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    4.3 (4 reviews)
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    It looks so good on the inside of the station so nice! OMG Boom I love this station!!!

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    Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County - Inside the gift shop

    Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County

    4.8(17 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Our daughter was invited to the Media Preview of "Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains" special exhibition…read moreat Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County in Libertyville before it opened to the public, and we were thrilled that she invited us, her parents, to join her. It was our first time visiting the museum, and it left a lasting impression. The Dunn Museum, operated by the Lake County Forest Preserves, recently expanded with a brand-new 3,000-square-foot gallery designed specifically for large-scale exhibitions. Alex Ross's special exhibition is the first one to be unveiled there. I found the new gallery very spacious, comfortable, thoughtfully designed, and professionally executed. Renowned for his use of gouache to paint incredibly lifelike portraits of Marvel and DC icons, Ross has elevated comic book illustration into the realm of fine art. The exhibition showcases 100 stunning portraits, each reflecting the unique personality and attitude of the character, which naturally shapes their pose. The portraits form two larger-than-life murals that fully immerse visitors, creating a perfect backdrop to step into the world of comics and pose with your favorite characters. We were so grateful and pleasantly surprise that Alex Ross was present at the Media Preview. Although he is such an iconic artist in the comic world, he is so friendly, warm, and down-to-earth. We were absolutely delighted to meet and chat with him. The museum's slogan is "Arrive curious. Leave inspired." That was exactly how I felt. I have only had casual exposure to the comic universe through superhero movies like Superman, Batman, and Spiderman, and I did not know much about the artists behind the scenes. However, after seeing Ross's work up close, I came away a true fan of Ross, with a newfound respect for his comic art! Although this is a ticketed special exhibit to the public, $5 - $10 in addition to the general admission, it is well worth the price and special trip to see it. The exhibition runs from June 29 through February 16, 2026. Go see it if you have a chance! We did not have time to explore the museum's permanent exhibits, but we certainly look forward to coming back. We did stop by the gift shop, which is well-stocked with comic books and merchandise that fans will love. There are even Heroes books and Villains books signed by Alex Ross available behind the counter for $100 each. Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains is the Dunn Museum's second exhibit featuring the celebrated artist's work, following 2019's Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross. This exhibition also supports the Preservation Foundation's "Every Acre Strong" initiative, which raises funds to help maintain and protect Forest Preserve lands, making sure they stay healthy and thriving for generations to come.

    Our daughter invited us to the media preview of Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains at the Bess Bower Dunn…read moreMuseum in Libertyville. I didn't know what to expect. It was my first time at the museum, but I walked away seriously impressed. The new 3,000 square foot gallery is well done. It's spacious, comfortable, and designed to showcase large-scale work the right way. And Alex Ross's art? Incredible. His portraits of Marvel and DC characters are lifelike, powerful, and packed with personality. The layout includes two massive murals that completely pull you into the comic world. Best part? Ross himself was there. The guy is a legend in the comic world, but down-to-earth and genuinely kind. It was a real pleasure to meet him. I've only scratched the surface of comics through the usual superhero movies, but seeing Ross's work up close gave me a whole new appreciation for the art behind it. I walked in curious and left a fan. The exhibit runs through February 16, 2026. It's a special-ticketed show with an extra five to ten dollars on top of regular admission, but it's absolutely worth it. We didn't get to explore the rest of the museum this time, but we'll definitely be back. The gift shop is great too, with plenty of comic merch, including signed Ross books behind the counter. If you're into comics, art, or just want to see something unique, go check it out.

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    Portraits of popular well-known superheroes

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    Turn right: Hallway leading to the "Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains" exhibition at the new space

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    Vernon Hills Metra Station

    Vernon Hills Metra Station

    3.5(2 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    This is a pretty decent Metra station located off Route 45 in Vernon Hills. There are two areas to…read morewait if the weather is not the best. And the location is right by a housing division so it's not creepy at all. However, there is no bathroom so make sure to take care of business beforehand. Also, traffic on Route 45 in the morning can get pretty backed up so be sure to leave with plenty of time to spare. If you're trying to get on the 7:11 morning train and miss it there is a train at 7:19 so you don't need to try to outrun the train. Let's face it. That's not a smart idea at all.

    I'm reviewing a Metra station. Here goes. This Metra in Vernon Hills serves the North Central line…read morefrom Antioch to Union Station. The North Central line is great for those working in the city during the week. The rush hour trains are enough and are evenly spaced despite not being an extremely frequent train schedule. I see a lot of riders at the 6:24am and a hearty crowd at the 5:50am for those extreme early birds. I've taken that train a few times and got my morning tea fix soon after arriving. The return schedule is equally spaced with trains running about an half hour or so apart. The 4:24pm train is popular while the 5pm and later tend to be less full. The ride from Vernon Hills to Union Station generally takes an hour. I enjoy my ever growing list of podcasts to listen to on my way home. The podcasts Things Your Mom Never Told You, Reply All, Radiolab, The Longest Shortest Time, Liar City, and David Steinberg entertain me the most during this ride back to the burbs. Though a previous reviewer called this station's location "creepy" with a subdivision nearby, I call it well placed. See, this Metra stop off of US 45 serves the south side of Vernon Hills into Lincolnshire. Near this station, there are at least three subdivisions: Deerpath, Stone Fence, and Centennial Crossing within walking distance or short drive/drop off/pickup. On the other side of Fairway Drive, there's a huge housing development towards Lincolnshire as well as Mundelein in the opposite direction. It's location is perfect for those living on this part of Vernon Hills. When returning home, the parking lot is always full and teaming with cars. So, Metra is doing something right by this location. During the summer, this station is also home to the farmer's market and a festival. So, it's not all that bad as a reviewer described. Now, the amenities of this station are lacking compared to Buffalo Grove and Wheeling's Metra stops. There's no soda machine or cafe for a early morning caffeine fix. Yes, those would be nice. It doesn't seem to be a problem for the passengers arriving with full travel mugs of coffee or a trusty Dunkin Donuts cup in hand. There's no WiFi too. If they installed this, I think it would be the biggest improvement to this station since it sees its fair share of commuters. Like other stations, there's a warming center on each side with a speaker system alerting the next train and pay boxes for the ridiculously cheap parking in the lot. On snowy mornings like today, the sidewalks were being cleared of snow by workers. Generally speaking, it's a sparse Metra train station with not the greatest of schedules. It's a perfect downtown Chicago commuter line and station. It has just enough to get to the city and get you back in comfort.

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    Because people are dumb and do cross in front of trains

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    Libertyville METRA Station - Outside

    Libertyville METRA Station

    3.3(4 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This station is nicer than the others I've been too. It's clean, quiet, and it's warm inside…read moreduring the cold months like now! I love that there is plenty of parking outside. Still trying to school myself on the parking permit situation. I know if you're a Libertyville resident you have a permit and can park on certain spaces. If you are just an average Joe, you can still pay for your parking using the little kiosk near the station entrance, or use the App - ParkMobile. I believe parking is still $2/day. There are plenty of spaces to sit inside while you wait for your train, and also a bathroom. Even a little vending machine to buy a cold pop or water if needed. You don't have to walk far at all to get to the train platform as it's literally outside the door. Nice station.

    I'm not sure why the Libertyville Metra Station has such a low rating on here. I think it is…read morefunctional and clean. It gets the job done. There is seating inside and outside to wait for your train or to be picked up. They have a ticket machine available, but honestly it is much easier buying a metra ticket on the app. The station is conveniently located in downtown Libertyville and has ample parking for commuters (for a price, of course). It is walkable to a couple of nearby coffee shops too. FYI Metra Milwaukee District North line to Chicago seems to run late all the time. So, allow for ample travel time!

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    American Taxi

    5.0(1 review)
    5.0 mi

    I have used American Taxi at least 10 times . The car were always clean, the drivers helpful. On…read moretime every time,

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    Metra Metropolitan Rail - trains - Updated August 2026

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