Had the pleasure of stopping at the village hall to take care of some work business…read more Had the pleasure of meeting the mayor of Homewood today. What a gentleman. We chatted about our mutual love for our fur friends. No food review here. Just a very nice interaction between myself and the mayor. True gentleman Great to meet you Mr Mayor

Ok I don't live in Homewood Il or even close so I'm not reviewing the general quality of life in…read morethe town but what I like is the welcoming attitude to the nerd rail former fans. The town has a super rail highway that has a rail park and parking next to the real rail operations with just about all access on both sides for the rail foamer. All out unrestricted/hassles viewing by railroad employees if you don't over step the property's boundaries. Overall I want to thank the town for a great rail fan trip and not getting hassled by cops and rail employees made for a great day, not everywhere has this attitude and the boot on your neck face down on the ground approach to rail fans in public spaces gets really old. The town was very welcoming to my nerdy hobby and stands out over other towns that hassle us so once again thanks for a great day in your town.

All latest books and place is excellently ran love to come here wish my local library was as…read moresufficient as this one!

I am writing to express ongoing concerns regarding my experiences at the Midlothian Library as a…read moretraveling therapist serving young children and their families. In my role, I work with children of varying abilities, including those with developmental differences. Unfortunately, I have had multiple unpleasant interactions with staff that have made the environment feel unwelcoming and, at times, inappropriate for the families I serve. I have observed what I perceive to be differential treatment toward families of color, including nonverbal cues and behaviors that come across as dismissive and judgmental. One particularly concerning incident involved a child with autism who was experiencing a brief meltdown in a private room. During this time, a staff member, later identified as Sue Eckhardt, entered abruptly and stated, "What the hell is going on? I can hear the banging in my office." The tone and approach lacked sensitivity and were not appropriate given the situation. The interaction escalated an already challenging moment rather than supporting a safe and understanding environment. Additionally, I have received repeated feedback that typical toddler behavior--such as speaking at an indoor voice level--is "too loud." I have also been told that my therapeutic singing is disruptive, despite it being a standard and necessary component of my sessions. At the same time, there appears to be inconsistency in expectations for noise levels among staff. I would also like to note concerns regarding the physical layout of the children's area. The toddler space is centrally located with high ceilings, which naturally amplifies sound. This design contributes to noise concerns that staff have raised, yet the responsibility appears to be placed on families rather than considering environmental factors. Public libraries are intended to be inclusive, welcoming spaces for all members of the community. Based on my experiences, I feel that the current environment and some staff interactions fall short of that standard. I strongly encourage leadership to reflect on staff training, particularly in areas of cultural responsiveness, disability awareness, and family-centered practices.

I'm on a quest to visit every branch of the Chicago Public Library system…read more This branch is pretty basic. There is a lot of natural light, which is really nice, and a lot of workspace. They have an extensive "Irish Collection." This shouldn't come as any surprise, but I did find it funny that it would be larger than the Chicago collection. The librarians seem okay, though not super friendly. The bathroom is kind of gross. Overall, an okay library.

Good library. Well organized. Clean. AC works very well too. It seems like they have a huge…read moreselection for the kids. They also have tickets for museums and other chicago venues.

Must better experience then it was years ago. I needed to get a copy of a few of my records and ran…read moreinto a few hiccups but, the clerk who assisted me happened to see me coming back while she was outside taking a break and went out of her way to walk me through all the steps so I wouldn't have to go back and forth. She helped me solve all of the issues and misinformation I was previously given and I was squared away and ready to go within a few hours. She even printed some documents for free for my troubles. Please hire more people like her. Everyone that comes to the courthouse has varying reasons for being there but all should be treated with decency and respect. A little kindness goes a long way.

I stop in here about once a month to pick up rabies tags for the clinic. The parking is a mess. It…read moreis always full and even though it's beside the building it's several "blocks" to the front door with lots of deep pot house. Nice greeting. Of course there is a metal detector but the staff is alway friendly and chatty. The building itself is rough, still has areas that were abandoned due to covid protocols. It really needs some updating but it's a typical government building. Urg

My how this place has changed…read more It was such a great little library 30 some years ago. I know they remodeled the place 10, maybe 15 years ago, but only recently moved back into the area and had reason to visit it again. Very beautiful.

I love this library and so do my kids it's very clean and the workers are very friendly and helpful…read moreif needed. I started going this year since I moved around the area and my kids ask me to take them all the time they also have a very cool saltwater fish tank the kids area is so awesome everything about this library is very cool totally recommend it to any mommy looking for some fun quiet time!

I stopped here because when I was at Sand Ridge Nature Center for a Black History Month activity, I…read morewas told there was an Underground Railroad site only a few miles away. I honestly didn't realize there were any UGRR sites in Illinois until the event at the Forest Preserve, so I definitely wanted to see it. Unfortunately it was disappointing in that there isn't much to see. In the last few years the National Park Service has erected a marker here to commemorate the site of Ton Farm as part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Registry, an effort led by the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project. It was the first such site in Chicago to earn this destination. The Tons were Dutch immigrants who settled here in the 1850s, and were staunch abolitionists. The location along the Calumet made it possible for Freedom Seekers to escape via ferry amongst other methods, such as to the next stop on the UGRR just over the border into Indiana. The Ton Farm has long since been destroyed, hence the existence of simply a marker. Somewhat fittingly, the site is currently home to Chicago's Finest Marina, a Black-owned business with a neat history of its own, as it was a place where folks who encountered discrimination in the mid-20th century at other city marinas to be served (and is the oldest Black-owned marina in the city). As such, it's a private business/residence and there are no services or historical remnants here. Even though there is nothing more than a marker here, and Riverdale is a neglected neighborhood on Chicago's southeast side, it's an important site to commemorate and honor those Freedom Seekers who sought to escape the oppression of the south, as well as those who provided them aid on their journey.

Thy get you in and out Employees are very friendly and…read morehelpful It was crowded but they kept the Line moving...

I am 66 & 7 months yrs old. I have been waiting for the Medicare B for over one year. I was told…read moreyou owe money, but at the same time Social Security owed me money. So finally after a year I received a check in May of this year 2026. However, I still don't have the Medicare. At this time, I am in need of surgery. On, today, May 28th the doctor said it's pass time to remove mass and that I am in need of emergency surgery. However, went into the office again today and was told that the downtown office has my paperwork sitting there for no reason, simply have not completed my file. The Supervisor asked if he can call me tomorrow about 10:00 am. So, here we go again - waiting No Reason!!! Please help me! The worst part of this is Medicare took away my insurance I received from my employer when I turned 65, I was perfectly fine paying my own health care. SS takes away your healthcare and then miss treat you, actually killing you. My doctor says I should have had the surgery months ago. This is very serious and a matter of life and death. It could very well be to late to remove the mass. Yvonne Chism South Holland, IL

Nice little city library on Kedzie Avenue just north of 87th Street. This location of the Chicago…read morePublic Library looks very new and is spacious and easy to get to. It has a fenced in parking lot to ease your parking concerns. On the day we were there they were having early voting for the Chicago election and as such had a lot of people outside handing out voting suggestions. But on a normal day we are sure the library is much easier to park at and get in to. Inside it is the typical Chicago library - loads of tables/chairs and lots of room. They have a large meeting room on the first floor that was being used for the early voting. This is a nice addition to the neighborhood. We needed to update our CPL library card and that's why we arrived here - their hours are a bit better (opening at 10 am) than many of the other branches which only open at noon on some days. The personnel we worked with were all delightful - especially the lady at the door greeting us with a smile and a hello. All in all a nice library location - give it a try.