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Mount Greenwood Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
Canaryville Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, new branch dedication, and CTA bus line information.
Wicker Park and Bucktown Chamber of Commerce : Located side by side on the northwest side, are two of the oldest, most established, and eclectic neighborhoods in the City. Features business guide and directory, community resources and history, CTA maps, and contacts.
Association House of Chicago : Supports the Greater West Town neighborhoodsWest Town, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Avondale and Hermosa. The agency provides social services, cultural and recreational activities for people of all ages, and opportunities for individual and family development.
Bowmanville Community Organization : Chicago's Bowmanville neighborhood is bounded by Foster, Bowmanville, Ravenswood and Western. Information and links about neighborhood events and topics of local interest.
Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce : Features news and information for its over 1000 members, including an events calendar, resources, membership details, and contacts.
Historic Pullman - Chicago, Illinois : Landmark district site that includes a brief history of the Town of Pullman, the Worlds Most Perfect Town. Visitor information, events, local groups and associations, tours, museum, and links.
Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council : Features community and economic development resources and activities calendar, history background, demographics, and contacts. Known as the oldest community organization in the United States.
Back of the Yards Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
Northcenter Chamber of Commerce : Since 1946, this non-profit organization hosts events, such as Ribfest, to promote the business community while also serving its residents. Offers members directory, events calendar, links and contacts.
Austin Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
Lower West Side Community Collection 1906-1944 : Features provenance, access information, historical note, scope and content, and box and folder inventory for this collection of the Neighborhood History Research Collection gathered by the Chicago Public Library's Special Collections and Preservation Division.
Fiesta del Sol - Pilsen Neighbors Community Council : Latino community celebration to commemorate PNCC's role in securing the city's commitment to build Benito Juarez High School in Pilsen. Includes information on the organization, events, scholarships, and activities.
Pilsen/Little Village Information Center (P/LVIC) : Provides resource information to residents, businesses, organizations and visitors. Part of the federal Empowerment Zone (EZ) program.
Humbolt Park Community Collection 1892-1941 : Features provenance, access information, historical note, scope and content, and box and folder inventory for this collection of the Neighborhood History Research Collection gathered by the Chicago Public Library's Special Collections and Preservation Division.
Humboldt Park Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
Chicago Park District: Humboldt Park : Features information and news, including a map of the park, directions, park and related area news, events, and programs. events and programs.
Humboldt Park - Local Chicago : A brief historical and artistic perspective of a rich Chicago neighborhood. A local business and organization list is included.
Humboldt Park Empowerment Partnership (HPEP) : The major organizing project of the Near Northwest Neighborhood Network (NNNN). Addresses issues of community development by providing resources and news to area residents.
MSN Communities: Chicago Humboldt Park : An interactive web community offering a message board, upcoming community events calendar, and area resources and links.
Bucktown Community Organization : Offers community and economic support resources and events, including zoning and planning information, a newsletter, membership application, history, location map, and contacts.
.org: Stations - Logan Square : Offers photos and history of the Logan Square station served as the terminal of the Northwest branch of the Metropolitan Elevated (and successor Logan Square branch of the CRT and CTA) for 90 years.
Logan Square Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
Fullerton Avenue Chamber of Commerce : Offers community support to area businesses through its programs and services, including a street banner program. Information on membership and contacts is provided.
Greater Goethe Neighborhood Association (GGNA) : Serves the southeast area of Logan Square. This block club offers resources that bring neighbors together, fight crime, inform the community, and improve the community.
MSN Communities: Chicago Bucktown CAPS : A forum and clearinghouse for information about the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) in the 14th Police District, Beats 1432, 1433, and 1434.
MSN Communities: Chicago Bucktown News : Features message board and community events calendar for area residents.
Logan Square Chamber of Commerce : Lists member businesses, farmer's market information, area resources, and newsletter.
Logan Square Preservation : History, 1881 map, and photographs of some existing and historic buildings.
Jackson Park Highlands District : Features photos and information on this City of Chicago Landmark District, including architectural styles represented in the district.
Digital Stories of Bronzeville : A project that brought together Bronzeville community residents with IIT students in order to record neighborhood stories. Features project overview, stories, photos, and members of the project. Conducted Spring 2000.
Bronzeville Online : Portal for Bronzeville residents offering a variety of community and economic development programs including the visitor information center, a community development partnership, historic preservation society, and neighborhood learning network.
Chicago's Black Metropolis: Understanding History Through a Historic Place : A Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) lesson plan of the National Registar of Historic Places. Offers information and accompanying photos on Chicago's Black Metropolis, also known as Douglas and Bronzeville.
Hyde Park - The Intelligent Choice For Business : The South East Chicago Commission presents news, events and resources for community and economic development. Includes information such as the community's culture, available commercial space listings, demographic information, and housing.
Hyde Park Herald : Online site for Chicago's oldest community newspaper serving Hyde Park, Kenwood, and Oakland.
Hyde Park - Kenwood Community Conference : Community organization dedicated to maintaining and enhancing an attractive, secure, diverse, and caring community. Offers programs and activities information to residents, businesses, institutions, and organizations.
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club : Features a variety of programs for toddlers, children, teens, adults, seniors, pets and the community as a whole in the arts, sports, and culture. Often serves as a meeting place for other organizations.
Beyond : Provides an overview and resources for area transportation, including the University of Chicago, Metra train service, CTA buses and trains, taxis, and airports.
Harper Court Foundation : The HCF promotes the economic development of Hyde Park - Kenwood by leasing commercial real estate to businesses within Harper Court at reduced rates. Features a World Music Festival, Pumpkinfest, a farmer's market, sidewalk sale, and a Breakfast with Santa program.
Chicago's Hyde Park Historical Society : The Society's building, formerly the cable car waiting room for the 1893 Columbian Exhibition, contains archival material, books, photographs, posters and historic documents about the city's growth.
City Life: Hyde Park Attractions : Features an overview of the cultural attractions, activities and events, including upcoming events calendar for select locations.
Hyde Park Community Collection 1874 - 1988 : Features provenance, access information, historical note, scope and content, and box and folder inventory for this collection of the Neighborhood History Research Collection gathered by the Chicago Public Library's Special Collections and Preservation Division.
Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce : Offers news and information on community development, including a members directory, and a newsletter.
Albany Park Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
Albany Park Chamber of Commerce : A northwestside community. The commercial hub of the community is Lawrence Avenue. Site features chamber information, and community statistics.
Albany Park Neighborhood Council : A community organization well known for its work with immigrants.
Chicago Lawn Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
Archer Heights Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
008th District (Chicago Lawn) - Chicago Police Department : Features information on the district, its sectors and beat patrol areas. Includes contact information, and an interactive map providing information on parks, libraries, churches, schools, along with senior citizen and neighborhood watch groups.
Buena Park Neighbors : This 46th Ward neighborhood association consists of more than 450 residents, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations in this national historic district. Features community and business links, events and contacts.
Magnolia Malden Neighbors : for the Uptown Chicago area.
Uptown Chicago Commission : Seeks to improve the quality of life for all residents living in Uptown. Membership includes renters and property owners, as well as businesses, block clubs, and organizations. Community services, notices and calendar are featured.
Little Village Environmental Justice Organization : LVEJO is a community based non-profit organization located in Little Village, the largest Latino community, on the southwest side of Chicago. Work to abolish all aspects of environmental racism both at home and abroad.
Little Village Online : Servicing the Little Village neighborhood with information and resources of local representatives, businesses, community events calendar, and links.
Greater South Loop Association : Brings together residential property owners and condominium associations from the near South Loop, as well as local businesses that wish to have a unified voice within the community.
Chicago Loop Alliance : Lists shopping, lodging, restaurants, arts and entertainment in the Loop.
Stations: Jefferson Park : Features service notes, quick facts, overview and photos of this platform and station.
Jefferson Park Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce : Features community history and events calendar, sponsored events, membership directory and benefits, board of directors, and links.
Chicago Greek Town : Offers the history of the city's Greek community, along with upcoming events calendar, restaurant and retail shops directory, and location map and directions.
Chicago's New East Side Association : Features unique shops, fine restaurants, world-class hotels, museums and galleries. Bounded by Michigan Avenue, The Chicago River, Lake Michigan and Randolph Street. Features activities calendar, members area, and newsletter.
Lake View East Chamber of Commerce : Offers visitors information on area business and attractions, while providing residents information on community politics, services and utilities, and area links. Bordered roughly by Diversey Avenue on the south to Grace Street on the north, Halsted Street on the west to Lake Michigan to the east.
Lakeview Chamber of Commerce : Supports the welfare and prosperity of the community through events, school, business resources, neighborhood news, and employment information.
Northalsted Merchants Association : Retailers working to promote the area and its businesses. Details of special events, newsletter, walking map of all businesses, and a member directory.
Portage Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA) : Member-based community group. Provides information on local issues and economic development through a monthly newsletter, website and public meetings.
Rogers Park / West Ridge Historical Society : Focused on preserving the history of Rogers Park and West Ridge as a vital part of the City of Chicago. Features membership information, a newsletter, history books, merchandise and contacts.
Rogers Park Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
Rogers Park Community Council : Features news and information on community support programs and initiatives such as housing, seniors, victim advocacy rights. Also provides information on the Rogers Park Development Corporation.
Rogers Park Builders Group : Encourages and supports responsible residential and commercial property investment, development, and ownership in the community. Includes information on the committee, members and vendors, new developments and press releases and contacts.
Forum 49 : An independent policy development organization dedicated to promoting citizen participation in the political process in the 49th Ward by providing opportunities for citizens to express their views about the community.
Old Town Triangle Association (OTTA) : Non-profit neighborhood association to aid in the development of recreation, crime control, juvenile direction, school, and other social service programs. Located in the 43rd Ward.
Lincoln Central Neighborhood Association : A charitable organization dedicated to improving the Chicago neighborhood bounded by Lincoln Avenue, the former Ogden Avenue, North Avenue, and Halsted Street. Information on its Dog Advisory Work Group, events and contacts.
Community Relations with Lincoln Park : Listing of community organizations and institutions that the DePaul University, Lincoln Park campus. Includes an overview of groups and contact information, including those without websites.
24th District (Rogers Park) - Chicago Police Department : Features information on the district, its sectors and beat patrol areas. Includes contact information, and an interactive map providing information on parks, libraries, churches, schools, along with senior citizen and neighborhood watch groups.
Rogers Park Community Portal : A privately operated not-for-profit website originating from and devoted entirely to Rogers Park with special emphasis on events, activities and resources.
Religious Diversity in Rogers Park, Chicago : A pictorial approach to the ethnically diverse neighborhood. Includes interviews of local officials and photos of temples, mosques, churches and synagogues.
DevCorp North : The neighborhood's business, community and economic development organization. Features information on members, community events, businesses, networking opportunities, programs, services and amenities, business assistance, developments in the community and links.
Family Matters : Community-based initiative working with families in the low-income Rogers Park area, known as the North of Howard neighborhood. Features programs for teens, young children, tutoring and mentoring, and community advocacy.
Rogers Park.com : Portal for business, entertainment and the community. Features a bulletin board, an events calendar, news and features.
Metra / Union Pacific North Line: Rogers Park : Mass transit rail system. Includes zone information, location map, agent and waiting room hours of operation, and address.
Wrightwood - Ashburn Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce : Historic Chicago neighborhood. Includes information about local businesses, neighborhood history, special events, business and community resources, and contact information.
Edgewater Chamber of Commerce : Offers business directory, event listings and information for this north lakefront community.
Edgewater Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
Edgewater Historical Society : Offers information on its local preservation programs and services, newsletter, events calendar, and contacts.
Beverly Area Planning Association : Community support network for Beverly Hills / Morgan Park area. Information on events, seniors, community living, schools, architecture, and shopping.
Beverly / Morgan Park Railroad Station District : Features photos and information on this City of Chicago Landmark District, including architectural styles represented in the district.
Ridge Historical Society : Focuses to preserve and promote the history of the Ridge communities of Beverly Hills and Morgan Park. View information on the community's four National Historic Districts, events and exhibits, and contacts.
Edison Park in Chicago : Chamber of commerce and community guide to Edison Park, near O'Hare Airport. Site includes directory of restaurants, businesses, and services.
Beverly Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, including the Jule Conroy Irish Heritage Collection, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
Chinatown Chamber of Commerce : Lists the history of the area, directory of member businesses, and information about special events.
Streeterville Chamber of Commerce : Business organization that serves its members and the community to promote economic and community development. Features events calendar, membership information, members area and directory, and contacts.
Cabrini-Green Tutoring Program : Features supplemental educational services for elementary school children in the Cabrini-Green community. The program focuses on improving reading, writing, arithmetic, computer and social skills.
Oak Street Council : Non-profit organization promoting the upscale shops and boutiques located in this Gold Coast neighborhood.
Near North Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information.
Old Town Square: A Community within the City : Local residents and neighboring areas can obtain updated home sales, listings of businesses and resources, local store sales and discounts, and neighborhood events and announcements.
Local Tourist, The : Directory of the River North neighborhood. Includes restaurants, bars, shopping and businesses, reviews, events, things to do, media, government links, transportation.
River North Association : Includes business directory, newsletter, special events details, and membership information.
North Dearborn Association : Dedicated to the preservation and beautification of this neighborhood. Information about the annual garden walk, photo book, and event calendar.
Friends of Lincoln Park : Volunteer organization that preserves, restores and enhances the natural, historical and cultural assets of Lincoln Park, Chicago, through advocacy and the implementation of special projects.
Park West Community Association : Serves this near north area neighborhood through its programs and services, events calendar, member directory, newsletter, and contacts.
Keep Lincoln Park Public : KLPP is a group of Chicago residents organized in support of maintaining open green space and park preservation in Lincoln Park. Offers information on agenda, meetings, FAQs, and contacts.
RANCH Triangle Community Conservation Association : Advocate for and on behalf of its residents to improve and sustain a high quality of city life. Features resources on development, charities, city services, community bulletin board, newsletters, and contacts.
Ann Gunkel: Ukrainian Village : Offers a brief overview of this unique ethnic community, including location map, and virtual tour.
West Town Branch, Chicago Public Library : Features profiles and highlights on the branch library, its collections, and the community. Also, provides hours of operation, location, and CTA bus line information
Greater North-Pulaski Development Corporation : A neighborhood based economic development organization serving Chicago's Northwest Side communities. Information on its programs and services, including employment, real estate, development and industry retention, and contacts.
Picturing Chicago Project : An e-zine featuring image galleries of city neighborhoods. Each month, a featured neighborhood is selected and users are provided a visual glimpse into everyday life for that community.
Neighborhood Capital Budget Group (NCBG) : Coalition dedicated dedicated to improving Chicago neighborhoods through well-planned, targeted public infrastructure investment. Information on programs, services, events, and contacts.
New Communities Program : Covers 16 Chicago neighborhoods implementing comprehensive community development based on quality-of-life planning. Addresses inner-city issues including education, youth violence, retail, housing. Sponsored by LISC/Chicago, MacArthur Foundation.
Neighborhood Early Warning System (NEWS) : A Chicago property inventory that has been developed by the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) as part of an affirmative neighborhood information strategy to increase community access to local government information. Includes alerts of code violations, housing court cases, and fire records.
Greater North Michigan Avenue Association (GNMAA) : The Magnificent Mile's private, non-profit membership organization that preserves, promotes and enhances this unique neighborhoods. Highlights include real estate properties, retailers, hotels, entertainment establishments and institutional and residential properties.
Community Area Map : Offers map of city neighborhoods.
Tribune Company : Media company with operations in television and radio broadcasting, publishing and interactive. (NYSE:TRB)
Hollinger International Inc.: Chicago Group : Holding company for newspapers held in the United States, including the Chicago Sun-Times. Company produces more than 400 newspapers worldwide. Investor relations, careers and products are featured. (NYSE:HLR)
Chicago News.net : Check the latest headlines, link to local newspapers, weather, government, official sports sites, world news and markets.
Chicago Media Headlines : A local media rumormill, focusing on radio and television broadcasting personalities.
Chicago Public Radio : Broadcasts an array of jazz, blues, and world music. Home of the Third Coast International Audio Festival. Staff biographies, list of regular and special shows, program schedule, educational materials, archives, live audio feed, sponsored events, job and intern opportunities, and sections for feedback and requests.
Lerner Community Newspapers : Advertising information for a chain of weeklies distributed on Chicago's North Side as well as the suburbs of Elmwood Park, Harwood Heights, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Norridge, River Grove and Skokie.
Chicago Cubune Watch : is local parlance for the financial empire that includes the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Tribune, WGN-TV, WGN-Radio, Chicago Magazine, Hoy, and other media outlets. Also features links to other media-watch sites.
Chicago Artists' Coalition : A non-profit service organization open to artists and non-artists. The CAConline provides up-to-date information on the organization's services, Chicago art community events, and features the works of member artists.
Chicago Festival Association : Non-profit organization that produces community events that positively impact and positively affect the overall quality of life, including Field's Jingle Elf Parade.
Arts Bridge : Strengthens the nonprofit cultural community by assisting emerging cultural groups with the business of the arts. Offers office space, office equipment and administrative support services.
Habitat for Humanity for Pilsen/Little Village : Not-for-profit Christian based organization which builds and remodels homes on the lower west side. Includes history, affiliations, projects and accomplishments, and contacts.
Chicago - Cinquera Sister Cities : A solidarity project between the City and the Cinquera, El Salvador. Site offers history of relationship and Cinquera, along with local recreation, arts and entertainment events, and ecotourism efforts.
Chicago Collections : Trivia, quotes, song lyrics, and humor about the Windy City.
Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. : Offers a full range of programs, including child care, therapeutic day schools (for children with special needs), job training and assistance, special education programs, residential living services for people with mental retardation and/or other developmental disabilities. Several locations throughout the city.
LYDIA : Mission is strengthening families to care for children, and caring for children when families cannot. Offers residential treatment, foster care, youth shelters, and counseling services.
Chicago Sister Cities International Program : Provides news, history, and upcoming events, and a list of the twenty-one sister and friendship cities throughout the world.
Chicago Society of Space Studies : A Chapter of the National Space Society; features information on space exploration and the solar system, monthly meeting calendar, society history and membership information.
Chicago Ornithological Society : A modern birding club that promotes the scientific and educational aspects of ornithology; image galleries, education activities, meetings and programs, rare bird alerts, media library and membership information.
Down the Drain, Chicago's Sewers : Provides a history of the sewer system.
Hyde Park Parakeets : Provides nesting maps, photographs, scientific abstracts and newspaper articles on parakeets, including feral monk parakeets.
Project Exploration : Focused on natural science education and serves the community through its youth development, school services and exhibits and technology programs. Information on expeditions, dinosaurs, teacher packages, and contacts.
Zygon Center for Religion and Science : Relates religious traditions and scientific knowledge. Newsletter, articles and archives are featured. Program arm of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) in collaboration with the Center for Advanced Study in Religion and Science (CASIRAS).
Chicago Astronomical Society : Formed in 1865, CAS serves as the world's oldest association focused on astronomy. Features details of its annual AstroFest event. Holds monthly meetings and programs on the third Friday of the month, usually at Adler Planetarium.
Chicago Recycling Coalition : Promotes recycling, source reduction and composting by working with individuals, community groups and environmental groups. Includes drop-off sites, programs, ways to help, and contact details.
Keep Chicago Beautiful (KCB) : Offers programs and services to support good solid waste management practices. Includes guides and resources to reduce, reuse and recycle, along with ways to get involved for students and teachers.
Little Black Pearl Workshop : LBPW exposes youth to art and culture while teaching the profitable connection between art, education, and business. Information on in-school and after-school programs, adult and teacher workshops, and summer programs.
Tangerine Arts Group : Non-profit that emphasizes collaboration in developing art and provides details of its support for creative, financial, and organizational projects in all artistic media.
Side Project, The : An ensemble of local artists using various art forms to examine and portray the human condition at the peak of adversity. Includes weekly meetings of writers to review scripts, submissions for actors, writers and artisans, mailing list, and contacts.
Chicago Art Deco Society (CADS) : A not-for-profit organization devoted to preserving all things Deco. Features a magazine, an events calendar, related links, news, and membership information.
North Lakeside Cultural Center : Offers memberships for cultural events and can be rented for weddings and parties.
Chicago Cultural Center : Architectural showplace for the lively and visual arts. Event calendar, information and membership featured.
The Paintbrush Studio : Classes for children that combine music and art. Includes schedule, party package details, and profiles of the instructors.
Metropolitan Mathematics Club of Chicago : Supports math teachers by offering conferences, a resume bulletin board and scholarship grants. Includes meeting schedules, past and present.
Chicago Foundation for Education : Provides four major programs to assist teachers and students in the classroom. Information on workshops, professional development and training programs are featured.
Argosy Education Group, Inc. : Provider of doctoral-level academic programs. AEG owns and operates five educational institutions. Features include links to each institution, FAQs, company profile and contact information. (NASDAQ: ARGY)
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School : A coeducational residential treatment program for children and adolescents in need of support for behavioral or emotional issues. Information on educational and treatment programs, services, and contacts.
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls : School for children with emotional problems. Includes overview of programs and services, volunteering, special events calendar, and contacts.
Urban Life Center : Offers credit earning programs through city living, real world work experience and experiential seminars about diversity, the arts and economics. Includes information such as FAQs, academic terms and internships.
Blue Gargoyle : Adult learning program in Hyde Park. Offers classes, learning groups, and individual tutoring to students ages 16 and older who want to improve their reading, writing, math, computer, and job readiness skills
Arcturus Rudolph Steiner Education Program : Offers an unique learning experience for persons eager to engage the concepts of Rudolf Steiner's Worldview. Features special events and programs, teacher programs, Waldorf instruction, and contacts.
Chicago Learning Guide : Online version of Chicago Learning Guide Magazine, a quarterly print publication promoting educational activities for adults and youths. Features a directory of recreational and professional learning providers and opportunities.
Right Angle Foundation : Creates awareness of and provides funding for prestigious university-sponsored summer programs that increase access to higher education for low-income high school students in Chicago's West Town community.
After School Matters : Non-profit organization for teens to become paid apprentices or club members in arts, sports, technology, and communications programs. Lists programs and sponsors, and provides application form and requirements.
Alternative Schools Network (ASN) : A not-for-profit organization working to provide quality education with a specific emphasis on inner-city children, youth and adults. Features details on community based and community-run programs to develop and expand training and other educational services, along with publications and listing of schools.
City of Chicago : Links to all city departments such Tourism, Inspector General, Health and other city services. Includes information on parks, police, current events, local government issues and business resources and regulations.
Department of Streets and Sanitation : News, programs, and services, snow route information, newsletters, and information on bureaus of forestry, rodent control, electricity, sanitation, street operations, and traffic services.
Chicago Housing Authority : Official site of the CHA, with news and information on their role in providing housing options.
City of Chicago ReMap : Commission that serves to re-draw ward boundaries every ten years, based upon the results of the Census. Includes Redistricting timeline, demographics, committee meeting schedule, public hearings and access, and maps and plans.
Alderman Tom Allen - 38th Ward : Includes alderman's profile, ward news, events calendar, police beat meetings, and links to local chamber of commerces, public schools and parks.
Civil Air Patrol: River Park Composite Squadron : Offers youth and adults the opportunity to learn more about its emergency services, cadet program and aerospace education. Includes calendar, officer contacts, bookstore items, history, and cadet knowledge tips.
Alderman Helen Shiller - 46th Ward : Features profile of the ward, the office holder, area news, events and articles.
Alderman Burton F. Natarus - 42nd Ward : Includes information about constituent services, zoning, voting, and calendar of events.
Department of Environment : Official city site offers information on air quality, energy, the natural environment, shoreline projects, property cleanup and redevelopment, environmental public health and safety, and recycling.
City of Chicago Financing : Financing options for businesses include micro loans, short term loans and business development loands.
Alderman Manuel Flores - 1st Ward : News and information about the ward, its alderman, city regulations and services, and constituent concerns.
City Pool Hall in Chicago : A host for BCA and APA billiards leagues. Presently hosting APA, BCA and the Camel Shootout.
Production Resources, Inc. (CAPRI Events) : Event-marketing and management company producing participatory special events, such as multi-sport, triathlon, runs and walks. Site features participants results, event hotlines, registration, links and contacts.
Waveland Bowl : A 24-hour, 365 days per year bowling center featuring adult and youth league information, hours of operation, glow-in-the-dark bowling, private parties and a pro shop.
Chicago Audio Society : Forum for audio and music enthusiasts. News, information, events calendar, membership information and mailing lists are featured.
Sport and Social Club : Company that organizes fun social events, and recreational sports leagues for adults in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States, such as Chicago and San Francisco.
Northern Illinois Tactical Shooting Club (NITac) : Private shooting organization that specializes in tactical and combat scenarios for civilian, law enforcement, and military personnel. Features weekly shoots and NRA certified instructors are available for personal and group instruction.
Sports Monster : Adult recreational sports league organization. Welcomes individuals and teams to play in almost any team sport. Includes schedules, locations, and details of its offerings.
Inland Cigar Smokers Club : A cigar club offering information and reviews, discussion board, social events and links.
Chicago Mountaineering Club : Climbing club. Membership information. Schedule of upcoming events. Photos from Mount Rainier, Washington; and Long's Peak, Colorado.
Chicago Sun Club (CSC) : Traveling group for nude recreation. Members of the Midwest Sunbathing Association (MSA). Details on activities, membership information, and related links.
Lincoln Park Lacrosse Club : Offers news, club history, current and past schedules, team rosters, sponsorship opportunities, and lacrosse links.
10pin Bowling Lounge : Billed as an upscale bowling center, with lounge, video wall and sound. Lists rates, small plates menu, party package details, and special events.
Windy City Rollers : All-female flat-track roller derby league. Includes league and team information, news, events, photographs, and related links.
Chitown Sirens Roller Derby : News and events postings.
Chicago Flight Training.com : A training school specializing in accelerated training programs for private pilot, instrument pilot, commercial pilot and certified flight instructor licenses and ratings.
ChicagoKids.com : A family oriented activity and events guide.
Rocket99 Guide to Chicago : Restaurants, bars, points of interest, and events. Features maps for locations, searchable index and public submitted reviews.
Virtual ChicagoLand : Destination for people who live, work, play, and visit the Chicago Metro Area. Events, dining, classifieds, history, trivia, relocation information provided. FAQs and feedback form featured.
ChicagosTopTen.com : Site features Chicago restaurants, hotels and nightclubs. As well as Chicago weather, radio and television links.
ChicagoRelo.com : Large amount of information for people who are relocating to the Chicago Metro Area. Schools, real estate, area descriptions, utilities and community profiles.
Metromix : Guide to restaurants, bars, theatre, special events and nightlife in the Chicago area.
Citysearch : A local guide for visitors and residents, listing Chicagoland locations for shopping, entertainment, dining, and recreation. Includes shopping features, restaurant reviews, club/bar/entertainment calendars, movie reviews and showtimes.
Arryx Inc. : Manufacturing and developing nanophotonics components and microminiaturization products. Information on products, services, company profile, careers and contacts are provided.
Marmon Group : International association of autonomous manufacturing and service companies. Features include listing of companies, financials, careers and contact information.
Green City Market : Sells locally farmed products. Held May through October in Lincoln Park. Includes calendar, special events and cooking demonstration schedules, recipes, maps and driving directions.
Singha Thai Restaurant : Includes menu and map.
WxUSA Weather Hub : Local and regional forecasts for Chicago, Illinois.
Illiniweather.com : Current Chicago weather conditions, radar image, advisories, forecasts, and numerous weather links.
Weather.com: Chicago : Providing 10-day, radar and satellite forecasts, polen alert levels, averages and records, and yesterday's weather.
AccuWeather.com: Chicago : Local weather forecast. Offers 5-day, 10-day, 15-day local forecasts, doppler radar, and weather maps.
CBS 2 Chicago: TrueView Weather : Offers current conditions, 5-day forecast, zoom, animated and static maps, marine forecasts, air pollution ratings, and sun and moon times.
WGN-TV: Weather : Showcases Tom Skilling's 7-day forecast, satellite and radar images, and photo gallery.
WeatherCentral: Chicago, IL : Current conditions, seven day forecasts, area weather maps and satellite pictures.
ParkCard : A charge card for parking at InterParking garages located throughout the Chicagoland. Information on how to get the card, location maps of participating lots, and contact information.
Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) : Offers news, real time traffic information and weekly bulletins, projects and programs, and information on bureaus of highways, streets, traffic, signs and markings, bridges and transit, inspections, and administration and planning.
Bilingual Therapies, Inc. : Speech-language pathology services Spanish and English speakers. Brochure of services, employment opportunities, links.
ComPsych Guidance Resources : Provides information on the services, including employee assistance programs (EAP), managed behavioral health and other services, about the company and a provider directory.
Andersonville Physical Therapy : Orthopedic and sports physical therapy. Includes information about services, staff, insurance plans, and a map.
Advanced Medical Imaging Center (AMIC) : Radiology facility offering services such as MRI, CT, X-Ray mammography, ultrasound, bone density, and nuclear medicine.
Lakeshore Weight Control Center : Weight loss and management program focusing on diet and lifestyle changes with weekly support group meetings lead by Dr. Anderson. Success stories, background on programs, and staff profiles are showcased.
Andrology Laboratory : A fertility lab located in the Streeterville area. Offers details on services such as andrology, embryology, and pregnancy loss prevention.
Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, Ltd. : Focused on working to better the understanding of and proactively utilize the body's senses. Led by Dr. Alan R. Hirsch and features publications, research studies and contact details.
Advanced Hearing Services : Providing audiologic evaluations, diagnostic testing, and sales and service of hearing aids. Includes details of staff and services, and contact information.
Chicago Northside MRI : Lincoln Park. Diagnostic imaging services for three hospitals.
Digital Atlas of Chicago : Provides maps based on population and race, ancestry, income and poverty, and education level. Part of the American Cities Atlas Project.
Ghost City Chicago : A computer graphic reconstruction of Chicago designed to allow people to explore the layers of the city's development and characteristics engaging all human senses (sight, sound, and interaction). Includes historical events, graphs and charts, photos of neighborhoods and attractions.
Chicago Imagebase : University of Illinois at Chicago catalog of recent and historical images and maps.
Geographic Information System - Web Mapping : A layered map with levels including streets, schools, bike routes, and police districts.
Office of Tourism : Official site of city office. Information on art, attractions, community affairs, museums, festivals, restaurants, shopping, and theatre.
Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau : The official website with information on accommodations, things to do, restaurants, getting around, and meeting planners.
Chicago Society : An affiliation of fine private clubs throughout the greater Chicago Metropolitan area and worldwide membership clubs. Newsletter, member benefits and links to member clubs featured.
Meals on Wheels Chicago : Promoting independence for the elderly and disabled, Includes details of its programs and services, donation requests, department coordinators, photo gallery, newsletters, and contacts.
Chicago IANDS : Features schedule of meetings and Near Death Experiences (NDE) accounts. Local chapter of the International Association of Near-Death Studies.