I am an Emergency Room nurse and have taken PALS and have recertified in ACLS through A.C.E.S…read more Both course lectures were taught by Doug. He has lots of stories and keeps the class interesting yet relevant to content material. He also always makes sure we understand important concepts in the lecture so we are prepared to pass the test. My two day PALS class was small (10 people), and the one day (6 hour) ACLS recertification was large (50 people). However both classes had enough staff members to lead the mega codes thoroughly and efficiently. A.C.E.S. is the company my hospital works with for all nurses' educational needs, however I would choose them in a "heartbeat" if I was given a choice.

For work, I need to know how to save lives via CPR. (No, open heart surgery for me, please). When I…read moreneed to renew my mouth to mouth saving skills, I turn to these folks. They are professional, offer a variety of locations, have several classes a month, are affordable and best of all conscious about our time. For a BLS renewal, you pay $40, (at the time of this review), and spend about two hours learning how to save adults and children through CPR, use of AED's and the Heimlich maneuver. The last renewal class I went to there was only three of us, so we were able to speed through class and finish with in under the 2 hours we were scheduled for yet still completing everything we needed to go over. They try and make the classes fun, yet knowledgeable. Luckily I haven't had to use my skills, hopefully I never will, but I feel confident that if I do, I can help save a life.

They're having a huge sale on hundreds of books, which they call The Great Chicago Book Sale…read more Here's the link: https://press.uchicago.edu/resource/Sale_books.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Alternate%20text&utm_campaign=Sale_email_2_allbuyers

I am the greatest supporter of learning you will find…read more I tried to buy a book from them and after multiple attempts and poor website experience, I gave up and found another supplier. The University of Chicago Press has plenty of excellent titles. But their systems and staff to take orders then send books or ebooks lack customer focus. A simple suggestion on how they could improve their systems was acknowledged without enthusiasm. Will it be passed on in the spirit of continuous improvement? Doubtful. Maybe it's the university culture? Bottom line, find another supplier by title search on your favorite online book seller!

This is the place where we send out all of our labs from the public investigations of enterics…read more Although the place is very antiquated and shows signs of years past, its actually a great place to take specimens for testing. The building still houses classes for the UIC Medical Students, but of course we here at the Department of Health, still get to have a vast use of labs for public safety.

Don't roll your eyes; don't say 'she should be writing about great places for a martini'; don't say…read more'this makes no sense; Christmas is months away'. Well, you're going to thank me; have I got some info for you. My folks live near the prairie path and obviously it goes from here, to wherever. We were always charmed by the personally decorated trees along a way that we've walked the dog, jogged, and released frustrations. Well, when my father died recently I went in search of how to reserve a tree for him, in a special spot. It led me to the V.P. C of C. The woman who handles this was so kind and helpful: she lined us up for next year. But that's cuz I didn't know any better. If you're interested, a fresh pine with lights (donated) is yours for the decorating for 39.00. You can also choose a personalized sheet (they laminate it) for your tree; this nice woman sets it up. They go up typically around Turkey Day and come down the week after New Years. Usually, you reserve your tree in September or so. It isn't very often that you can tip your whatever at public servants who unselfishly do things just to make a family happy. What a doll!

Let me start off by saying my teacher, Don, was amazing. He's personable, knowledgable and made…read morewhat I did learn fun. I signed up for this course because I'm a single mother and what I'm making now in my other two jobs is not enough, so I thought I could add to the days/nights I have free. I made my first of two payments and started the course. I only signed up to go to the Schaumburg location because the others are too far. About a little less than halfway through the course I was sitting with the teacher and he said, "Hey, I need the other half of your tuition." ME: Well, I'm taking off work early tomorrow to come and do the classes I haven't been able to get because they don't work with my schedule. Can I just pay you tomorrow? HIM: Don't you have a credit card? Besides, the owner came in and took all my files. He never does that. At least it'll look like I did something today. (he laughs) ME: Ok (I pay him the last payment) I'll see you tomorrow around 3pm The next day I leave work early, grab some lunch, and head to the school. There's a HUGE white truck/van taking up three spots in the lot. I grab my stuff and start walking in. There's a man standing outside on the phone and as I walk past him, he says, "What do you think you're doing?" ME: I'm going to class. What do you think I'm doing. But now I'm looking around and the owners of the truck are dumping whatever they can into trash cans and taking them out past me. MAN: There's no class. They were evicted this morning. ME: WHAT?!?! The sound of the hundreds of bottles being emptied into the dumpster outside is distracting MAN: Yeah, they were thrown out. You can't come in. So I walk out and sit in my car. They JUST took my money 12 hours before. I called the school's main number and a guy named Nico told me to come to their location and we'd work something out. He said I was only twenty minutes away and he had no idea what had happened. An HOUR and twenty-five minutes later I pull up in front of this janky looking strip mall with a check cashing place and I think it was a tarot card reader. I was afraid to park my car on this busy road. I walked in and found Nico and another man sitting in what I'm assuming was the office. I told them both there's no way after working a full day that I'm going to drive over an hour to a part of town that I wouldn't want to walk out at night by myself and I would like a refund. NICO: I'm not authorized to do that. But I'll leave a message for the man who can. ME: Is it going to be the owner? Because apparently he doesn't know how to pay his bills. I want you to make sure he has all my info. (He starts to write my name and number) I was on edge, I'll admit. I'm usually not that aggressive. NICO: I don't know. The owner doesn't know what happened. ME: I'll tell you what happened. Nobody gets their sh!t thrown out on the lawn for missing one payment. He knew. That's why he came in and took the files yesterday. He KNEW. (Blank stare from Nico) ME: So can you write down the name of the guy who's going to call me and where is he? NICO: Oh, he had to run out. I don't know his name. ME: You don't know his name? You work with the guy and you don't know his name? (Now, it's the owner, I know this now. And he ran out because I called my teacher and told him the school was being emptied into a dumpster.) NICO: Uh, his name is Frank (There is no Frank. He panicked not knowing if he should tell me the owner's name) ME: Ok, I'll wait for his call. No phone call ever came. So I contacted the bank I paid with and they gave me my money back. All of it. But I wasted SO much time and have nothing to show for it. Now I have to start over and find a new school, not located anywhere near me, and pay more because all the Christmas deals are over. They handled it like a$$hats. That's all. Nobody contacted me to try to make anything right. I am positive they couldn't have forgotten I came in. Just a shame for me and the 50-something other students who hadn't taken their test or finished the classes yet.

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with the classes I took. I always wanted a…read moreprofession in bartending, but never knew where to go or how to get started. I searched on the internet and wanted to try this school since it was close to my home. I called the office and told them I was skeptical, so they encouraged me to just stop in on a class and observe. WOW, was I excited to see everyone working hands-on and with each other. I knew that this was the place I wanted to attend. The classes helped me with so many facets of bartending that I still adhere to today. While drink recipes are a major focus, the class also concentrates on pouring, cleanliness, and hardware knowledge. In fact, I think that the returning of all equipment and bottles to its original location is probably the most important thing I have learned and has pretty much become my mantra. The course was also fun and educational with stories and jokes. Don was an awesome teacher, and his experience and stories would leave you waiting to hear more. I always looked forward to attending classes and would stay until the last minute. Maybe the best about the program is the job placement service. After completing the courses, I was then worried about how I would find a job in bartending. However, the placement service they use could not have been any more easier. I took the coursework in March of 2014 and was able to have my first job the first week of April. I was looking to advance my career several months later, and again, the school provided me with a link to a position that I absolutely love working at today. Bartender American Professional Schools has changed my life by helping me to pursue a career I have always wanted and continues to guide me as I make my bartending journey. I would HIGHLY recommend this facility to anyone considering a field in bartending.

Redwood has helped my grandchild so much. They were very behind in reading despite much exposure…read moreand encouragement. Redwood provided detailed summaries of progress and will always answer questions. Best of all, my grandchild loves going there

Our son is in elementary school and behind in reading. He has received specialized reading…read moreintervention through his public school for the last 2 years, but has made minimal progress through their methods. We're so thankful for the tutoring Redwood is now providing him via zoom. His tutor is kind, patient, prompt, and gives us specific tips on how to continue helping him at home. We've met with several of the Redwood staff who are experts in their field, approachable, and so helpful when you, as a parent, feel lost but want the best for your kid. Our son is now picking up books to read out loud without being prompted! Last week he even read a book to his younger brother. He's receiving the intervention he needs to succeed in and not dread education.

I wish this was my alderman and my ward. I was in the office today getting my city sticker. How…read moreconvenient for them to set up a service where you could go and pick one up, no additional charge. Simple, easy- and they were even giving lemonade to people standing in line. My alderman and staff are currently taking the day to prepare to walk in the parade tomorrow. Joe is frequently on Every block Chicago- talking with residents and responding to problems. People may not like the answers, but he knows what is going on and has a handle on things. I will switch with you in a second!!

I like Alderman Moore's office. They communicate regularly w/me via this email about neighborhood…read morehappenings and distribute meaningful literature. Alderman Moore's office is interested in community improvements. I appreciate that very much.

If I could give them a negative star I would! Had the…read moreabsolute worst experience. Do not believe the Money Back Guarantee sign. Apparently Global Pandemics are of no concern. A contract is a contract ‍‍

They called me and told me that they would send me a code for my daughter to take psat practice…read moretest, they said she would have 48 hours to take the test from when they sent me the code. I explained my daughter could only take it early Saturday morning because she had to work. They said that they would send it to me the Thursday before. Well, I didn't get the code until Saturday and it was too late to start the test. They would not refund my money even though it was a mistake on their end!!