I owe a lot to of gratitude to ECC. I first attended here when I was kicked out of the University…read moreof Illinois Urbana-Champaign for academic probation. Then a few years later, after I was kicked out again, I came here humble and looking for a fresh start. I stated by taking photography from the late John Grady, a mentor, a friend, and an inspiration to me and many others. He was an advocate that lead me to be recognized as the artist of the year by the local paper. Because of this momentum, I ended up attaining three associate degrees from ECC: graphic design, general arts, and general science. The faculty was supportive and communicative, especially in the design department. The onsite computer lab, library, and study areas were great places to work outside of class. Even the cafeteria was reasonably priced and had many options. Administratively, everything was seamless and easy to navigate. I met with humans a few times, but overall, much of the process is online. The only reason for the missing star is the inconsistency of skilled and practicing adjunct teachers. I had a few that were away from their fields for over 20 years, which made some of the knowledge outdated. But I guess all schools have that issue. I highly recommend ECC for everyone!

I attended the Dental Assisting program at Elgin Community College with mixed feelings. The program…read moreitself provides valuable hands on experience and teaches important DA skills, but my experience with Program Director Kim Plate and the administration was honestly one of the most frustrating educational experiences I've had. I previously attended loyal university in Columbia University, so the contrast was very striking unfortunately. The biggest issue involved clinical placement approval. I had already secured future employment and made plans to relocate to New Hampshire, which is why I proposed completing my clinicals at that site. Students are allowed to complete clinicals during fall, spring, or summer semesters, yet I was not informed until the final day of the semester that June 1 was suddenly being treated as a strict mandatory start date. This decision not only affected my education but also significantly disrupted my relocation and future employment plans. The New Hampshire site would have supervised me through licensed dental assistants and an on site oral surgeon with qualifications equal to or greater than the ECC observer who would normally conduct one observational shift. Despite this, Kim Plate denied the site without giving any clear or reasonable explanation. Multiple compromises were proposed, including Zoom observations and doctor check ins, but she appeared completely unwilling to work toward any solution. The oral surgeon personally emailed her explaining how the decision would negatively impact the office workflow and never even received a response. Before withdrawing, I had already completed nearly 100 hours at an Illinois clinical site, yet Kim Plate stated those hours would not count. Even after management from the site emailed and met with her expressing that the situation was unfair and unnecessarily rigid, she remained unwilling to compromise, ultimately forcing me to withdraw from the clinical courses. Beyond clinicals, Kim Plate was frequently dismissive, sarcastic, and unprofessional toward students. There were also instances where personal matters regarding me were discussed with other students, creating an uncomfortable environment for both myself and classmates. My entire class brought concerns to the dean and Vice President Anne Marie Schopen. Unfortunately, I did not find Vice President Anne Marie Schopen to be helpful, and despite escalating my concerns, I received little guidance, support, or meaningful assistance. The program can teach useful technical skills, but prospective students should understand that the administration, particularly Kim Plate, can make the experience far more stressful and difficult than it needs to be. If your situation falls outside of the program's rigid expectations, be prepared to strongly advocate for yourself.

Such a great place and I love the community of people. Teachers all great and listen to you and…read moreyour body. All ages and all levels are here and it never gets old. Constantly working on all the different equipment and changing things up.

Amazing. Definitely reccomended taking a class with Megan!! Great way to end my long stressful day.read more

I have been working out twice a week with Sara for a little over a…read moreyear now and it has been the best thing I have done for myself in a long time! She challenges me and I am so much stronger than I have ever been. I also have definition that I never had before. I had worked out with Patrick who trains my friend before I committed to signing up and he is wonderful as well. I highly recommend Weightloss Transfomation...you can't go wrong!

OUT OF BUSINESS ??? Tried calling, emailing, and filling out 'contact me' forms on their website…read morewith no response. They are either out of business (or do not know how to run one).

My Husband & I had great service there!!! We ordered two lift chairs, and are enjoying them. Ali…read moreAhmad helped us with our order. He also gave us a good price for our chairs & the quality of these chairs are outstanding!!!!!!

I found this business online and called to ask whether they can ship to CA. I did not leave a…read moremessage. HOwever they called back the next day and left me a VM saying they would love to help me. I've since called them back 3X and left 3 messages but they won't call me back. I'm very disappointed. If you don't want to ship to CA just tell me, don't be passive aggressive and not call me back.

I've been a member for almost 7 years, and am happy with the diverse range of amenities they offer…read more From kids care services to engaging indoor and outdoor tennis facilities, this place has something for everyone. The summer swimming options and paddle house outside add an extra layer of excitement. Additionally, the Santa workshops, arriving by helicopter, during the holiday season create a warm and festive atmosphere. It's more than just a fitness center; it's a hub of wellness and community engagement. The club also provides private spaces (pool, party room, or paddle hut) for birthday parties or other celebrations. We've had two bday parties here and it has gone well. Highly recommend!

Great staff and tennis culture! The outdoor pool is rare among tennis clubs and has real food and…read moredrinks. The clay courts, platform and pickleball are amazing

It's really tough to describe how amazing this type of workout can be unless you've tried it. In my…read moreyounger days, I beat up my joints doing gymnastics and had the lovely gift of a hip replacement in my late 30s. Trying to stay physically active and flexible after beating yourself up for so long can be frustrating when seemingly most options at a gym will leave your joints wrecked for a week. So let me tell you about my new friend Pilates and "Jump". It was one of the most rewarding workouts I've experienced in a long time. It was challenging, focused, but paced at my own abilities and needs. Additionally, I didn't think the Jumpin would be as great as it was but I felt great the next day. April the owner is a force of positivity as well, she does some amazing outreach and helps support the neighborhood with several ongoing programs, donation drives, and events. She is a great owner to support. So do yourself a favor, and book a class or just stop and say hello to check it out. Lots of easy great parking and a super positive environment!

Great Pilates workout, bounce, sculpt so much more. Excellent facility excellent owner instructorread more

Expensive but that comes at a literal price to have a reassuring amount of lifeguards, clean…read morefacilities, functioning amenities, and more than just a pool to swim in. They're very strict but I get it given the liability, my kids and I were joking that you'll get a whistle blown at you for blinking wrong

My son went here with his friends and I only stayed for a little while to make sure he was settled…read more From my perspective, the facility is well run, with the check-in process smooth for guests. The center was clean from the inside lockers to the pool area. I think the biggest complaint is that it was very crowded, but it was a really hot 90-degree day, so I get it. It's worth a visit.

My daughter has been attending this dojo for almost four years, and I've seen her not only become…read morephysically fit but also increase her self-confidence, maintain discipline, make true friends, and learn how to work in a team. These skills were developed thanks to Sensei O'Hara and the coaches who truly invest themselves in the training process. I also attend fitness classes here, and this place is the best for me. Our instructors are very professional and maintain a personal approach, even when we work in groups. The groups are not large and are very diverse in both gender and age. My husband says that I always return from classes happier and in a better mood. Personally, I feel much better physically and emotionally thanks to Focus Fitness. Do I recommend this place? Yes! Yes! A million times yes!

My experience is based off a winter 2022 session so not everything may apply as described by KC…read more They were not accommodating nor inclusive. This was in a co-op done through NISRA & Focus. I don't need to get into details regarding my son other than he was excluded from participating and nothing was adjusted for his specific needs. If any parent has questions please reach out to me as this might have changed. I just know that of all the life experiences in my son's life he had never felt more excluded. If we were the voice of the voiceless and the change followed I can live with that Katie. We weren't waitlisted as we are in district. I found it ironic that once my review was posted 10 positive reviews came out. I'm sure that will happen here again. Please don't ask me to reach out- as unFOCUSed and NISRA both have my contact info. YOU can reach out to me.