The heart of the city. Better and less crowded than the Bean…read more This fecal fountain is a fun little photo op when you're in the city, and it's right down the street from Kasama, making them an unlikely but excellent pair.

Exactly what you'd expect: a statue that looks like poop. There was also a super friendly outdoor…read moreorange cat nearby named Mister that made my entire day. He was so cute and so worth the visit to the Shit Fountain. It's also near Kasama, so you can definitely make a trip out of this or take a quick detour if you're in the area.

ive lived in chgo ridge for 51 years and always attended ridge fest until last year when the…read morevillage trustees were scared to have our annual fest. every other town had their festivals but not ridge fest. sissys what are you scared of??? the fest always had enough cops around and there was never any trouble . why cant we have our festival this summer 2025??????? the village does not do enough for our community they never have food banks to help the needy

This is a review for last yea's Taste of Orland Park, this year's Taste of Orland Park is July 31st…read moreto August 2nd. They have a good choice for restaurants including 3 pizza places that participated in it. And there are different activities including live concert, and even activities for the kids. One of the more newer ones that happened last year, photo opportunities with Disney character, one for each day for 2 hours, Woody for the first day, Stitch for day 2, and Moana for the last day. I have included pictures from last year's Taste, and I can't wait to see what will be in store for Taste of Orland Park 2026. Maybe some more Disney characters.

Well it's moved again ... this time to the brand new Centennial Park West venue. The review…read morecomments from the past still apply, but this new venue is roomier and allows for more patrons and food tents. Now in its 21st year, Taste of Orland is a fun outing. Bring your own chairs to be sure you get seating. The permanent stage allows for much better audio performances. Fun outing ...

It's the kind of place where you can catch incredible up-and-coming bands one night and seasoned…read moreindie legends the next. The sound quality is excellent for such an intimate space, and the atmosphere is pure rock-and-roll -- raw, unpolished, and full of energy. Drinks are affordable, the lighting sets the perfect underground vibe, and the crowd is always lively and diverse. It's a place that celebrates real music and creativity without the pretension, making every show feel like a genuine Chicago experience.

October-April. It is…read morethe second Saturday of the month. noon to 4:00 PM free to the public 21+ and parents with kids (same goes for sellers) Parking: Street Transit: #49 Western bus - http://www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/busroute.aspx?RouteId=198 Transit Chicago - http://www.transitchicago.com Handmade Market is a unique event to connect the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique and handmade. Featuring more than 30 amazing sellers at the market, selling jewelry, purses, knitted items, clothing, paper crafts, and more! The Empty Bottle starts serving at noon, so feel free to shop with mimosas in hand. (We do encourage relaxed shopping.) You can also grab brunch at the tasty Bite Café next door. Markets include funky jewelry, glass pendants, knitted items, handbags, clothing, paper crafts and more. Did you know that in the city there are many makers who create jewelry, clothing, scarves, handbags, journals, greeting cards, and more? Do you want your money to go directly to the people that make the things you buy? Here you can establish a personal connection, and our makers are even encouraged to demonstrate or make their products during the event. Sustainable crafterness this is a regular monthly event. We strive to create a crafter's market, with affordable handmade, mostly local items. There are a ton of crafters in the city, and we try to make this accessible to up and coming designers, jewelry makers, and others. Come out and help support your monthly crafter's market.

Such a cute instagram worthy spot which also had the mirror illusion right around the coner. The…read moreweather was agreeable and we took some great photos for our girl's getaway trip!

Finally got to check out my neighbor during Open House Chicago. This place was really cool…read more If you've ever gone down this stretch of Racine, surely you've seen the oversized door with the big green monster peering out at you. They are a toy test lab for Fisher Price. It was a fun looking workplace with stuffed animals and toys at every turn. Also had a nice small world moment meeting a new art director from SCAD, where my nephew is going to school.

Talk about environmental stewardship in all the right places. Visited your property for a TedX talk…read moreand able to tour your property. Enjoyed learning of your local levels of conservation bridging the way for others to learn. Thank you for your educational layers, your land use and your kindness to those who visit. Hands down a great place to come whether adult or to guide the young. What a beautiful way to leave a positive imprint in this world. Thank you for being inclusive to community coming your way!

McDonald Farm is a simple self discovery landscape with exhibits that demonstrate land useage and…read moreconservation. The volunteers are friendly, but not immediately helpful as they go about their daily duties. Nice place to bring a lunch & eat. I didn't check out the restrooms, so no review there. Quite a pleasant place to visit for a short time. Great for kids!

The nicest thoroughfare in the area. This is a great and often scenic place to sit and relax or…read morejust pass through. There is typically art on display so it is usually a fairly interesting route or destination. Overall, a nice place to enjoy your beverages and snacks from home (or wherever else) and appreciate artwork in the outdoors.

Thank you Nicole, our amazing Community Manager, and the whole crew at the Forge for putting on a…read morefantastic in-person event tonight! It was a marvelous experience! The Forge is a super cool adventure park set in the gorgeous Lemont quarries. Check out the zip line over the quarry! I'm not super fit, but was able to fully participate in climbing a tower and completing the zip line across the water. Highly recommend a trip here, even just to grab a bite to eat and take in the sunset. Or go all out and tackle a climb and zip line! Thanks Yelp, Nicole, and the Forge staff! Beautiful event!! So fun!!

Great menu, we each have our fav dish here. Service is always spot on. It can get a bit loud so we…read moretend to dine earlier here.

I have frequented the Burr Ridge & Downers Grove locations for years. This was my 3rd time at the…read moreOrland location & the physical restaurant itself seems to have gone down hill a bit. It needs a good scrubbing and some updating. It looks beat up & tired. As usual we were pleased with the food. The lettuce wraps , Mexican shrimp, meatballs and southwest egg rolls were very good. Our server Serena was delightful. She was pleasant and charming. She could have used bussing back up as plates piled up on the table repeatedly. It was a bit of a chaotic mess trying to make room for additional rounds of orders with plates & serving platters poked up.