We first joined ACE Taekwondo in Yorkville back in February 2021, when my daughter--then in the…read moremidst of a full-blown Naruto obsession--begged to become a "ninja". To be honest, I was hesitant at first. My daughter had tried T-ball previously and lost interest quickly, and I worried Taekwondo would be another short-lived hobby. The commitment felt long, and while the cost was reasonable for area martial arts classes, it felt like a risk if she didn't stick with it. On top of that, we were still deep in the pandemic: my daughter wore a mask to every class, and I waited outside in the car. But she loved it. Despite all the challenges, she kept showing up to class, excited and engaged. As Covid restrictions lifted, I started coming inside to watch occasionally, but mostly kept to myself--I'm not much of a "people person." Still, as the months turned into years and my daughter worked her way toward her black belt, I realized this wasn't a passing phase. Her dedication inspired me. Eventually, I started bringing my toddler to the Toddler classes and got to know Master, Instructor White, and the other instructors. When my daughter earned her deputy belt and began preparing for her black belt test, I decided to join her on the mat. I signed up for Taekwondo and, being an overachiever, added Hapkido too! A year later, my daughter and I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to South Korea with ACE for an international tournament and cultural trip. It was amazing to share this experience--and our training journey--together. If we stay on track, my daughter will earn her 2nd Dan (2nd degree black belt) on the same day I receive my 1st black belt. I can't think of a better milestone to share as a family. Now, my 4-year-old is also a Tiny Tiger at ACE. The instructors are wonderful, and the kids we've met through ACE are some of the kindest, most respectful kids I've ever known. They truly embody the tenets of Taekwondo, and ACE is helping shape future leaders in our community. I am so proud to be part of the ACE family. If you're looking for a place where your child--and your whole family--can grow in confidence, discipline, and community, I highly recommend checking out ACE Taekwondo!

I've been attending ACE (Formerly BH) for about 10 years now. I can confidently say that learning…read moremartial arts has made a significant impact on my life for the better. Learning discipline and techniques from the skilled staff has helped me grow as a person as well with being able to compete in tournaments. The people I've met have become like a second family to me, couldn't recommend this school more.

ABC Balloon Company was swamped by giving away free balloons for the Christmas tree lighting in…read moredowntown Glen Ellyn. They were SO friendly and helpful! The single staff member went above and beyond for the kids. We will definitely be returning for our next event!

Terri at ABC Balloons is not only creative and efficient, but an unusually gracious person to deal…read morewith when ordering. I've ordered creations twice from Los Angeles to be delivered in Chicago and she never disappoints!

Great place - time to practice form for upcoming belt test in October 3rd degree boundread more

I passed by several times, always reluctant to go in or learn more about this Taekwondo studio. Now…read morethat I've been attending classes for about a year, my only regret is that I didn't have the courage to check them out sooner. The instructors and students are a wonderful group of people. Beyond just teaching martial arts, they've helped me feel more confident and happy, welcoming me into their supportive community. I started with Saturday kickboxing--which was a lot of fun! --but I soon realized I wanted to go more often than once a week. I'm now working toward higher belts and attending two classes a week, which are about 45 minutes in length. The instructors are fantastic and incredibly welcoming. Having seen them work with both kids and adults, I'm impressed by the patience and respect they show everyone. Whether you are four or forty-something, I highly suggest stopping in for a class. I feel more physically fit, my mental health has improved, and I've also found a great group of people to spend my evenings with.

Just went for the 3rd time. My mother and I enjoy taking Naveen's cooking class each year. Great…read morefor families, couples and work outings.

I attended a work event here last night. It was so good. Picked up some tips and knife skills…read more Who knew there was a technique for dicing celery :). The Thai recipes were great and I'll be trying them at home. Naveen made everyone in the group welcome. Hoping to be back on a future trip to Chicago. Just go, you won't regret it!

I attended a memorial service at the Easterday Hall at 515 First ave. in Crete and was disappointed…read morewith the entire event. There was only one handicap accessible space, very few spots at the entrance and it was a walk to the lower parking lot. It was dimly lit, with several light fixtures flicking. The decor was seriously dated, 1970's style. It looked like a lodge in the mountains. A staff member was rude and didn't want to help. The family couldn't get there early enough to set up and all cabinets were locked, so we had to ask at the desk if we they had any utensils. They had a mish mash container of them. Rates are too high for the facility. And to top it off, there it off, there is a freight train running next to the park of this facility and several trains had come by on the three hours that the service went on. I was looking out for Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomeii. You can find better in the area. If the residents of Crete are happy with this, they need upgrades and find out where there tax dollars are being wasted on.

First time here and it's really nice. My family decided to have the family reunion at the club…read morehouse area. This park district has everything you need. We had a shelter area to eat under outside. Right next to it is a kids play area. Everything that kids love to play on. They have a big field that we played Volleyball baseball bingo and we play basketball as well. They have an inside area. The inside area Had enough space to put about six or seven tables contain the men's and the women's bathroom and also area where you could set up and warm up food or cook food. My family really enjoyed themselves here I'm sure we will consider this location again next time we have another family reunion in Illinois.

One of the top 50 bars in North America and didn't disappoint. The service here is top notch;…read moreeveryone is super pleasant , never a crumb left or napkin out of place. It's a small venue but that complements its intimacy. I only came to sample a cocktail but the food that people ordered around me smelled really good, so that counts for something lol. I really loved that they brought a warm towel infused with what smelled like lemongrass when I arrived, it was such a calming but invigorating touch to set the tone. The cocktails were really well balanced, they have a nice range of Japanese whiskeys and sakes, the servers were not shy about allowing me to taste a sample of a few that caught my eye until I landed on one I liked. As an old fashioned drinker, I ordered the Ichigo Old Fashioned which has all the makings of your traditional drink, but it has strawberry infusion which made it very unique and tasty. I recommend this place as a nice nightcap or starter to your evening; also nice for a good date night.

Kumiko was out of this world! I am fully convinced on why it is on the list for top 50 bars in…read moreNorth America. We had a prior reservation. The outside of the restaurant is non conspicuous, I have passed by this area multiple times yet never knew Kumiko was here. Upon entering, they greeted us and took our coats. They escorted us to our seats. We chose to sit at the bar since we were there just for the drinks. They even gave us warm towels. The ambience was very upscale Japanese. The bar had a HUGE collection of liquor bottles. The bartender was none other than one of the owners. She was super sweet and explained each and every cocktail in detail, all the way down to where the alcohol and the other ingredients of the cocktails were sourced from. We ordered the old fashioned and the sea foam cocktails. Omg the cocktails were out of this world, literally felt like we were drinking nectar. We also got the milk toast, didn't really like it so much but it's wasn't bad. Overall, we had an amazing experience and I will definitely be back. I have already recommended this place to all my friends.