My husband and I recently went to Deerbrook Mall on a Saturday night. We went to City Barbeque for…read moredinner and Jewel-Osco for groceries after dinner. We had a good dinner at City Barbeque and were able to get groceries quickly at Jewel-Osco. I recommend both of these businesses. Other stores at Deerbrook Mall included Starbucks, Subway, Hobby Lobby, and Brunswick Zone. I highly recommend Deerbrook Mall and will return in the future.

Went to a movie in theater #14. Heavy smell of mold! Filthy dirty escalators! Not clean anymore!read more

I've been coming here for many many years. This was THE spot to chill. Used to be more restaurants…read moreand coffee shop. Now there's not much. Used to have 200+ cars hanging on the weekends. Now the new security as of July 2026 is very gung-ho about not allowing ppl to "congregate" or "loiter" or "hang out" in the parking lots anymore. They are not allowing motorcycles or cars to just come to hang out like we've done for years. Yes, there are a few bad eggs, as with any groups of people, but for the most part people are just hanging out, taking pictures of cars, chilling, conversing and even patronizing the businesses that are there. Apparently, even if you go to the shops there you cannot enjoy your drinks or stuff in the parking lots anymore. In lieu of that, I hope that the place fails and businesses are going to suffer bc of it. Oh well. Find a new place to chill.

This review is strictly for the Wednesday Concert Series. Concerts are held mid June thru mid…read moreAugust every Wednesday from 630pm-830pm. Their is plenty of parking but it does fill up quickly! Bring your own chairs or blankets but coolers and tents are not allowed. No pets are allowed. There are a few food and beverage vendors and prices are average. Beer and seltzers are available for purchase as is a selection of food items from the local restaurants. Held in the Main Street Plaza between Georgio's Pizza and Mago.

They packed the place for the concert on the green. Parking was a challenge. Canned alcohol,…read morebeer soda and water was available to purchase. Lots of people were eating carry out food from area restaurants. The band could be heard even as far as Giostra's patio. We enjoyed BonJourneyd as they covered both Bon Jovi and Journey hits. Nice way to spend a beautiful summer evening. Three more concerts left here for the season. See their website for details.

The Annex of Arlington is a great shopping center in the Uptown shopping area of Arlington Heights…read more It is home to many stores that I use frequently. Panera Bread, Garibaldi's, Fyzical Physical Therapy, Crmbl Cookies, Hallmark, Binny's Beverage Depot, Trader Joe's, Dollar Tree, Starbucks, and more all have space there. There is plenty of parking and it is easy to enter and exit. Everyone will find something they like here. I highly recommend the Annex of Arlington.

Nice place to come and relax around the pond. Many ducks, birds and fawna/greenery around to enjoy…read more They have places to sit in the shade or put in the sun around the water. Easily get refreshments at nearby shops.

Looking for somewhere to escape the controlled chaos that surrounds the city of Schaumburg? Look no…read morefurther than the Town Square Center. Located around the intersection of Schaumburg and Roselle Roads, it's a nice calm diversion from a busy day. It includes small stores, the grandiose Schaumburg Library, a man-made pond and a clock tower area dedicated to military branches. We visited around Christmas at night and the lights that were on display on the various trees and clock tower were amazing. We also enjoyed the statues surrounding the pond to include an open area for events and such. The clock tower had benches and a nice recognition display of all the services, also they had tiles underfoot I believe one can purchase to display time in the military, which I plan on doing someday soon. Night or day this The Town Square Center is worth checking out in my opinion.

Vernon Hills Town Center is home to may nice stores and restaurants. My husband and I most recently…read morewent to Wick n Ore Kitchen and Tap. The food here was really good. (See separate review.) Other restaurants here include Starbucks, CM Chicken and Boba, and Real Urban Barbecue among others. The Lincolnshire Academy of Dance and an office building are also located there. For a good evening out, I highly recommend the Vernon Hills Town Center!

Ever since the pandemic Arlington Alfresco has been a fun mainstay in downtown Arlington Heights…read more It's a four block length of street dining and amusements. It gives business a bigger footprint and more space to serve customers. Costumers get not opportunities to eat outside and enjoy the summer weather. There are concerts in the park on Thursday nights. Some of my favorite restaurants include Armand's Pizzeria and Big Shot Piano Lounge. I highly recommend Arlington Alfresco!

One of the best features for dining and shopping in Arlington Heights during the summer (May…read morethrough September) is the Arlington Alfresco where roads are blocked off in order to create a pedestrian friendly area in which to enjoy a stroll, enjoy socializing and dining outside, participate in some outdoor activities, listen to live music, and more. This area is decorated nicely with plenty of lights and some public art. Definitely one of the spots to visit if you live anywhere in the northwest suburbs, and would enjoy a dedicated shopping, dining, and entertainment gathering area that is free of traffic.

Visited here for the Tuesday night market and had a great time. There were a nice selection of…read morevendors who were friendly and presented lots of options of different foods and items to purchase at reasonable prices. Despite being pretty bustling, it never felt overly crowded to me and the live music playing was at a good volume to enjoy without it being difficult to hear my friends talking or distracting to talk to vendors. Parking was plentiful though it wasn't super obvious how the layout of the center is. Surrounding the night market are a great assortment of tenants which serve everything from coffee to pizza to Mexican to ice cream. Once inside the main town center area, I was pleased to be able to walk around to the different businesses without having to walk across traffic.

The Wheeling Town Center has done a lot to transform this area of Wheeling. Ever since opening it…read morehas brought a lot of people and business to this area of the town. I love going here. There is plenty of parking and lots of things to do. There is a Starbucks, Burger King, a breakfast restaurant, Meat and Potatoes, a movie theater, Arctic Spoon rolled ice cream, and so much more. They host outdoor concerts and outdoor market during the summer. I enjoy discovering what's new at Wheeling Town Center!