Such a beautiful well establish fire station! They are always safe, friendly, and appear to work…read moretheir butts off! Amazed at its presence each time I walk by!

I made a visit to this local fire station on my short visit to Chicago and it was very convenient…read moresince it was close to our hotel. Jose was very kind in helping me out in my visit and assisted me in purchasing there amazing T-shirt's for my family. These were the 3 shirts that I bought to support that fire station wish they had more of the these shirts cause they are a hit in my opinion especially the River North style and my personal was Wile E Coyote I'm willing to purchase them again even if I'm already back home in Los Angeles. Jose can you make this happen cause I would love to still get more if possible. The way you see the pictures that's the order of the patch that's in the front of each T-shirts.

What a great station! My building had a fire (thankfully turned out to be small) recently. The…read morecrew and multiple other departments came here FAST! It was like an army in their full "gear" descending on the lobby and into the building. They were prepared and had it been worse, we would all have been saved! I also dealt with 4 paramedics (not sure if from this station particularly)- 2 treated me in lobby, 2 took me in an ambulance to local hospital. All were not only fast, quick workers and efficient but so kind and caring and helpful. I am so grateful. Count on this team for sure!

Chicago Fire Station 22 is so welcoming! I'm a teacher at Little Green Tree House in Lincoln Park,…read moreand this week my class is learning about firefighters and fire safety. I stopped by the station with my class of 13 two-year-olds today, and the kids got to see a fire engine and deliver a thank-you poster that they made. We ended up getting to meet a couple firefighters, too, which really made the kids' day! Thanks, Station 22 for all that you do!

Ali and Nihal 6107 & 17354 are so amazing. I blew a tire in the city and they came over to help me…read moreout. they were kind and helpful and made me wayyy less stressed. all the while still trying to do their actual jobs. they deserve so much goodness in the world

Extremely disappointed with how this district handled a serious incident tonight. Police were…read morecalled after an incident involving an electric bike in which a neighbor was allegedly shoved off the sidewalk and could have been seriously injured. When officers arrived, they seemed completely unsure of how to handle the situation. Honestly, the neighbors appeared more prepared to address what happened than the officers who responded. A report was ultimately made, but the entire response left many of us with very little confidence in this district. I was also extremely disturbed by my interaction with dispatch, including being asked whether I was Black or white. I would like an explanation as to why that question was relevant to the call. Several neighbors witnessed what happened tonight, and there are going to be a lot of questions at the next CAPS meeting. Residents deserve to feel that when they call the police about an assault or dangerous behavior in their neighborhood, the situation will be taken seriously and handled professionally. Tonight did not leave us with that impression.

The water tower looks like a castle near all of the upscale shops on the magnificent mile. Happily…read moreI was able to go inside and see all of the pumps, it was fascinating. By the 1860s, Chicago's water supply was inadequate for its growing population. Near-shore lake water was too polluted to be used because of runoff from the Chicago River. In 1867, Chesbrough, an engineer designed a water supply tunnel system running nearly 2 miles offshore pumped back to shore through this pumping station. Boyington designed both the pumping works building & Water Tower that houses the standpipe. Both buildings were built in the Gothic Revival style with distinctive yellow Joliet limestone. The buildings look like something out of a fairy tale. The Chicago Water Tower was the most iconic structure that remained standing after the Great Fire of 1871. It was a rallying point for the city. It stood as a symbol for a city determined to rise from its own ashes. Sadly at 9 o'clock on a Friday morning homeless filled most of the benches panhandling with all of their belongings.

It's an iconic symbol representing the city's post-Great Chicago Fire resilience. It is one of the…read moreoldest buildings in the history of the town. In fact, it has witnessed its share of disasters over the years. As the myth has it- the Water Tower wasn't the only structure left standing after the city was ravaged by the Great Fire of 1871 - it is one of Six Structures That Survived the Great Chicago Fire--built-in 1869. As of today, it still stands as the second oldest water tower in America. The tower contained a pipe that stood roughly around 140 feet high. The intent was to pump water from Lake Michigan so it could be used for multiple purposes. One such use was for the Chicago Fire Department. It intended to pump clean water via the water cribs from the lake. despite the intent to provide the fire department with enough water to put out a fire, it wasn't enough to contain the Great Fire of Chicago in 1871. However, there had been stories of the spirits that have haunted the water tower for many years, but that's the case with every old building, isn't it?

Gibsons is a classic Chicago steakhouse that delivers a memorable dining experience. It's been in…read morebusiness since ' 89 and has hosted many famous guests! The steaks are the star of the show, cooked to perfection and full of flavor. I had the porterhouse steak, and it was amazing and perfectly cooked to my liking! The menu offers plenty of options beyond steak; I also had the oysters, and they were the perfect companion to my steak. The desserts are enormous and perfect for sharing. The service is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, and the staff was happy to explain the different cuts and help guide your choices. The lively atmosphere and historic charm make it a great spot for a special dinner or a quintessential Chicago experience. Reservations are highly recommended, as it gets busy, and be sure to save room for dessert!

Such a great experience from start to finish! The food was absolutely delicious, and the steaks…read morewere cooked perfectly. Everything we ordered was flavorful and beautifully presented, and the sides were just as impressive. The atmosphere was upscale but still warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a nice dinner or special occasion. The service was attentive, friendly, and made the entire evening feel effortless. Definitely one of those restaurants you leave already thinking about coming back to. Highly recommend!

It's a cute classic dive bar! We got to play some pool and wanted to shout out Richard and Josiah…read morefor there tips while playing. Also Richard is so kind and made sure we got to our next place safely!! Definitely recommend going there!!

Came to The Original Mothers for a night out and had such a great time! It's a fun bar and music…read morevenue with a lively atmosphere. There was a DJ when we went, which made the night even more enjoyable and kept the energy going. Great spot to grab drinks, listen to music, and have a fun night out with friends. Would definitely come back!

When we were in Chicago in June, we made sure we walked along the Magnificent Mile, which has the…read morefamous commercial and residential district running along Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River north to Oak Street. It is an amazing area that has designer stores like Dior, Tiffany, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Cartier, and the multi-story 900 North Michigan Shops! There are also more affordable stores like LEGO, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom. You will also walk past famous buildings like the Chicago Tribune, the Wrigley building, 360 Building with Skydeck, and the Chicago Water Place. There are a total of 470 shops and 275 restaurants. Take some time and enjoy this fabulous 13 blocks of shopping and eating. We loved it!

If you're visiting Chicago and don't know where to start re: exploring, the magnificent mile is…read morewhat you're looking for. It's a long street that runs straight through the heart of downtown Chicago and is near to most of the cool visitor spots and shopping areas. The starbucks roastery is here, and the navy pier and park with the cloud gate statue are very nearby. The free Chicago zoo is on the north end of the mile as well; you could walk if you're in really good shape/like a long walk from the south part of downtown by the river, or you can take the bus etc. The river walk intersection with the MM is very busy, there are restaurants, bars, and lots of foot traffic in this area. Overall it's really nice! Overall, if you're new to Chicago, you definitely have to come to the MM at least once, even if just to go to a couple specific spots.

My boyfriend brought me here because I told him I don't like deep dish pizza and he is trying to…read moreconvert me. We got a small of the signature pizza and I loved it !!! I'm particular about my pizza but I loved it . The pizza does take 35-40 mi Utes so be prepared . But the outdoor seating is nice!

Trying my 1st Chicago pizza. Looking for a great deep dish pizza, well this is YOUR place to be…read more My hostess for very attentive and friendly. She also inform me before hand that the pizza takes 25-30 minutes to make if I have time to spend. I got the Malnati Chicago classic deep dish pizza. It was served hot and crispy. I love the crust but unfortunately after 15 minutes later, the cheese begin to harden and I didn't care for it anymore. The bruschetta on the other hand was delicious. I prefer that more I over the pizza. I would definitely visit again when I am in town.

I live in a condo presently managed by TBG. I've lived here for 13 years and have been a Board…read moreMember for ten. Currently I serve as Vice President. For the past decade our building has had to make significant changes due to Life-Safety requirements mandated by the City of Chicago. This has been an extremely costly endeavor for our smaller high-rise building. During this time our condo has had three different management companies - each new one has cost us significant time and money. We've also earned a reputation for being difficult due to select board members/residents who allow their personal agenda(s) and opinions to interfere with the building's well-being as a whole. This resulted in two of the management companies quitting and leaving us in a lurch. Not good. Of the three new companies that we interviewed, TBG was the only one willing to work within our budget and undertake our building's requirements. This means working diligently with Directors, finding creative solutions regarding issues within a 100 year old building, and attending our monthly board meetings (legally they are not required to do this). It takes time for management companies to get to know their buildings. No management company is going to be a 100% perfect fit. Yes, TBG has dropped the ball on some of our smaller issues, but they've been here for the big ones and kept us from bankruptcy. They are here to help us make informed decisions that work within the parameters of our building's need. Thank you Larry & TBG.

1 Star -- Extremely frustrating experience with The Building Group…read more My experience dealing with The Building Group (TBG), particularly property manager Tony F and VP of Portfolio Management Roman S, has been extremely frustrating. My biggest issue is that not every problem gets resolved immediately; it is the repeated lack of straightforward communication, follow-through, and transparency. I've owned my condo for about a year, and I've repeatedly had situations where getting a simple answer or document has turned into multiple emails and follow-ups. For example, I requested building/unit blueprints. Rather than simply providing them, Tony initially questioned why an owner would want them and said it was "uncommon" for an owner to ask for blueprints to learn how the building works. It ultimately took approximately five emails before I received the documents. I also had a significant hot-water problem during the winter. I asked Tony how the water supply to my unit could be shut off so I could address the problem. He never responded to that question. The problem continued, and around the same time one of the building's pumps failed, resulting in extremely long waits for hot water. The financial-records request has been the most frustrating example. I requested the Association's financial records and management contract under Section 19 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. I made the request in writing and followed up multiple times. The process continued right up to the statutory deadline. I finally received a written response from Roman acknowledging that many of the records I requested are available under Section 19, including 10 years of itemized financial records, reserve contributions and expenditures, the current reserve balance, the reserve study and updates, the current management agreement, financial statements, and certain loan records. But then came what I find particularly troubling: TBG stated that it charges $75 per hour for staff time spent retrieving, compiling, organizing, and making the records available, in addition to reproduction costs. For an owner trying to understand how their condominium's finances have been managed, this creates a very frustrating situation. The more difficult and time-consuming the management company makes the records process, the more staff time can potentially be charged to the owner. I cannot say what their intent is, but from an owner's perspective, it creates the appearance of an incentive to make a records request unnecessarily burdensome rather than simply providing existing records in an efficient manner. What makes this even more frustrating is that I was not asking them to create an analysis or special report. I was asking for the Association's existing financial records. Their own response acknowledges that these records are existing records covered by Section 19. This is particularly concerning when owners are trying to understand the financial condition of their own Association and how their assessment dollars and reserve funds have been managed. I understand that property managers have many responsibilities and that not every repair or request can be handled immediately. But there is a difference between a legitimate delay and a pattern of requiring owners to repeatedly follow up just to get straightforward answers or documents. At one point, during a Board meeting, Tony even told everyone that he did not have enough time to adequately take care of our building. If that's the case, it raises a serious question about whether the property is receiving the level of management service that the Association is paying for. I am writing this review because I wish I had known what dealing with this management company would be like before becoming an owner. Condo owners are trusting a management company with significant amounts of money and with the administration and maintenance of their homes. In my experience, obtaining basic information and getting straightforward follow-through has been far more difficult than it should be. This review reflects my personal experiences as an owner. I would strongly encourage any condo board considering The Building Group to ask very specific questions about communication, response times, financial transparency, records requests, and exactly how owners are charged for obtaining Association records.