I NO LONGER FEEL "SAFE" AT THIS WALGREENS!…read more This is not about the service I received in the Greek town location. It's about what happened after I left the store. This occurred approximately 14-hours ago (12:30-ish am/2/3/24). It was around mid-night that I decided to walk down the street a few blocks to Walgreens. I only purchased cereal and milk... and a small bag of popcorn. For the record, hopefully everything inside the store was caught on the security cameras. While shopping in the aisles, I had spoken to a police officer who was shopping, thanking him for his service. They do a job that you couldn't pay me enough to do. Anyway, after walking slowly through the store (I walk slow due to health problems), I paid for each item then stepped aside to make room for the next customer while I looked at my receipt and put the items in my own (blue & white) shopping bag. It's made of a sort of sturdier than paper cloth. I got myself together and finally exited the store at a slow walking pace. By the time I reached the traffic light at the end of the block (going north at Monroe), I stopped to open my bag of popcorn. I was struggling to open the bag, due to health problems). Suddenly, a slightly taller than me, heavy-set male approached me from behind, demanding in a threatening tone to show him what's in my bag. I initially thought I was being robbed. I slowly turned around asking, "Why? (trying to stall and access)". The street was dark, isolated, and no traffic. Where's a cop car when you need one? Hey. There's a cop inside the Walgreens. That said, the guy kept demanding I show him what's in my bag. Was I being mugged? I asked, "Who are you?" He seemed to get frustrated not answering my question and demanded I show him the contents of my bag. Now, I really think I'm getting mugged. I still asked him, "Why?" He got even more frustrated and said, "Just open your bag!" Once again, I asked "Why?" Was this a hungry homeless person?,,, Retarded?... I mean, mentally challenged. Should I scream? I suddenly thought to myself... Is this a Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman moment (Feb 26, 2012) when a non-Black guy (hiding a gun on his person) stalks a lone African-American male in a dark, isolated area with no witnesses to start a physical altercation (fight) after which said non-Black guy pulls out the gun he was hiding, to murder the African-American male... Then claim he feared for his life, shooting in self-defense of the altercation he started with a guy who was minding his own business? He then said something like. "There's a box in your bag". A box? I turned to look inside my bag to see what box he was referring to. Before I knew it, he reached inside my bag and grabbed my box of cereal (Cheerios) and walked off real fast in the direction of the Walgreens. Did I mention, I don't walk fast? I walked back to the store to tell the police officer inside (provided he was still there) and the Walgreens that I had just been robbed by a hungry homeless person. He took my box of Cheerios and ran off. I still had the milk. I was willing to risk it sounding funny, By the time I reached the front entrance, the young woman who waited on me at the cash register met the guy just outside the store. She was talking to him. Oh... Is this moron a Walgreens employee who didn't have the sensed to identify himself as such? He was not wearing a Security uniform, and he was not the police. When I got there, the cashier was so apologetic. She told me that after my very slow departure from the store, an alarm went off. Really? It must've been silent because I didn't hear any alarm... and I was walking slow as a snail. I asked, "This is what sent this moron (still standing there for some reason) stalking down the street behind me?"... Oh... I get it now... He was treating me like I was a CRIMINAL. He expected me to blindly do as he said while refusing to answer my basic questions ("Who are you?" and "Why do you want to see what's in my bag?") Had I realized that, this would've ended with me cussing him da'hell out on the street... and probably escalating. Why didn't anyone tell the cop inside the store? Why send an inexperienced, over-excited, don't know anything employee who is not even law enforcement to assault me? OK. Now I can't help this. Was it because I'm black? Although the cashier apologized, this incident is still with me. For all I know, I was targeted, it was done one purpose, and I'm not convinced it won't happen again. Anyway, I just thought I should document this incident somewhere, in case incidents like this happen all the time to black people at this Walgreens location... or any others.

This pharmacy is always giving is such a hard time filling or refilling anything sent by my doctor…read moreover. It's always a vague answer like we need to confirm what your doctor's instructions are or it's an insurance issue. I always make sure to confirm with doctor before they send anything over and this just has been so inconsistent. Might need to find a different pharmacy nearby to avoid anymore issues or delays for when I actually need these meds.

I have been looking for a new place to get my eyebrows done, so I stopped into Ulta in a moment of…read moredesperation. I'm so happy that I did as Bradley at the Benefit Brow Bar is my new go-to. Making an appointment online was super simple and I was seated almost immediately. Bradley was finishing up with another client, so while I waited, he applied a complimentary eye mask. When it was my turn, he carefully mapped out my brows and frequently checked in to make sure everything was looking how I wanted. The wax was almost painless and my brows looked great. He went in with some tweezers to fine tune the shape - the attention to detail was much appreciated! At the end of my service, he color corrected the redness around my brows, touched up my makeup, and I was on my way. The price is a little more expensive than what you would pay at a nail salon, but I felt like Bradley went above and beyond with little extras and attention to detail. I'll be back for sure!

There is no point in do pickup if they have you wait in the same line. The manager Kim is pretty…read morerude and I can see why the other employees are also rude. No one helps you I was standing in the pickup section for over 10 minutes I made eye contact with multiple employees yet they never asked if i needed help. I have gone to this location 5 times within a year and they always switch it around sometimes they ask for an ID other times they don't and then sometimes they Scan the ID. and it all depends on how you look if they see that you aren't the best dressed then they ask to scan the ID while other customers won't get asked for an ID. Honestly I don't know how this store is still open if the employees and managers are rude and racist.

Brad is the best! Appreciate his perfection, professionalism and humor. Love my brows when he's…read morefinished

Chiquita is my girl! I started going to her back in NOV. I found her by accident when I did a…read morewalk in and desperately needed a wax and a tint. She told me that the person in the past who framed by eyebrows didn't go with my face shape and she took her time to carefully frame my eyebrows by my face shape. She also listened to my concerns about how whenever I go somewhere else by brow tint fades. She told me some tips and made it a perfect color. I've been going to her for the past 5 months and I always get compliments on my brows! I go every 4-5 weeks, and by the last week my brows start to look ugly and she fixes them right up. Usually after I'd get my brows done somewhere else they'd start to look shapeless by the first week.

Excellent experience at Chicago Dental Studio - West Loop! Malia was outstanding--she made both…read morecheck-in and check-out quick, easy, and seamless. She was friendly, professional, and welcoming throughout my visit. Her exceptional customer service made a great experience even better!

Please stay away from this office!…read more I called the office in August about a bump on my jaw it was a bit painful and I wasn't sure what it was so I called the dentist to see if they should do X-rays. They said I need to go to urgent care for that. I go to urgent care, they find nothing wrong, I go to my primary doctor they find nothing wrong. Months later it is still there, I have a routine cleaning. They tell me I need a root canal and the bump is from a root canal. They went ahead and quoted me thousands of dollars and made an appt for me with the endodontist for this to happen. I thought this was strange, so I wanted to go see an endodontist somewhere else to get a second option. So I head over to aspen dental, the endodontist took X-rays and a quick check, and said nothing is wrong but it looks like you have an overdue filling that caused your gums to swell. Chicago dental was going to preform a completely unnecessary procedure on me. I told them there is a filling I need done, they saw the images and filled it. I'm not sure if it's a money scan or truly a lack of knowledge. They cost me thousands of dollars telling me in the first place the bump I had was nothing they could deal with when in reality it was just an overdue filling. The front desk staff is very unknowledgeable and never should have let this situation happen.

totally ruined my face by his overly aggressive liposuction to the face. im a sunken skull like a…read morepumpkin that had too many candles in for way too long.

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Braithwaite and his staff. I'm early on in healing, but I…read morefeel much better as time goes on. Highly recommend

I've been going to Sangini for several years and I've been 1000% satisfied. I've gone to her for…read moreboth lip filler and botox and have been nothing but satisfied. I love that her approach to aesthetic dermatology is really longevity-focused. My best friend goes to her as well and both of our results have always looked subtle and natural but show an undeniable 'glow up.' She also has a way of being kindly transparent about her perspective that is truly unique in this industry. It shows she genuinely prioritizes her clients' satisfaction short AND long term, not how much product she can sell.

I saw Dr. Patel last month for acne and redness. She diagnosed me with Rosacea and her treatment…read morehas shown tremendous improvement in just four weeks. I've had really bad skin since my teenage years and I feel like Dr. Patel's treatment has set my skin on a path to eventual smooth skin :)

Last August (2024), I visited Jennifer at Lustre's new location, not far from her previous one. She…read morehas completely transformed the space with her warm, modern, earthy-boho style--lots of natural wood, big windows, and plenty of sunlight streaming through the waiting area. You'll even find curated goodies like Eminence skincare products, vintage jewelry, and other unique finds. Jennifer is incredible--both as a person and at her craft. She's the only practitioner I trust with my skin, and this visit was extra special because I had my first more advanced treatment: an Erbium Peel laser. Afterward, my skin looked like I had a mild sunburn and felt warm, but I was still comfortable enough to meet family for dinner. Jennifer explained exactly what to expect and how to care for my skin, and she was spot-on (as always). By the next morning, the redness was gone, and my skin felt tighter, smoother, and glowing. For someone like me with super sensitive skin, Jennifer always finds the perfect balance--pushing just enough for great results without overdoing it. This treatment was the ideal first step into something a little more intensive without jumping into Botox or injectables. If you haven't visited Lustre or booked a treatment with Jennifer yet, this is your sign. She's been doing this for years, continues to expand her knowledge, and is amazing at recommending the right products--favoring organic options while also understanding when active ingredients make sense.

I have been going to Jennifer for 5 years now and she is the only person on earth that I trust with…read moremy skin treatments! Jennifer has state-of-the-art esthetician equipment, and is extremely competitive with her pricing. Her service is unmatched in Chicagoland. Highly recommend her services to anyone with troubled skin, or if you are just looking for a relaxing facial with the highest quality of products.

I've lost track on how many times I've been coming here.. and I can honestly say that this is…read morebecoming one of my favorite lol. The customer service is top notch! The salon is clean and nicely decorated. I usually get a regular pedicure and a gel overlay with some type of intricate design, but I've also have done no chip pedicures as well as having my eyebrows and lashes done and again perfection!

I was thrilled when I found out Legendary was coming to the West Loop. There's no shortage of nail…read moresalons in the area but none are good IMO. Prior to Legendary, I used to to drive up to Lincoln Park or Lakeview to get mani / pedis. I've been a number of times for both gel manicures, nail art and pedicures. I have naturally strong nails so I've never tried their gel overlay that others rave about. This place is $$ than others around, but for the most part you're getting good quality service. I will say I'm not a huge fan of their pedicure chairs, they're aesthetically pleasing but not the most comfortable. Booking can also be a challenge, but if you plan ahead you should be just fine.

This is a convenient store to go to because they are close to my house, and they have many other…read morelocations. Not only that ,but they have low prices everyday and the owners are nice and friendly.

This is the first time I'm writing a review on my procedure. Six years ago I had a skinny bbl done…read moreby Dr Lorri Cobbins. I was naive at the time but I really wanted a little bit added to my bottom so I went in for a consult. I was also really skinny (like model skinny) so even then she told me oh yeah I've had patients your size or smaller do procedures by me, I wish she rejected me or at least did a less risky procedure since her skills didn't match the words I heard. My body was so perfect in every way before this procedure (just wanted a little boost on my bottom). I remember I said "I heard some peoples shoulders get bigger she was like "Oh no that's not true at all." She did Lipo to my stomach which barely had much fat, inner thighs, and back. Anyways 6 yrs later and I'm struggling with my body image. I've lost my confidence, my skinny bbl doesn't look great, can't find a solution because I have skin laxity on my back and stomach, scarring/tethering (again this is from the aggressive lipo she did and how she used the surgical tools), Lipo fibrosis on stomach and back and yes the upper back looks bigger. I followed all the instructions of wearing the compression garment and everything. The problem wasn't the aftercare instructions I perfectly followed, the problem was the poor surgical technique. She did aggressive lipo on me, took out too much fat because I was thin and ruined the look of my skin. I now have 2 rolls on my back that I never had before my procedure and I feel always bloated for some odd reason no matter what I eat healthy or not even though my diet didn't change. I only gained about 10 pounds (still at a weight women would love) but even with that if the surgical skills were good the body would grow out nice and even, it wouldn't look botched. I wish she rejected me and told me to come back in a year or 2 if I want something permanent after I try something temporary. I wish she told me thoroughly and openly what kind of problems can come up (this was only briefly discussed and none of the problems I have now were discussed as potential issues after surgery). I wish she gave me a temporary option or smaller procedure not as damaging as a first solution to see what it would look like. I didn't receive any other options. I think plastic surgeons (especially ones who've had botched outcomes from their work) need to give a couple options and really think about if the contouring will look nice with each option so the patient can have a good long term outcome and more people will trust them for procedures. Dr. Cobbins took away the most thing that made me confident back then and damaged my body. I am struggling in every way imaginable because of this procedure done by Dr. Lorri Cobbins. The most perfect parts of my body were ruined because of horrible surgical technique and now I am left grieving it. I struggle every day to look for a way to fix it and I'm too afraid to go to someone else that may further damage me. I don't take photos anymore like I used to, I don't try on clothes when I shop like I want to. I can't look at myself in the mirror the same way. Please if you want a better/different look try temporary cosmetic things first so they go away if you don't like them and you don't have to live with the permanent result of a botched procedure.

Dr. Lorri Cobbins performed my gynecomastia removal at the end of February. Now, two months later,…read moreI'm thrilled with the results. Everything from my first consultation through the procedure and follow-up was smooth sailing. All of my questions, no matter how small, were answered with thorough explanations to help me get the best result... and I truly believe I did. I waited a long time to get this surgery (probably longer than I should have, but that's a 'me' thing), and I couldn't be happier with my experience all-around. From the kind and knowledgeable staff, to the amazing on-site surgical center, right down to Dr. Cobbins' brilliant expertise and joyful spirit... My experience at the Aesthetic Institute was everything I wanted. The best part: it all fell within my budget. Dr. Cobbins, I can't thank you enough for giving me my self-confidence back.