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Midtown Athletic Club

1760 N Hicks Rd
Palatine, IL 60074 847-991-4646
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Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

1320 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614 773-348-6377
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It’s a nice place to exercise - Jun 27, 2024

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Orland Park Sportsplex

11351 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60467 708-403-5000
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NOT THE GREATEST OF EQUIPMEBT - May 14, 2020

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ReClaim Fitness

1325 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451 815-463-8500
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Justin didn’t provide me with the service that I would’ve hoped. - Aug 24, 2023

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Midtown Athletic Club

2444 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60647 773-235-2300
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I would recommend this place because it’s adorable very friendly to all... - Jul 02, 2024

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XSport Fitness

819 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605 312-294-0500
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Great place of fitness - Jul 02, 2024

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XSport Fitness

1320 75th St
Downers Grove, IL 60516 630-427-1891
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Great place to go for the price. - Jun 27, 2021

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YMCA

1400 W Northwest Hwy
Palatine, IL 60067 847-359-2400
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love this place. Especially the steam room and sauna! - May 10, 2020

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XSport Fitness

205 W Roosevelt Rd
Lombard, IL 60148 630-705-1349
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Very clean and large enough gym for a ton of people - Jul 11, 2022

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YMCA

1025 Old McHenry Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047 847-438-5300
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Every gym I've been has TrueStretch. The Y should get it if they want... - May 11, 2020

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YMCA

15120 W Wallin Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544 815-267-8600
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Great place to work out. - Jun 27, 2024

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Esporta Fitness

488 Randall Rd
South Elgin, IL 60177 630-503-7749
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I got the membership to use a pool close yo home, but many times when I wanted... - Aug 30, 2023

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FFC Old Town

1235 N La Salle Dr
Chicago, IL 60610 312-640-1235
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I am ranking Halsted but I could not find that in your listings. Based upon... - Apr 22, 2016

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Life Time Athletic

451 Rolls Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102 847-458-6200
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Not very good - Aug 25, 2023

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Rosemont Health & Fitness

10225 W Higgins Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018 847-698-2582
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Wonderful, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Clean and modern facilities. Great... - Jun 23, 2022

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YMCA

1000 Grove St
Evanston, IL 60201 847-475-7400
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I love going to the ymca in my community. It’s good to feel at home. - Jun 28, 2024

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YMCA

711 59th St
Downers Grove, IL 60516 630-968-8400
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I love this “Y” and it’s staff - Jul 24, 2022

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Midtown Athletic Club

2211 Waukegan Rd
Bannockburn, IL 60015 847-945-1818
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XSport Fitness

3240 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60657 773-529-1461
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This gymnasium has a wide variety of workout options and choices for everyone.... - Jun 28, 2024

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YMCA

1995 W Grass Lake Rd
Lindenhurst, IL 60046 847-356-4006
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Clean environment. Has what I need. - Jul 02, 2024

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