This is a small house built in 1887, a year after Western Springs was founded, by a Swedish…read moreimmigrant. He ran a shoe repair business here and it also housed the post office, whose postmaster was a woman (unusual for the time). The house was many other things over the years, and eventually was moved to its current location in 2006 near the fire station, with a display installed inside and informative signs. Unusually for a museum, it's open 24 hours, because you can't go inside - you can however stand on steps or wooden frames outside, and walk around the house, peeking in windows and doors, reading signs posted inside the windows about its history; there's also a panel outside with history and some photos. The display is set up with costumed dummies (she is sorting mail; he is assisting a child to repair a small scooter; there's a row of shoes waiting to be repaired). It's rather charming, and the signs aim at the kiddies ("how many pairs of shoes do you own? People at the time might own only two, as they were made by hand..."), so bring them along.

Bought a brand new fire extinguisher from costco but the fire department came out for their annual…read moreinspection and said I needed a tag of inspection . Brought the extinguisher for them to inspect and tag for only $7.50! Would definitely recommend.

have been using for over 20 years and each year they got worse. scheduled annual sprinkler…read moreinspection last month. called and they told me technician would be there at 9:30 today. then received an email stating they don't have anyone to send me. she has known for over 2 weeks and has been finding subcontractors to fill inspections because no one would be available and she never called me. she said she is one person and is doing best she can. totally unprofessional. do not use!

Best decision I ever made for my son. He thrived in this early childhood program. Genuine, caring…read moreteachers and an authentic inclusive community where every child and family is welcome. Excellent education. He was reading before the end of Pre-K4.

From the owner: Reggio-inspired Early Childhood Education including Music Together preschool. In the Reggio…read moreapproach the curriculum builds upon the interests of the children. As a Lutheran school our mission is to open the door to a lifetime of learning in a Christ centered community.

Had a great experience. Mary really took care of me and even let me fire extinguisher! I mentioned…read more$25 off my first order so don't forget to do that.

Due to the quick response I received, and the excellent service they provided, I recommend…read moreutilizing their services. The technician I dealt with was very kind, professional, and quick to help with my concerns. I will be utilizing this company in the future, so long as they have staff members like him.

I live in a condo presently managed by TBG. I've lived here for 13 years and have been a Board…read moreMember for ten. Currently I serve as Vice President. For the past decade our building has had to make significant changes due to Life-Safety requirements mandated by the City of Chicago. This has been an extremely costly endeavor for our smaller high-rise building. During this time our condo has had three different management companies - each new one has cost us significant time and money. We've also earned a reputation for being difficult due to select board members/residents who allow their personal agenda(s) and opinions to interfere with the building's well-being as a whole. This resulted in two of the management companies quitting and leaving us in a lurch. Not good. Of the three new companies that we interviewed, TBG was the only one willing to work within our budget and undertake our building's requirements. This means working diligently with Directors, finding creative solutions regarding issues within a 100 year old building, and attending our monthly board meetings (legally they are not required to do this). It takes time for management companies to get to know their buildings. No management company is going to be a 100% perfect fit. Yes, TBG has dropped the ball on some of our smaller issues, but they've been here for the big ones and kept us from bankruptcy. They are here to help us make informed decisions that work within the parameters of our building's need. Thank you Larry & TBG.

Honestly, with this condo building, you're really paying for location, as you're across the street…read morefrom the lake. This building is deteriorating and falling apart. Cute at first--until you move in and see the truth! People are always stealing mail and packages. Cops were called many times, and reports were made. Thank goodness my detective got camera footage, as the manager didn't want to provide it. Homeless people sleep in front of the building at times. The elevators are always broken--both of them. The washers and dryers don't wash or dry worth anything, which is a waste of money for the tenants. Some of the renters and owners are very nice and laid-back. Then you have a few miserable ones who think they control who should live in the building. My encounters were with a prejudiced, LGBTQ-phobic Indian lady on the 4th floor who happened to be a hacker who hacked people's phones and accounts, commonly called people the N-word, and had a real hate for transgender people. Also, an African lady who said everybody who's LGBTQ is going to hell. I'm not an immigrant, but people live in this building--some legal, some illegal. Walls and ceilings are very thin; if you have a studio, it feels like you've got roommates. Rogers Park is normally known to be an LGBTQ-friendly place, but the hallway always smells horrible, which I assume is due to a mixture of ethnic cooking. There is also a pissy smell in the stairwell hallways. You will deal with some roaches and mice if you don't use your own spray. And honestly, management--the manager--doesn't give a care about anything regarding the property; he just collects the money. Runner-up for worst condo building. He basically has a "fuck you" attitude towards renters and prefers to speak to the owners. Even when management does speak to them, it seems like when it's a woman, he tends to speak down to them and disrespect them, as I witnessed that happen to the translator for my homeowner. Management is very friendly when you want to move in, and then when you get ready to leave, it's just like they don't do anything. They have you register an elevator and fill out a form, but the elevator is not blocked off for you. Me and my movers had difficulty due to a tenant on the fifth floor who kept wanting to play childish games by blocking the elevator. And I strongly suggest, if you live at this address, make sure you do have a doorbell camera and track your mail very well.

Boy, if Tony's was closer to my home I would worry about my waistline big-time lol so despite…read morehaving multiple diverse places around me to eat, I eagerly drive over 30 minutes to get my fix of Tony's menu! Everything is delicious affordable, and the quality and quantity are immense. You really feel like you're going into your family's home with greetings by the wonderfully attentive and caring manager Ryan, hostesses and wait staff like Lupe and Phil the best coffee refiller & more. Plentiful tables amidst a welcoming, comfortable decor. Bathrooms are clean, fresh & well maintained-always a good sign. I truly give honest reviews, so allow me to share that this time only, the pork chops were a little overly done, but still delicious and juicy on the inside. But did that stop me from ordering to go the pork chops special? Heck no!

I love this joint. I don't know why I wasn't coming here all the time when I lived in Riverside and…read moreBerwyn. For shame! My nephew recommended we come to Tony's, and I could not thank him enough as we sat there eating great food served by such a friendly staff. Every person we spoke to was Chicago friendly, which is perfect in my books. Orders came to the table quickly, correct, piping hot and delicious! My niece got the Mickey Mouse pancakes and sausage, a family classic, which were fluffy and delicious. HUGE pancakes and crispy sausage links! My sister got the breaded pork tenderloin and loved every bit! The broccoli soup was plain and needed a little excitement, but the pork itself was crispy and well cooked! HUGE portion! WOW! My nephew for the lumberjack platter which was a TON of food. A TON. WILD. Just HUGE serving! The French toast was special; it almost tastes like a cinnamon roll cake. Nice and crispy rounds and soft in the middle. A nice ham steak, bacon, sausage, eggs, and joy. He didn't finish the entire plate but enjoyed every single bite! I got the vegetarian skillet with bacon - I know, I know. It was a long night before this meal, and I needed salt and bacon but wanted all the veggies. What a TREAT! The hash browns were crispy and delicious, not greasy at all which I loved and appreciated, and TONS of veggies. I couldn't finish the entire skillet, but also I happily finished it about 2H later. I just love how I didn't feel heavy after the meal - too full or bogged down by grease. Every single bite was delicious, and I legit cannot wait to go back. The restaurant was busy but had plenty of seating. There were some ants under the table, but they quickly took care of them, and TBH, if I was an ant I'd be in that restaurant too finding food joy. No judgement. Restaurant was clean and service was great! I will happily come back any time, any day, to Tony's. Great people, great food, huge portions, and a great experience. Stop on by!