I've been interested into checking out PROCAM but was tainted by negative experiences I've had at…read moreother camera stores where the staff just seem to look down on anyone who isn't already a professional but the social media posts for their PROCAM Days weekend caught my attention and I figured that getting in with a big crowd would be the best time. In addition to sales and trade in promos they were having some speakers put on classes one of which gave me an even more solid reason to stop by. It's a big store with an impressive amount of photography equipment and just about every big brand and even some smaller ones represented. The photo processing and studio in the back kind of make it an ideal all-in-one location for all things photography related. They had plenty of helpful staff on hand to help out the crowd of people in the store at the time but the majority of customers clearly knew what they were talking about and what they were looking for. I would be interested to see how the staff are on regular business days but they did seem very friendly throughout all of my interactions. The back studio area where the class/presentation was held is an impressive size. I could see how it could be useful for a number of situations. All in all this was a great introduction to the shop and hopefully I'll be able to visit more often in the future.

Large selection of camera gear for both purchase and rental. I recently upgraded a camera body…read morewhile selling an older unused model for store credit.

Very nice people!! Great haircut!! I was very happy…read morewith the service that they provided.......

The school moved to Plainfield, Il. From Aurora, IL. The old landlord took the sign down from…read morethere old location i wasn't sure what happened to them u till I called and found out they moved.​. Very nice people and the students are wonderful. Very reasonable and. A,e sure your happy with it.

So, my wife makes cakes, lots and lots of cakes! Most of the time we hit Wilton or Walmart, but the…read moreselection is limited. PME has all of the supplies a Professional Decorator/Baker needs. The prices are also pretty good, especially for the day to day stuff. So far, we have gotten just a few items that have made a huge difference in her art! They have just about everything you could need, or can order it (no cupcake boxes tho...). The tools are all far better than Wilton on quality and they just make more sense... if that makes any sense :-) The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The have been very helpful to us so far and the owner even opened once for me while they were closed so I could get an Xmas Gift for my wife! Some of the best items are the Pre-cut Cake Boards, the spray colorings and we tried the pre made Fondant(although we make our own, always good to have a quick backup) and it was much better than anything else you can get pre-made. They also have tons of presses for shapes and textures. We have not taken any of the classes but seem like a good quality and use teachers from the area, as well as some brought in from all around as I'm told. Price wise... I guess that the classes are fair, out of most folks budget though unless you are a pro for the high end stuff. The smaller classes are more reasonable. If you bake, this is a must stop!

they still havent filled my order from a year ago. if I could get it touch with them it was always…read more"please wait, we will restock soon". there products were a staple in my busi fir 15 years. so I waited. 1 year later. nothing. and now their number is disconnected.

Brilliant ! My non dancing daughter is a very confident dancer today thanks to Bhagya She induced…read moresuch confidence and support, I have never seems anything as such or anyone like her. Nice environment, my both girls have found great friends and we moms always look forward to Wednesdays Thanks for everything Bhagya .

Until I'd come to the Bollywood Rhythms class and had met this beautiful, fun-loving,…read morefull-of-energy crowd, I didn't realized that I needed some fresh air in my life, shall we say, a new bold move :-) People are just great and the instructor is fantastic! Routines she creates and teaches are amazing, really fun to learn and challenging. I would say she teaches not only moves, but the dancer attitude as well and it really matters. Never thought that in so no time I can get so much dancing skill, fun, energy and so many new awesome friends! Dancing is my passion and Bollywood Rhythms completes my search for the perfect platform to express myself through dance. I love the classes and the people. I've been to one of their dance shows (Annual Recital Program) and it was awesome experience to witness it. The coordination they had between close 100 dancers was eye pleasing. This is the best dance studio in Chicago..

Daughter danced here for 4 years only reason we left was we moved out of state. Class instructors…read moreare amazing and talent is top notch in all genres of dance (hip hop, jazz, modern/lyrical, ballet and tap) for competition and regular daily dance instruction. The best part was the genuine family oriented organization it is from students to studio owner they truly care about each and every student and their goals and progress. Forever grateful what they taught our daughter and what she continues to carry with her.

Proud to be on the faculty of this wonderful suburban school. As a career artist, Artistic Director…read moreand teacher, this is the only school in the suburbs at which I teach. It's a long trip for me to come to Steps from Chicago, where I spend the rest of my time working with my professional dance company Chicago Repertory Ballet, and the reason why I make the trip every week is because the students are polite, hard working and focused, and my colleagues are hard working, passionate professionals. I think Steps Dance Center works hard to offer professional, top notch training while still working to create a caring environment that is student focused. I believe this is a place where students learn well, and have fun, and one does not always see both of these at every dance school. Stop by, check it out. You'll see students smiling, dancing, training and learning.

Arterie Fine Arts has been a wonderful gallery to show my work in. My work has been in several of…read moretheir art shows. Merike and JoAnne are true professionals who have gone over and beyond excellence in service and dedication to make showing artwork in their gallery successful and pleasant for artists. Their website showcases each show's art and they also put together these small booklets for each show that features and publishes the entire works from each show. I highly recommend doing business with this gallery.

From the owner: Arterie Fine Arts is a creative space which is a place where anyone can embark on their own…read morepersonal artistic journey. Merike Adams,artist & owner provides a space local artists can call their second home and global artists can find a showcase. Art connoisseurs can enjoy "art from the heart" and those who are on a learning path can afford to so freely. We offer several membership levels for studio/work/display space or display only space. Art classes for all ages, summer camps for kids & walk in classes are available. Monthly shows featuring international & local artists which include a reception for the show with refreshments, activities & contests for everyone. Monthly calls for artists to submit their artwork to be included in our shows.

I took the Excel Intermediate Class and am planning to take the advanced class. My instructor went…read moreslow enough for all of us to stay with her, but not too slow where it dragged. She also went fast enough so that we stayed on our toes, but she created an environment where we didn't feel too shy about asking questions and stopping her for stuff. We got breaks in between and I'm planning to take the Advanced class in the new year. Good pace and I feel more comfortable with some of the functions I've been doing on Excel at work. A Few Tips I'd leave with those taking this class: 1) There are no numbers or labels or signs on any of the doors inside this company. It's like a maze, so you need to know where you're going, and remember it. It isn't too hard, but if you're directionally challenged, find place markers or a friend who isn't. 2) Water sources are only in the Kitchen area. So, bring your own water bottle. They only allow covered liquids in the classroom. 3) There is a cafe on the 2nd floor that is worth checking out. I hear it's pretty tasty and prices didn't look too bad. I didn't try it this time, but will definitely try it when i go back. There are only a few places that are super close by.... and with traffic on 59, eating out might not be worth the risk. 4) The receptionist will tell you to hang your coat in the closet near the front because the space between the computers is small. I didn't want to - and when I got to the classroom, there was enough room for my coat to hang over my chair, and for me to tuck my purse underneath the desk. Its not super roomy, but you don't have to say goodbye to your coat and personal belongings if you don't want to. Just don't bring a suitecase.

As I peruse job postings, in search of a new job, I realize how many computer programs I don't…read moreknow. These days, you need to know more than Microsoft Word to get by. Though I use a layout program at work, it is outdated and not the one currently used in many companies. I decided to take a class to learn what I needed to know. My first search was at local community colleges, but those courses can be pricey and take 8 weeks to complete. I don't have that kind of time. Luckily I found Computer Training Source and what a good find that was. I went on their website, clicked the program that I needed (Adobe InDesign), and chose the level I wanted. They show you the class schedule for each course. I can't take a class during the day, and the Saturday course seemed expensive. Luckily, they had a special, which was $149 for 3 hours on Tuesday and Thursday in the evening. That worked perfectly with my schedule and the price was good, so I signed up. You get an e-mail saying to arrive 15 minutes before class starts but really, you don't have to. The day before my class, I received an e-mail informing me that the doors outside of the classroom are locked in the evening so if we can't get in, we should call the instructor. I did have to do that for both classes, but he was right down the hall so it wasn't a big deal. There were only about 8 people in my class. There are enough computers for everyone, and even some Macs if you requested one when signing up for the class. Three hours is a long class, especially after a day of work, but Ed, the instructor, was great. He talked really fast, but will stop if you have a question and explain something if you didn't get it the first time. The class was really easy to follow, as he showed us how to do everything on the projector screen. By the second and final class, we designed a page of a newsletter. He gave us a bunch of tips on how to simplify things that he had learned through practice and went more in depth than the book did. Though I learned the basic skills needed for this program, I'm going to take the Intermediate class just to get more in depth knowledge, as I would probably be using this program in future jobs. Also, if you feel you need a refresher on a course, you can take it again for free within six months of the first time you took it. I'm so glad I found CTS. It has been so helpful and I've recommended it to several people who realized they should also take come classes in other software.

I have never in my life had such a terrible experience until riding at AZ Acres. Simultaneously, my…read moredaughter took a lesson while I casually rode. The instructor was rude, insulting, and belittling to both my 7 year old daughter and me. I made it very clear that she's not an experienced rider and needs more instruction as she's learning. Olivia's tone was short, accusatory, and impatient. My daughter left in tears. I cannot stress enough how much this place should be avoided.

Look, if you're an adult in Plainfield/Shorewood/Joliet and you're thinking about taking lessons…read morebecause you want to compete or you just want to become an all around better rider, this is the place to do it. And they can do group lessons if you want to take a spouse, friend, child, stranger you just met, etc. etc. The facilities themselves are very nice and the stables are always pretty dang clean. They have an indoor arena too so that's a huge plus in these winter months. There are quite a few grooms here so if you have any questions you always have someone to ask, but beyond that Megan does a great job of walking you step by step through tacking up and care to ensure you're doing it right and are using the correct equipment on each horse. The lessons are top notch. You work with different horses week to week and Megan is excellent at giving corrections while your riding. Lessons differ from day to day and they offer both English and Western, but Megan does an amazing job at remembering where your at and what you still need work on. I'm never pushed to do something I'm not comfortable with, but the option to push yourself is always there (if you've shown you'd be able to handle it). I always feel like my safety is considered while riding here which I can only imagine would be even more reassuring if you have your kids riding. Also worth noting, they offer summer camps for the kiddos.