I love finding book boxes out in the wild. This one is quite fancy indeed! It's located just a few…read moreblocks from the Edgebrook Branch of Chicago Public Library. It's also pretty well stocked. A cute little addition to the neighborhood and, I'd expect, a fun stop for kids (and probably adults) to see what's new to add to their reading list.

We had a 5 year old bday party there and it was a blast! So well prepared and they really think of…read moreeverything. They have 2 main activities (terrarium craft and scavenger hunt) and two smaller activities to keep the kids busy in between (coloring and bird toy making). They have two staff to help with kids. We found with 5 year olds, having 4 extra adults was nice. They supplied tablecloths and a happy birthday banner. It was an easy way to celebrate and I would recommend. Sean did a great job being a host for the conservatory

This place is small and intimate but it was so nice. Now, when I say that it's small, I'm…read morereferring to the greenhouse side. It isn't a huge park, but it is big enough for a little adventure. The plants are well kept. There are so many, and they don't have signs for them all, lol. So have your identifier app ready, lol. The temperature is set to maintain the plants, so you may want to have a nice jacket that you can take off while being inside. Other than that, the plants are beautiful and huge! They had parrots!!!! Lol, they weren't too talkative (until you walk away, lol) This is a great place to visit and take in different beautiful species of plants, the water system that they have set up as a coy pound, the HUGE plants that they have .... it is a great substitute for a botanical garden visit. Oh... AND IT'S FREE!!! LOL

Great place to stop in to check out and support work from local artists. Owners and staff are very…read morefriendly. Prices are very reasonable.

Most favorite local art spot to shop at, I've found so many gifts here already just living down the…read morestreet. Everything is reasonably priced and honestly SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTIST DUH! They have pop ups every now and then to display different vendors and artists as well.

I love how the white transplant kids get all bent out of shape about gentrification (see some of…read morethe other reviews here). Go blow. Or better yet, move to Austin or Garfield Park. You'll get your coveted grit. I want businesses to come here. I want the schools to get better. I want money to come into the neighborhood. Frankly, I've had a house here for a few years and the 30+ year residents on my street are delighted by how the neighborhood is changing. If you pine for the gang/drug-ridden BS, well...you're an idiot. I love my neighborhood. I like that it still IS a neighborhood. I like that some local merchants are tasting some success, and I think it'd be great if some of that blighted shit on Milwaukee got filled with stores of any stripe...chain or otherwise. I know..."waah chain stores". Y'know what's worse than chain stores? Empty store fronts and vacant buildings. This is where I am raising my family, where I put my stake in the ground because I believe in the area.. If all you want is a dive bar, cheap rent, and taco stand, well we pretty much have nothing to talk about since you're probably going to flee the hood at some point anyway. If you are one of those whose ideal Logan Square consists of empty community centers, free health clinics, squatters, and dollar stores, welp i am actively working to makes sure your dream does not come to pass. Get involved with the community, get to know your neighbors, start building a life here and then we'll talk. Otherwise shut your mouth.

Best place to live in the city...if you don't mind that there are no supermarkets around. Great…read morehousing, interesting mix of people, close to a very convenient el stop (if you travel for a living...so close to O'Hare, relatively speaking). A great neighborhood to commute from - 10 minutes to 290 (via sacramento), 7 minutes to 90 (via california) and 20-30 minutes via el. Neighbors are pretty friendly, lots of opportunities for dog parties if you have your own precious pooch. Reports of gentrification are both exaggerated and expected. Yeah, so rents are going up...well guess what, rents all over Chicago have gone up, so it isn't just your landlord trying to get your sorry art student ass out. And as far as I can tell, the gangs are still here (hell, the Latin Kings and their arch enemies Orchestra Albany marked up my alley pretty well last week)! And if that ain't a sign that gentrification has not completely arrived, I don't know what is. If gentrification means that art students and their parties that go until 5 am move to another neighborhood, I'm all for it. Because as far as I can tell, kids from Columbia College haven't done a thing to make Logan a better place. Also, for those of you freaking out about changes in the neighborhood: patterns of migration. This neighborhood, and neighborhoods all over Chicago, have ebbed and flowed with different immigrant and/or ethnic groups over time. You may not like it, but it is life. Not just here, but all over the US.

My daughter and I visited for the first time. It was well organized and we both found a few books…read morefor ourselves. I appreciate what they are doing for the community. I hope to contribute to their store in the future to help pay it forward.

The best bookstore in the city - Everything is literally free. BUT DON"T BE A GREEDY LITTLE MONSTER…read more You may wonder how people's gluttonous natures don't get the best of them, as they rip books from the shelf they will never read, but somehow it works. The selection is solid, considering nothing costs money. They put the belief that books should be for everyone into practice. When I was a HS English Teacher, I gave away dozens of copies to my former students to help start their personal libraries. Books4Cause made that possible, for I could never have afforded it on my salary. 6/5

This store is a special Chicago gem. I found it by accident and while looking at the window I…read morecould not possibly pass without going in. The merchandise is unique and each item is fabulous. The store owner is knowledgeable and welcoming. I recommend checking it out... you won't be disappointed!!!!

First off this is a truly amazing store and Shell Reyes was great. The store was filled with plenty…read moreof historic items you can't find anywhere. I have been to several estate sales and this was nothing like anyone I have visited before. Everything was new and not tarnished. If you are visiting definitely give them a visit. The prices are unmatched and they are have an estate Christmas party coming this weekend. Come in and check out their artwork, purses, jewelry, and other household items. You won't be disappointed.

I had an excellent experience at The Chicago Lighthouse's Forsythe Center for Comprehensive Vision…read moreCare on Roosevelt Road. From the moment I arrived, the optical and clinical staff treated me with genuine kindness, patience, professionalism, and respect. They took the time to listen, explain things clearly, and make me feel comfortable throughout my visit. I also want to recognize Dr. Koffee--hopefully I am spelling his name correctly. He and his amazing team were knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate, and made sure I understood my vision-care options. It is clear that this caring team deeply values its patients and the quality of service it provides. Thank you to the entire staff for making what could have been a stressful appointment feel organized, supportive, and positive. I truly appreciate the care I received and would gladly recommend this clinic to others. Reginald E.

I had been referred as a disabled person who couldn't find work because of my physical limitations…read more They did absolutely nothing to help me beyond completing the initial intake. They then dragged their feet, never actually helping. When I expressed my frustration and extreme depression after waiting over a month, actually closer to two months, they said, "Oh, we understand if you have to leave." Then, within that same day, they called me back and said they had someone to work with me, but after that it was radio silence again, as if they were not playing with people's lives and well-being.

I've been lucky enough to work with these fabulous people twice. Once on a textile piece and again…read morewith an Ambrotype, similar to a daguerreotype. As it happened, we did not end up conserving the textile piece because it was so badly damaged, but the experience was so positive I brought them an Ambrotype I'd received. The image quality had suffered a great deal in the 160-plus years it had been kicking around my family. Our goal was to stop any more damage occurring to image on the glass and, if possible, clean and/or brighten the picture. Well. The Conservation Center did a MAGNIFICENT job! It's stunning! A beautiful portrait of a woman circa 1860. The care, the craftsmanship... it's clear my little treasure was just as much a treasure to them as well. And with their help, the image of a that long-gone matriarch will preside over the family for at least a hundred more years. I cannot recommend The Conservation Center enough. And, I shall be bringing them another piece to look at.

I just had a portrait of my Great Grandparents restored at the Conservation Center in Chicago. We…read moreare so pleased with the results. This portrait was over 100 years old and had a lot of damage to the portrait and frame, especially water damage. The restoration is truly remarkable! Such care and consideration were given us especially when working with us on the pricing! I am so grateful to Ms. Maria Orachek! She was wonderful to work with us. This portrait now belongs to my disabled son, and it has made him so happy. I am happy to write this review for The Conservation Center and their entire staff. They deserve a full 5-star review! Winnia and Mark Brooks