Our daughter is dyslexic and has ADHD. Her challenges with reading comprehension, executive…read morefunctioning and staying on top of her homework workload has been a constant struggle. Working with Cindy has made a meaningful difference in these areas as well as improving her self-confidence. Cindy's patience has helped build a trusting relationship that has been very important to our daughter. Cindy has guided her and given her practical support tools to help her understand the value of being organized and that she is capable of being successful in school. As a parent it's been wonderful to see our daughter feel more empowered and less overwhelmed. Cindy's support played a key role in her growth. Thank you for the work you do and having thoughtful, skilled people like Cindy on your team.

Our 2nd Grade daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia in late February 2025. We have been working…read morewith a CHT tutor since March who is Wilson-trained and has the expertise to help my daughter learn how to properly decode. Not only is Ms. Karen excellent at her job, but she has an incredible, lighthearted rapport with my daughter. They get along well and Ms. Karen is great at keeping my daughter on task - even during fun summer months when she would rather be playing and hanging out with friends. My daughter has moved through multiple levels of Wilson's programming, primarily through Ms. Karen's tutelage and effort. The administrative side of the house is also easy to work with - we regularly get tutoring notes and billing is electronic. We are so happy to be working with this great company.

After 5:00 summer series Wednesday wine down:I recently visited this Little Black Pearl, and I have…read moreto say the energy when I walked in was great. I was surrounded by such positive, welcoming people of all ages. Throughout the night, we sang karaoke, played cards, shot pool and listened to good music. What really stood out to me was how safe, inclusive, and comfortable the environment felt. Everyone was so kind and genuine. But what truly touched my heart was how the community embraced my brother, who is special needs. There was no judgment only acceptance, laughter, and open arms. For the first time in a long time, I didn't feel like I had to be on guard, watching to make sure he was being treated with respect because everyone just welcomed. It was a relaxing night filled with connection and joy. I would absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, warm, and safe space. Thank you for such an unforgettable expeience.

The organization for which I work recently held an event at Little Black Pearl (LBP). The support…read moreand service we received was beyond stellar! LBP provided the space, catered the food (via their onsite cafe, Carver 47), connected us to amazing balloon and floral vendors, and provided other accoutrements (e.g., tables and chairs, table coverings, a stage, sound and tech support, package management). LBP's one-stop shop especially helpful given that our planning team resided outside of Chicago. There is so much to applaud from the experience: the warm and inviting space exuded elegance; the feast was as beautiful as it was delicious; and the LBP team's interactions with us (from planning to completion) was the epitome of grace and hospitality. They accommodated every request and did so with an exceptional level of excellence. When we asked that the menu include a vegetarian and Halal dish, they ensured guests had multiple options. When we requested assistance erecting our banner, they took on the task of assembling the entire structure, even machine washing and drying it when they noticed a stain. Compared to other spaces we considered (and have used in the past) across the city, LBP's offerings and support stood head and shoulders above and their love was palpable in their attention to details.That they have a heart-centered mission and work in support of youth and community was tasty icing on an already amazing cake. Thank you, Little Black Pearl team, for making our event a world-class experience!

My son had Mark as his driving instructor. He learned a lot and grew more confident as a driver…read morethrough his driving sessions. I appreciate that Mark hold his drivers to a high standard. My son was even pointing out the many errors I make when driving ;).

My daughter came home in tears because of how rude the instructor was. She said that he's extremely…read moreegotistical and condescending. When she got her permit, she had no clue how to operate a vehicle after 10 classes. Very unprofessional, do not send your child here.

My daughter has been coming here for a while now. At first I was skeptical that she would learn…read moreprofessional techniques she wouldn't be able to learn on her own given her desire for art and drawing, sketching. She's doing amazing and the work she's producing is only because of this wonderful school and its owner who truly gives everything to her students. She's a talent herself and because it's a passion, it shows in her teaching. Highly recommend this school. My daughter is producing works well above her age level. Very impressed!

Paulina is a wonderful teacher. She is strict but kind and the results of her work are seeing…read morealmost immediately. Very professional and knowledgeable. She knows what she is doing and she loves doing it. I highly recommend her and Renaissance Classical Art School.

I went to grade school here the longest. I went to five overall. I attended 2nd through 7th grades…read morehere so pretty much "the" school of my youth. They took good care of my family and the other two families that had parental deaths when I attended here. The teachers were great here I learned a lot. I was scoring in the high 90th percentile sin everything on every test I took after I left here. I owe them big time for that. They challenged me. I was in town the day the church burned...I saw it all smoky and crispy. Sad, sad, sad. I had my first communion here too. My mother, two classmate's parents and my great-grandmother's funerals were here. I was an alter girl too when I was a kid. I used to run around the church after school. This is the place that put the fear of G-d in me and keeps me agnostic rather then atheist as I go through that whole "I'm an adult - know what" thing. The spiritual education I got here kept me on a fairly straight path most of my life... The new church is AMAZING, huge and endless. They tore down the rectory and the convent and now have what I think is the largest and most beautiful community faith centers I have ever seen.

We absolutely love this school. Our kids have been here for Catholic school from 3-year-old…read morepreschool (they go up through 8th grade, with two classes for each grade). We are so grateful to the incredible teachers, staff, families, and children here. They are simply the best. 5 stars without hesitation!!!

Let me tell you... hidden gem! My experience with my own child has been nothing but amazing! They…read moreworked with me any time I was in a pinch schedule wise, Laura (Driving Instructor) ease my daughter's anxiety with driving, which meant going above and beyond the normal hour driving limitations at times, and I even call at 7:30AM and get to talk to someone directly when I just have questions. I am extremely happy I went this route (20minutes away) vs the competitor across the street.

Do not use this service. I was cut off by one of their cars at a construction merge and they sped…read moreup to go past everyone waiting in the right lane and then cut off a semi truck. When I later caught up to the car I noticed only one person in the vehicle. If this is how the owner or instructor drives, this is the last person to teach children how to drive safely. I got a few hand gestures from the driver and when I called the number on the vehicle sign it was answered by a man that was driving a car - the background noise was obvious. The same person who was driving unsafe earlier was now operating a phone while driving. I had reached my destination and called from a parked car.

This college is located in a convenient location close to transportation, downtown Chicago and…read moreChinatown. On campus, there are plenty of trees and greenery. Some of the buildings are modern with great architecture. My favorite is the Kaplan building. As soon as you walk in, there is a robot near the front desk. In Kaplan, I feel like I'm in a college geared for the 21st century and beyond. This is STEM based campus for people with majors such as physics, mechanical engineering, computer science, chemical engineering, bioinformatics etc. Because of its great architectural design, films and movies have been filmed here. The popular show Empire has used the college for filming. The food in the Commons cafeteria is delicious, especially the stir fried rice. It had just the right amount of teriyaki sauce and veggies. The server prepares the fried rice, with vegetables, rice and chicken in front of the customers. The line for the stir fried rice was the longest line. The chocolate chip boondies were superb. I went over my calorie limit today!

Graduated with a BS in Chemical Engineering and Business. Great school. Challenging curriculum…read more Demanding professors. This is the place to come if you really want to learn, and aspire to be the best in your field. You will be pushed, but it will change your life. Also, IIT Greek Life is the place to be, FYI.