6am: I'm the only one here, all stations were open. Charger 03 had an error message on the screen,…read moreso I went with Charger 01. It's been a while but I opened up the Electrify app and was able to connect quickly. 10 more minutes and I'll be set at 80 percent charge.

I love this location as it's connected to Woodmans, which in itself is a treat, but also located…read moreclose to both I-94 and I-294. They usually have ample amount of chargers available as they have 12 stalls capable of supporting power up to 250kW. Its also nice to have it located right off oh Milwaukee Ave. where it's an easy-in, easy-out scenario. There are also ample businesses to visit outisde of Woodmans while you wait to charge like Sarpinos Pizza across the street.

Our main charging station. Depending on what time of the day it's not always too full. And you can…read moregrab some groceries while you charge. Other cars who aren't there to charge drive really fast so just beware of that.

Last Friday, we watched Terminator 2: Judgment Day 35th Anniversary at AMC Northbrook 14 at 7:00…read morepm. We hadn't been to this theater for many years, so we were glad to find that we still had a very good experience. Although I'm not reviewing the movie itself, I do want to mention that I had somehow never actually watched it before. I had seen many images and clips from the movie here and there over the years, but I had never sat down and watched the whole thing. We truly enjoyed Terminator 2. No wonder it is considered such an iconic movie, it is still a great movie by today's standards. The great sound and picture quality at this AMC really helped us enjoy the movie. I was especially pleased that the theater was clean, including the seats and trays. We were in Auditorium 5. The temperature was comfortable throughout the movie as well. The large "leather" seats were supposed to be comfortable, but unfortunately, the recline and footrest buttons on my seat did not work. My husband tried his, and both worked for him. The seats were also very large, but they had become somewhat sunken to one side, presumably from years of wear and tear, which made them less comfortable than they should have been. I tried several seats, and they all seemed to have the same issue. Since I was sitting between my husband and my daughter, I decided to just keep my original seat and tried not to let it bother me. We had already had pizza for dinner before the movie, so we didn't get anything from the concessions. Still, I was glad to see that the concession area was bustling around 6:45 pm. The washrooms were also quite clean around that time. Overall, we're glad to see that this AMC is still running well after so many years, although we're sad to see Northbrook Court slowly dying. Seeing a movie in a theater is such an enjoyable experience, and we hope people will continue to support movie theaters so that places like this can stay around for many more years.

I went there tonight for a live viewing of the BTS concert. There were plenty of staff at the…read moreconcession stand who were courteous and helpful. The show was in theater number six which was a very nice size. The seats were super comfortable and reclined with a foot rest. Also, what I like about the seating here is that each row is very private, and I could barely see the people in the rows ahead of me. Plus there was plenty of room between my seat and the next ones over. The sound and picture quality were excellent! I am happy that this updated AMC theater remains even though the mall has been dead for years.

While out with my family, we decided to stop by Westfield Old Orchard, since it was such a…read morebeautiful day out. It's been over a decade since I've been to this mall so I was very excited to return. Thankfully, the parking garage was right next to the mall, so it was a short walk to the entrance. The outdoor mall was extremely clean and absolutely beautiful. We browsed in and out of a few different stores and everyone was very nice and attentive. The one store that caught our attention was Laderach, which was a Swiss chocolate store. We were able to sample truffles and chocolate bars and it was probably the best tasting chocolate we've ever had. We also stopped in to Coach and I ended up buying my daughter a cute, Coach bag. With stores like Zara, Fabletics, Alo, Louis Vuitton and Nordstrom, you truly get a great, shopping experience at this mall; there's something here for everyone. There's also ample seating as well. If you're in the Chicagoland area, this is definitely the mall to visit. You will not be disappointed!

Westfield Old Orchard is one of the most beautiful shopping centers in the Chicago area. I…read moreabsolutely love its open-air design, which makes shopping feel relaxing and enjoyable. The entire mall is clean, well-maintained, and beautifully landscaped with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the atmosphere. The variety of stores is impressive. Whether you're looking for luxury brands, fashion, home décor, or technology, you'll find it here. Some of my favorite stores include Apple, Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Zara, Aritzia, lululemon, Anthropologie, LEGO, Sephora, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, West Elm, J.Crew, Madewell, Free People, Vuori, Alo Yoga, Tory Burch, Coach, and Barnes & Noble. There is truly something for everyone. The mall also offers great dining and entertainment options, making it a perfect place to spend an entire afternoon. Whether you're shopping, meeting friends for coffee, or simply enjoying a walk, Westfield Old Orchard always feels welcoming and vibrant. If you're visiting the Chicago area and enjoy shopping, this is definitely a destination worth exploring. Highly recommended!

Love the location and conveniently placed by a ton of restaurants, a Whole Foods, REI, Best Buy,…read moreLowes and a bunch more businesses. If you need to charge and need to pass the time during charging your car, you won't have a difficult time doing so with all the businesses around.

We needed a wedding card ASAP because someone forgot back home lol. It was near us so we stopped…read moreby. It was like a massive Aldi's. We got what we needed! The only downside was that I couldn't use my credit card to get 4x points at the grocery store as it only took debit or gift card I believe was the choice? Or maybe it was EBT.. it was just the one thing though so no big deal.

I stopped by Woodman's mainly to check out the Pokémon vending machine, but I was impressed with…read morethe store overall. Even though I wasn't there to do a full shopping trip, everything I saw was clean, well organized, and well maintained. The aisles looked stocked, and the store had a nice layout that made it easy to get around. The visit was quick, but it left a great first impression. I'll definitely have to come back sometime to do more shopping. Based on what I saw, this seems like a well-run store that's worth visiting.

I walked in with a picture and an idea--fairly well-developed. I needed t-shirts in a day's time…read more They looked at my request with an experienced eye, formatted and improved what I wanted, got my approval and delivered! The following day, the t-shirts got compliments galore. Can't get any better than that.

I remember being a kid, and one of my favorite stops was the t-shirt printing shop in the mall to…read moresee the latest transfers hanging all over the walls. I remember getting my most favorite shirt of all, a print of my super big crush as a kid--Shaun Cassidy. I can recall the smell of the heat press, and the excitement of the final product. It was a light blue shirt...see, just like yesterday? Around since 1977, HP Tops is your town t-shirt printing shop that has a space packed with garments and clothing blanks for all your printing needs...whether a Bar/Bat Mitzvah giveaway, a customized gift, or shirt for camp, this is your one stop shop. We needed a special shirt made, a simple black t-shirt with some lettering on it. We walked in, told the owner what we wanted, he arranged the letters perfectly on the heat press, and did the shirt on the spot in less than 15 minutes. All in all the total came to $21. Shirt cost + $.50 per letter. They have an online ordering system, but we were told it's better to come in to make sure it turns out okay. I personally suggest going in, because the customer service is off-the-charts fantastic, and the shop is a fun visit...even if you just want to browse and drum up a conversation. Nice to support local.

It is AMC. I expect my experience with AMC to be consistent across theaters and this one is exactly…read morethat. You buy your tickets downstairs on level 2 of the mall. They are two great food places there for parents to sit if they have a teen go to a movie by themselves. #ParentTaxi Once you take the working escalator upstairs, the snack counter begs you to purchase that popcorn and soda. Or nachos. Or candy. Or if later in the day, a drink at the bar. The movie volume is not excessive. The reclining seats work. And the bathrooms are stocked and clean. It is exactly what you'd expect from a movie theater.

I usually go to the Lake in the Hills AMC down my street, but this one was close to my work. I love…read morethis AMC, because it's low key at least when I was there on a Thursday night at 6:00pm. It's cool because they have enough kiosks so that you can just buy your tickets very easily. Then all the theaters are upstairs, which is great, because it feels private and quiet and chill. One of the key points about this theater is that there are unusually wide rows, so the seats are nicely distributed from front to back. It felt more spacious than other AMC locations. Lastly, parking was a breeze. I think there's a lot less traffic here as the mall scene has declined over the past 10 years. I'm on the A-List, so I'll be back!

My husband and I went to the Vernon Area Public Library for the Games for Grown-ups program. This…read moreis held once or twice a month, where adults can come in and play board games with other adults. They had a wide variety of games to choose from. We played a game with some other people and had a nice time. The library itself looked nice with lots of other things to do. I highly recommend the Vernon Area Public Library!

Went to my local library to research "Pinterest". Ashley at…read morecirculation desk was quick to locate my source material. This place rocks. Highly recommended!

Toto's on Green Bay Road in Highland Park did a terrible job on my daughter's bicycle last year…read more They installed the training wheels in a way that was neither effective, safe, or affordable. My daughter was afraid to use it because the training wheels kept being pushed up, meaning she could have fallen. I think I was charged ~$80.00 USD. When I returned to Toto's to talk about it, they'd already shuttered. So they got my money, and the money of who knows how many other people who also received subpar service. Good riddance, IMO.

Came in on an errand not knowing much about replacing parts on my bike. The staff was super nice…read moreand the shop has bikes, boards and accessories for adults and children. It's clean and fairly priced. I haven't had any work done here but the person I talked to seemed very knowledgeable.