This place had some really amazing thrift finds! My fiancé and I found several pieces of clothing…read morein excellent condition that fit like a charm. He finds it difficult to locate pants that work for him, but he purchased 2 pairs of Izod pants for less than $5 each! I got some shirts and even nabbed some doughnuts on the way out. Our total was only $31! Despite the religious music playing the whole time we were there, the store was a really great place to go for cheap finds that keep more money in your pocket, but provides you with quality items!

I wouldn't take anything to salt and light. Total scam. The guy running it makes money off free…read moredonations. Better places to donate to that actually help the community they supposedly support. I would suggest habitat for humanity.

I always make a point of visiting this thrift store when I am in the Hartford area or picking up…read morefamily from Bradley. I always walk out with some wonderful items.

Great finds at great prices! Lots of hidden treasures to find and a really great staff too! Very…read morehelpful!!

Great donation base and good thrift store prices. We've found some excellent quality used items.read more

Be watchful about what your estate sale does with the items that didn't sell. Ours donated my…read morebeautiful and valued Hendredon table and chairs in perfect condition to Salt and Light. When I saw it there, I wanted to cry. The chairs were gone. The leaves were stacked on the top and it already had a chip on the top edge. They do what they can but there are better choices for high end items.

The Stephens YMCA is a great gym. I primarily use it for weight lifting, but they also have a tiny…read moreclimbing wall, pool, basketball courts, spin classes, and a small track. The weight room is fantastic: totally air conditioned and the air smells great. They have a ton of equipment, including dumbbells that go in 2.5lb increments for the first 50 lbs (and let's be honest, that's as high as I can go anyway). It doesn't get too busy, and it's kept very clean by the users and staff wipe downs regularly. Oh and as a bonus for students returning to Champaign for breaks from school, they have great deals for short subscriptions (like $25 for 30 days).

The gym is fine, they don't really police the gym rules so there's people not following rules with…read moreno ramifications. The app they use has hours for the pool but they aren't always correct and the pool heater breaks often. They have a "deep cleaning" every year that members pay for and they shut down the gym for 6 days to do it so not only are you paying for it but you can't go while they do it. Just keep it clean year round. The workers are usually not super helpful or nice.

Note: this review is based on my experiences in late 2003. We have moved to another center…read more Pro: We were able to get our baby in without a wait. Cons: I always felt nervous dropping my baby off. No one ever took him in the morning... we just had to stick him in a crib or a swing. He always smelled funny when we picked him up at night. We reported some broken equipment, it was never repaired. The newborns and the older infants shared a space, separated by some furniture and as a result, it was usually loud in the room. We were told to please remove or cover our shoes... we always did, but it seemed like none of the other parents respected that rule. We paid a lot of money ($200/week back in '03), but that didn't cover diapers or formula (had we used formula). We had to fill out a silly form every morning that asked things like what kind of mood was my child in... he was 3 months old... what kind of mood swings does a 3 month old have? I wrote "filled with ennui" one day and caused a lot of confusion. The form also seemed to assume you were formula feeding (not breast feeding) your baby. Every time we were in the room, it felt like there were different teachers and I couldn't have told you any of their names.

I cannot say enough good things about Kindercare in Champaign, IL ! My son has been attending…read moreKindercare for a little over 2 years and it's been such a positive experience that I would recommend this facility to anyone seeking a safe, fun, clean, and educational environment. They offer classrooms for infants to school aged kids & have an after school care option with private bus transportation. They also accept CCRS! The hours of operation and minimal days closed ( mainly just big holidays) make it super reliable for working parents! The summer program is great as well and there are lots of activities and field trips planned for school aged kids & younger to stay active and engaged. They also have fun themed booth events set up such as a carnival with face painting and fun games and prizes to ice cream socials in the hallways as a nice little treat on your way out for the kids & parents to enjoy. There is a sign in sheet desk with always neatly printed materials for the most recent newsletters & calendar events and food menus. Additionally, there is a nice board for reminders of dates or special events & good positive news is shared for all to read. They also have a nice Food menu. My son (who's a picky eater) loves the food they serve so it's nice knowing he has access to healthy choices for food. The teachers are great and really know what they are doing and how to diffuse situations and redirect children and are very attentive and caring! Also, Sue, the daycare's Director, is seriously the best! My son was going through a rough patch and acting out at his primary school ( which I believe was stemming from his homeroom class & teacher) I would receive phone call after phone call from his primary school administration throughout my workday all the way to the end of the school day, about his day because his primary school was unable to diffuse and handle his behavior, Kindercare was my saving grace! Kindercare would relieve him from his bad day by picking him up from school and he would transition to Kindercare for their after school care and from there, they were able to redirect him and he would refocus and the staff really took the time to listen and understand what was going on. My son is truly being cared for by people who want to see him succeed. Most importantly I want to mention that during this rough patch Sue, the Daycare's Director, would set time aside with me and we would sit in her office for sometimes 20 mins just talking, and she would listen and give me advice and resources when I was on the brink of tears from all the stress and she gave me that extra support which is something I'm forever thankful for! Kindercare became more than just a daycare, it has become a second home to us and unfortunately, his last day will be at the end of this month as we are relocating to another town, I wish we could take Kindercare with us! If you are looking for daycare in the savoy, champaign area, do not look any further, this place is a gem!

My daughter has been at this school since she was only a few weeks old, and she is getting ready to…read morestart kindergarten in the fall. I have seen directors come and go, I think 8 or 9? some better than others. I have seen caring teachers and I have seen people who I questioned how they were allowed to work with children. Mostly I have seen an issues with high turnover and high un communicated fees. Not only was I charged a $270 "kindergartner prep fee" but also a separate $255 summer camp fee. My child has been here SIX YEARS, every other year the camp fee was about $70. I would highly recommend you find ANYWHERE else to take your child. They the company view your family as a number and could care less to help you which in turn runs off all of their good and caring staff. I would recommend finding something local and not part of a big chain that can't even live up to its own standards.

the worst place and management I could even imagine. If you are lucky you can get a good teacher…read more They say 4 children have one teacher but it is a lie, soon we leave baby they join classes and they get half of the teachers. In a result my baby had diaper rash and urinal track infection, I took her in high fever. Besides this pay attention first days, they are rude and forcing babies, so that they will obey them later.

This Junior League has been around since the 60s, I believe, and has a good-sized membership. It…read morewas the first Junior League I belonged to, and they gave me great provisional member training that year. They train women to be effective volunteers, and many go on to serve on Boards of great service organizations. The social events were generally civilized, but they haven't forgotten how to party.

Orphan's Treasure Box is wonderful little local store to find resale books for all kinds of…read moreoccasions. The store on Pioneer Street in Champaign has a homey, peaceful charm. Book lovers will enjoy going in and browsing for gift ideas or just for their own personal benefit. The staff is very helpful and pretty knowledgeable considering the wide variety of choices available. The mission of this place is such an important one: helping children in need in various ways. Hooray for an old-fashioned gem like this!

I only know for starters that their shipping was FAST! My order was delivered in good order. I'm…read morehappy to find them and will use them again. Wish I could visit this little store and fill up a grab bag. Thank you for great service.