Local Business Owners
A group for local business owners to share ideas, network and meet other business owners.
An online community for people living in and around Oak Park, Illinois.
Pioneer
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Brian Plain
- Male
- Oak Park, IL
- United States
- Blog Posts (6)
- Discussions (276)
- Events
- Groups (7)
- Photos
- Photo Albums
- Videos (1)
Brian Plain's Groups
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Writers and Book Lovers
71 members
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Oak Park Real Estate
39 members
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Garden Club
35 members
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Fantasy Sports in Oak Pa…
8 members
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Kitchen Cooks
62 members
Brian Plain's Discussions
Get a Sneak Peek at Your 2011 2nd Installment Property Tax Bill
2 Replies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Plain Jul 2, 2012.
Pleasant District Grand Opening & Block Party - Thursday, Dec 1st at 5:30 pm
Started Nov 30, 2011
Lake Street Kitchen & Bar Opening Tomorrow
5 Replies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mykel Allen Dec 3, 2011.
Brian Plain's Page
Profile Information
- Favorite thing about living in the Oak Park area
- We live in Forest Park, but my business is in Oak Park. Favorite thing would have to be the location. It is great to live in such an urban-lite community and still retain easy access to the city.
- Least favorite thing about living in the Oak Park area
- Fiscal responsibility isn't exactly our calling card.
- Interests & Hobbies
- Meeting new people and playing tennis. I'm an avid reader, admitted coffee snob, and enjoy getting involved in community organizations as well.
- Favorite local restaurant
- Gaetanos & Aripos
- Favorite local shop or business
- Blue Max
- My Oak Park area business
- I run my own financial planning practice here in Oak Park equipping successful professionals & entrepreneurs with custom crafted financial plans that provide an ideal future without unnecessary risk or sacrifice.
I put out a free weekly e-newsletter called the Saturday Scoop. You can check out my website for more information.
- My website
- http://www.oakparkplanner.com
Twitter and LinkedIn
If you'd like to follow me on Twitter, I'm @BrianPlain and @OakParkPlanner.
Here's my LinkedIn profile if you'd like to connect.
Here's my LinkedIn profile if you'd like to connect.
Latest Activity
PioneerBrian Plain commented on Becca's blog post Dinner at the Piggyback Tavern
"We finally made it over to Piggyback Tavern last night. I had the half chicken and my wife tried a couple of the tacos. I thought the dry-rubbed chicken was good, not moist, but not dry either and the rub was good. I enjoyed that I got to try all…"
PioneerBrian Plain commented on Becca's blog post Dinner at the Piggyback Tavern
"Hmm, this is in my neck of the woods and we just haven't made it yet. Will have to check it out soon. Thanks for the good reports, Becca & Russ.
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Ann replied to Brian Plain's discussion Great Local Business Experiences"How about Nick at Stelton Motors on Madison? That man has saved me 974356436* times.
Okay more like 6 or 7 but what would I have done without him?
"
PioneerBrian Plain replied to Yelena's discussion Any home daycare openings you heard about?
"Welcome to the area, Yelena. Here are a couple of resources that can help if you haven't tried them already:
West Suburban Home Daycare Association (http://www.wshdca.org/) will give provide you with contact information to a number of…"
PioneerBrian Plain commented on Becca's blog post Will You Miss Your Saturday Mail Delivery?
"Hey Becca - I highly doubt it, especially as it looks like package delivery service will continue on Saturdays.
While I've done my best to take myself off of as many junk mail lists as possible, it still seems like that is the majority of what…"
Genetta@ King's Kloset joined Brian Plain's groupLocal Business Owners
A group for local business owners to share ideas, network and meet other business owners.
PioneerBrian Plain replied to Robin's discussion Tax accountant recommendation
"I sent quite a few people to Doug Shepley in Elmhurst - http://www.dmscpas.net/. Doug is very personable and really knows his stuff. You're welcome to mention my name if you contact him. Good luck with your search."
Angela joined Brian Plain's groupLocal Business Owners
A group for local business owners to share ideas, network and meet other business owners.
PioneerBrian Plain replied to Chris Carrier's discussion Personal financial planning - budgets
"Chris - Compliance regulations restrict my ability to say much about the topic online in a public forum such as this, but I'd be happy to chat off-line or via email and see if I can help point you in the right direction. Here's my…"
PioneerBrian Plain replied to Colleen Shannon's discussion Internet/TV/landline - what's the best?
"Colleen, you can check out Radio Shack, that is where I got our HDTV antenna. We got an indoor one…"
PioneerBrian Plain replied to Colleen Shannon's discussion Internet/TV/landline - what's the best?
"Colleen - We're in Forest Park as well and previously had both AT&T and Comcast for TV and Internet. Comcast (as Mark mentioned) seemed to be spotty for internet, but the cable was fine.
AT&T seemed to offer a better overall deal…"
PioneerBrian Plain replied to Danielle C's discussion Living with dogs in Oak Park
"Danielle - Here's a good resource on the dog parks in Oak Park: http://www.pdop.org/parks/dog%20park/dogparkinformation.htm"
PioneerBrian Plain replied to Emily Culbertson's discussion Carpenter
"Hi Emily - Matt Baron's brother Phil is a carpenter. I haven't used him personally, but here is his website if you want to check him out: http://baroncarpentry.wordpress.com/.
I believe Andy also does interior window trim repair, but…"
PioneerBrian Plain replied to Mark Severin's discussion Evolution Fitness on Madison: Reviews/opinions?
"Mark, here's a post for last year where a couple people commented on Evolution Fitness. Hope it helps: http://www.livehereoakpark.com/profiles/blogs/places-to-work-out-in-op."
Local Business Owners
A group for local business owners to share ideas, network and meet other business owners.
Brian Plain's Videos
Brian Plain's Blog
Skrine Chops
Considering I live less than a half a mile away, it's amazing it took me this long to make my way over to Skrine Chops in Forest Park, but I did just that with a large group on Friday night after some tennis.
If you desire a wood cabin, but don't have the budget nor desire to drive into the middle of the woods, you should visit Skrine Chops. The food is no-frills (I'm not sure there is a vegetable on the menu), but it…
ContinuePosted on January 24, 2011 at 2:44pm — 6 Comments
Oak Park Tennis Center
As I'm sure many of you have seen driving past on the Forest Preserve on Harlem Ave, the Oak Park Tennis Center (OPTC) has been undergoing a major new court construction project and I'm happy to announce that the nine new eco-friendly Har-Tru courts are almost completed and the Center is now open for the season.
OPTC is a public facility and all are welcome to join as Season Pass Holders or stop in for public play at an hourly rate. There are many leagues (Mens, Womens, and Mixed… Continue
OPTC is a public facility and all are welcome to join as Season Pass Holders or stop in for public play at an hourly rate. There are many leagues (Mens, Womens, and Mixed… Continue
Posted on May 24, 2010 at 3:58pm
Mancini's Making Their Move
According their ad in today's Wednesday Journal, it appears Mancini's will be closing their current location on Sunday, January 31st and opening their new location (1/2 block west) at 1111 Lake Street on Friday, February 5th.
I've walked by the new location a few times, but haven't looked inside. I would guess the space is at least slightly larger, but if anyone else has any details, feel free to share!
I've walked by the new location a few times, but haven't looked inside. I would guess the space is at least slightly larger, but if anyone else has any details, feel free to share!
Posted on January 27, 2010 at 5:05pm — 4 Comments
G.E.M. Deli and The "Shuckin" Grill Review
After stopping in Compass Eye Care yesterday (owner Al Licup just joined our forum by the way) to help pick out some glasses and contacts for my fiancee, we headed to downtown Forest Park looking for a late lunch.
Rather than reluctantly settling on Jimmy John's, I suggested we stop in GEM Deli just south of Circle Ave and Madison (the old La Bella Bistecca). While… Continue
Rather than reluctantly settling on Jimmy John's, I suggested we stop in GEM Deli just south of Circle Ave and Madison (the old La Bella Bistecca). While… Continue
Posted on August 16, 2009 at 4:40pm — 4 Comments
Adding a Live Here Oak Park Badge to Your Website
It's great to see our online community grow and I thought I would point out a feature of the website I just noticed today that can help our community expand even more. It is on the Live Here homepage on the lower right side and it is called Badge.
If you have an external website/blog, you can click on the Badge section and get the code to add a Live Here Oak Park badge to your external website/blog. It is an easy way to let more people know about our community here.
If… Continue
If you have an external website/blog, you can click on the Badge section and get the code to add a Live Here Oak Park badge to your external website/blog. It is an easy way to let more people know about our community here.
If… Continue
Posted on July 7, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (20 comments)
- At 2:32pm on August 24, 2011,
mara.nicandro said… - Thanks and I appreciate the offer, I know I will need it.
- At 4:42pm on March 1, 2011,
Jill Robertson said… - Thanks for the welcome, Brian! I fixed my website link right away. Looking for new ways to assimilate in the small business community here in Oak Park. Let me know if you have any secrets/ideas!
- At 10:56am on December 9, 2010,
Camille said… - Thanks Brian!
- At 12:16am on December 9, 2010,
cathleen kushnick said… - Hello Brian, Thank you for the kind words. I wouldn't call moving here in winter "brave" so much as *certifiable". I look forward to participating in the group.
Best, Cathy
- At 12:53pm on December 3, 2010, Ann said…
- Hey Brian-
Thanks.
Here's something interesting I'm involved with-in case anyone's cup overfloweth with cash destined to be spent on a good cause.
I have a piece in this show/ The auction is tomorrow night. Should be extremely cool.
http://buyartnotpeople.org/
-Ann
- At 4:19pm on December 1, 2010,
Nancy Kalinowski said… - Thank you Brian! Looking forward to the group meeting on the 16th. I will make sure to post our holiday schedule in the next few weeks.
- At 4:16pm on November 15, 2010,
Eden Novak DeGenova said… - Thanks for the welcome! I look forward to connecting with everyone!
eden
- At 9:01pm on September 3, 2010,
Mai Tuyet Pho said… - Thanks Brian, I appreciate it!
Mai
- At 11:15am on May 13, 2010,
Laura Kaufman said… - Thanks for the welcome, Brian.
Glad to have connected to this resource, and I look forward to meeting -- perhaps at a future Meetup.
Laura
- At 2:57pm on April 25, 2010,
Amy said… - Thanks for the warm welcome!
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