Field was great. New track for running. Flag flew high. Good security all around and nice people to…read moredirect you to your team's side. Good bleacher seating. Great lighting!

Came here for the Marist/Curie football game. Had to get "wanded" by private security (sad state of…read moreaffairs but normal for public schools in the City of Chicago). Old school football stadium. Owned by Chicago Public Schools. Lots of public schools use this as their home field. It has charm but charm doesn't go very far when the facilities are getting run down. Parking is available in the lot but has no more than about 20 spots. No flag on the flagpole. Perhaps the locals steal it but if that is the case then the home team should bring a flag and raise it for the game. To Curie's credit, all of their players stood for the anthem. So all of the people in the stadium stared at a flagless flagpole during the anthem. The track around the field is in pretty bad shape so don't plan on hosting a meet here. The football field is in pretty good shape. It's grass but very playable. It would be nice to see the Board of Education reinvest some of the taxpayer's money into restoring this place to its former glory.

Cicero Stadium is an okay place to watch events…read more I watched a fight event here (Matador Fighter Challenge) Saturday night. The event itself was awesome, the venue was just okay - there's not enough space to really move around - even if you sit at the reserved tables by the cage you're stuck in your spot - not recommended if you're chlostraphobic. The prices on concessions are reasonable - $7-$8 a beer, and parking is $10 in their parking lot but if you come early there is street parking available for free.

I honestly didn't think this place was half bad…read more I mean yeah, it's in Cicero. Ok, can't get around that. However, it is directly off 290W, very easy to get to...via car. It's a Cicero Park District Fieldhouse...so yep, that's basically what it is like. They have a large, gated parking lot. And...the Windy City Rollers play there, that is a stellar reason for a trip to Cicero Stadium! It sort of just "fits" with the vibe, and I enjoyed it ;)

I haven't been to the United Center in years, but it holds very fond memories for me. Lots of fun…read moreconcerts, basketball games (go Bulls!), and hockey games (go Blackhawks!). The venue is easy to navigate and has plenty of parking at a cheaper rate than most stadiums. I took my guy to his first major league hockey game and we had a blast! It was very memorable and such a perfect way to end his first day in Chicago. I also couldn't believe my luck at finding an amazing Blackhawks leather jacket that was on sale!! Seriously couldn't believe my luck! Drinks and food are on par with other stadiums as far as price, quality, and options go. One of the cleaner stadiums I've been to as well.

My friend and I recently traveled to Chicago to attend the NCAA Men's Basketball Midwest Regional…read moreSemi-Finals & Finals (also known as the March Madness Sweet 16 & Elite 8). Every year, we choose a random venue and city to attend, and for our first time in years of this tradition, we decided to check out the United Center and Chicago. We went on a Friday to see two Sweet 16 basketball games (Michigan vs. Alabama and Iowa State vs. Tennessee) and then returned again on a Sunday to see the Elite 8 basketball game (Michigan vs. Tennessee) with the winner heading to Indiana for the Final Four. The games were electric, the United Center was a welcoming site, and it was easy to travel to and from (in general). We thought it was strange upon our arrival that the bag policy didn't allow clear bags that were a tad too big but it did allow unclear bags if small enough. We wish the American Express Lounge was open during our visit but I guess that is only during regular sporting events. The Uber Zone was also a bit complicated to figure out, but we eventually did. All in all, the entertainment in the concourses including great photo opportunities, the many food locations, and great merchandise locations. The United Center is an indoor arena on the Near West Side of Chicago and is home to the Bulls (NBA) and Blackhawks (NHL). Clearly, United Airlines is the corporate sponsor. It holds 23,500 people. There are 27 unique concessions restaurants located in the United Center including barbecue, chicken, pizza, Mexican, and other options. There are specific locations available for gluten-free and vegetarian food options, too. Some of the highlighted restaurants include Rocky's Bar, Queenie's Supper Club, FanDuel Lounge, Pepsi Grab N Go (and The Dashery & 4-Star Markets), and member's only dining like Chicago Stadium Club on the Lexus Club Level and Ketel One Club. For a special event, this location was great for the NCAA basketball tournament! I would certainly consider coming back to the United Center again in the future.

I had been wanting to do this FOR YEARS and never got around to it. Finally, a few months ago, I…read moredid it. I saw a Facebook ad for a combination goat hang out and brewery flight (via the Fever app "Brews and Baahhs"). My two favorite things!! (ha ha) So I bought the tickets and was not disappointed. It was one-hour with the goats, then you went to One Lake Brewing down the street afterward for a free flight (and we ended up buying dinner). The owner, David, was there and chit-chatted and answered some questions. Then did a few things around the property while we just hung out and petted the goats. I have never had such an up close and personal experience with a goat. They are a lot like dogs. They were hilarious and very affectionate. They wanted to climb all over us but we were prepared for that. It's a shame that David mentioned they might only be doing this for a year or two more. I'm sure it's a lot to maintain, especially during these crazy times. -But it's very covid safe. For what we did, you can wear your mask and you are left alone with the goats in a huge open pasture - so it's not a people-crowded event. I highly recommend it - it was a lot of fun. In case the number is not on the profile - he gave me a card with contact info: 847-226-9510; glennartfarm.com for more info.

Goat yoga has been on my bucket list for some time. I stumbled upon Glennart Farms in an email and…read morestarted to read up on their urban farm. This is in the Austin neighborhood right next to Oak Park. I never realized I lived 10 minutes away from an urban farm my entire life! The chicken coops are at this address and then the yoga is down the alley in a field right by the firehouse. You can't miss it! They have the area fenced in with 20+ goats! I adore all animals and heard that goat yoga is a great way to relax and rid anxiety. I was fully present and in the moment when I was surrounded by these adorable goats. I will definitely recommend this to everyone who has never done goat yoga before. This was a more affordable option too! Usually if you go to goat yoga in the city tickets are around 50 dollars this is closer to 26 bucks! Not bad. Such a great time. David and Carolyn seem like the really take great care of their goats. David was telling me how a mother goat rejected her baby goat and they had to bottle feed the goat every four hours! They name the goats really cute names and tell you about their life and temperament. I wanted to take one home with me! They were clean and lovable. I will definitely come back :) NaaaaaAaamaste ‍

Jimmy and his staff are best in class. Best rink in town. The ice is great quality and plenty of…read moreopportunity to get out and skate.

Nice rink, bathrooms are clean and well kept. Definitely a family friendly environmentread more

Great place for kids birthday parties! We just had our son's…read more8th birthday party here and to quote our son " It was the best birthday ever!" They handled everything and the kids all had a blast. The young men who ran the party were great with the kids, making sure everyone had a good time. We will absolutely have parties here in the future!!

Best. Kid's. Birthday. Party. Ever…read more Bounce Sports took care of everything. I only needed to bring the cake and the Birthday Boy. The coaches were great, they organized the activities for the kids and were able to change things up depending on the mood of the crowd. Shout out to Coach Jeremy who did a great job involving the kids who's ages varied from 2 to 15. Even the parents got in on the fun. A great value for a birthday party and it is MUCH more interactive than bouncy house places. Highly recommended!

Went today. Illinois Derby was the 8th race, hence the big crowd, as well as WGN's and others radio…read morestations' presence. Hawthorne has renovated some areas, and it appears as if they now take credit cards at the bars. Nice, but whatever. I like this place. I liked it last year, and the year before. And I like it today. Employees are friendly and down to earth. Great place to watch thoroughbreds run, renovations or not. Went to customer service to check on the number of points I've earned on my Hawthorne card. Too funny....righteous man in in his Sears suit coat was issuing a very long complaint to the Hawthorne employee, whose expression was increasingly glazed. I mean LONG, and without a breath in between various disappointments. God love her, because 10 seconds in I wanted to tell the guy to STFU and enjoy the day for what it was. (I actually had to shove him over, verbally, to speak to the other employee.) "And then..our waitress took FIVE minutes to bring our drinks...and THEN..." And then what? She didn't bow down to your vast superiority? She didn't weep tears of joy and admiration for your Miller Lite orders? She didn't appreciate your Sears jacket or artfully arranged thinning hair?" Really, dude, what the F*** do you want? This guy was talking nonstop for at least 7 minutes (before I left the area)....that poor girl. I have enough points for a windbreaker, by the way, but am saving them up for a hoodie. I suspect the complainer is still there, explaining to that poor girl that he deserves better service...I'll have those points by the time he's done.

Always a good time at Hawthorne when the thoroughbred meet is in town. So much history here, so…read morewish they would do the much needed repair / upgrade work to the fan stands, concessions, restrooms that is needed because of age wear & tear.

I've always wanted to go to a paint party but never saw one that I was interested in. I didn't want…read moreto paint scenery, etc. I wanted something different. Lo and behold, I saw a Facebook event at Hamburger Mary's hosted by Studio 928 and knew I found my perfect match! The events are themed like no other I have ever seen: Prince, Whitney, Michael Jackson,etc. and I had to try it! Now yes, I am an artistic person : I took 4 years of art in high school and 1 in college. But that was a LONG time ago. And my strong areas were abstract, layout, airbrushing,etc NOT people,(and I really didn't do a lot of work with acrylic paint) so I knew it would be a challenge for me in that sense. But I wasn't going to be perfect, I was going for fun and a new experience. And that is exactly what I got! Cheryl is a blast! She has a fun personality and is SO knowledgeable , patient and helpful You are not going in just to paint, you are going in to learn. She shows you how to mix colours, how to do shading, how to work with the paints,etc. and is always going to each person helping them out, giving suggestions,etc And in between instructions, she's telling jokes, asking trivia questions and giving away prizes. She completely set the bar for me for paint parties and not only am I glad that my first experience with one was with her, I don't even want to go to any others! If you think that you cannot paint or are not artistic, you will completely surprise yourself with what you can do. Cheryl has a way of bringing out the artist in everyone! I had so much fun at my first party that as soon as I got home, I set up an event set up for the gym that I go. We had it today and everyone had a blast! I HIGHLY recommend Studio 928 for ANY occasion and just for a fun afternoon. Check out their website and get yourself signed up for an event! You will not regret it!

I attended​ an event here to paint Prince. I believed I had NO TALENT in painting but after Cheryl…read moreshowing me so little tweeks and tricks of the trade I actually painted a picture that I proudly display in my office. I went back for more...​I now have one of my beloved pet. It was a fun and engaging event and you get to take home your present.

The perfect local cinema. They do a ton of special events to bring you not so typical fare to the…read morebig screen. For example, they showed all the Academy Award nominated short films as well as 4/5 of the films nominated for Best International Feature. They also have really friendly staff and reasonably priced tickets and concessions. I go here OFTEN and will continue to support them.

Every time I come to this theater, it's an awesome experience. The tickets are reasonably priced…read morecompared to places in the city, and the popcorn, snacks, and Slurpees are actually pretty affordable. They have different-sized theaters, so you don't always know which one you'll get, but every one I've been in has been great. The reclining seats are super comfortable with both cooling and heating, and the sound quality is excellent. I come here over bigger theaters every time because it's just a better overall experience. The bathrooms are always clean as well, which is a big plus.