Agree with everyone else, the Village of Hillside should be investigated for ticket scams. They…read moreare very unreasonable about their ticketing policies and hearings. Other towns have signs posted "Right turn on red prohibited" or "Right turn on Red allowed after complete stop". They leave it ambiguous here and use it to the town's advantage to issue as many tickets as possible. It is a cash cow. They even usurped borders of neighboring towns so they can issue tickets on the other side of the street too. This should be banned in Illinois, it is taking advantage of the public. No one will want to drive or visit this town due to their extreme policies on ticketing, it is out of the norm and a definite cash cow.

Village of Hillside has sent me $1000 in red light tickets. I don't live there. I used to commute…read morethrough the area to get to work. I was never notified of these tickets until the secretary of state sent me a later 2 years later that my license is going to be suspended unless I pay these tickets. When asked if I could reduce the fines? Too late, they have been sent the bill to a PRIVATE COLLECTION AGENCY. Enjoy your filthy money. I hate this town.

It was quick the gentleman who took care of me very helpful, I'm applying for retirement he gave me…read morean appointment. We're doing it on the phone. He's helping me to fill out the application. Very helpful.

Walked in and the security guard immediately pointed me to the kiosk to register. My reason for…read morevisit wasn't listed (handling business for my incapacitated father) so I just clicked "other" several times and then was given a number. I came prepared for the long game, especially since I didn't have an appointment. I had my iPad, fully charged phone, and Kindle. I take my seat and start going thru some mail that I brought along and I hear my number called less than a minute after sitting down (!). I assumed it was just to clarify why I was there since I want specific at the registration kiosk. But I was helped by the sweetest lady in the world Vanessa (?). She actually handled my situation and I was out of there in 15 minutes. I would say it's a fluke or just due to the fact that the lady who helped me was super efficient but this is my 2nd time there and the first time was quick too considering I didn't have an appointment. Hats off to these guys. It's hard enough when you become the parent to your parents. Helping me navigate this process so easily is much appreciated.

Very professional and very helpful, wait was average but I was in and out in about 40 minutes…read more Thanks O Harpo

This is the worst social security office i have ever called or dealt with i have had several…read moreproblems here with a Mr.Harris and i forgot the lady's name you call and i have a condition were i need to use my speaker on my phone Mr.harris told me to take him off speaker and when i went to explain i can't he hung up on me three separate times then a Lady i talked too told me I'm not eligible for DAC when i tried making an appointment she kept saying why are you wasting our time this is the most disrespectful office i ever dealt with they got use to laying on their behinds at home instead of helping people they need to listen to their phone calls low class unprofessional employees

These offices are the least efficient, non staffed, slowest process, longest wait time. It's 2pm on…read morea Monday and every single window is closed. Meanwhile in the waiting area it's full of elderly, blind, disabled people waiting for hours. Update an hour later and windows still closed. The window open and close often. When first open it takes them 10 min to even call some one up. I bet every window will open now that it's closer to 4pm. This is worse than the dmv. I didn't think it could get worse.

Today I had to go to the social security office in North Riverside concerning my benefits, (never…read moreanything I want to do). I had the pleasure of being helped by Maria Ledesma who understood my problem and took great efforts to fix my dilemma, she was quick, and easy to talk to, and was able to set me on the right track for resolution. The receptionist was also helpful as well. I was in and out in 30 minutes.

If you haven't been to a DMV location in awhile, it's very confusing. You have to make an…read moreappointment and find a location with a time and date that works and that's very hard! When I arrived, there were a group of 6-8 employees outside chatting. For all I knew, they were on a break or something. So, I walked inside and one of them flagged me down and asked if I had been checked in already. Checked in? By who? Apparently, one of the outside employees does your initial check in, but based on how they were gathered outside, you wouldn't have known at all. You need to have your confirmation email or text and then they allow you inside. My second stop was at the front desk. A woman (whose name I don't know, but she had bright turquoise hair) was very friendly and kept the process going smoothly. Next, I had to get a photo taken and then wait for my number to be called. The staff at the photo area are really friendly! I can't say the staff at the numbered stations are particularly nice, at least not the one I dealt with. When I was taking the vision test, the entire left side of the vision test display was blurry. Likely a broken machine, because they look older than dirt. The woman at the counter kept yelling at me about being "slapped with more restrictions". I ended up using the machine at the adjacent station and it worked perfectly. Equipment does break and it does fail. Please check your equipment before hocking your snotty attitude at people. Luckily, this is something I have to do once every 4 years. I would not recommend this location at all.

So, I just got back from the DMV in Melrose Park, and felt I had to share my experience. Had a 10…read moream appointment, I arrived at 9:20, bc there was no traffic and no trains. The gentleman at the door let me go in early, got my number, had my photo taken by a sweet older man, whose wife was also named Joanna. He told me to smile for the photo. Then my number was called before I barely left that area, took the eye exam, answered a few questions, signed paperwork and was out the door 13 minutes later. The staff there was friendly, what a lovely experience!

The Cook County Clerk's office in Maywood has instituted a new policy - you MUST have an…read moreappointment if you intend to acquire birth or death certificates or marriage licenses. This is a very new, and little known new rule. There is no sign prior to entry that indicates you MUST have an appointment. That means that members of the uniformed public arrive, with the expectation to wait in line for an available clerk, obtain the certificates needed, pay and leave, as has been the customary ritual. But NOW - if you don't have an appointment, you are either turned away or told to go outside, make a call to the clerk's office - in the moment - and request an appointment. That appointment however may not be an IMMEDIATE appointment. You may receive an appointment that requires you to WAIT - possibly an hour, before you can acquire the certificates you need. If that happens, you are told to SIT AND WAIT IN YOUR CAR - until your allotted time! Really? Having a appointment, however, is still not enough - you need to also have a CONFIRMATION NUMBER for that appointment. If you happen to be a representative from a funeral home that has been sent to pick up death certificates for upcoming services - the confirmation number was likely emailed to the office manager - but not the representative that has driven some distance to the clerk's office. The confirmation number is emailed to the office manager. Whether as a representative of a funeral home - or as a member of the general public - you do not expect to be turned away, told to hang out in the parking lot for how ever long it may be, or have to make a second trip, if your wait time is too long. This is not efficient, friendly, or helpful to the public. Hire more staff to accommodate the needs of the public, as you are there to serve the public.

Stopped by here to drop off my mail in voting ballot. The parking lot was well mapped out and easy…read moreto navigate through. The parking lot was also huge and had plenty of spaces to choose from. They had large signage outside to notify people which building the drop off box was and they were easy to read. There were a few friendly police offers outside the door directing people where to go. Since I was dropping off the ballot my process was super quick and simple. I literally walked into the building and put my ballot in the box. They had another officer inside and what looked like a few volunteers helping direct people also. Everyone inside was wearing masks and there was even a large touch-free hand sanitizer to use at the door. People were respectfully social distancing as well. A woman was holding some stickers by the box to have after dropping off your ballot which was appreciated. Who doesn't love stickers!? They make for the best post-voting photos too also.. everyone know that;) Anyway, super easy voting experience and it felt good to drop off that ballot!

Im a senior out $65 for delivery of my oral b toothbrush to the wrong address as admitted by the…read morecarrier taken off my route. I am on my third appeal to be reimbursed! No one is helpful.. senior abuse. I can't even go to my post office now because I do not trust them. We've had a turnover of carriers and I am very disappointed! My neighbors agree..lost mail; wrong mail etc. Big business screwing the customers!

Very slow and inconsistent. The mail carrier comes whenever they feel like it, if they feel like it.read more

Good Ol Brookfield, where we have been residents for 10 years even after we had a 5 year plan! Ha,…read moreha! This review takes into account all experienced in 10 years. Inspectors: not great. Although they were there for our initial inspection, they missed a lot. Case in point, 2 years later they tried to cite us for a hot tub that apparently was never registered with them! We bought the house like that! Costs/fees: outrageous for permits, expensive for vehicle stickers. Park District: very small selection of classes and activities. However, their staff is exceptional and very caring. I also love their preschool program, much better than other park districts. My son is learning so much! Police: no experience with them other than when my son accidentally dialed 911 when he was a year and a half, ha ha! They promptly visited the home to ensure all was well. Main office: conflicted about this, as they are closed for events without any heads up, to the public, but staff is very helpful. I still enjoy their involvement in the community, and they are definitely very involved in celebrating holidays!

Home of the world's finest zoo? Check…read more http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-27076348;_ylc=X3oDMTFxazgyM2g4BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEX3MDMjcxOTQ4MQRzZWMDZnAtdG9kYXltb2QEc2xrA2Jlc3R6b29zLTQtMTUtMDk- Tree City, USA? Check A somewhat small town that has not one, but two little leagues? Check (For the record Brookfield National is far superior to Brookfield American- North side represent!) A place where you can still find guys who sport Zubas pants while they hand wash their late-80's era Camaros? Check A town that is vehemently against large corporate restaurant chains (Subway flew under the radar a long time ago)? Check A place where the finest restaurant for a long time was called Cock Robin? Check The largest crime for a town dubbed "Crookfield" is a group of 15 year olds breaking curfew on a summer night? Check Want to enjoy the glitz and glamour of "Hollywood" without leaving the Midwest? Check Around any corner an alley becomes a side street to avoid the backed up traffic from stop lights and crossing trains? Check Want your town's fountain to overflow with bubbles at least once a week throughout the summer? Check A complete clusterf*ck design for streets (although, Riverside has Brookfield beat on this one) known as either "eight-corners" or "the circle"? Check Looked down upon by kids from La Grange and Riverside? Check Want to try to look down on kids from Lyons? Check Sad when you see one of the longstanding Czech restaurants close down? Check Want to find out if your neighbors have been picked up for soliciting a prostitute within the last month from your number one source for news- The Suburban Life? Check Prefer to live in a village over a town, city, or any other municipality? Check All these things makes Brookfield A-OK in my opinion.

I haven't been to a DVM for awhile and was dreading going there for a title change. I was…read morepleasantly surprised at the changes that have been made. I went online at 6:30 am and was able to choose from a lot of appointments for that day. They had a lot of staff there and the process was seamless. All the staff I talked to were upbeat, pleasant and helpful. The whole process took about 20 minutes. Definitely recommend this facility and location.

Post Covid this facility has significantly changed. They…read moremoved into a new location with more space but not more employees. This facility is by appointment ONLY! Go online and get an appointment BEFORE you drive over. I arrived at 2pm and over heard a staffer tell security, "No more walk-in's. Period. We are short handed." Once you set up an appointment and get in the system the lines randomly move so you have no idea who will be next. Employees are knowledgeable and courteous but I wouldn't call this friendly.