“Very comfortable Kohls location. They have a dedicated big and tall section for men, and stire is always clean and organized. I always make it a point to stop here whenever I'm in the area.”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
901 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills
Department Stores
“Good selection / variety of items.
Food items not always as fresh as one would expect - i guess that is when they are moved to clearance.
Clearance aisle are extremely disorganized and messy.
They keep on moving items all over the store that many times one can't actually find what they saw a week ago.
The staff at the cash register are pleasant and helpful. Yet, the floor associates, mixed attitudes and friendliness.
Many of their prices are no longer compatible.
Price stickers / labels on plastic items (and on other items) don't peel off easily and leave stickiness (even if used under boiling hot water).
The store/s must find a better way of doing it.
Generally, the stores are nice (Especially the ones in Vernon Hills and in Mundelein, IL.”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
701 North Milwaukee Avenue Ste 302, Vernon Hills
Department Stores
“No screaming kids running around and stuff everywhere, thank you for keeping it this clean and organized. It gave me a chance to look around and get what I was looking for without feeling overwhelmed.”
“We had several Amazon returns and ran into a few technical difficulties due to mistakes on our end. Kathleen handled everything with a smile and made us laugh. Truly great service. Thanks!”
“When I went to Starbucks for a little treat Yesenia was so nice and took the time with my drink. It was one the best made coffees I had in a while.
I felt truly special as a customer and will come back soon :)”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
94 South Waukegan Road, Deerfield
Department Stores
“Best place to buy all gift items,clothes for adults and kids,soft toys,women accessories.... Decorative plants and items, beautiful pots, Toys, kitchenware,furniture , mobile accessories like phone covers... Screen cards,ear phones etc....
We can get any product at good price here ..lots of open parking space”
“The Starbucks at the Gurnee Mills Macy is spectacular!! The manager and staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They were superstars for the unicorn Frappuccino. Bravo. Well done”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
3957 Fountain Square Pl, Waukegan
Department Stores
“I am new in town and stopped for some items. My children mistakenly forgot to take some of the items we purchased and left it in the front. Thank God, We were able to recover it after noticing that we left the items at the store (after 4 days). We talked to Mr. Jay (store manager) was professional and courteous and respectful, thank you for believing in the customer sir and we will definitely be coming to your store more because of your actions. We appreciate people like you and have a blessed one.”
“JCPenney is one of the most unknown and underrated stores for young people however they might know about it and I don’t know that’s highly possible also. They are exceptionally fashionable for guys that are in their late teens up until about 8:30 with a brand called mutual weave. Kohl’s also carries the brand but tends to only carry their stuff which is unbelievably cropped short now that is the style now and nothing wrong with being in style, but they are cropped so short that unless you’re 16, they’re probably going to be an inch above your belt line not at your belt line, but the ones that JCPenney carries are super excellent. They also stopped carrying dockers and they have the shack the basketball guy, his brand clothing there which is the best big man clothing in the world and somehow mutual weave does the same thing too. Everything they have for mutual weave also comes in the super sizes I think of the size 4X or 5X just super super great. Their store is really really excellent. The biggest mistake they’re making is staying attached to malls. Indoor malls. Kohl’s has gotten away from that and has intentionally more went to single stand locations or mostly at very large outdoor strip malls. Indoor malls obviously are dead and if JCPenney doesn’t get to new locations, they’re going to be in real trouble. Their location at Gulf Mill is really good. They also carry a lot of really great clothes for teens or younger women. A lot of jeans and pants with what that I say are bellbottoms, but nowadays they say the word flare they also carry the Arizona Jean brand. Again such an underrated store. Their clearance area is unbelievable. What they do is they have an automatic system that tracks a price tag so once it’s in the store so long, even if they don’t move it to clearance or get moved to a different location it’s on clearance even if it doesn’t say clearance I was recently there and they have a brand that they carry for I guess men in their 20s so I know I’m buying two young clothes but it’s called stylist it’s I’m Shirts that are mostly not cotton but pretty cool solid colors I recently spotted one of their shirts and I think it was $39 but it was on sale for 18 and when I got to the cash register, it said five which is what happens but they also have a separate area that all of these five dollar items are in and it’s just amazing. Maybe there you won’t quite find the younger people’s clothing and then they still carry their brand St. John’s Bay, which would be more for men in the 40s 50s or 60s years old very stylish though.”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
49 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook
Department Stores
“Brenda at the jewelry counter has helped on several occasions and is polished, professional, polite and provides a level of service that you expect from the highest level retailers. She has elevated my TJ Maxx shopping experience on several occasions and once I didn't even buy anything! Brenda is a true professional who naturally provides first-class, high-touch service and that is so appreciated. Thank you Brenda!”
“It's a very nice wholesale market. Neat and clean. Items are all of very good quality. Good service. Very neat display of items. Very nice environment. Lot of variety of clothes. Clothes are very beautiful and the cheap. Very neat display of items. It's nice to watch”
9:30AM - 9PM
6128 Grand Avenue, Gurnee
Department Stores
“After reading some negative reviews, I honestly had a completely different experience. Ksenia was extremely helpful, patient, and professional. She went out of her way to help me and made the whole experience much easier. Really appreciate her customer service!”
“The young high school kids were kind of rude and dismissive when I asked them for help on looking for some Ugg boots. One of them made a comment stating how stuck off and snobby I was. I am not. He just didn’t wanted to help me after I asked him to. The manager Donna (I think that’s her name) saved the whole situation. She and the other ladies and 2 dudes tried to look for the boots that I was looking for. That manager deserved a raise and that child (whomever he belongs to, and clearly he didn’t sound like he came from our northbrook areas) needs to learn customer service.”
“This is a classic Macy's store, large with many departments, great selection of everything. Price point can be high, but they can have some amazing sales. Customer service is ok, this is definitely an area Macy's needs to improve on, especially for the kind of store they are. Another thing that was disappointing was the lack of maintenance, every Escalator was out of service. I do like Macy's, if they improve Customer service I will give them 4 stars.”
“I have been coming to this exchange for ~35 years, since my mother who is navy veteran, took me here when I was little. Everything is clean, well organized, and modestly priced. There is one thing that stands out every time I go there: Dean. Dean checks the IDs at the door and greets the guests. He is kind, honest, diligent, and reflects positively on the NEX and the sea services as a whole. Dean always appreciates veterans of all ages, from freshly minted sailors to elderly retirees. I look forward to seeing Dean when I go shopping at NEX. Please commend this man.”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
6521 Grand Avenue, Gurnee
Department Stores
“One of the managers (Maggie) was extremely helpful and kind working with me on a luggage return and went above and beyond to make the experience painless and was very understanding. Thank you, Maggie!!”
“Its a real dollar store where everything really is $1. I hate the ones that you go in thinking its a $1 store but its not. (I think family dollar is one of those phony imposters. If I'm wrong about that then I apologize FD but I'm pretty sure it was you.)”
“Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store in Northbrook offers a variety of men's and women's apparel. While it's possible to find brands like Rag & Bone, Vince, Aqua, and Boss, the selection during my recent visit wasn't the best—perhaps due to the season. I typically travel from Wisconsin to Chicago to shop for my husband and myself because I prefer to see the items in person to verify the quality and fit, which can be different from online photos. Despite being an outlet, the prices remain high, so I hope to see a better selection and higher quality on my next visit to justify the trip over shopping online.”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
370 West Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove
Department Stores
“Had a good shopping experience at Marshalls. The store offers a great variety of products at affordable prices, and I found some good deals on quality items. The staff was helpful, and the selection of clothing, home goods, and accessories is impressive. The only area for improvement is keeping the store more organized and maintaining cleaner surroundings. Overall, a good place for value shopping.”
“Nordstrom Rack in Vernon Hills is a shopper's paradise! The store offers a great selection of high-quality brands at unbeatable prices. The layout is easy to navigate, and I always find fantastic deals on clothing, shoes, and accessories. The staff is courteous and attentive, making the shopping experience enjoyable. Whether I’m looking for something specific or just browsing, this place never disappoints!”
“This Target feels like a secret honestly, it's never packed which is wild for how well stocked it is. I've found stuff here that's sold out everywhere else, including a bunch of the trending TikTok items other locations never seem to have. Calm shopping trip every time, no fighting for a parking spot or dealing with empty shelves.”
“I was here 1/10/2026 picking up food I ordered online, and I decided to check the store. Shout out to Nathaniel for going above and beyond with his kindness and hard work. I was looking for something and I was walking around at first, but I decided to ask. Nathaniel was the one that look for the item and was able to find one for me. All the staffs I met were helpful and kind. Thank you, guys
Thank you very much!”
“It's Ross, what can I say, sometimes you go there and walk out with more than you wanted simply because they have some random stuff that's kinda cheap, (not always). I shop in the home section mostly. I prefer the round lake one instead, a little more organized, but that's probably because gurnee gets more traffic and ppl moving the merch around on shelves.”
“Prices are cheaper than other stores. They're friendly. Also, for the first time I used OnDemandDoc and it was fabulous. The prescription was sent to the pharmacy Walmart of my choice. Thanks Walmart. ?”
“Fantastic shopping experience with the kids! The multi-seat shopping carts make navigating the store so much easier, turning a usually stressful grocery run into a smooth and fun outing for all of us.”
“Love this dollar tree, all the employees are great, store is always clean, BUT, the girl working tonight with the headphones on while she's checking people out- Got To Go!”
“Panda Express employees at the NEX were very polite with customers especially one of them Anahi, she told me that they didn’t have anymore of the Chocolate chip chunk cookies at Panda Express and she got me a chocolate chunk cookie later from Dunkin Donuts. She deserves a shoutout or bump in her pay raise or something! She deserves it! Thank you again Anahi for your kindness!”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
701 North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills
Department Stores
“You can find some branded clothes in a reasonable price, Also good for home improvement, Return policy is excellent, not necessary to go to same branch for returns you can return at any of their stores.”
“Associates Mia and Kimorah deserve a raise! Showed exquisite customer service. Hands down. Made me feel very welcomed were very helpful and professional yet kind. This Target is a 10 out of 10.”