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American Science & Surplus
Neighborhood: Jefferson Park

5316 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630

Jenny R. writes: Uh, I'm a nerd so i love this store. They have everything from telescopes, lab equipment, wire & tubing, motors, nick knacks, science and gardening kits, military surplus, science books, craft supplies and so on. My boyfriend is a modern artist,…

Old Town School of Folk Music
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4544 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625

Preet C. writes: Just saw two groups from Mali - Tinariwen & Mamadou Diabate-- performing here tonight. It was off the mother-f'in CHAIN!! I knew a few things going in:

1) I would be the brownest mofo in the audience (CHECK; this audience was so privileged i'm pretty…

Chicago Cares
Neighborhood: The Loop

300 West Adams
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60606

andrea w. writes: I've heard so much praise for Chicago Cares over the past few years and yesterday finally got the chance to see what this wonderful organization is all about during the annual serve-a-thon. I, along with many other yelpers, helped paint the…

Northwestern University

2001 Sheridan Rd
Evanston, IL 60208

marissa d. writes: I LOVE NORTHWESTERN! Seriously...can't say enough good things. So I'm not going to even try because I doubt high school seniors are reading this site and using it as the basis for their decision on where to go to college.

Loopy Yarns
Neighborhood: South Loop

719 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60602

Gail L. writes: There are some days at work when you need a field trip. Because, if you don't go on a field trip, you'll kill someone. And I don't know about your work place, but at mine, killing people pretty much always gets you fired.

Well, before Loopy's, I'd…

Lillstreet Art Center
Neighborhood: Lakeview

4401 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640

Jennifer L. writes: I am SO pleased with Lillstreet. I'm taking the beginning painter class and our instructor makes it fun yet challenging. I can just feel the right side of my brain growing! The price is very reasonable, and all materials are included (for this…

Northwestern Cutlery Supply Inc
Neighborhood: Near West Side

810 W Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60607

Matt C. writes: My axe had hewn its last victim, while the blunt force carried by the 40lb axehead can still crush bone and rend humans to their fate it was dull.

I beckoned the Axegrinder forward, sincerely convincing him of my fondness for this particular cadaver…

The Chopping Block
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

Merchandise Mart
Suite 107
Chicago, IL 60610

andrea w. writes: I first visited the Chopping Block many moons ago for a holiday work outing with my team at my previous company. We drank wine, made a delicious meal, and ate so much that I had a stomach ache all night long. Didn't quite learn to cook (that's what…

Latin School of Chicago the
Neighborhood: Near North Side

59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610

Ellen M. writes: It PAINS me to write a five-star review of the Latin School. When I was a student at Lincoln Park High School we HATED these kids. We hated the LPHS kids who partied with the Latin kids. We were just resentful brats with parents just the teeniest…

DePaul University
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2320 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Gail T. writes: i don't go to depaul, but i wish i did. i visited the campus yesterday and wish i'd gone on campus visits instead of trusting that the jesuits at loyola would give me quality education. they shouldn't be trusted.

a friend of mine is going to depaul…

Adler Planetarium
Neighborhood: Near Southside

1300 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60605

Astronomer Joe .. writes: Well, I'm rather biased in favor of the Adler Planetarium, as I am a Telescope/Observatory Operator there.

I think that these reviews are an important tool to help make the Adler bigger and better to all visitors. Recently, we dedicated a new…

Northeastern Illinois University
Neighborhood: North Park

5500 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

jason t. writes: what can i say? i go here because it's cheap. i can only base my judgment on my own department, which i have to say is 90% fantastic. class sizes are small and most of the faculty are very enthusiastic and seem to know what they're talking about. we…

The Chopping Block
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4747 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Timothy W. writes: I took a knife skills class here and had a great time. I went with 4 other friends and we were together at our own station which was nice. I did notice that if you do happen to go alone, you'll be around a small group and its a very inviting…

Cooking Fools
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1916 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Dunzo S. writes: One sure sign of gentrification is when grocery stores and bodegas start creeping in. The mini mart could sustain the college kids and the crackies. But one good thing about the stroller set coming here is that they require their fancy healthy food.…

Museum of Contemporary Photography
Neighborhood: South Loop

600 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Jenna D. writes: This museum does a good job of presenting a wide array of work from contemporary photographers. The space is really beautiful and they always use it well. They also have really great little openings (often with free delicious food.)

The best…

T-shirt Benefit for Kristina R.'s Kindergarten Class

Not Normal Yes Normal
Chicago, IL 60686

Ellen M. writes: This is fashion with a purpose. Our fellow yelper Kristina R. has been spending an arm and a leg (non reimbursed) on supplies for the kindergarten class she teaches, supplies not provided by the school.

Mick Frederick pointed out the awesome art…

Hyde Park Art Center
Neighborhood: Kenwood

5020 S Cornell Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615

Nancy K. writes: This wonderful and amazing art center, established in 1939 and is the oldest alternative exhibition space, is celebrating it's first year anniversary at their new location. Starting at noon on Saturday 04.28 until noon on Sunday 04.29. New art…

The Needle Shop
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2054 W Charleston St
Chicago, IL 60647

Jacqui C. writes: I took the beginners Sewing 101 class here and came away absolutely impressed. At first, I thought the class prices were a little high (I'm cheap, sorry), but afterwards, I realized that it was MORE than worth it. The class was tiny, but that helped…

Glenbrook North High School

2300 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062

Bob T. writes: Ah, my alma matter that helped me become the man I am today. My best friends today are still my group of friends from high school. Sure I love my friends from college but these were the people I grew up with. Dont let the hazing incident a few years…

Lincoln Square Pottery Studio
Neighborhood: North Center

4150 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618

Brett G. writes: Yeah, been going here for like four years now. Never having an iota of artistic experience before (dropping out of high school art class) Meg (the owner) is absolutely WONDERFUL. Love the studio, love the people, it's great if you have never done…

Chicago Photography Center
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3301 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Kelly S. writes: I've been a student at the CPC for over a year and love it. I have completed film I, II, and III and had my first photo showing this past May. CPC is a great environment where new photographers and accomplished photographers alike can come and…

University of Chicago Hospitals
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

800 E 55th St
Chicago, IL 60615

Dan E. writes: After not being happy with how we were treated, we transferred my elderly mother here from another hospital in the area. The difference was night and day.

The problem with the other hospital was a total lack of communication. The PC doctor assigned to…

The University of Chicago
Neighborhood: Woodlawn

1427 E 60th St
Chicago, IL 60637

gravy m. writes: To my mind this is the finest University in the U.S.A. I think it is an island in Hyde Park though, and the University needs to reach out to the surrounding community, because its kind of seems like a high school lunch room with everyone keeping to…

Kendall College
Neighborhood: Goose Island

900 N. North Branch
Chicago, IL 60607

Ellen M. writes: Training restaurant for culinary students at Kendall College, and a darned good place to eat. Amazingly cheap and with nice service. I take my Evanston clients here whenever I get the chance. The food is well-prepared but a bit ordinary for fine…

Giordano Gus Dance Ctr

614 Davis St
3rd Floor
Evanston, IL 60201

Midori G. writes: Small and friendly, this is a great place to go if you are serious about wanting to learn the moves and serious about having fun, but sans seriousness when it comes to being drilled (they don't do that here). I took an adult beginning ballet class…

Columbia College
Neighborhood: South Loop

600 S Michigan Ave Fl 5
Chicago, IL 60605

Natalie S. writes: Columbia is great... if you know a few tricks. Trick number one: don't count on your transfer credits being counted for anything. Trick number two: get it in writing. If someone tells you that you need 23 more credits to graduate- get it in writing.…

Calphalon Culinary Center
Neighborhood: Near West Side

1000 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607

Jennifer S. writes: My husband and I went together to a vegetarian cooking class there. The facility is beautiful, the instruction was GREAT and most importantly, the recipes we made were amazing and delicous. We have used them quite a few times at home since going as…

Kaplan Test Prep
Neighborhood: The Loop

205 W Randolph St Ste 200
Chicago, IL 60606

andrea w. writes: I just can't seem to stay away from Kaplan because I run to it for help every few years. I liked Kaplan so much in high school that I enrolled in their SAT course twice (well, that or my score just really needed serious help). Fortunately, the 2nd…

University of Illinois Medical Center
Neighborhood: University Village

1801 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612

Mel S. writes: This is a good place to get checkups and immunizations. They're very efficient and have the system broken down into: filling out forms, short wait time, seeing the nurse or doctor, and payment. They didn't run over too long from my scheduled…

Terra Incognito

246 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302

Nancy K. writes: We were driving down Chicago Avenue and spotted a wonderful mosaic mural -- turned around and went back. It is located on a brick wall that faces a mini mall, we drove into the parking lot and just sat there looking and pointing at the great…

Depaul University
Neighborhood: The Loop

1 E Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60604

Jenny A. writes: I'm kind of in love with DePaul's school of CTI (Computer Science, Telecommunications & Information Systems). I'm there for an M.S. in Software Engineering, and CTI offers a concentration in Gaming & Entertainment Technology.

I wanted to take classes…

North Park Elementary School
Neighborhood: North Center

2017 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

gregory j. writes: NP is great, we love it mostly. Zero diversity in most classes is big draw back. No hot lunch either.

If you have kids and want them to go to school with smart kids that look like they do, it is a fantastic choice. Great value and wonderful…

Chicago Center For the Performing Arts
Neighborhood: Noble Square, River West

777 N Green St
Chicago, IL 60622

Jill D. writes: I went here on Saturday night to see "Bye Bye Liver" with a big group of people for a friend's birthday. We had a great time! The show is hysterical and drink prices were great ($3 well drinks, $10 miller lite buckets). I'm usually not a fan of…

The Wooden Spoon
Neighborhood: Ravenswood

5047 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640

Lauren H. writes: quaint store, with cookies by the register. That gets a plus already. Good selection of gadgets and cookware. I took a candy making class and we learned to make lollipops, toffee, turtles, and truffles. It was hands on, I enjoyed the instructor,…

Purdue University Calumet

2200 169th St
Hammond, IN 46323

Edward H. writes: Based on my experience at PUC, I can definitely recommend this fine institution of higher learning... it's where I done learned to toss back shots of liquid cocaine!!!!

All kidding aside, PUC holds a special place in my heart. It restored my faith…

Loyola Academy

1100 Laramie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091

Caroline A. writes: I came to Loyola kicking and screaming and graduated thinking it was the best thing my parents made me do. The teachers are actually really cool, including all the Jesuits! They really care about the students and prepare them for college and being…

Chicago Latino Film Festival
Neighborhood: South Loop

600 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Dora A. writes: I miss this festival. The selection of films and guests was always first-rate. I saw a lot of films over the years that went on to acquire distribution and I was able to rent and watch them again. They also throw some great parties! I wish the SF…

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
Neighborhood: Near West Side

355 N Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607

Becky S. writes: Full disclosure: I work in aging, love non-profits, and am a total bleeding heart.

So... here's how I see it. If you're lucky, you'll get old. If you're luckier, you'll be surrounded by friends and family when you're old and enjoy things like…

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