At the risk of channeling Dorothy, I will have to insist that there is NO place like home!…read more For me, it is Frankfort, a great town southwest of the city of Chicago. It is close enough to the city that we can dine, play and even worship there but live in our burb. It is close to our favorite place for sports, the University of Illinois in Champaign. It might be far from where you live but hey, depending on who you are, this might be a plus! jk There is a great park district, tremendous schools and picturesque shopping. The property taxes are high because we have all these services and don't have a huge shopping center or industrial area. I am glad not to have those additions to a town which can lower taxes and I want the services so I am willing to pay the taxes. OK, I am done bragging about my town now, thanks for reading.

The Village of Frankfort is my home now. I left Naples, FL to live in this perfect little Village…read moreand don't plan on EVER leaving. I opened a Real Estate company, Old Plank Properties, LLC, and the wonderful people of Frankfort couldn't be more supportive of us! It is one of, if not THE, safest places in Illinois, #3 in the state right now for those seeking employment and it only takes about 50 minutes to get into the city of Chicago by Metra! I truly can't say enough great things about this beautiful community! I'm just blessed to be a part of it!!!

The Village Hall for Frankfort is a very clean, pleasant, modern building. The women who work here…read moreare very friendly and if you miss the deadline for the less expensive village stickers, they are very sympathetic. If they don't handle it, they sure know who does. The only operation which isn't very efficient is early voting. I have personally voted early here and it takes forever, each person is individually processed and all the paper work is done by hand. I have seen early voting on TV and it seems much more automated. I they could make that more steamlined I think this village hall would be perfect. On the other hand it sure eliminates any vote early and vote often fraud!

When searching "museums to visit in Joliet" you will come across the Original Dairy Queen. This…read moredoesn't have much going on since the business is not functioning here. So you'll visit to see two plaques. If you're nearby it's fun to come see it but don't go out of your way.

Love our Frankfort library. The staff that works here are so helpful and friendly. It is open and…read morewelcoming to all different ages and groups. I come here several times a month borrowing/ returning books for myself and my son. Meeting a tutor to work. Book sales. Various events to support our library. A true gem of our town.

This is one of the loudest libraries. There is so much talking, laughing, and playing. There is no…read moreconcept of quietness because of how the library is designed. Its actually ridiculous

This trail is part of a larger trail that spans 26 or so miles. While many parts are plowed, you do…read moreexperience some icy portions in the winter. However, for winter running, especially lo g runs, it's a great loa toon and trail. There are some nice scenic parts to view and some street runs. I didn't see any spots for bathrooms, but I would like to check further along the way. It has some hills, which are great, and other parts that are flat. I enjoyed this paved trail very much. Can't wait to run it again!

This is my 500th review. I was waiting for something amazing for such a personal landmark. I am so…read moreglad to have stumbled upon the Cal Sag Trail. I am fairly certain that Mother Nature does not enjoy being paved. However, in the case of the Cal Sag Trail, maybe she might just reconsider. Hear me out. I used to stomp around with the dog along the Cal Sag as a side trip from Lake Katherine. The area along the Cal Sag was pretty disastrous. Overgrown, neglected, weedy, muddy or rocky, mostly unfriendly and unusable. We never travelled very far but we always liked watching the boats and trains along the way. Along came the Friends of the Cal Sag with a brilliant idea to put in a trail that would go all the way from Lemont to the Burnham Greenway, which is almost to Indiana. The full distance will be 26 miles. It is not all done yet, but the parts that are completed are spectacular. I walked with my dog along the new addition in Palos Heights. Not to sound cliché, but truly, "If you build it, they will come." That is exactly what happened here. So many walkers and so many bikers. All ages. And it is not even officially opened yet. The trail is paved and two lanes. It twists, turns and has some great sights, like bridges and trains. Other times maybe you see a car wash. There are signs along the route that let you know what suburb or area you are in. The Cal Sag Trail feels like it was always meant to be there. Land that was unused is now being used and enjoyed. Please, without delay, get a bike or some walking shoes and get out there.

Great place with great guys, they really know their stuff! The recruiters here will give you the…read moreinfo you need for both active duty Army and Army Reserves. Come prepared with questions and think of where you want to be in the future.

I am writing to express ongoing concerns regarding my experiences at the Midlothian Library as a…read moretraveling therapist serving young children and their families. In my role, I work with children of varying abilities, including those with developmental differences. Unfortunately, I have had multiple unpleasant interactions with staff that have made the environment feel unwelcoming and, at times, inappropriate for the families I serve. I have observed what I perceive to be differential treatment toward families of color, including nonverbal cues and behaviors that come across as dismissive and judgmental. One particularly concerning incident involved a child with autism who was experiencing a brief meltdown in a private room. During this time, a staff member, later identified as Sue Eckhardt, entered abruptly and stated, "What the hell is going on? I can hear the banging in my office." The tone and approach lacked sensitivity and were not appropriate given the situation. The interaction escalated an already challenging moment rather than supporting a safe and understanding environment. Additionally, I have received repeated feedback that typical toddler behavior--such as speaking at an indoor voice level--is "too loud." I have also been told that my therapeutic singing is disruptive, despite it being a standard and necessary component of my sessions. At the same time, there appears to be inconsistency in expectations for noise levels among staff. I would also like to note concerns regarding the physical layout of the children's area. The toddler space is centrally located with high ceilings, which naturally amplifies sound. This design contributes to noise concerns that staff have raised, yet the responsibility appears to be placed on families rather than considering environmental factors. Public libraries are intended to be inclusive, welcoming spaces for all members of the community. Based on my experiences, I feel that the current environment and some staff interactions fall short of that standard. I strongly encourage leadership to reflect on staff training, particularly in areas of cultural responsiveness, disability awareness, and family-centered practices.

It was ok, staff has some attitude but mostly Ok…read more One time I went to the bathroom and they were all messed up. It smelt bad and what I think was soap on the mirror.

This home caught my eye as I was leaving a nearby park across 1st Ave. This stunning Georgian red…read morebrick building has ties to the Civil War. It was built in 1924 and was a home for Civil War widows. Until 1973, it was in continuous use by veterans' families. It had 34 individual bedrooms with communal bathrooms, a kitchen, a large dining room and a family gathering room. The brick part of the building doesn't look bad from the outside, but the front white porch-like front area needs a lot of work. Preservationist we're successful with getting this home listed in the National Register of Historic Places. There is now a historical marker outside the front entry. Another cool thing is that the side street (Ohio Street) is still a brick paved road. I hope this will be preserved and properly renovated in the near future. I think a nice restaurant/event space would be nice. It seems to have a lot of potential. The exact address is 224 North First Avenue.