R &amp; M Cyclery

I needed to get my daughter some softball gear and I had heard good things about underdog so I…read moreheaded that way. I was a bit overwhelmed because I wanted to get her quality stuff that fit well and comfortable. I asked the two employees a few questions and they immediately gave me every bit of help I could possibly ask for. Extremely patient,helpful,and welcoming are just a few of the great things I could say about them. After seeing them go above and beyond for an 8 year old starting softball I can easily say I'll always go to underdog for my sporting good needs.

Whether you're looking for new or used sports equipment, Underdog Sports, Memorabilia & Games…read moreshould always be your first stop! Paul and his crew are amazing and always so helpful! Our family has supported Underdog since they opened and will continue to do so as long as we have the need for sports equipment! The best part....they're a locally owned business and they do so much to support the local sports community! Stop in and see what they have to offer and I promise you will not be disappointed!!

Mother Murphy's

4.1

(10 reviews)

We stopped here while visiting Normal. It's upstairs and worth the effort. As a 70's child I was…read moreloving the decor. One of the owners Griffen was there and he is a young man with a great personality that knows where his future is heading. I bought a cute little spirit animal. Fun stop.

I've been searching for a longboard for my daughter. I know next to nothing about the subject and…read morethere's a lot to consider to set her up for a great experience. Other skate shops have been rude and talked down to me. The whole team at Mother Murphys was extremely helpful and kind as they explained the options and answered all of my probably dumb questions. I really appreciated this and feel great about the board we decided on for her. Would highly recommend and look forward to visiting again!

Shock Waves

A really unique skateshop that's perfect for uptown Normal. Located in a great part of town,…read moreShockwave is the only skateshop in BloNo. If you haven't checked it out yet, I would definitely do so! The shop has a pretty good selection of boards, wheels, trucks, and completes at solid prices. There's a lot of fun posters, stickers, and old skateboards displayed on the walls as well. Support your local shop!

Skank Skates International

A great, unique place to stay. George is an attentive host and Tia good at reeling the tale of…read morerestoration of his building and the area.

Wild Country

4.1

(7 reviews)

Still geting nightmears!!!! Thanks for that. I'm also naked from the store lol! Fuck you guys.read more

Hands down one of my favorite outdoor supply shops. Calling this place a "swimwear" store is like…read morecalling Walmart a bakery, that's just the tip of what they offer. Everything from a large scuba selection, and certification area. Ski rentals, high quality foot wear, and clothes. The is always my first stop!! And they will price match online prices!!!! Who does that!!! Lol. I have come to really love the owners and workers here. High quality service from a literal mom and pop shop (there son works there to, Scuba Steve!) if you were ever wondering a good local shop to park some money, I dare you to stop by here once and not get hooked!

Johnston's Skate And Hockey Pro Shop

2.3

(3 reviews)

The 1st time visiting Johnston's my 18yr old daughter was buying a helmet for her brother. Since he…read morecouldn't try the helmet on in the store to her knowledge (it was in a box) & because she was using her parents credit card she thoughtfully & kindly asked what the return policy was. The response back was a man rudely laughing at her and mocking her "Can it be returned?" in addition another man chimed in with a random item & also mocked her by saying "Can it be returned?" He finally answered imprudently. My daughter said nothing to the men knowing with their mentality a response would not have been received well. She simply bought the helmet as she was asked to do & made sure to express to us, her parents, the disrespectful actions & atmosphere. Come to find out the helmet did not fit it was to small. When my husband returned it approx. 2 weeks later he was met with the same negative vibe with no provocation. An older man starred at him in an ill-mannered way & when my husband asked if my son could be fitted for skates the staff did not explain why there was a fee to be fitted. We wanted to support this local small business as we know larger companies like Amazon & Dicks are hard to compete with yet when staff are rude & don't communicate explanations such as, " We would love to keep your business so if you buy skates here we are happy to fit you for free. If you would like to buy else were we understand yet to stay competitive we must charge a 25$ fee for the fitting". It gives customers the personal care they are looking for. I would have paid the 25$ fee for the individualized service had we known & been greeted with common courtesy. I will likely stop in to this shop to see if the third time is the charm. This review is meant to be constructive for this shop to make better choices to keep customers coming back. If you only want your regulars - well I hate to tell you hockey isn't like golf where people play into there's 70's & 80's so those repeat customers won't last as long. This is my 1st & hopefully last Yelp review. Things are hard these days & I'm not here to make it harder.

Very friendly staff. I bought my first skates here and they fit me perfectly. Staff seems very…read moreknowledgeable, professional and helpful. They also do a fantastic job sharpening skates.

Play It Again Sports

If this place doesn't have it you probably don't need it. I play golf here in central Il year…read moreround. I have a little cheap pull cart I have been using for several years. The cart finally fell apart and I ordered another cheapy on line. The weather got nice and I couldn't wait on UPS. MY wife and I had some errands to run and ended up at Play It Again Sports. We came away with a top of the line Bag Boy for 1/3 the cost of a new one. The one I haven't received yet will be returned. Thank you Play It Again Sports. .

First time coming here. Nathan, was so helpful in helping us find baseball gloves, kleets, bat,…read morehelmet, baseball bags for our sons first baseball playing. He took his time with us and explained different things to us, bat sizes and weight. They sell new and used items. The used items are very reasonable price wise. I'm glad we were told about this place. Will definitely come back for all our sports needs.

Scheels

4.0

(86 reviews)

If Scheels does not have it, you do not need it! Two floors of sporting goods including a candy…read morestore on the second floor. Did I mention they have a ferris wheel! If you have not visited, you need to check it out !

Have you been here? if not, you need to get here. You don't have to like sports or outdoorsy stuff…read moreto enjoy your visit to this store. Scheels is complete with a indoor Ferris wheel for only $1 per person. HUGE over the top fish tank with fresh water fish, restaurant inside, ice cream, candy shoppe, and they have no shortage of Carhartt gear, bikes, fishing items, knives, hunting gear, ladies wear, kids wear, winter and summer wear. If that's not enough, two employees stood out-NATE AND JOSH! I came from out of town to visit and what an incredible welcome! Highly recommend visiting! One suggestion is to move the mobility/wheel chairs to the front for all to get in immediately and enjoy their shopping experience. ( yes, they do have an elevator for those strollers, wheelchairs and peeps who just don't do stairs or escalators )

Ray's Plumbing & Sewer Service

3.9

(14 reviews)

this guy never showed up to the appt never called or responded. This company seems like a scam…read more. They have your address and phone.. they talk on the phone one day and can never seem to be found the next few days by phone and literally never show up for appt and never arrived for an appt . 11/26/2024..will never refr or try again

DIY gone wrong. I tried to switch out the water mixing cartridge in a shower and due to some…read morecalcium build up, it wouldn't budge. I put it back together, but the water would no longer turn off so we had to keep the water to the entire house turned off. I called Ray's and they were not able to come out that night. The next day they were there within an hour of calling them. An hour later they had it fixed completely. The competition came out the night before and talked about putting valves in the basement, tearing out a bedroom wall to get to the back of the plumbing, and cutting through the shower wall! I knew this was not required because Ray's had switched out the other cartridge just a few months prior to this incident. The competition told me the cartridge was stuck and he may not be able to get a part since it was 8 p.m. He looked up the part and said it would be about $500 for the part and around the same for labor. I told him I'd call another plumber and deal with the mess in the morning. The competition charged me $189 to do nothing. Ray's charged me a total of $200 for parts and labor. I will never attempt plumbing DIY again and I will never use another plumbing service!

Creative Landscaping And Lawn Care

I needed some work on my yard , weeds removed, and plants planted. they did a lovely job.read more

From the owner: Keep your lawn looking sharp. read more

Premier Outdoor Creations

These guys are super affordable, reliable and friendly. They put out amazing work in a timely…read moremanner. Will definitely use them for my my house and landscaping needs in the future.

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Todd M.

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1

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13 years ago

This shop is real. It has been around forever but has had new ownership a few years ago that seems modern and up to date but still down to earth. I have been going here for years and will continue. read more

Tricia S.

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5

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8 years ago

Awesome people!! Very knowledgeable!! We would recommend them anyone looking to purchase a new bike or accessories!!!

Tracy C.

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1

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7 years ago

Best shop ever. Very friendly and knowledgeable. They will do whatever they can to help you out.

Randal P.

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4

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9 years ago

Trendy Liberals that will gouge you., if they feel like it.

Mark M.

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2

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3 years ago

was there at 2:30 today but you were closed

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