Alright, James has this down to a science. I've never hired or even seen a dj like this. You need a…read moredj, stop looking right now and go with him. So at first we walked into his office you see he has won awards. First thought was he is going to cost a lot. I'll tell you this right now, he was cheaper than the dj I hired 14 years ago. He gives you a timeline and explains everything into great detail. This guy has done thousands of weddings. You see it at the presentation and you can tell when he is doing it at the wedding. So onto the wedding, I don't want to bore you will all the planning details but trust me, it was easy. You'll have no problem with that. He explains everything to you and when he's doing it. Right before dinner we played a game called quest. He usually does it later but people had already been drinking and our ceremony was done sooner due to the weather. Right off the bat, he got people involved and I've never seen so many people cheer there person on. This game was outstanding because now people loved the reception right off the bat and could not wait until what the rest of the night would bring. I just cannot explain what he did for our wedding in words. He gets everyone involved. Dance floor was rocking the entire time. Hell even I attempted to dance and sing. Obviously not good at it. He's got games, there is a timeline that you get and he follows it to a t. If you don't know what song to use at a certain time, he can help you with that. My mom and mother in law have said this was the best dj they have ever seen. I agree. If you think there is better out there, you are wrong. Use him and use him now. P.S. If you use Versace on the floor for the garter toss, he got that idea from us. He said he was going to put it down on his list.

James is awesome! He was there before the time he said to set up and get ready. Due to rain, our…read moreentire venue had to quickly change to inside and he handled it beautifully! From the ceremony to the reception to all the fun games to include our guests down to the very end, James was attentive to everything that was going on. If I could give him 10 out of 5 stars I would! If you don't use James and at your request entertainment, it is your loss!

Quality/Quantity - Clean bathrooms and plenty of them…read more Truck and passenger vehicle parking. Atmosphere - Picnic areas, shaded or open. Some stuff to read and see, see pictures. Service - Free maps, for those of you that are still old school or don't have GPS. Vending machines. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thank you to the state of Illinois for this free service.

When I searched Maps for "rest area," I was super surprised to see people (three at the time of…read morethis writing) had reviewed this particular one. It makes sense, right? I mean, if you are indeed resting. Why not rest and review? Anyway, five stars. The vending machines are plentiful and varied -- and take Apple Pay. The rest room is clean. There are some nice trails for the walking of the dog. And what amazing timing given we had just yesterday listened to Aly Ward's Ologies podcast (the Bryology episode) -- the picnic shelters are beautifully moss covered. So there. Need to pee, drink, dog walk, snack or picnic? This is a fine place at which to do it. Thanks Indiana.

I was making my way East from Iowa and have never stopped here before and was super impressed: the…read morewomen's restroom was updated and very clean. It's easy to pull on and off here off of 80, and the radar map inside was cool and very helpful. If I'm ever driving this was again on I-80 I'll def be stopping here again for a bathroom break.

Clean facility with clean restrooms they even have someone cleaning it during the day hours. Plenty…read moreof parking for trucks and cars. Nice picnic area as well. This rest area has vending machines too.

It was an absolutely awesome experience working with Shar. The food was completely delicious. I…read morewould recommend her in a heartbeat. She really made our family weekend easy and delicious. Thanks for the great Saturday evening dinner, Shar!

The oldest Polish National Alliance in the US, established in 1898, the PNA Hall is a staple of the…read moreStreator community. The defining meeting space of a Polish community that is strong and has been in Streator for over a century. Furthered in the mid-century days by a concentration-camp survivor named Father Switka, the Polish community in Streator has been and still is strong. This is an old-school event venue - a full bar - make that two full bars - and two spaces: one for large gatherings: weddings, reunions, special ceremonies. The other for smaller ones: work parties, birthdays, banquets. The owners and board of directors, are staples of the community. Dorothy Swital was the first female Grand Master, and possibly the last. At 101, she is a matriarch in the community. She and her son Gary run the joint in the spirit of their forefathers and mothers: they don't turn anyone away - and they charge reasonable prices: $300 per three hours of the event space, and $750 per three hours for the reception space (call to ask for updated rates). And they have, doubtless, been involved in the community for decades. You walk in and see it - wood panels, the PNA Charter from 1898, and a warmly lit bar on the right. The left opens up into a seating area, a heater-fireplace, and a kitchen. Two full bathrooms on the far right corner. Tile floor, and beamed ceilings bring you back to the 1970s. And you know, right away, that this space is meaningful - and you quickly learn - that is has been, for nearly a century. A quick conversation with Gary Swital tells me this: he doesn't put up with any crap: when the state tried to tax them, he pushed back. When the church tried to steal their money, his mom did. When the church tried to steal their purse (eminent domain them) he bucked again. This place stands for everything that is great about Streator: good times, good fun, and community. Parties, work galas, fundraisers, funeral dinners, social clubs, reunions, weddings, funerals: this space has seen everything in its 100 years of existence. And Gary and Dorothy Swital have been instrumental in its flourishing for over 75 of those years.

Had the ABSOLUTE JOY of working with The Silver Fox for my daughter's wedding this past Sunday…read more They went above and beyond in helping make this a very beautiful and perfect day for all of us. This location was not on any of our radars but after seeing this unique venue and the Weber House & Garden they work in conjunction with, we were smitten. This building offers a beautiful walk into an earlier time, when beautiful woodwork and glamor was king. It is rare to find this type of craftsmanship anywhere. The venue was absolutely loved by all. The fact that they could host the ceremony too if need be if the weather didn't cooperate for the garden was a huge plus! It relived the worry factor. We had five states represented and coming in for this wedding. The location was a bit worrying at first but it actually proved to be a straight shot from Ottawa. Ottawa has great places to stay, we found at the Harbor they have several homes of various sizes so lots of family can be in one place and it worked out perfectly. The venue offered a beautiful experience to host the cocktail hour in its elegantly appointed lounge area. The appetizer display set up, fun pool table, the beautiful bar decor, lush carpets, sofas and grand piano all added to creating mystique and ambiance. Just loved the fact that guests could anticipate through the glass French doors the next phase to come as the caterers prepared. It was great that people didn't need to head over to other bars and find places to go in between photos at the garden and actual the dinner. It offered big spaces & rooms for getting ready yet being on site to oversee preparations being done. Had beautiful photo opportunity spots to take before shots. Utilizing the whole bar services from the Silver Fox also proved to be a great choice for us. Top notch Riesling, moscatos, and red wines were served. They did an absolutely great job of cleaning up empty bottles and glasses, none of that awful build up of empties that often happen after and during dinner. Yes, I would highly recommend The Silver Fox to anyone seeking a beautiful setting and wonderful people to work with .

We are so absolutely thrilled with our decision to use this venue for our wedding! It is a gorgeous…read morebuilding, chic and beautiful but still offering a very unique style. Many of the rooms are already decorated, leaving very little need for additional decor -- however, there is a room upstairs (the pay-it-forward room) containing leftover wedding decor from previous weddings; seriously, there is SO much stuff in there. We did not buy a single thing to decorate our wedding/reception - it was all borrowed from this room! The Silver Fox offers a "Wedding Ball"-style wedding, straying from the traditional sit-down dinner (still offered, of course). We loved doing this style of wedding! We were married upstairs in the ceremony room and the party immediately began after saying "I do"! Highly recommend this style of wedding if you're looking for something a little bit different and less traditional. We used Mark Allen's American Kitchen for catering - they are familiar with this style wedding and provided the perfect food option. Kayla, the wedding coordinator, was fantastic! We can't say enough how essential she was to making our day run smoothly. There was nothing she didn't think of and she was willing to jump in and help wherever needed! Love love love her! We brought in liquor from Streator Drug right around the corner from Silver Fox. They did all of the work, doing ice and liquor runs throughout the night as needed. Silver Fox provided the bartender! We love this place so much, we're hoping to use it again for an anniversary! While it is a bit far from the city/suburbs, it's well worth the trek out there. ALL of our guests could not stop talking about how different and wonderful it was - best decision we made!

I reserved a mini excavator to be picked up on sat morning and they were prepared. They had a…read moretrailer,receiver, and machine waiting for me. Jim (owner) personally helped me hook up and gave me tips on the machine. I will definitely be renting from them for all my rental needs. Thanks Rental Pros!!!!!

We loved working with Whimsical Teepees! I had no clue what I wanted to do for my son's 9th…read morebirthday and I came across this company. We made a custom theme and she brought all of the teepees and accessories. I just had to empty a space in our room, everything else was done for me. It was so much easier than trying to do it myself, and I'm not nearly talented enough to create the things she brought for us. The boys stayed up with flashlights telling stories and laughing, and had a great time. We'll do it again for our little guy!