What an incredibly fun and well thought out haunted house! We went on a Saturday night and got…read morethere right when it opened. We waited about a half an hour to get in which was not bad at all in my opinion. The longer wait promotes really good spacing and a well paced out experience inside so it's worth it! And the scare actors outside help immerse you in the experience early. For 15 dollars per person, this is so well worth it compared to other larger scale haunted houses in the area. The setting itself is so cool and you can tell they put a lot of work into it. We went in in groups of 8 which was a nice amount in my opinion. I don't scare easily so nothing really got me but that is not at all for lack of trying! There are multiple actors around every corner, cool lighting and interactive effects, and very awesome props for the actors. Caution there are a lot of strobe and flashing light elements if that's an issue for anyone. A lot of others in our group were scared throughout so I would say put yourself in the middle if you want the best experience! We will definitely come back next year and I am so happy that we have something like this in crown point for the season!

I took my softball team to this while we were in the area. We had girls who have never been to a…read morehaunted house. They made the experience one we will never forget. The best part is that it's in an old jail. Something old and new combined.

Prepare to stand a very very long time. They aren't slow. It just attracts a lot of people.read more

Great haunted house! Hands down the best around. Save your money and freaking time and go here!read more

Opening Night! June 13, 2014 is the official reopening of the old ITC Theater. A completely new…read morecompany and format. Tonight they gave a sample of the type of performances to be presented and provided details about the other offerings of the Speakers, Publishers & Authors Association. The event was free to the public. In general, the acting was fair with an exceptional light (name to be inserted once I recall it). They sound needs work, to be expected when you're new to a building. Hopefully it will be fine tuned sooner than later. Poor sound can ruin the entire production. The band was AMAZING! I would pay to hear them. I was not impressed by some of the singing. Missed notes and flat chords were noted here and there. The event felt more like a recital but I expect productions to be more professional and tuned. Tonight's event was laid back and conducive to mingling and discovering this new gem in Park Forest. Big shoes to fill for sure. The old ITC had variety and a host of great performers, many who are working in Hollywood today (Michael Shannon, to name one). SPAA Theater had a decent start tonight.

Despite realizing that we only had a little over 5 minutes to enjoy the art here (part of the…read moreChicago Architecture Open House) we were able to get enough of a glimpse of the rare art collection they have of one of the great teachers/founders of the Art Institute of Chicago. The staff were full of interesting information and we were able to get a big picture view of the collection before running out. It's surrounded by a nice park, overall an old/classic gym-like feel to the entry, we didn't get to explore the rest of the building which had some gym equipment and other areas.

350 Fest was a ton of fun! I got to try a lot of new beers and I liked that the exhibit hall wasn't…read moretoo crowded. There were a few kinks that I hope get worked out, but this was their inaugural event, so I am certain they will be bigger and better the next time around! The first bump in the road was not being able to find a confirmation for our ticket order. It is quite possible the email was sent but didn't make it to our inbox. It is also equally possible that this was a user error and we lost the confirmation; however, we couldn't find it by searching the website and think that because a new account wasn't set up we weren't able to double check our status online. We ended up reaching out to one of the people running the show to make sure we were on the list. Luckily, we were! The second snag was when we got to the convention center and people were directed to two different lines. One line seemed to be for fancy tickets. The other line had people with print outs. We asked where Will-Call was and the staff member didn't understand the question. She asked what we meant by that and what the name was. We gave her the name the tickets should be under and she was totally confused. She wanted to know the name of the person working there with whom we were supposed to be (maybe she thought we were a vendor?), and then if we were intending to purchase unclaimed tickets. After going back and forth about what we meant she let us know we were in the right line and they could pull up our tickets on their computers when we reached the entrance. Those two little issues were really the only downside and were quickly remedied. We were checked in, given our souvenir glasses and event info, and in practically no time we were enjoying craft beer. The place was packed but you never felt like you couldn't get where you wanted to go. A few of the breweries' booths appeared to not be in the exact order as listed on the map we were given, but I had a lot of beer and a little lunch, so that could be user error again. Still, they seemed to be in the general direction of where they were supposed to be and the area covered was small enough that it wasn't a hassle to search them out. If possible in the future, it would be helpful to have the brewery names up higher behind the booths. Vice District Brewing Co ended up being our favorite vendor of the booths at which we stopped. Their consumer interaction game was strong. I understand it was busy, but they were really the only group that actually took the time to talk with us and we felt that they wanted repeat business based on not just their hops but their hospitality as well. Their playlist playing during the time we were there was fantastic and the live music we heard was really good, too. All in all, it was a very well put together event and I would definitely come back if they do it again!

2024 was my second time to this haunted prison. It's a fun experience to do with friends! Was I…read moregenuinely scared at any point? No. But I love the decor, creepiness of it & the fact that your ticket includes the haunted prison, zombie shooting, then a third attraction at the end, more of a maze with strobe lights. There's a bar in the the main area where you can drink, as well as food truck(s) and a T-shirt shop. You can always add on the hidden bar feature that allows you to take 2 shots at different points in the haunted house & zombie shooting. (Shots are generally liquor with a mixer). You can purchase thru Costco for cheaper ticket deals!

Excellent attractions with dedicated actors and staff. I recommend getting the fast pass since the…read morelines can get very long.

This year is the 28th Annually African Fest that happens every year in Washington Park on the South…read moreSide of Chicago. African fest is always the weekend before Labor Day. This has been me & the bestie's yearly traditional event to attend each year. There are so many vendors to walk around and be amazed to see handmade paintings,clothing and other African pieces to purchase. Every year its a must that I grab my fav bottle of Mango Butter Oil for $10.00. Its one of the hot seller oils at this fest. Each vendor that sells this oil has it burning throughtout their tent. The smell is amazing. Also, each year there is a celebrity performer for each day that the fest is running. Tonight at 8PM Wyclef Jean will hit the stage to perform. The only issue is that every year the price to enter the fest seems to go up. This year it cost $20.00 to walk thru the gate. Thats a steep price for a fest to just walk away. There are food vendors lined up on the side from jerk chicken, vegan plates, funnel cakes, the list of food goes on and on. Its a great family fun event to get out and enjoy. There are so many vendors to purchase shea butter and soap, oils, head pieces, handmade earrings and other unique pieces you may like to buy. Its just a fun filled day of getting out and enjoying nature and people.

An Awesome Experience, with many unique vendors…read more FOOD: The food selection was incredible. Caribbean fare, African fare, Latin fare. Featuring foods that are very authentic and very aromatic. I had oxtail, which was great. I lot of smoothie and juice stands as well. A few vegan friendly places and vegetarian spots too. VENDORS: vendors sold everything from dolls, to jewelry, to cloth, to makeup, to shoes. Very diverse selection with decent prices. TICKETS: Entrance was $20 at the door, and was cheaper in advance from what I understand. PERFORMANCES: Many talented singers, dancers, musicians and drummers on the main stage.

Went to a private event and I must say I enjoyed this venue. There was live music and it was…read moregreat; the food was amazing. The staff was really good and I had a great time. They do have a full bar but unfortunately, I had to work so I couldn't try any -but I will be back.

Al once had a Tacobell employee running around because his Sprite didn't have enough carbonation,…read morejust to find out later it did. This guy will have you break your back for this company, but the second it comes time to pay up, he goes MIA.