My blind dad came in to rent some tool to plant some bushes (quick! Because my mom was trying to…read morepay someone $$$$$$$ to do it despite all of us offering to do it) They refused to waste his money by renting us something that we didn't need. They do, however, have almost anything you could ever want.

AA always have what I need and when I need it to make my party planning experience smooth.read more

Very generous and charitable organization!! They donated their venue free of charge for a…read morechildren's Christmas toy donation event.

The owners were so kind to let my sister host her family holiday party event here for her nomprofit…read moreorganization. It's a gorgeous venue with great acoustics. The private party we had was wonderful! They have a fully stocked bar, the bathrooms are well maintained, and many tables to set our guests up with some food. The owners let us set up switch for the kids while the dancefloor came alive with all the grown ups. I love supporting businesses run by good people, and the owners of this venue are very kind hearted! I will definitely come back if I were to host an event myself!!

The short of it: I had a fabulous experience with Mindspring Partners, but specifically with Eric…read moreM. I was blown away by his drive to genuinely help me find the perfect job-- and not just fill another position in Chicago. Did he find me a fantastic position? Yes! Thank you, Eric! The long of it: I had never worked with a recruiting company before, and once Eric started to pursue a new job for me, he didn't stop until he found me a position I would love and excel in. He diligently called me, asked me questions, keep my head level and feet on the ground when I would freak out, and walk me through the interview process and performance. He was always professional, and wouldn't hesitate to go the extra mile if I needed more time or help. The other team members at Mindspring were always kind and encouraging if I stopped over to the office to fill out paperwork or talk with Eric, I felt like they were all rooting for me, and when we did get a new position, everyone was super excited too! I'm so thankful to everyone at Mindspring, as it was a new, and ultimately, wonderful experience. Special thanks to Vito as well! If you are looking to get hired, or are in need of a recruiter to find someone on your behalf, Mindspring Partners is your place to go.

Molly and Diana have definitely done a heck of a job providing employment opportunities in a tough…read morejob market. They will fit you into the appropriate spot that fills your skill set. If you're looking for temp or temp-to-perm work, these are the people to contact.

I am a previous employee this is a horrible place to work also an unsafe place because you cannot…read moretrust your coworkers. CRC-2's are supervisors and they are the main people smuggling in contraband for the residence it's the people that have been working there for years that make it harder for the newcomers so that they can keep their overtime the residence at Elle because there are really no consequences for their behavior I started working here right before the pandemic hit in early March the worst experience I have had at a job most of the male CRC-1's are afraid of the inmates or residence as they call them The kitchen staff also smuggling contraband they bring food in every day and they smuggle in contraband displays really need to be investigated and re-staffed

I love the support that we get from these guys!! I block club have had several clean and green…read moreprojects and we have had support from Community Service Guys through the Safer Foundation. We just provided Lunch. It was a Win Win For both of us. We needed the Help. These guys could use the hours. Great concept! Love it! and the managers and Staff are great about helping.

An easy-to-navigate website with plenty of options at fair prices. An effortless pickup and return…read moreprocess. Hosting 30+ Christmas guests? Easy--with a little help from Tablescapes!

I've used this company for large gatherings their equipment. Tables and chairs are top-notch. Their…read moretable cloths. Also cloth tablecloths are top-notch employees come out and set up exact time. They say they're gonna come very happy.

The ambiance is always great!! Wanda is always an excellent server who is clean and very fast on…read moreher feet! The owner is polite and seeks to ensure that all visitors feel safe and wants them to enjoy the venue!! He never turns anyone away if requesting to greet him for a brief introduction when I'm there. I've produced events here and exposed inner city youth to this luxury experience that they may have never had if my team and I hadn't reached out. I expect my guests and business clients will continue to take interest in renting the Grand Ballroom Chicago as executed in the past few years. The list of satisfactory referrals is growing!! #1stladyrebasoul

We've been hosting monthly events here for the past two years for a large crowd. I'm not sure when…read morethe new owner/management took over, but he's always been accommodating. It's a large beautiful (I would like to say historic) venue that has a large dance floor, plenty of seating, huge bar, stage where Live Music or DJ can perform, private dressing room with a small bathroom, and a full-size commercial kitchen to rent if you want to provide food or bring in a caterer. There is a parking lot in the back, as well as across the street, and street parking. The owner has security patrolling the parking lots the entire night. Our guests have never had a problem. They only provide rental space, bartenders, and a few servers/waitresses, you have to provide/hire your own vendors (caterers, DJ, decorations, etc.). In being an Event Planner for the past 30+ years from Corporate to Community events, as with all Service-based businesses, you're going to always have a rotating door when it comes to customer service. It's part of the game. It's hard to find good help these days. My personal experience, as well as my experience in attending other events hosted there, has always been great. I know other event promoters who have also been hosting their events here for awhile, so if it was that bad, we wouldn't still be here. The owner does an excellent job in doing his best to stay on top of it. So when you read other poor reviews, create your own opinion based on your own experience like we did. Otherwise you just might miss out on a GREAT experience!

I'll be the first to admit--I was skeptical of recruiters. After running into so many that didn't…read moreseem to have my best interests at heart, I wasn't sure working with one would lead anywhere meaningful. But Emily Cullen at The Larko Group completely changed that perception. After having a baby, I wasn't actively planning to return to work and was hesitant about re-entering the workforce with a gap in my work history. But Emily saw potential in me that I hadn't yet recognized in myself. She connected me with an opportunity at a medical device manufacturing startup in an operations and administrative role. Following the company's acquisition in 2024, I stayed on--what began as a leap of faith ultimately became the catalyst for a long-term career path. Since then, I've grown into a mid-level corporate role with exciting opportunities ahead in the medical device and technology industry. I'm incredibly grateful to Emily Cullen and The Larko Group for helping me take such a major step forward. If you're hesitant about working with recruiters, just know there are genuine professionals out there--and Emily is one of them. Great value and while it takes effort to apply and evalutate your skill and experience the return on your investment is high. I can't recommend her and The Larko Group enough!

I was recently placed in an Executive Assistant role by The Larko Group. I was very impressed and…read moregrateful for the entire team's efforts throughout the process. Amy was very persistent with the search. She arranged several quality interviews, and Russ helped prepare me for those interviews. Andrea and Julie went above and beyond as well. I feel confident that they found the right fit for both me and the organization I've joined. I definitely recommend working with The Larko Group!

We were recently wed at Bridgeport Art Center's Skyline Loft, which VL manages. Our experience was…read morevery positive! Our sales consultant, Gretchen, albeit a bit abrasive, was super responsive. Once we entered into a contract, the majority of our interface was with Kate who was awesome. The bar service at our event was fabulous - the service was seriously on point! Only constructive feedback we'd provide is around their client management cycle - we wish it was clearer to us sooner that she was our main point of contact - their transition of communication from Gretchen to Jim to Kate was slightly confusing. It also felt like the forms we had to fill out and send back were cumbersome and a repetitive, especially as compared to some of our other vendors, like our production company and photographer, where everything was electronic and super smooth.

I've worked with the Venue Logic team many times over the past several years and are always…read morethrilled to work with them. Kate, Jim and the rest of the team are all pros with a capital P. They know the industry and their spaces inside and out and will bend over backwards to make sure events run as smoothly as possible. Their bar team, led by Marcello, knows how to keep it moving while still pouring the best drinks and not making guests feel rushed. They are among the best you will find at any venue in the city. Essentially, these are the pros you want responsible for the venue and bar service at your wedding/event. We always know we're in good hands when we work in one of their spaces and look forward to it every time.