTY are smoking on platforms. Eating CHEEKIN' wings and then leaving the crap on the floor for others to pick up. Eating cheep and getting their greasy fingers on everything - hence the reason I try and touch NOTHING with my bare hands on the train. They listen to their "SAIL" phones on speaker so the world has to hear both sides of a pointless and annoying conversation. Mostly grunting - few actual words. Then they start FACE TIMING - as if a cell phone could not get more annoying, someone had to invent this crap! Then there are those who feel compelled to smoke weed on the train. Leaving that CRAPPY SKUNK stank to linger. Pot USED TO SMELL GOOD, NOW IT SMELLS LIKE CRAP!! I despise the passenger, but the employees do a pretty good job!

I had a very poor experience with Heat Valet Parking Services…read more After leaving my vehicle with valet, it was returned with clear rim damage that was not present beforehand. Shortly after, I also discovered tire sidewall damage and required a tire replacement and alignment, costing me over $420 out of pocket, with additional wheel repair still needed. I documented the condition immediately and provided photos and receipts. Despite this, the company denied responsibility and refused to provide insurance information or properly investigate the situation. The valet attendant was also unprofessional and dismissive when I brought the issue up, and I was given inconsistent information about escalation and management involvement. This experience has been frustrating and disappointing. I would strongly recommend taking photos of your vehicle before and after using this service. However I will be filing a court case to recover cost of damage' for them to not get away with this, most importantly to be held accountable.

Had dinner last night at Mart Anthony. Showed up right at 7:15, which was the time of my…read morereservation. 3 cars ahead of me for the valet, of which there was only one person. I sat and sat. Took 19 minutes for him to get to my car. Why weren't there 2 valets? And since there was only one, why couldn't he take my key, give me a ticket, and park the car when he was able to get to it? The other couple was waiting in the restaurant wondering whatever happened to us. They were on their second drink before we walked in. Not acceptable.

For the end of a major line in Chicago, this station meets those goals. No bathroom but that is…read moreexpected since every CTA station is restroom less. There is a store inside the building that has food that's kinda overpriced. Bring cash if your total is under $1 because they charge a dollar with card. The elevator isn't what people say it is. It's fairly large and serves its purpose. There are 2 benches in the building and a few more outside, however, the benches inside are past the turnstiles, which means you can't use them unless you pay. There is also multiple Pace Bus Routes, like the 301 that takes you from Forest Park to Wheaton Metra, or 303 which takes you to Rosemont. Very good station

Parking lot time is limited to 12 hours. There is no way to pay for and stay longer; you risk…read moregetting ticketed or towed. The last time I used the lot and returned around midnight, the parking lot lights were ALL turned OFF. Was scary spooky. Also some sketchy characters hanging around the station. Be advised that there are actually two lots: One is CTA, I think run by a contractor. The other is owned by the town of Forest Park - which does not respond to email inquiries. There are much better run, more accommodating, safer CTA stations with parking which I have experienced, but for those in the area, you're stuck. ps: The Yelp form just asked about "Gender Neutral Restrooms" - there are NO restrooms of any kind at ANY CTA stations!