Fast, courteous, and they all smell fairly good. They are clearly customer service driven and aim…read moreto please.

On Halloween, I decided to dress up as a firefighter while I went out with some of my friends in…read morethe Wrigleyville area. While we were walking, we bumped into the firefighters at engine 78 and they were kind enough to take a picture with me. I just wanted to say thank you for being open to taking this picture of me, they were really nice even after coming back from a job. This really made me appreciate all that firefighters do on a day-to-day basis.

Dear Chicago Fire Department Engine 78,…read more You are our heroes! Thank you from all of our hearts for saving the day! We were treated so incredibly kind and with so much compassion! We will be forever grateful! What an absolutely incredible group! Big thanks to Lieutenant Dave, Engineer Mo and the other 3 amazing firefighters who helped us! Jessica Kelly

2nd shift is the Best!! So friendly and they all get there early. I've heard that they cook really…read moregood food on this shift also. When in the neighborhood be sure to stop by and say hi! Or bring cookies!

The Edgewater Historical Society, in addition to displaying the history of Edgewater and its…read moreenvirons, hosts on occasion events to welcome people from the neighborhood and beyond. During summer they have their Summer Nights in Edgwater program, which is when they host a band in their (incredibly lovely!) garden. I went last night with my daughter to hear a jazz-ish band and it was nice. There were quite a few more people there than I expected; though some folks were seated within the garden itself, most of us were sitting along the sidewalk and walkways. Many people brought their own chairs, but the EHS also pulled out some chairs for folks. Others, like me, chose to stand. There was ample seating at this event. You might not be able to see the band over the garden, because they're growing a beautiful native garden at this building so the coneflowers and other plants are tall--but it's a concert and what's important is hearing the music! The museum was open during the concert, so folks could wander through. There's no fee for the museum, and at this particular event they took tips but it went toward the musicians, not the historical society. They also have quite a few events happening over the coming weeks and months, from walking tours of the neighborhood, a book club discussion at the Edgewater Branch of CPL, to a walking tour of Rosehill Cemetery. They offer a membership for $5 for the first year I think they said. They currently have an exhibit about the indigenous history of Edgewater, so when I head back here for another of their summer concerts I'll hopefully be able to wander in and take a look.

Celebrating the coolness and historical audacity that is Andersonville/Edgewater/Edgewater Beach…read more We like it here, by the lake. FREE admission!

Hopleaf Bar is hands down one of our favorite spots for dinner and drink in all of Chicago!…read more One key to a successful dinning experience at Hopleaf is knowing the three different spaces to engage. When you first walk in, you have to show your ID since this is an adults-only bar establishment. (1) You can then choose to sit in the front bar area, if you want a full menu, but use the bar for ordering service. (2) If you keep walking through the front bar area, you reach the host stand at the top of the ramp. This is where you can put your name in to sit in the main dining room, upstairs, or outside. (3) However, you can also walk through to the left of the host stand to another bar area that has full menus, but bar service for ordering. This is our preferred spot because we can often find a seat and order with the bar. Do note that, during busy times, part of this bar area is managed by the host stand and will be labeled as such. The extensive beer menu is our favorite. We have our favorite food items, so all our decision making revolves around which beer we will get. They always have a bit of everything style-wise, from all over the world, but with a local-brewery focus. Seasonal emphasis is also taken into consideration when they curate the beer list. It is always rotating and we love it! Beers are served in the recommended glasses from the breweries. It's a great drinking experience from start to finish! Our food orders are eternally set: I get the Nueske Ham sandwich with fries and aioli. My husband gets the Reuben sandwich with fries and aioli. This meal is so perfect we'll probably never get anything different, despite the menu being delicious across the board. The wildest we get is sometimes splitting the two sandwiches. No reason to mess with a good thing! Other notable great things about Hopleaf: (1) Kind, knowledgeable, and professional staff. (2) Reasonable prices for high quality and great variety products. (3) Clean Belgian Bar decor/vibe with lots of space for folks to enjoy their time. (4) They are open late and serve food late. Thank you for being an amazing local spot, Hopleaf! We'll see you soon!

Fantastic beers and cocktails. I am not a beer drinker but found one I loved. The food is higher…read moreend but wow! So tasty!! Our waitress gave us a lot of attention, made recommendations and really listened to our likes and dislikes.

Sad to see Provisions Uptown leave this spot, but happy that this Wine & Spirits store opened up…read morequickly after they shuttered. The guy working the cash register was really friendly the night we came in and they have a great selection of alcohol. Prices are pretty standard I'd say. The best part is that they open a bit later than when Provisions Uptown would which makes me super thrilled to have them in the neighborhood!

This store just opened 2 weeks ago. A welcome addition to the neighborhood with an amazing…read moreselection! They carry all of my favorite things, from distilled spirits to wine. Well priced and a great location as well.

Came this past Friday for the Eric Roberson concert and I had a great time. Nice and spacious;…read morestanding room only, but they have an upstairs area with seating. The bar staff is great and fast. Had a couple of Effen Vodka and cranberry drinks, which crept up on me (made for a nice walk home). I see myself coming here for more shows I will return to the Double Door in May for the Tortured Soul show. Looking forward to it!

This place has a certain energy because of its size: smaller than the Metro, bigger than the Empty…read moreBottle. I've seen so many shows here at a reasonable price: Billy Bragg, Sparklehorse, Lemonheads. And so many local bands I couldn't name them all. Beers are a bit expensive, but cover charge is reasonable for what you get. If you're going to see a local band, go to their website and they'll most certainly have discount tix available. Sound is good almost anywhere in the House. Go upstairs and try to get on the couch that's facing the stage for a more private viewing experience (with small speakers too!). Or head to the newly remodeled downstairs for pool, low lighting, a private booth, extra bathrooms, and a chill vibe!

The old buildings in Chicago are not without their challenges. Ambar in the office is attentive to…read morethe residents and very sweet. I love my building and my beautifully remodeled apartment. The building is very well taken care of by the maintenance team, service requests always addressed quickly. I give them A+ for my apartment and my building.

They illegally charged me pet fees for my ESA animals even after I provided ESA documentation…read more Under the Fair Housing Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/3-102.1), housing providers are required to provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities, and assistance animals are not considered pets subject to pet fees, pet rent, or pet deposits. I signed my lease and was then refused possession of the unit unless I paid the ESA-related charges. Management withheld the keys to a property I had already leased and paid for, despite my accommodation request being on file. They claimed I would be refunded after they reviewed the paperwork, but that is not how fair housing laws work. They cannot force tenants to pay unlawful pet fees first and then decide later whether to honor the accommodation after "review". More than two months later, despite over five emails, they still have not refunded the money, approved or denied the accommodation in writing, or provided any meaningful response. Their actions appear to violate both the Fair Housing Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act's protections against disability discrimination in housing. I have a complaint with the City of Chicago, filed a fair housing complaint and am pursuing legal action. If you have an ESA or other assistance animal, document everything and know your rights before renting from this company. Unfortunately, I am leaving this review because 1. I have been ignored for 2 months, and 2. it is stated by them in an email I received it was "their policy" to charge first and refund later, something they are aware is illegal that they are doing to all tenants.