We provided services for this company in good faith and submitted invoices for payment. Despite…read morerepeated requests and ample time to resolve the matter, the invoices remain unpaid. My experience has been extremely frustrating due to the lack of follow-through and professionalism regarding payment obligations. I always prefer to handle business matters privately and professionally, but after exhausting those efforts, I felt it was important to share my experience so others can make informed decisions when considering doing business with this company.

Long time member of this "hidden gem" (one of its marketing taglines) tucked away in Glenview…read more Think of Valley Lo as a low/no-pretense country club that is SUPER family friendly and even family ORIENTED. Wonderful dining -- casual attire but a nice menu; phenomenal service, and plenty of TVs and an activity room available to keep kids occupied. Tennis. Paddle tennis (one of the biggest programs in the US apparently, with a relatively recently rebuilt paddle hut that is spacious, well appointed, and has a regular bartender). A well appointed and maintained fitness center with personal training, classes, massage, and all of what you'd expect at a fitness club. A four lane 25-yard swimming pool that is surprisingly underutilized much of the time...and also features a kids' swim team that has become competitive among the North Shore programs. 18 holes of par 3 golf -- fun, family friendly, and again, without the pretense or expense of a "big time" golf club...and still with leagues, lessons, and events. The real showpieces of the Club, though, are the beach and lake open from Memorial Day through Labor Day (sometimes a little earlier and a little later depending upon weather). Sailing. Kayaks. Pedal boats. Paddle boarding. Swimming (some triathletes train by swimming around the lake -- it's about a mile around). Catch and release fishing (mostly for the kids). An adults-only area. A super casual beach cafe. Unsurprisingly, servers who'll deliver soft and adult beverages to your chair. A recently launched outdoor bar that complements the outdoor dining, weather permitting, in the warm weather, with lovely views of the lake and surrounding areas. Along with that, there are myriad family oriented and adults-only events, from bingo nights (really -- and they're a riot) to a "turn back the clock" New Year's Eve party where "midnight" is nine pm to the expected holiday events (gingerbread houses, caroling dinners, St. Pat's, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc.). Breathtakingly good and popular 4th of July fireworks (usually on the 3rd) on the back nine of the golf course -- this typically draws over 1000 people and, along with many of the other events, features kids' activities like games, small rides, face paining, etc. Among the biggest draws is the youth sports camp which is as brilliant as it is well executed. Drop the kids in the morning; pick up in the afternoon. They get exposure to a variety of activities and sports and get fed. Counselors tend to be teenagers who are well trained and lead the events; the camp is run by a seasoned professional whose approach is to sneak in ideas of character and sportsmanship along the way. The clubhouse and grounds (golf course, beachfront) are great spots for a wide variety of events including corporate outings, family parties, prom dinners/photos, and weddings. Through the years, Valley Lo has maintained itself well and made significant investments to keep up and improve its clubhouse, athletic center, paddle and pickleball facilities, and now golf course. It's welcoming and inclusive -- while it is a private club that requires sponsors, it's not a draconian and super selective process like some country clubs, and tends to welcome all comers. Economics are considerably more attractive than big time golf clubs as well. We've been members for more than 15 years, raised our kids here, and have come to know and love the team ("staff" always seems demeaning to this reviewer) and the membership. If you're not a swanky golf club person but prefer something less stuffy and more fun and family oriented, Valley Lo should seriously be on your list to check out.

Love this place. Haven't felt this good about my fitness in many years. Actually feel in better…read moreshape now then I did in my thirties. Good and getting stronger. The whole family loves it. Waiting for the dog training sessions to start up.......

My 13 yr old son does personal training there and they also have excellent group classes for all…read moreages to train and improve their strength, speed and agility. They work hard and have fun while working out. He has worked with most of the trainers and likes them all. The staff is very knowledgable, friendly and easy to work with.

We loved the fireworks at the Fourth of July, and the pool was a fabulous crammed tons of people,…read morebut still fun. You could order food and it was delivered to your table. Everything was very organized and the fireworks were an extra bonus.

Great place to bring your family for a day of fun! Great staff, great snacks, and good music!…read moreWe've been members for over 25 years!

We took our 2 and 3 year old to a game! It was amazing. Parking was so close by. Not a lot of…read morewalking. Reasonable pricing. The kids zone came in clutch to get some energy out. My kids also loved the firework show.

Their games suck and are very boring. It would be fun for a 3 year old but not anyone older.read more

Our son enjoys his soccer practices and likes his coaches. This is our first experience with…read moresoccer lessons and it is a nice introduction to the sport.

From the owner: We aim to develop player confidence, discipline, character, skill, and team play through…read moreinstructional youth soccer training while being in a fun and exciting environment. By introducing a love for the game of soccer to our youth, we hope that they will continue with the sport through their teen years and into their adult life.

My kids practice baseball and play flag football here in the fall and winter. Both my kids play…read morefor the Hawks travel teams. Coach Pete Dallas is one of the best one on one coaches we have come across for both pitching and hitting. We come here all the time

From the owner: For over 15 years, we are the area's premier academy for private baseball and softball instruction…read more Our exclusive professional staff provides private and small group instruction in all aspects of the game, including hitting, pitching, fielding and throwing, to baseball and softball players of all ages and skill levels. In addition to the Academy's instruction, we provide individuals and teams with a facility where they can practice their hitting, pitching, and fielding skills. The Academy has batting cages that are open to the public and a training facility that can be rented by teams. Also, we will continue to offer our popular instructional clinics throughout the fall and winter. The North Shore Baseball Academy has two, year round, indoor training facilities located in Highland Park and Vernon Hills. Both facilities have excellent lighting and fully turfed playing surfaces.

I have been a member of All Sports Series since its inaugural season and I cannot describe how…read morehappy I have been with the league. It is by far the most organized of all the leagues I have played in in Chicago, it caters to almost any athlete out there with its multiple sports leagues in the summers and specialized sports leagues like basketball, coed kickball, and floor hockey throughout the year (I have personally played in every mens summer all sports league, the coed summer all sports league, and every basketball league), it has special features no other leagues have like stats/video highlights/power rankings, and the commissioner just seems to love what hes doing and makes it very personable and fun league. I highly highly recommend All Sports Series to anyone who loves sports leagues in Chicago and the midwest

From the owner: We are a premium service that offers different types of sports leagues that include stats, jerseys,…read moreweekly video highlights, power rankings articles and more! Currently we have Leagues throughout the Midwest and are expanding in the near future to various regions around the Country!

Great organization with awesome people working there. We have attended many events by Lacrosse…read moreAmerica and they have all gone great! They go the extra mile, draw great competition and they are extremely organized.

Unreliable programs offered. Signed up for a LAX league which they later canceled. They then…read morerefused to refund the amount I paid. Would never recommend you sign up for Lacrosse America Programs. Use True LAX instead.

We've had very few hot days this summer, but when we're lucky enough to have one we head to the…read morepool. There are so many pools in the North Shore to choose from and this is where my fam most recently chose to cool off. When we first arrived the main pool was closed for swimming lessons so we made our way to the toddler play area, which is basically a park and sprayer in the middle of very shallow water. I was about to make myself comfortable on a lounge chair when an announcement was made that the main pool was open to the public (around 11am on a Saturday). My 4 yr old dragged my husband over, which meant I had to go too since my 2 year old insists on doing everything that his big sister does. Sigh. The water was absolutely freezing and no area was shallow enough for my kids to stand. More work for me, but (of course) the kids had a blast. I personally prefer Hidden Creek in Highland Park for swimming while my kids are young and not swimming perfectly on their own. The main pool has both shallow and deep ends so one of us can hang w/ my 4 yr old in the deeper water, while the other can hang w/ my 2 yr old in the shallow water...and he's perfectly content being in the same pool as his sister. The water slide in the shallow end is also a big draw for both my kids (and many others) at Hidden Creek. However, as my kids get older I could see myself loving Meadowhill as much as my kids did. There's also an additional side with a very impressive water slide and diving boards as the kids grow. Also worth noting that Glencoe residents pay Northbrook prices here making it one of the more affordable pools in the North Shore for my fam

This is my absolute favorite place to swim in the summertime! I just can't wait until they open for…read morethe season. The large main pool is divided into areas for family use, lap swimming, and adults. There is a separate, well equipped "kiddie" pool for children, a diving pool, and two water slides with a splash down pool. One slide is for use with a flotation device and the other is for use without. There is a refreshment stand that is open during certain hours, and vending machines for use at other times, You can't bring food into the pool area; you must eat in the designated eating area, which is very nice. There are nice areas around the pool for relaxing on the deck chairs. In recent years, Meadowhill pool has been expertly maintained and kept beautifully clean. They have certain hours for lap swimming. The hours change from time to time, so it is important to check with the front desk for up to date information. They generally keep one or two lanes open during the afternoon "rush hour" when the rest of the pool is in use for swimming lessons. Aesthetically, Meadowhill Aquatic Center is one of the nicest outdoor pools I have ever seen. It is landscaped beautifully with native plants along the south side of the pool next to the family picnic area, which can be rented for parties and other events. A couple of times each summer the Park District sponsors a special night at the pool. Usually they will have a DJ, refreshments, games, and prizes. Signs for these activities are posted in advance. The only issue I've run into is weather, which affects all outdoor facilities. They make everyone leave the pool area at the first indication of an approaching storm, so be prepared if you come on a cloudy day.