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3200 W Rte 60
Mundelein, IL 60060 847-566-6532

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Really friendly staff - Nov 06, 2022

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J C Licht Ace Gold Coast

24 W Maple St
Chicago, IL 60610 312-787-6887

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Convenient and great selection - Aug 19, 2020

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Kim's Hardware

6050 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60660 773-761-5532

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Great selection of hardware and homeware products. Superior service and staff.... - Dec 27, 2023

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Lowe's

400 W Army Trail Rd
Carol Stream, IL 60188 630-456-9004

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I love going here as my first choice for hardware needs. - Dec 26, 2023

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Uptown Ace Hardware

4654 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640 773-334-7146

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Ziegler's Ace Hardware

301 Randall Rd
South Elgin, IL 60177 847-841-1974

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I needed to purchase a lead detector kit... The staff was friendly enough...... - Dec 15, 2023

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Crafty Beaver Home Center

1522 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640 773-271-2288

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While not the biggest or the best hardware store, we lived having the crafty... - Dec 29, 2023

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Home Depot

2050 N Rte 83
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 847-223-0336

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Whenever I visit this establishment I find what I need and the customer service... - Dec 21, 2023

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2461 N Richmond Rd
McHenry, IL 60051 815-385-9503

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ALSO DOES INSTALLATIONS. DID A GREAT JOB ON OUR FLOOR INSTALLATION. - Feb 15, 2023

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Home Depot

2803 S Cicero Ave
Cicero, IL 60804 708-863-9600

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As far as hardware stores go, this one by far is the best of the lot. - Nov 10, 2022

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955 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123 847-622-9441

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Some products are better quality at Ace Hardware. - Aug 25, 2020

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P J's Ace Hardware

7 Chicago Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-3600

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Small place. Very helpful staff. - Apr 30, 2024

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Ziegler's Ace Hardware

1158 Lillian St
Elgin, IL 60123 847-695-1722

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Lakeview Ace Hardware

3921 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60613 773-525-1700

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Prices are always a little on the high side with ace, but I like supporting... - Dec 22, 2023

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Bess Hardware & Sports

1875 Willow Rd
Northfield, IL 60093 847-446-8570

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Wahler Brothers True Value Hardware

2551 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614 773-248-1349

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Quality old line hardware store. I'm happy to pay a little more to have the... - Apr 20, 2017

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Fuller's Ace Home & Hardware

35 E 1st St
Hinsdale, IL 60521 630-323-7750

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expensive but a nice boutique place to shop for gifts - Nov 06, 2022

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Home Depot

3080 Rte 34
Oswego, IL 60543 630-554-7092

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735 Edward Ln
Yorkville, IL 60560 630-882-8159

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Always a pleasant experience with the employees and the service received at... - Dec 15, 2023

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Lemont Ace Hardware

1096 State St
Lemont, IL 60439 630-755-4670

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