I used to think this was just a bustling family place, especially designed for small children or…read moresports team practices. But tons of elderly folks pile in during the morning, and blue-collar professionals overrun the place at noon-ish. Low-cost child care option, and home of McLean County's Sexual Assault Crisis Advocacy program (Stepping Stones; phone support and in-person counseling as well as legal and medical advocacy). Can't say too much about the actual facilities because I have only come here for team practices and SS. 4 stars for variety of services and clientele, community outreach, and price of membership. Minus one star for not having any WOW factor.

Project Linus is a nonprofit organization that distributes handmade security blankets to children…read morein hospitals and shelters, across the US. One of my daughters received a Project Linus blanket, while a patient in a NICU at Texas Children's Hospital (TCH). With so many other more worthy-sounding charities vying for our time & money, I don't think I'd have fully appreciated the value of this charity's work, had we not received a blanket for our daughter. But Project Linus' gift to our family has been matched only by that from Ronald McDonald House--my daughter's blanket is probably the most meaningful possession we own. My twin daughters were born at Texas Children's. One has a serious congenital heart defect--tetralogy of Fallot w stenosis of the left pulmonary artery. And whereas we knew before her birth that she would be an inpatient at TCH, just after she was born, we didn't know for how long. Actually, we weren't even told our daughter's true diagnosis until I was 9 cm dilated in labor. Then, due to a series of miscommunications & mistakes by my obstetric practice & Neonatology, I didn't see my girls for the 1st ~13 1/2 hrs of their lives. And once reunited with them, my babies were completely unfamiliar to me. Initially, I was in shock & blamed myself for everything--my daughter's heart defect (& her twin's related one), the traumatic nature of the girls' deliveries, & my inability to see my babies as mine. I feared that the medical personnel who were meant to care for my daughters & I, didn't, b/c I was inherently unlikeable, & I was terrified that I would garner ill-will toward my critically-ill daughter & compromise her neonatal & cardiac care. My daughter received her name when she was 7 days old; she also received her Project Linus blanket. This was chosen for her by her favorite nurse, Shiji M. It suits her down to the ground--it's a red & white patchwork quilt, printed w strawberries. Red is the color I associate w her; strawberries are her favorite food. My daughter spent her first month of life at TCH. Blankie moved with baby as she was transferred from ward, to ward, to ward, & finally home. Somehow, seeing my daughter resting on the richly-colored backdrop of her blankie eased the transitions for me. It provided continuity. And having such a familiar object that followed my little one, wherever she went, especially one that I associate so strongly w her, helped my daughter herself seem familiar to me, as increasingly, physical contact enabled me to feel that she was mine. Moreover, it was incredibly humbling to think of someone taking the time to make such a lovely thing for our daughter--however unlovable her mother might be, someone cared about her. And this eased my worries for my baby, just a bit. So initially, my daughter's Project Linus blanket was MY security blanket; but as time has passed, it's become hers. It adorns her bed. It serves as a stroller-blanket. And she uses it to play peek-a-boo. In another year, I imagine she'll use it to swaddle her dolls. And it will certainly accompany her to TCH when she returns for cardiac catheterizations & surgeries. Blankets donated through Project Linus needn't be elaborate. Project Linus will accept most any blanket, provided it is new, unused, handmade, washable, & reasonably-free of germs; mold; mildew; smoke; chemical contaminants; & pet-hair. Our daughter's blanket came with a tag giving the name & contact info of the "Blanketeer" who made it--an especially lovely touch--but even that isn't required. A few months ago, my family & I had the chance to give back to Project Linus. We made our first No-Sew fleece blanket at a Blanketeering event at a local school, in Houston, TX. It was a very well thought-out idea for an event--children as young as 3 years old chose the fabric they wished to make their blankets from, & w supervision, fashioned blankets by cutting off the selvage, & cutting & tying fringe. (Detailed instructions are available at: http://www.projectlinus.org/patterns/pdf/NoSewFB.pdf, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59h8wgDgTRg.) So the Blanketeering event benefited not only those children who will be receiving blankets, but those who volunteered to help make them. In all, Project Linus is an incredibly worthy charity that provides security blankets made by caring Blanketeers to children desperate for caring & security, many of who's family members are too. One needs no special skills to complete a No-Sew blanket--even very young children can do this. If you'd like more information on Project Linus, or wish to make a monetary donation, or that of a blanket or blanket-making materials, visit http://www.projectlinus.org, or contact your local chapter coordinator.

Good community theatre with veteran directors. Offers big and small shows, and BN has an amazing…read moreset of talented singers. Great place to get your kids involved as either actors, choir singers, or stage crew. Shows like Joseph and the Amazing Dreamcoat and Annie sell out, otherwise you could find tickets at the last minute. Parking is rough even though they have an ample parking lot next to the post office. Small theatre, though, with a small budget to fix the aging facilities. Worth it for a different slice of BN life.

Bruce Parrish is just amazing....what an actor and director. Players puts on a variety of shows,…read moreand all are enjoyable and well done. Why, just last week, I was there to see the Pantagraph's Regional Spelling Bee Competition.

Zoe Healthcare Services was the best thing that happened to us while my father was passing away…read more She was kind, sympathetic, organized, and always available. It was so easy to schedule a care taker at a moments notice. The caretakers were really great as well. They would talk to my Dad and keep him company. . I'm so grateful to Zoe Healthcare Services.

The management is disorganized. They promised to get back to me every time we tried to work out a…read moreschedule but never called me back. When I contacted them about issues that came up, no one ever answered the phone. I had to leave a voice message and several times, after 3 days, I had to call back again. It looks like there is one person who is answering the phone calls, making the schedules, and recruiting new clients. When I pointed out some problems with their issues, they blamed me for the problems we were having. They are supposed to relive the stress instead of adding to it.

Absolutely great service. Cory was able to schedule service within hours of my call. Our septic…read moresystem was out of service and by mid afternoon it was cleaned and ready for more years of service. We felt very happy with the price and service.

Always appreciate the Zeschke service and friendliness. Enjoyed talking with Cody while he took…read morecare of our septic tank. Was curious about the process so Cody gave me the walkthrough. He's a good hard worker with a great attitude.

They have a sensitive and dignified staff. They offer full services. Great relief at a difficult…read moretime.

After our mother died, my sister Becky and I visited Deiter's Funeral Home, intending to hire them…read moreto make the arrangements. As soon as Mr. Deiter sat down, we could smell alcohol on his breath. That was it for us. We are good God fearing people and tee-totalers, so we immediately stood up and walked out.