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Fly Bird
Category:
Gift Shops
719 Lake St
Oak Park,
Illinois
(708) 383-3330
The Flyest Bird around
The name of this store tells you nothing about what it sells- mostly kitschy, fun uber-trendy...
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The name of this store tells you nothing about what it sells- mostly kitschy, fun uber-trendy trinkets and household items like bowls made from newspaper by women in some third-world country and "ugly" dolls. It's worth a visit to this Oak Park locale just to see the amazing interior design of the store- note the art tiles on the front counter and the fabulous floral painting on the East wall. Some of the items are pricey (i.e. the adorable diaper bags which surely only Oak Park and downtown elite can afford to carry wipes and Desitin in). Despite the pricey items there is something for everyone- fun candles shaped like sushi for 3 bucks, cards funny and artful enough to frame for 2.50, amazing wrapping paper and a variety of uniquely scented candles. get on their mailing list and they will let you know about fun events like their recent Cinco De Mayo/Anniversary party and an upcoming signing by a popular card artist.
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Excellent Church
St. Giles is an excellent Catholic church. I have been going there for years, and I have learned a...
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St. Giles is an excellent Catholic church. I have been going there for years, and I have learned a lot. I find that the priests deliver thoughtful and inspiring sermons that have practical applications in my life. I also like the fact that St. Giles has a Saturday evening Mass, which frees up Sunday mornings if I have guests or whatever.
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Excellent Pictures
Ebert Studios has filled all my professional photographic needs for many years now. They do...
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Ebert Studios has filled all my professional photographic needs for many years now. They do everything from passport photos to formal family portraits. They are a bit more expensive than the studios you would find in department stores, but you get excellent quality and personalized service, so I think it's worth it. I have been very pleased with all the photos I have had taken at Ebert.
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Quality Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues
Oak Park has a very good youth baseball program. That's why their high school teams consistently...
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Oak Park has a very good youth baseball program. That's why their high school teams consistently do very well in the state tournaments (OPRF High School Girls' Softball team are '05 State Champs). You can find a baseball or softball team to fit your child's age group and skill level. They have standard Little League rules in place, so your child is guaranteed a certain amount of playing time in each game. I played in the softball leagues for more than 10 years. I had a lot of fun and learned important lessons about teamwork and competition.
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Capelli Mark
Category:
Entertainment & Arts
1120 Paulina St
Oak Park,
Illinois
(708) 386-3928
Excellent Piano Tuning
I started using Mark Capelli's piano tuning services many years ago on the recommendation of a...
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I started using Mark Capelli's piano tuning services many years ago on the recommendation of a friend, and I have been very pleased with the results. Mr. Capelli really knows what he is doing (I believe he does or has played the piano himself) and I love the improvement in sound quality that results after one of his visits. Excellent all aroung - I've never had a problem with him and I have nothing but good things to say about his tuning services.
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Dignified Service
Drechsler Brown provides excellent funeral and memorial services. The services are tasteful and...
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Drechsler Brown provides excellent funeral and memorial services. The services are tasteful and dignified. They know that family members are grieving and that a lot of the decisions are painful and difficult to make, so they are extremely patient and caring when making arrangements. They are also very up front about pricing, and won't hit you with "hidden" charges. This is an important consideration, espceially since an unexpected death in the family can leave you in a very tight financial situation.
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Great Bicycle Store
Barnard's Schwinn has a wide selection of bicycles to choose from. They have a lot of children's...
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Barnard's Schwinn has a wide selection of bicycles to choose from. They have a lot of children's bikes as well as adult bikes in stock. They will also measure you and make sure you buy a bike that fits you, and they will follow up after the sale to make sure you are happy with your purchase. Their maintenance services are great, too.
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Trustworthy Dealer
Buying a Cadillac is a pretty big deal for most people. When you're spending that kind of money,...
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Buying a Cadillac is a pretty big deal for most people. When you're spending that kind of money, you want to make sure that you're working with honest people who aren't just out to gouge you for as much as they can. I've had nothing but great experiences at Foley-Rice. They want to make sure I'm happy with the car and options that I get, and they don't forget about me as soon as I drive off the lot. This is a great dealership.
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Val's Halla
Category:
Music Stores
7231/2 South Blvd
Oak Park,
Illinois
(708) 524-1004
A Music Lover's Haven
Val's Halla has every single type of music under the sun. This independent music store carries...
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Val's Halla has every single type of music under the sun. This independent music store carries CD's, Tapes, Records, Movies (VHS & DVD) & every other type of Music Memorabilia you can think of. They sell new and used items at very reasonable prices. Be sure to checkout the 'Elvis Shrine' which has been featured on numerous television spots and travel shows. It's a very unique store and the employees are always friendly. Nothing is too obscure for this store. If you can think of it, they probably have it.
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Blinds look like new again
Our blinds and window treatments in our house needed some serious cleaning. We took them to this...
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Our blinds and window treatments in our house needed some serious cleaning. We took them to this company to have them cleaned and we were very impressed with their service and timely cleaning. The blinds were collected back within the day clean and looking like new again. They charge a flat rate of $10.00 per blind, or if the blinds/window treatments are extra large then the price will be more. The staff there are very nice and acommodating to customers needs.
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