This review is specifically for the aftercare program. It couldn't be more excellent childcare…read more My son attended Decatur Classical School and went to the JCC program for a few years. Wendy Singer (who runs the program) is one of the most caring people I know. She genuinely values and interacts with the children and is always cheerful and positive. I consider her to have been a really enriching part of my son's childhood. Anyone would be lucky to have people like Wendy in charge of their children. When there was a death in the family, she even sent us a care package. So sweet. The program includes swimming twice a week, cooking, and art projects. When the weather is nice, the kids are always outside on the playground, enjoying the fresh air and physical activity. The assistants are college students, and able to help the Decatur kids with their challenging homework -- so my son's homework was always complete when I picked him up at 6, and we could just enjoy the rest of the evening together. They have really fun vacation days (including Top Chef) and they're open on the days school is canceled or off. There is a real value on creativity and meaningful activity. Excellent program. Though the area is largely Orthodox Jewish, as is much of the attending community at the facility, the aftercare program is not heavily religiously affiliated at all, so any parent could feel comfortable having their child there.

The place is great, it is the only place that offer only women designated hours in Chicago . I like…read morethat and I hope that they will extend the hours weekly.

Take some time and wander into some of the beautiful old cathedrals in Chicago and the surrounding…read morearea on a Sunday (when they are open.) Look at the love, art, and discipline that went into the architecture, the stained glass, the massive pipe organs, and that which continues to go into their conservation, as well as the care of the congregation, or whoever arrives on their steps. You don't need to adhere to any particular faith to appreciate the beauty of these spaces, or the grace of those who work to preserve them, and also, those who work to help those who arrive at their doors. Services in English, Polish and Spanish. Go see.

This is a great place for an art opening. This was either a group of senior projects or recent grad…read moreartists' works, called For Women by Women, a group of, you guessed it, works by women! I assume they were connected to Columbia College somehow. The space was designed oddly, with inclines and narrow hallways, as well as an area sectioned off in darkness for video. The works were striking and thought-provoking, and the place was packed! The area outside the studio was a little disorganized though. There were refreshments by a caterer, with good mostly vegetarian food, but not many places to sit, and the garbage cans became too full to use. But either way, I'd encourage one to drop in with an open mind.

Yeshiva Migdal Torah is no longer in Chicago. Rabbi Abraham Alter was the Rosh Yeshiva, he is a…read morebrilliant Torah scholar and shares his amazing wealth of knowledge to Jews hungering for their birthright. Rabbi Alter moved back to NJ where he lived and studied for many years. Rabbi Alter has a gift for growing "the pintele yid" within the soul of every Jew. May only Mazel crown him all his life. Rabbi Alter, please know you are very missed. Beverly (Bracha) Frank

This is the best place in Chicago for Jews seeking information on Judaism. Rabbi Alter is a…read morepowerhouse and has a tremendous wealth of knowledge. He's also very funny and a great storyteller. In addition to regular daily and Shabbos services, YMT offers classes on Sunday mornings and during the week in the evenings. Rabbis Alter and Drutman also meet privately with individuals and small groups. Their weekly Partners in Torah program is very popular. You get paired up with someone, usually from a similar background, to do one-to-one learning in Torah, Talmud, or whatever interests both of you.

I absolutely love this daycare center. I love Ms. LaShonda and her staff. It is always great to…read moresee warm, smiling faces when I enter the school. I was very skeptical and leery of placing my child in another center, considering all the horrible stories you hear about daycare centers and employees; but I wanted to get him somewhere close to home. I am glad I researched and trusted God, as well as the instincts of my 15 month old, who is very hard to please and doesn't take well to everybody. I am beyond pleased and happy with my decision to place him here. He comes home clean, as if I just put on his clothes for the day, I rarely see a spot on him and we have been here since the week of Thanksgiving. He is happy to come and waves bye to everyone when we are leaving. We come from a daycare where I was able to watch him daily throughout the day. It was a very technologically advanced daycare, where he learned baby sign and so many other wonderful things, so you can imagine my hesitance when I needed to cut my daily commute down. Overall, I am beyond happy with Successful Beginnings Learning Center. I love the homework that he has, although it is only coloring. He knows what it is that he is coloring and he is happy to learn. Thank you Successful Beginnings for making my childcare change a wonderful experience.

Nice hardcore style gym. Some of the equipment is a little bit old but it has character. You can…read moredo everybody part here no problem, I guess thats why graduates of Marist never join a gym they keep coming back here to workout.

I love this church. Rev. Kurt knows how to speak and interpret the word. I love the way he presents…read morehis sermons. Right now we are going through the book of Acts. He will usually break down one chapter at a time and explain its literal meaning while connecting how it can be related to present times and how we ourselves can embody the word in our daily lives. Usually he often times will incorporate PowerPoint slides into the message that he is conveying to add to the effect. Another thing that I love about this church is the way we worship the Lord through song prior to Rev. Kurt presenting and after he is through giving his sermon. And who could forget the wonderful people that attend this ministry. I have met so many friendly faces and kind hearts that I am overjoyed to come here when I am in the area. This place has touched me so much that I have started trying to find a job in the Frankfort area so I can partake in a more active role at the church. God bless Rev. Kurt and all of those that attend.

With the Chicago Park District are hosting Jazz 2017 in the City=20 year anniversary..featuring…read moreJuly 14th (7pm) and July 15 (1pm) the 11th Annual Latin Jazz Festival at the Humboldt Park Boat House a tribute to Dizzy Gillespie's 1947 trip to Cuba...according to their write-up his trip is "widely considered to have sparked the fusion of music now called Latin Jazz. The festival will celebrate Dizzy's 100th with top Latin Jazz artists from Chicago and some very special guests." Will be attending and follow up...

The Jazz Institute of Chicago is the premier organization bringing jazz to anyone willing to…read morelisten. The Jazz Institute offers monthly free concerts through its JazzCity program. There are many other events throughout the year open to members and non-members alike. The most important way The Jazz Institute gives back to the community, though, is its work with Chicago Public School. Programs like Jazz Links give students invaluable opportunities to work with some of Chicago's best musicians. If you are looking to become a member, call the membership coordinator, ext. 2.