- Museum of Contemporary Art
 - Explore the museum's permanent collection, current exhibitions and other facilities. - Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
- Interprets the exploration of the Universe for the broadest possible audience and hosts one of the finest collections of early astronomical instruments in the world.
- Navy Pier
- Attractions include restaurants, IMAX, tour boats, beer garden, and Chicago Children's Museum.
- Chicago Historical Society
- Features information on Chicago and early Illinois history displayed in many exhibits and available to researchers.
- Chicago International Children's Film Festival
- Festival for children's films in North America, along with media literacy workshops for kids, and guest speakers.
- John G. Shedd Aquarium
- All purpose aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, that's fun for kids and adults alike. Get tickets and directions, find information about special exhibits and show times, and learn about the animals at Shedd Aquarium.
- Chicago Architecture Foundation
- Dedicated to advancing public interest and knowledge in Chicago architecture.
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Zoo established in 1868 leading in wildlife conservation, community education, and recreation.
- Brookfield Zoo
- Official site for the Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, IL. Features facts and information.
- Chicago Metromix
- Chicago arts and entertainment guide includes articles on events, restaurants, music, and theatre. Search for reviews and directions for bars and clubs all over the city. From the Chicago Tribune.
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Features upcoming events, performer profiles, and season information.
- Chevelle
- Official site of Chevelle with tour dates, biography, photos, chat room, and more.
- Peace Museum, The
- Presents exhibits designed motivate individuals to achieve creative solutions to the problem of violence.
- Chicago Children's Museum
- Chicago Underground Film Festival
- Annual festival of underground, experimental, and independent film and video.
- Society of Architectural Historians
- Includes links to local SAH chapters nationwide.
- Ravinia Festival
- Series of outdoor concerts that feature the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and renowned classical artists; also showcases jazz, folk, popular, avant-garde and world music.
- Chicago Academy of Sciences - Nature Museum
- A fun place where children, families, school groups, and adults can explore nature and science.
- Metro
- Alternative music venue.
- Buddy Guy's Legends
- Official site for the the Chicago blues club owned by blues legend Buddy Guy. Includes performance calendar and menu.
- Cornerstone Festival
- Fellowshipping with music, in-depth seminars, and more.
- Schubas Tavern
- Hardcore honkytonk nightly.
- Empty Bottle
- Hancock Observatory, The
- See the city like you never have before. Oh, and check out stars and planets too.
- Steppenwolf Theatre Company
- Advancing the vitality and diversity of American theatre by nurturing artists, encouraging repeatable creative relationships, and contributing new works to the national canon.
- Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
- Offering visual and performing arts, as well as educational and youth initiatives.
- Anime Central
- Anime and manga convention.
- Chicago #1's
- Top tunes from the '50s, '60s and '70s.
- Double Door
- Bands, DJs, art installations, films, and other diversions.
- Museum of Contemporary Photography, The
- Chicago arts institution hosting lectures, panel discussions, and gallery tours by request.
- Carson's Ribs
- Restaurant locations in Chicago and the surrounding area, as well as Boca Raton, FL. Also offers ribs mail order via overnight delivery.
- Giordano's Pizza
- Offers stuffed pizzas, frozen and ready for nationwide delivery.
- Illinois Railway Museum
- Museum in motion. Find information about tourist train operations as well as museum hours.
- Tub Ring
- Experimental, schizophrenic, sci-fi rock band.
- Abbey Pub
- Traditional Irish pub offering local, regional, and national bands.
- International Exposition of Sculpture Objects (SOFA)
- Annual art exposition focusing primarily on three-dimensional works such as sculpture, objects and functional art, in all media.
- Kenning, Kraig
- Roots rock, electric folk, pop, blues artist.
- Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design
- Featuring Landmark Chicago, a permanent exhibition celebrating Chicago's position as the world capital of historical and contemporary landmarks of modern architecture.
- Goose Island Beer Company
- Independently owned and operated craft brewer.
- HotHouse
- Hosts acts that showcase a wide range of cultural expression, differing traditions and perspectives.
- Kevin Pike Music
- Jazz, funk, and rock fusion originals. Links to schedule, concerts, and CDs.
- Chicago Asian American Showcase
- Annual Asian American film festival dedicated to promoting film, video, and other media by and about Asian Americans.
- International Museum of Surgical Science
- Portrays many of the personalities, failures and breakthroughs that have shaped modern surgery. Allows you to step back in time to the 1800s to become either a survivor or a fatality as a result of early American medical care.
- Chicago Shakespeare Theater
- Located on Navy Pier. Presents work by some of the most distinguished American and international playwrights and directors, in addition to its acclaimed productions of William Shakespeare's canon.
- Garbo Swag
- Chicago area rockers.
- Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
- Offers theatre, music, and dance performances.
- Goodman Theatre
- Committed to presenting the classics with freshness and new vision, and to premiering new plays with dedication and respect for the playwright's art.
- Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
- Nonprofit organization aims to create public awareness and appreciation of intuitive and outsider art. Contains current exhibitions, events and programs, and membership details.
- Fogo de Chão
- Southern Brazilian steakhouse.
- Broadway In Chicago
- Subscription series featuring touring shows.
- Music Box Theatre
- Year-round film festival.
- Volo Classic Car Museum
- Collector car showcase and marketplace offering some 200 of the finest vintage vehicles.
- Cavaliers, The
- Peoria Civic Center
- Entertainment and convention centre in downstate Illinois consists of a three building complex with arena, theatre, and exhibit hall.
- Patio Restaurants
- Specializes in barbecue ribs. Dine in, carry out, and catering services available.
- Honeychurch
- Includes biography, show dates, news and more.
- Art Chicago at Navy Pier
- Annual contemporary art expo featuring the works of artists presented by U.S. and international galleries. May 11-14, 2001, in Chicago, IL.
- Neo-Futurists
- Ensemble dedicated to social, political, and personal enlightenment in the form of audience-interactive conceptual theatre.
- Yvonne Doll and The Locals
- Gritty acousticness for people who read lyrics.
- Colionne, Nick
- Playing contemporary and funky jazz guitar.
- Drovers, The
- Irish folk-rock band. Albums include World of Monsters, Little High Sky Show, and Kill Mice Elf. The band appeared in the movie Blink.
- Joffrey Ballet
- Classical ballet company, dedicated to the vision of American dance on which Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino founded The Joffrey Ballet in 1956.
- Joshua's Choice
- Rock band based in Joliet, IL. Performs Christian covers and praise and worship.
- Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues
- Experienced in coaching individuals, ensembles, bands, and orchestras in all genres. Also offers information on his bands, tours, merchandise, and more.
- SalsaChicago.com
- Providing latin entertainment information on night clubs and dance lessons on salsa, merengue, cha cha, mambo, and bachata.
- Dark Star Orchestra
- Band which tours and recreates historic Grateful Dead setlists. Includes schedule, reviews, setlists, and more.
- Kohl Children's Museum
- Special Music by Special People
- Chicago Park District music program for people with developmental disabilities.
- Bailiwick Repertory Theater
- Dedicated to work by new writers and directors, with special programs featuring deaf and gay and lesbian artists.
- Jazz Institute of Chicago
- Not-for-profit jazz society dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of jazz in all its forms. Offering info on local clubs, programs, festivals and more.
- Lou Malnati's Pizzerias
- Shipping Chicago-style pizza anywhere in the USA.
- Lucky Boys Confusion
- Fine herbal blend of groove, style, and truth.
- Newcity Chicago
- Online weekly edition covering art, film, stage, music, and more.
- Ronny & the Rockits
- Powerhouse blues band from Chicago. Includes CD info, play dates, bios, and more.
- Renegade Craft Fair, The
- Annual DIY craft fairs held in Chicago and Brooklyn. The Renegade Craft Fair features hundreds of independent crafters, vendors, demonstrations, and more.
- Terra Museum of American Art
- Specializes in American Impressionist art. Also features travelling exhibits, lectures, workshops, and gallery tours.
- Charlie Trotter's Restaurant
- Dedicated to excellence in the culinary arts.
- Fitzgerald's Night Club
- Venue for "roots" music.
- Handsome Family, The
- Official page for this haunting and dilapidated country band, featuring sound clips, discography, reviews, and merchandise.
- Lynyrd's Innards
- Chicago's least important melodic punk rock band.
- WomanMade Gallery
- A nonprofit organization supporting women in the arts by providing opportunities and advocacy through thematic exhibitions and workshops.
- Daily Grill
- Restaurants offering classic and traditional cuisine.
- Leather Archives & Museum
- Dedicated to preserving a record of the leather/BDSM/fetish community and its lifestyles, achievements, and history.
- Big Bowl
- A lot of food and a little zen.
- Arnold, Walter
- Includes gargoyles, architectural sculpture, hand carved fireplaces, and fountains. Info on tools, history and technique of this ancient art.
- Midwest FurFest
- Features Furry programming, fursuit exibitions, costuming, and writing panels.
- Naper Settlement
- 19th century museum village.
- National Vietnam Veteran Art Museum
- Dedicated to collecting, cataloging, preserving, and displaying works of art created by Americans who served in the armed forces of the Vietnam War.
- Writers and Editors One on One Conference
- Meet the editors of national consumer magazines in personal one-on-one sessions. A conference for experienced magazine writers. July 13-16, 2000.
- Raggedy Ann & Andy Museum
- Museum dedicated to the popular rag dolls. Includes the history, a gift shop, and more.
- Auditorium Theatre
- Historic theatre designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler, home to touring theatrical, dance, and music performances.
- Classic Cinemas
- Chicago area network of movie theatres; features theatre locations, movies and show times, and general information.
- DuPage Children's Museum
- Contains information about the museum and its programs, and features Aunty Math.
- Eddie Harrison Jumpstars
- Performs jump/blues, swing, and popular dance music for private events, weddings, night clubs, and festivals.
- Poetry Center of Chicago, The
- Operates the oldest literary reading series in Chicago, as well as administering a literacy program in Chicago's public schools.
- Women in the Director's Chair International Film and Video Festival
- With resources and special events.
- Centerstage Chicago: Late Night Bars
- A guide to late-night eating and drinking in Chicago.
- Kingston Mines
- Features two stages for blues acts in Chicago and late night barbeque dining.
- SciTech
- Hands-on science and technology centre. Educational programs and science resources.
- Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park
- Fosters understanding of the life and work of Ernest Hemingway with emphasis on his Oak Park origins and his impact on world literature.
- Vic Theatre, The
- Luxurious five-story vaudeville house for music acts, cult movies, and more.
- Victory Gardens Theater@
- Chinese Music Society of North America
- Illinois Shakespeare Festival
- Information on the current season, plus articles for research.
- Intonation Music Festival 2005
- June 24, 2006, in Union Park, Chicago. Artist line up includes The Streets, Bloc Party, and many others.
- Anthony Gomes Band
- Groove-a-liciously funky blues band.
- Cozy Dog Drive In
- Home of the Cozy Dog, the original hotdog on a stick, and Historic Route 66 landmark diner.
- ETA Creative Arts Foundation
- Chicago-based African American performing and visual arts institution for adults and children. Also offers events, day camps, and professional classes.
- Graham Foundation
- Offers grants to individuals and institutions pursuing research, publication, or programming in architecture, as well as related arts and academic disciplines.
- Babes With Blades
- Theatre production company with themes of women wielding weapons.
- Berghoff
- Founded in 1890, offers German food in an old world ambience.
- International Polka Hall of Fame
- Visit the stars of polkas past and present.
- Rewards Network
- Dining rewards program for the Chicago area.
- Chicago Opera Theater
- Provides contemporary American operas and rarely-seen works.
- Illinois in the Civil War
- Histories of Illinois regiments, famous Illinoisians with Civil War ties, and links to other resources.
- Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award
- Student-nominated Illinois award recognizing outstanding literature for young people.
- Gothic Chicago
- Regional online resource for spooky kids.
- Hyde Park Art Center
- Local arts forum and community resource dedicated to stimulating and sustaining visual arts.
- Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival
- Annual spring festival of movies that film critic Rober Ebert has seen. There is no submission process for suggested movies.
- Chicago Humanities Festival
- Annual event held in downtown Chicago, IL, dedicated to the arts, drama, literature, history, and education.
- Haque, Fareed
- Guitar virtuoso skilled in both jazz and classical styles.
- Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
- Internationally renowned dance troupe. Information on the company, and a schedule of performances.
- Grant Park Music Festival
- Symphonic ensemble performances held throughout the summer months in Chicago. Find information on the festival, programs, concert schedules, and membership.
- Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
- Chanute Air Museum located at Rantoul, Illinois which collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets aviation and aerospace artifacts. Site includes visitor information, news archives, aviation camp details, feature exhibits, and gift shop.
- Elmhurst Art Museum
- Illinois Humanities Council
- Nonprofit education foundation that promotes greater public understanding of and appreciation for the humanities through its grants and programs.
- Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam
- Serves the midwestern U.S. in popularizing Carnatic music.
- Durty Nellies
- Band bar in the burbs with beer and special events.
- Illinois State Archives
- ImprovOlympic Theater
- Comedy training centre and performance venue.
- Fox River Trolley Museum
- Operates a variety of antique trolleys over trackage that once connected Carpentersville, Elgin, Aurora, and Yorksville.
- Get In The House
- House concert series in the Andersonville neighbourhood of Chicago presenting acoustic/folk singer-songwriters in a comfortable living room environment.
- Pitchfork Music Festival
- Indie-rock festival taking place over three days on July 18-20, 2008, in Union Park, Chicago.
- American Model United Nations International (Chicago)
- Collegiate United Nations simulation held each fall.
- Henson Robinson Zoo
- Illinois Theatre Association
- Advocating the art of theatre in Illinois.
- Aurelio's Pizza
- Includes menu and listings for restaurant locations throughout the Chicago metro area.
- Chicago Diner
- Serving gourmet vegetarian cuisine. Also hosts cooking classes, dine-outs, and demos.
- Theatre Building Chicago
- Maintains a commitment to the performing arts community in Chicago by promoting, developing, and strengthening both emerging and established artists and organizations.
- On the Waterfront
- Labour Day Weekend food and entertainment for the family in Rockford, IL.
- Rosa's Lounge
- DiningIn
- Delivering local restaurant items to your home, office, dorm, or hotel room. Serving Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and Philadelphia.
- ImprovChicago.com
- Dedicated to the art of improv theatre in the Chicago area. Includes listings of groups, theatres, schools, and more.
- All Natural
- Member of The Family Tree, a crew of underground artists.
- Cubby Bear, The
- Sports restaurant and entertainment complex.
- Redmoon Theater
- Producing theatre spectacles that incorporate puppetry, mask, live music, and other dynamic elements.
- Arts and Business Council of Chicago
- Bringing together the arts and business communities.
- Czech and Slovak Genealogy Society of Illinois
- Focusing on Chicago area, Czech, Slovak, Moravian history and genealogy.
- Gallery 37
- Internationally recognized program for young, urban artists. Its programs offer culturally diverse youth training in the arts with professional artists.
- Uptown Multi-Cultural Art Center
- Home to Art-Act, a nonprofit organization touring local libraries with T-shirt exhibits that focus on cultural diversity.
- About Face Theatre@
- Chicon 2000
- August 31 - September 4, 2000 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Fairmont Hotel, and Swissôtel.
- ComedySportz - Chicago, IL
- Audience-interactive comedy competition between two teams of professional comedians, who perform a series of scenes and songs, all based on suggestions from the audience.
- DJ Colette
- Deep house DJ, producer, and vocal artist. Site includes mixes, discography, photos, and more.
- Dolly Varden
- Independent Chicago rock band playing a soulful, melodic mix of rock, country, and pop.
- Velvet Lounge, The
- Venue for jazz musicians to perform without commercial constraints.
- RJ Boar's Barbeque
- Award winning barbecue food and more.
- Tru
- Progressive French cuisine focusing on the freshest, most flavorful ingredients possible served on a spectacular array of non-traditional surfaces.
- Angelciti Film Festival
- Offers online entry form, film information, and tickets.
- Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago
- Professional company that performs authentic and progressive interpretations of contemporary and ancient African and African American dance, music, and folklore.
- Gibsons Steakhouse
- Specializes in steaks, chops, and seafood.
- Marriott Theatre
- Professional in-the-round theatre offering original and classic musicals and children's theatre.
- Midwest Clinic
- An annual international band and orchestra conference. Exists to raise the standards of music education.
- Apollo Theater Chicago
- Repertoire includes a fresh blend of comedies, musicals, and special events.
- Illinois Storytelling Festival
- Annual event featuring storytellers, workshops, and other activities.
- Underwater People
- Flat Top Grill
- Neighbourhood stir-fry party hosted by passionate people.
- Phil Stefani Restaurants
- Group of Chicagoland restaurants.
- Chicago-Scene.Com
- Searchable database of events in Chicago's nightclub, bar, restaurant, music, and party scene. Covers public parties, events, benefits, fund-raisers, restaurants, nightclubs, music, festivals, and top-rated attractions.
- Playground, The
- Improvisational theatre and co-op.
- Crobar
- Features photos, events, a guest list, and more.
- Illinois Arts Council
- Encourages the development of the arts in Illinois with funding, programs, and support.
- Slugs, The
- Aurora Regional Fire Museum
- Housed in the 1894 Old Central Fire Station in Aurora, Illinois. Educational museum dedicated to preserving and exhibiting the firefighting history of the surrounding area.
- HDFEST
- Showcases feature films, documentaries, and television shows shot only in high-definition format.
- Jade Maze
- Pop jazz blues rock r&b band.
- Latin Street Dancing and Latin Street Dance Company
- Offers class schedules, online registration, photos, and more.
- Map Room Travelers Tavern
- Web-savvy microbrew pub that emphasizes travel and connectivity through offering beer schools and international seminars.
- Arvey, Steve
- ChicagoJazz.com
- Chicago jazz musicians' webpages, as well as an online jazz magazine, reviews, articles, sound clips, and performances schedules.
- DuPage County Fair
- Festivities include truck and tractor pull, rodeo, demolition derby, concerts, and more.
- Light Opera Works
- Schedule, photos from previous shows, and much more.
- Trinity Irish Dance Company
- Includes tour dates, photos, and more
- Annoyance Productions
- Creators of digital comedy content and live improvisational theatre.
- Chicago Uncommon Photographs
- Photos of different Chicago landmarks.
- Duckon
- Fantasy and Furry convention and fundraiser for the nonprofit organization Super-Con-Duck-Tivity, held annually in Chicago.
- Twilight Tales Reading Series
- Special focus on horror, fantasy, and scf-fi.
- Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA)
- Nonprofit arts organization.
- Astra Kelly & Far Rockaway
- Includes show dates, song downloads, lyrics, and more.
- Blackbird
- Chef Kahan's cooking is rooted in both French and American classics and features contrasting flavours of fresh seasonal ingredients from local farms.
- Funky Buddha Lounge
- Eclectic club featuring house, hip-hop, rap, underground U.K., Latin and Brazilian, and drum & bass music.
- Ripley Caine
- Acoustically rooted, rockin' and soulful.
- Tony n' Tina's Wedding
- You're more than a member of the audience, you're part of the family!
- 860-880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments
- These "glass houses" built between 1948 and 1951 influenced the look of virtually every American city.
- Brew & View at The Vic
- See an old or new favourite movie while enjoying a beer, smoke and/or some pizza.
- Chicago Barn Dance Company
- Sponsoring contra, square dance, and old-time music in Chicago.
- Chicago Barn Dance Company
- Traditional (and not-so-traditional) Contra, Circle, and Square dances are always danced to live stringband music.
- Fox Valley Blues Society
- Dedicated to preserving, educating, and promoting the blues in the Illinois Fox Valley. Organizers of the annual Blues on the Fox Festival.
- Chicago a cappella
- Ensemble of nine voices who deliver a rare combination: the emotional power of soloists and the well-tuned blend of polished ensemble singers.
- Lifeline Theatre
- Ensemble of writers, directors, actors, and designers dedicated to using theatre to educate, entertain, and empower the community.
- Berlin
- Dance nightclub with an open mind.
- Brixen Ivy
- Offers rooftop available for private parties, views of Wrigley Field.
- Chicago Gaelic Park
- Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade
- Annual St. Patrick's Day parade held in downtown Chicago's lakefront district. Includes a history of the parade, festival events, the Queen contest, and visitor information.
- DJ Spin
- Influenced by breakdancing, hip-hop, and techno. Includes biography and pictures.
- GrubHub
- Listing of restaurants that deliver and cater throughout the Chicago area.
- American Society of Media Photographers
- Christian Youth Theater
- Offers classes, performance experience, and activities for families with children ages 6-18.
- Court Theatre
- Performing imaginative revivals of the classics in repertory.
- Damien Thorne
- Contains photos, bio, sound samples, merchandise and tour info.
- Enchanted Castle Restaurant and Entertainment Center
- Official site of Enchanted Castle and Haunted Trails entertainment centres in Illinois -- indoor family entertainment and restaurants for birthday, group, and corporate parties.
- Illinois Brass Band
- British style brass band.
- Real Ale Festival
- Annual event featuring cask-conditioned ales from across the country.
- SPIN Nightclub
- Dance club and bar located at Belmont and Halsted. Whether you're gay, straight, not sure, or just not saying, SPIN is the place for you.
- American Theater Company
- Ensemble of artists committed to producing new and classic works that have contemporary relevance and engage the imagination of the audience.
- Bird's Corner
- Six-piece band from Peoria, Illinois specializing in 60s and 70s funk and rhythm and blues jams.
- First Folio Shakespeare Festival
- Theatre located at Peabody Estate at Mayslake Forest Preserve, specializing in Shakespeare and other classical plays. Also offers training and educational outreach programs.
- Silent Film Society of Chicago
- Dedicated to preserving silent film heritage by bringing it to today's audiences through proper presentation.
- Chicago Art Deco Society
- Includes the society's magazine, plus details of events and membership information.
- School of Ballet Chicago
- Offers classical training, specializing in the Balanchine technique.
- Viet Nam War Museum
- To honour all who served, veterans, their families, and others in any capacity through exhibits, original writings, historical documents and pictures.
- Chicago Federation of Musicians Entertainment Sourcebook
- Classics on Stage!
- Scripts and plays based on the classics of world and American literature.
- Kasper Dance Studio
- Ballroom dance taught by Kris and Ela Kasperowicz.
- Polish Museum of America
- Exhibits the art, history, and culture of Poland and the Polish-American Community.
- Strawdog Theatre Company
- Ensemble of theatre artists existing to engage, inspire, and provoke audiences through ensemble-driven works.
- Jump Rhythm Jazz Project
- Rhythmically explosive company of dancer-singer-actors under the direction of Billy Siegenfeld.
- Peoria Symphony Orchestra
- Complete resource for the Orhcestra including online ticket purchasing.
- Saint James Chapel
- WNEP Theater Foundation
- Nonprofit theatre company producing original works and providing educational outreach to the community.
- Cedarhurst
- Contains the Mitchell Museum, Cedarhurst Sculpture Park, and holds various events.
- Collaboraction
- Season and other information.
- Detholz Division
- Chicago band playing new wave-inspired rock.
- Miller, Shelley
- Lyrics, calendar, photos, and album info for this alt-folk singer-songwriter.
- Next Theatre
- Established with the firm belief that the medium of theatre can promote social awareness and provoke social change with more power than any other mode of expression.
- Rhythm Revolution
- Community drumming circle information.
- Spread
- Original punk/funk/rock band.
- Country Folk Art Festival
- Featuring reproductions of American antiques and contemporary folk art. St. Charles, IL, September 24-26, 1999 and Marlborough, MA, October 15-17, 1999.
- Historic McPike Mansion
- Information on the Alton, Illinois, landmark that is reputed to be haunted.
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- About the only home Lincoln ever owned, a two story house in Springfield, Illinois.
- Maxwell Street Klezmer Band
- Traditional Klezmer with a Chicago jazz influence.
- Mike Ditka's
- Menu includes traditional American dishes with a football theme.
- Professor John and his Band
- New Orleans-style rhythm and blues, incorporating some rock and roll influences.
- Chicago Comedy Company
- Professional improvisation troupe that specializes in performances and creative workshops for corporations and colleges.
- Elgin Symphony Orchestra
- Features performance calendar, educational programs, and ticket information.
- Flossmoor Station Brewery and Restaurant
- Heartland cuisine and craft ales served up in a restored 1906 train depot.
- Peoria Ballet
- Pre-professional company.
- Windyhop
- Contains events calendar, in-depth band, venue, instructor information, swing news, and a discussion lounge for swingers.
- Ann Sather
- Chicago's Swedish diner. Offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Big Muddy Film Festival
- Independent film festival. Features schedule and submission information.
- Blue Cat Brew Pub
- Food and handcrafted ales and lagers for first hand sampling.
- Chicago Dance Ballroom
- Progressive and rapidly growing ballroom dance school. We participate in local and major competitions.
- DineMe.com Chicago Restaurants
- Dining guide featuring reviews, menus, pictures, and profiles of restaurants.
- DuPage County Genealogical Society
- Query procedures, active projects, available publications, meeting topics and dates, and membership process for those searching their family roots.
- Live Bait Theater
- Dedicated to new works by Chicago-area playwrights and solo performers.
- Rock Island Brewing Company
- Rockford Symphony Orchestra
- Concert information, online ticket purchasing, sound clips of recent performances, community/education program information, press releases, and frequently asked questions.
- Shark City Billiards and Sports Bar
- Offering live music, billiards, food, sand volleyball, and a beer garden.
- Winnebago County Fair
- Includes the fair schedule and a calendar of other upcoming events.
- Chicago Festival Association
- Includes information about Field's Jingle Elf Parade on Thanksgiving Day.
- Sons of the Never Wrong
- Folk band.
- Chicago Chamber Musicians
- Ensemble of artists representing piano, string, wind and brass instruments, that presents over 50 concerts a year in the Chicago area.
- Chicago Force
- Includes a chat room, information on upcoming events, and more.
- Leona's Pizzeria
- With numerous locations in the Chicagoland area.
- American Girl Place
- Offers boutiques of dolls, furniture, toys, and accessories, as well as matching apparel for girls. Also features a cafe and a historical revue based on the American Girls series.
- Boardman's Art Theatre
- Art film theatre for Champaign-Urbana.
- Chicago Dramatists
- Devoting all of its resources and programming to its singular mission of developing new plays and nurturing playwrights.
- Chicago Furniture Designers Association
- Dedicated to the promotion and development of furniture design through the establishment of a diverse forum of furniture designers.
- Evanston Art Center
- Offers classes and workshops for adults and children in a variety of contemporary visual art mediums.
- Newtown Writers
- Gay literary group.
- Guitar Mikey & The Real Thing
- Apple Tree Theatre
- Professional, nonprofit, award-winning production company presenting a variety of theatrical genres.
- Circa '21
- Events include concerts, musicals, children's theatre and more.
- Chicago Chop House
- Landmark restaurant offers prime aged steaks and a complete wine list.
- Chicago Psychotronic Film Society
- Kamehachi
- Japanese restaurant and sushi bar.
- Midnight Madness
- Features the Rocky Horror Picture Show cast of Evanston, IL.
- John Barleycorn Memorial Pub
- Historical saloon previously used by prohibition bootleggers.
- Square Dance
- Provides searchable database, clubs, lessons, and music resources.
- Summer Place Theatre Inc.
- Not-for-profit organization providing live family-oriented theatrical entertainment.
- Writers' Theatre
- Professional, notnprofit organization dedicated to the enrichment and development of the English language upon the living stage.
- ArchiTech Gallery of Architectural Art
- Contains archived images, text, resources, and information about architects, architectural art, drawings, historic blueprints, engravings, and more.
- DJ Mayhem
- Mixes undergroumd hip-hop.
- Narcisse
- Upscale club with valet parking and a capacity of 400.
- SCBWI-Illinois: Children's Authors and Illustrators
- Organization serving Illinois children's book writers and illustrators. Includes information on classes, conferences, and scholarships.
- British Export
- Beatles Tribute band based in Chicago.
- Dummy
- Punk rock served up just the way you like it.
- Lira Ensemble, The
- Professional performing arts company specializing in Polish music, song, and dance.
- RevolutionsLive.com
- Covering Chicago's live music scene with reviews, interviews, and a concert calendar.
- Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians
- Collective of musicians and composers dedicated to nurturing, performing and recording serious, original music.
- Chicago Moving Company
- Performing throughout Chicago and touring nationally and internationally.
- DuPage Symphony Orchestra
- Free outdoor summer pops concert schedule, concert series schedule, and ticket information.
- Elgin Community Theatre
- Presenting popular musicals, comedies, dramas, and mysteries.
- Famous Door Theatre
- Ensemble of actors, directors, and designers producing premiere and seldom-produced plays in an intimate environment.
- Fassbender Gallery Chicago
- Contemporary American and European artists with a focus on recent innovations in minimalism, painting, sculpture, and installation art.
- Lydon Fine Art
- Contemporary art gallery with a focus on abstract, landscape, and still life.
- OverTone
- Soul-filled alternative rock style band.
- Sam Cockrell and the Groove
- Delivers funky blues and R&B with a touch of soul, rock, pop, and jazz.
- Bottle of Justus
- Official site for the Bloomington, IL based pop/rock band.
- Contemporary Art Workshop
- Artist-run alternative space with a focus on contemporary emerging artists.
- Music of the Baroque
- Chorus and orchestra specializing in music of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.
- Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center Annual Fashion Show
- Raises money for community health care.
- Database of Illinois Civil War Veterans
- Searchable database that contains the names of approximately 250,000 men, organized into 175 regiments.
- Free Street
- Organization that uses the performing arts to enhance the literacy, self-esteem, creativity, and employability of excluded populations.
- Morton Pumpkin Festival
- Annual September event with pumpkin decorating, downtown window displays, and live entertainment.
- Pegasus Players
- Dedicated to producing quality shows and enrichment to those with little access to the arts.
- Capricon
- Annual science fiction convention in February motivating people to read and write speculative fiction.
- Eclipse Theatre Company
- Ensemble company focusing on the works of one playwright for an entire season.
- McLean County Arts Center
- Offers classes, exhibitions, and other programs to promote and encourage local area art.
- Oak Park Festival Theatre
- Presenting annual productions in an outdoor setting.
- Sushi Wabi
- Contemporary Japanese restaurant and sushi bar with a live DJ on weekends
- Juke Box Comedy Club
- Peoria's only comedy club. Live national comedians every week.
- Tango Para Todos
- Teachers and performers of the Argentine Tango.
- Anderson, Mike
- Features dulcimer and children's music, and storytelling recordings.
- Chicago Gay Men's Chorus
- Chicago's Annual 57th Street Art Fair
- Midwest's oldest juried art fair, June 2-3, 2001, on the University of Chicago campus.
- Defiant Theatre
- Striving to subvert the social, moral, and aesthetic expectations of mainstream artistic expression.
- Reza's Restaurant
- Persian and Mediterranean cuisine.
- Rush and Division Streets
- Directory of local pubs and clubs.
- Three Penny Cinema
- Ylunch.com
- Chicagoland menu directory Ylunch.com features a database of all restaurants in Illinois. Perform restaurant searches by food type, cuisine, name, city, or zip.
- Brown, Oscar Jr.
- Official site for the legendary singer, songwriter, playwright, poet, and civil rights activist. Includes a biography, news, a gallery, and information on OBJ's works.
- Chief O'Neill's Pub
- Offering Irish music and food.
- Deluxury
- Playing a blend of rockin' blues, soul, country, and gospel with a distinctive Chicago style.
- Jay Pritzker Pavilion
- Chicago concert venue in Millennium Park that is home to the Grant Park Music Festival and other free concerts and events.
- Nashville North USA
- Country music concert facilities in Taylorville, IL.
- Apollo Chorus
- The voice of Chicago for 125 years.
- Corn Stock Theatre
- Offering dramas and comedies.
- Tango...nada mas
- Instruction in pure Argentine Tango. Also offers a selection of CDs and instructional videos.
- Exchequer Restaurant & Pub
- Located in downtown Chicago's South Loop, offering classic American dining with award-winning pizza and ribs.
- Finders, Mike and Amy
- Folk duo.
- Hypocrites Theater Company
- Making theatre to gain a better understanding of human existence.
- Lounge Ax
- Rock 'n' roll club. Site has links to performers' Web pages.
- Sprung
- Information on performances, workshops, and activities of the international movement theatre company.
- Sulzen, Julie
- Watercolour, oil, and charcoal works focusing on still lifes, landscapes, and portraits.
- ACEplaces
- Operates local nightclubs and restaurants.
- Bumpus
- We will make you bump.
- Navy Pier Walk
- Outdoor sculpture exhibition that runs each year from spring to autumn on Chicago's Navy Pier.
- ArtsPartners
- Schedule and details of arts related events occurring in Peoria, Tazwell, and Woodford Counties.
- Lovells of Lake Forest
- Classic full service restaurant part owned by former astronaut Captain Jim Lovell. Includes menus and wine list.
- Quenchers Saloon
- A beer bar. Features information, directions, and a message board.
- Specialty's Cafe and Bakery
- Deli and cafe serving specialty sandwiches, salads, desserts, and cookies. Locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, and the Seattle area. Order online to pick up, and sign up for warm cookie alerts.
- Chicago Mahlerites, The
- Providing a meeting place for all Mahlerites in Chicago.
- Costa's Greek Dining & Bar
- Greek and mediterranean cuisine, with Greektown and Oakbrook Terrace locations. Traditional favourites as well as fresh seafood, steaks, kebobs, and chops.
- Bucket Boys, The
- A percussive duo combining music, laughter, interaction, and positive life skills.
- Imagination Theater
- Educational theatre company that performs for groups of children, adults, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
- Loop Guide
- An ongoing project to catalogue the buildings of the Chicago Loop.
- New Millennium Theatre Company
- Mission is to promote and encourage new theatrical entertainment.
- Todd & Holland
- Features fine teas and accessories.
- Irish Repertory of Chicago
- Professional company dedicated to the Irish and Irish-American playwright.
- Woodstock Mozart Festival
- Annual July/August event presenting recognized conductors and guest artists performing orchestral and chamber music by Mozart and others in the Woodstock Illinois Opera House.
- Allen, Jackie
- Jazz vocalist. Site includes appearances, press releases, and biography.
- Cafe Iberico
- Specializes in the regional cuisines of Spain.
- Circle Theatre
- Artist-based company whose mission is to produce exciting and innovative theatre accessible to the widely diversified suburban and city audience.
- Grundy County Corn Festival
- List of events, contacts, and interesting information on the annual event.
- Spareroom, The
- Offering venue space for the production or exhibition of artwork of all genres.
- Woodstock Folk Music
- Folk and contemporary music venue and ongoing festival in Woodstock, IL.
- ComedySportz Quad Cities
- Two teams trained in the art of improvisational comedy compete for points and laughter, to see who is funnier.
- Friends Of The Arts
- Not-for-profit arts support group, hosting group exhibitions featuring emerging and established artists.
- New Duncan Imperials, The
- Expanding their warped vision while remaining true to the power and simplicity of songs about food, driving, how to prepare intricate chicken dishes while driving, and more.
- Porchlight Music Theatre
- Uniting the arts of music, drama, dance, and design to transform stories into thrilling, passionate, and relevant events, which affect the lives of artists and audiences alike.
- James, Jan
- Blues/rock singer compared to Joplin singing with the Rolling Stones. Photos, CD release information, reviews, and other info.
- Japonais Chicago
- Offers the best of contemporary Japanese cuisine and sushi in a setting designed by Jeffrey Beers International.
- MASS Ensemble
- Group of musicians, artists, and dancers who combine their talents to create a sonic and visual performance.
- Taste of Lombard
- Annual summer festival with fireworks, food, music, a carnival, crafts, and more.
- The Utopian Theatre Asylum (TUTA)
- Presenting atypical scripts, reenvigorating the theatre going experience.
- Lulu's Dim Sum & Then Sum
- Offers Asian noodle and dumpling cuisine including Japanese, Chinese, and Thai dishes.
- Samskriti
- Offers classes in Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, carnatic music, and yoga.
- Show-Me's
- Beach-themed restaurant serving oysters, sandwiches, wings, and more.
- Chicago Brass Band
- Performs in the British Brass Band style.
- Chicago PsyberView
- Online magazine focused on Chicago music and arts. Includes the Site of Big Shoulders (SOBS).
- Child's Play Touring Theatre
- Chicago-based touring performance theatre arts educators, promoting literacy and dedicated to performing plays written from the stories and poetry of children.
- Congo Square Theatre
- Dedicated to producing definitive and transformative theatre spawned from the African Diaspora, as well as from other world cultures.
- Rhythm City
- Party band that plays Motown, R&B, Soul, Swing and dance music.
- Vito & Nick’s II
- Serving "cracker thin" crust pizza.
- Lakeside Pride
- Gay and lesbian community band organization.
- Running With Scissors
- West Suburban Symphony Orchestra (WSSO)
- Provides ticket information, season schedule, children's concert information, and history for this long-standing, volunteer community orchestra in suburban Chicago.
- Chicago Sun-Times: Theater
- News, columns, and reviews for Chicago theatre.
- Curragh Irish Pub
- Features Irish and American food, beers from around the globe, and live entertainment.
- Joseph, Judith
- Personal website of Judith Joseph who is a Chicago area painter, calligrapher, and educator. Specializes in Ketubah, which is an illustrated calligraphic work used in Jewish weddings.
- Kane County Fairgrounds
- Hosts the Kane County Fair in July and other festivals and events throughout the year.
- Living Room, The
- Nightclub offering dining and cigar bar.
- Papa Murph's Tavern and Campground
- Food and drink tavern with adjoining basic campground.
- Southern Illinois Flute Society (SIFS)
- Founded in an effort to provide a place for flutists to meet, exchange ideas, gain performance experience, and play together.
- Chicago Parrot Head Club
- Jimmy Buffet fan club for Chicago.
- Guide to Museums in Chicago
- Illinois State Fair
- General and participant information and scedules for entertainment and non-fair events.
- Lake County Fair
- Annual event featuring livestock events, entertainment, and carnival games.
- 500 Clown
- Action-based clown theatre performing physical works using explosives, blood, and danger.
- Marshall-Putnam Fair
- Hosting tractor pull competitions, vehicle and horse shows, derbies, and more.
- Oak Park Art League
- Offering classes for adults and children, galleries, events, and more.
- Vona
- Rock alternative band from Chicago.
- Bronzeville Children's Museum
- Nonprofit museum with changing exhibits designed to educate and expose children to the contributions and culture of African-Americans, as well as the people of Africa and its Diaspora.
- Ethnic Dance Chicago
- Folk dance group. Includes details of workshops, festivals, teachers, performing groups, music, sound equipment, and more.
- NERO-Midwest
- Organic Theater Company
- Seeks to produce lasting new work and exuberant classics that examine the heart of humanity through performance, outreach, and education.
- Restaurant Row
- Search by cuisine or location. Also features reviews.
- Springfield Muni Opera
- Presents musicals during the summer season from June to August.
- Stolie
- Dedicated to the original folk rock music of this singer-songwriter.
- Turkey Testicle Festival
- Official site. Includes event info, list of nearby accommodations, and a download of the Turkey Testicle Song.
- Duenow
- Rootsy blend of harmonica, acoustic guitars, honky-tonk piano, and literary lyrics.
- Picturing Chicago
- Sociological study of Chicago over time using photography.
- Silent Lucidity
- Chicago based Queensryche tribute band.
- University & College Designers Association
- Committed to promoting excellence in visual communications for educational institutions.
- Cafe Pride
- Coffeehouse for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youths and their friends, 21 years old and younger.Youth outreach of Pride Ministries.
- Funslice
- Garbage punk with a splash a emo angst.
- Halau O Manulani
- Includes performance pictures, news, event listings, and more.
- Second City, The
- Offers two resident stages including 340 and 180 seats.
- Community Players Theatre
- Presenting musicals, plays, and productions for young people.
- Smith, Aaron
- Features realist and figurative paintings on panel and charcoal drawings.
- Carlos' Restaurant
- Serving contemporary French cuisine.
- Glessner House Museum
- Only surviving Henry Hobson Richardson building in the Midwest.
- Stradivari Society, The
- Dedicated to identifying the world's most promising young artists and uniting them with the superb Italian instruments they need to help launch and sustain their careers.
- University of Chicago Folk Festival
- Presenting workshops and concerts of traditional bluegrass, old-time, blues, Irish, Gospel, Québécois, and ethnic music in Chicago's Hyde Park.
- Abstract and in Color
- Exhibits abstract art in various painting media.
- Murphy's Bleachers
- Sports bar across from Wrigley Field.
- Naperville Men's Glee Club
- Forty member men's glee club directed by Bonnie Klee; appears throughout the Chicago area.
- Barefoot Hawaiian
- Dance instruction in the Chicago area.
- Chicago Classical Music
- Online community for classical music enthusiasts in the Chicago area with blog, articles and reviews, ticket swap, and music forums.
- Marcello's
- Chicago pizzeria offering catering, party rooms, food delivery, and wedding reception catering services.
- Real Read, A
- Afrian American lesbigaytrans performance ensemble addressing issues of people living with HIV/AIDS.
- 2nd Illinois, Battery G Light Artillery
- Provides historical information, including rosters, essays and more about this Civil War unit.
- Beverly Theatre Guild
- Performing a variety of plays and musicals.
- Govnor's Pub
- Irish brewpubs in Chicago and Lake in the Hills.
- Las Guitarras de España
- Featuring traditional Flamenco forms, some rumbas, and compositions of their own.
- Dance Center Chicago
- Offering private and group instruction in ballroom, wedding, first dance, latin, dancesport, and nightclub.
- Bartelt, Bill
- Watercolour scenes of the American West, Europe, the Midwest, and nude figures.
- Chicago Reader Restaurant Finder
- Search engine and reviews.
- Deleece
- Offering brunch, lunch, and dinner.
- Flesz
- Home of Gerard Jamroz's Lincon Head Productions, and his music and film projects.
- Not The Joneses
- Blend melodic vocals in a pop/rock context with a guitar based edge - different, yet vaguely familiar.
- Enrico's Italian Dining
- Offering pasta, pizza, and casual family dining.
- Funny Bone Comedy Club
- Comedy club and restaurant.
- Hochberg, Eric
- Upright and electric bassist.
- Piven Theatre Workshop
- Founded by Byrne and Joyce Piven. Offers an honest approach to classic plays, as well as to the story theatre adaptations that form the core of their training.
- Community Players of Streator
- Producing musicals and comedies at the Engle Lane Theatre every summer.
- Lutz Cafe and Pastry Shop
- Offering German and Viennese pastries, tortes, pies, truffles, cookies, cakes, and continental style food.
- Seanachai Theatre Company
- Professional nonprofit theatre dedicated to the power of a good story.
- Andalous Moroccan Restaurant
- Serving traditional Moroccan cuisine.
- Fuller, Tom
- Official site of Chicago-based singer-songwriter, Tom Fuller. Website provides news, music, press, bio, and merchandise.
- Illinois Theatre Center
- Features classics and premieres, of dramas, comedies, musicals.
- Jedynka EuroDance Club
- Playing Europe's newest dance music.
- Lugosch, Eric
- Fingerstyle guitar player and composer.
- Wicked
- Official site for the Chicago production of the musical by Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz.
- Convulsions, The
- Playing British R&B that fuses '60s and '70s rock, jazz, and blues.
- Drama Group, The
- Not-for-profit community theatre established in 1931.
- Habatat Galleries
- Featuring works in the contemporary glass movement.
- Our Lady of the New Millennium
- Pictures, history, and schedule of the 33 foot tall touring Virgin Mary statue.
- Caffe Baci
- Offers panini, pasta, pizza, and more.
- Julie Ann's Frozen Custard
- With Chicago area locations serving custard, burgers, fries, and more.
- Lilith
- Minimalist, ambient band who incorporates elements of sex magick into the sound.
- Bob Chinn's Crabhouse
- Serving seafood 7 days a week.
- Empress Banquets, The
- Family owned and operated banquet facility accommodating any special occasion.
- Heartland Theatre Company
- Providing the citizens of Central Illinois with quality professional theatre utilizing first-rate talent and providing theatre artists a meaningful experience.
- Rule 22
- Punk trio based in the northern Chicago area.
- Soul Queen Restaurant
- Soul food restaurant with banquet hall, buffet, carry-outs, and catering.
- Ac Rock
- Chicago based rock 'n' roll a capella singing group providing entertainment for conventions, festivals and schools
- Online Maitre d'
- Guide to Chicago area restaurants from the Chicago Sun Times. Searchable by location, price, and cuisine, with detailed restaurant reviews also available.
- Twigs, The
- Intense lyrics, swirling, twisting harmonies set to moody rock.
- Griffin Theater
- Bringing its audiences and the community affordable and imaginative live theatre which reflects the contemporary American experience.
- Johnny O' Hagan's
- Seasons of Long Grove
- Buffet restaurant and wedding banquet facility.
- Vocomotion
- Professional coed a cappella quintet.
- Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra
- Offers information on tickets, auditions, rehersals, concert dates and more.
- Hasbrouck, John
- Veteran performer, teacher, and recording artist playing eclectic Americana solo on six- and twelve-string acoustic and resonator guitars with bottleneck and vocals.
- Miss DuPage County Organization
- Local preliminary to the Miss America pageant offering scholarships to young women stressing educational advancement, achievement, and community service.
- City Lit Theater
- Theatre company devoted to the adaptation of literature to the stage.
- Fadó Irish Pub
- First Street Playhouse
- Schedule of productions, outdoor summer Shakespeare, and classes for children and youth. Affiliated with All Dressed Up Costume Shop.
- Hi Infidelity
- Classic rock cover band featuring songs by REO Speedwagon, Styx, ZZ Top, and others.
- Popeye Picnic
- Annual celebration of Popeye the Sailor Man in Elzie Segar's home town. Includes events calendar, directions, hotel info, and links.
- Chinese Fine Arts Society
- Nonprofit organization promoting Chinese-American musicians by bridging the East and the West.
- Impressions, The
- Provides information on the Chicago soul vocal group. From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- Lookingglass Theatre Company
- Not-for-profit theatre company founded in 1989 by David Schwimmer and seven other Northwestern University graduates.
- Peoria Players Theatre
- Dedicated to the promotion and presentation of live productions, the study of the art of theatre, and the encouragement of original dramatic works since 1919.
- Virtual Tour of Chicago's Landmarks
- Perspectives presents a monthly virtual tour of the city's architectural treasures.
- Arra
- Featuring the music of Journey, Boston, Rush, Kansas, Styx, Van Halen and more.
- Des Plaines Art Guild
- Serves the Chicago area art community with art demonstrations, fairs, and scholarships.
- Rive Gauche Night Club
- Euro-style late night dance club.
- Elmhurst Artists' Guild
- Prmotes the advancement of and development of the arts through shows, exhibitions, workshops, and similar activities.
- Season of Concern
- Chicagoland theatre community's fundraising effort in the fight against AIDS.
- Young Naperville Singers
- Children's chorus located in a western suburb of Chicago, founded in 1984 and consisting of five ability based treble choirs.
- Uncle Bub's BBQ
- Offers eat in, carry out, and catering.
- Mt. Everest Restaurant
- Indian cuisine from Nepal with buffet lunch and gourmet supper.
- CoverGürl
- Official site for the Chicago cover band featuring Rock Star contestant Jessica Robinson on vocals.
- Giovanni's Restaurant
- Includes banquet facilities for business or pleasure.
- KidChicago.com
- Features a guide to entertainment and attractions for children and families.
- Bagel, The
- Jewish and American specialties.
- Brother Lowdown
- Mixing a little bit of country, and a lot of rock and roll. Includes gid dates, song downloads, bios, and more.
- Chicago Caledonian Pipes and Drums
- Competing within the Midwest Pipe Band Association.
- DuPage Theatre
- Dedicated to the restoration of the theatre and its conversion to a community cultural and performing arts centre.
- Fiesta Cafe Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
- Casual Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Champaign.
- Ivari
- Brother and sister duo Andy and Emily Ivari combine elements of rock, pop, and alternative.
- PizzaVilla
- Snow City Arts Foundation
- Offers unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, providing hospitalized children daily art workshops in writing, music, and visual arts.
- Whitehouse, Ben
- Chicago-based British landscape painter best known for his larger-scale, landscape paintings of the United State's Midwestern countryside.
- Boogie Nights
- Retro discotech located in Lombard and Shaumburg, IL.
- Aurelio's Pizza of Oakbrook Terrace
- Specializing in thin and thick crust pizza as well as stuffed pizza, calzones, and other Italian food favourites.
- Chadra, Dennis
- Representational visual artist and teacher, paints in oils. Specializing in landscapes, still life, portraits and figures.
- Chicago Classic Brass
- Performs a unique repertoire of light classical and popular selections including works by Bach, Bizet, Gershwin, Joplin, and Sousa and performs throughout the midwest.
- Coalition to Rock Chicago Radio
- Dedicated to keeping Chicagoans up to date on the rock scene, and creating a new hard rock radio station in the area.
- J. Davis Trio
- Chicago's very own all live, martini-flavoured, hip-hop band.
- La Vita
- Trattoria.
- Mayfield
- Three piece pop punk band from Chicago, IL.
- Mullane Irish Dance Academy
- Class and events schedule, picture galleries, links, and more.
- Pockets
- Specializes in healthy pocket bread sandwiches.
- Shenanigan's
- Offers lunch and dinner menu, party hosting, and local bands.
- Cabinet Theatre
- Creates original comedy shows focusing on social and political satire.
- Chicago Restaurants
- Restaurant listings by cuisine. Also offers lists of outlets offering catering and take-out services.
- Chicago Songwriters Collective
- Organization promoting local songwriters, lyricists and storytellers, at all levels, amateur to professional.
- Michael Butler Presents
- Ferentino's Pizza
- Serving Chicago style pizza, as well as pasta and Italian gourmet sandwiches.
- Kazbar
- Sexy Moroccan-style bar that jumps with live music on weekends. Located in the heart of Chicago's landmark Marina City.
- BBQ Pit, The
- Includes menu, catering, and map.
- Buddha's Belly
- Jazzy funky jam rock band.
- Cortez, Miguel
- Abstract painter based in Chicago featuring curriculum vitae and chronological image gallery.
- Country House Restaurant, The
- Burgers and casual dining.
- Coliseum, The
- Convito Italiano
- Italian food and wine market, trattoria, and catering.
- Green Dolphin Street
- Offers fine cuisine and jazz in a supperclub atmosphere.
- Pec Playhouse Theatre
- Educational and charitable organization dedicated to the study, practice, and production of theatre and the related arts.
- Senese's Winery Restaurant
- Includes comedy club featuring stand-up comics from across the country.
- Tunes of Glory Pipe Band
- Participating in parades, concerts, and competitions.
- suitable
- Not for profit gallery. Provides display space for local artists.
- Bopology
- Chicago wedding band that specializes in the swing music styles of Louie Prima, Frank Sinatra, and others.
- Geno's 140 Club Restaurant
- Serves everything from steaks and pastas to pizzas and sandwiches, and also caters.
- Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
- Collecting, preserving, interpreting, and communicating the diverse heritage of Illinois and educating the public by providing access to historic resources.
- Michael's Restaurant of Highland Park
- Salad bar, burgers, Chicago-style hot dogs, and sandwiches with large party room offering banquet facilities for festive occasions.
- Clarke House Museum@
- Read about Clarke House, the oldest surviving building in Chicago. Sites offer historical background, architecture style, museum archive, and pictures of the 1836 Greek Revival style house located in the Prairie Avenue Historical District, Chicago.
- Animatrix Network, The
- Anime and manga fan club located in the Chicagoland area.
- Chicago Literary Club
- Men and women interested in writing original essays on topics of their own choosing and reading them to the membership.
- Hep Cat Swing
- Source for swing lessons, workshops, tips, and current events.
- Lorraine Theatre
- Novi's Beef and Catering
- Restaurant and catering service for the Chicagoland area.
- Zephyr Dance Ensemble
- Pipes and Drums of the Chicago Highlanders
- Competitive band established in 1921.
- Cernan Earth and Space Center
- Features public and group planetarium shows and a space hall with exhibits on space exploration and astronomy.
- Beef Villa
- Chicago-style Italian beef and hot dogs.
- Garden of Dreams
- Official site of the L.A. rock band The Faded. Includes news, merchandise, and gig dates.
- Ginseng
- Offers calendar of events and pictures for Asian-American nightlife guide.
- Iroquois Country Dancers
- Line dancing for couples and singles every Friday night. Lessons start at 7 p.m. with special dances on the third Saturday of each month.
- Laughlin, Christopher
- Concert calendar, bookings, lesson info, and guitars for sale.
- Oak Lawn Family Days
- Event for the entire family with musical entertainment, children's activities, food, and more. July 29-August 1, 1999.
- Silo, The
- Pizza joint.
- Academy Of Dance Arts, The
- Schedule of classes, faculty, facilities, and other information for students and family of the school.
- Alongi's Italian Restaurant
- Serving traditional Anglo-Italian dishes.
- Chicago Artists Net
- Find Chicago artists, galleries, theatres, performers, performances and openings; view samples of art.
- Chicago Ballet Arts
- Non-for-profit ballet school serving Chicago communities since 1986.
- Eastlight Theatre
- Dedicated to providing a forum for the performance of new plays and musicals and to develop the artistic and dramatic talents of the tri-county area youth and adults.
- Gaelic Park Players
- Presenting plays by Irish authors or plays depecting life, customs, or themes of Ireland.
- Iseda, Toshi
- Official site of the guitar virtuoso, includes news, biography, and discography.
- Mindys Restaurant
- Friendly, no bull barbecue.
- Ms. Illinois U.S. Beauties Pageant
- Offering news and information about the pageant, prize list, and more.
- Salbute
- Mexican-influenced fine cuisine prepared by newcomer and Mexico native Chef Edgar Rodriguez.
- Uptown Theatre and Center for the Arts Gift Shop
- Formed in an attempt to save, restore, and protect the historic Uptown Theatre in Chicago.
- Faceless
- Band from Chicago presenting their sounds, photos, and shows.
- Jimmy's Perfetto Pizzeria
- Offering pizza, ribs, sandwiches, pasta, salads, and desserts.
- Listen Up!
- Offers Jewish a cappella entertainment including Klezmer, pop, jazz, Yiddish, Hebrew, Israeli, and folk.
- Marque, Matt
- Official site includes news, tour dates, audio, reviews, a mailing list, and more.
- Open Door Repertory Company
- Ticketing, volunteer, membership, audition, and production information relating to the theatre.
- Pompei
- Serving pizza and traditional Pompei Italian delicacies.
- Bagpipers For Hire
- Adrian and Trudianne Melvin available to play engagements in the Chicagoland area. Instruction also available.
- Brooks, L Shaw
- Clips of original music written and performed by L Shaw Brooks.
- Charybdis Multi-Arts Complex
- Used for rehearsal, performance, and exhibition of all art forms. Centred in Chicago¿s Jefferson Park area, Charybdis acts as a networking centre for artists.
- Chicago Chamber Orchestra
- Features concert schedule.
- Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
- 20-piece group directed by Lenny King.
- Cozy Noodles and Rice
- Offering take-out and delivery service.
- High Ball
- Chicago based pop/punk band.
- Josh Holmes Band
- Includes news, shows, and band information.
- Krstich, Chas
- Self taught artist who's influences range from medieval icons to African sculpture to the German Expressionists.
- RX Blues
- Features downloads of tracks and biography information.
- USA Ballet
- Offers performance, training, and other opportunities for dancers.
- Addington, Dan
- Oil and encaustic figurative painter from Chicago.
- Burning Chrome
- Adapted by Steve Pickering and Charley Sherman from the William Gibson story which first used the term "cyberspace".
- Dancing in Chicago
- Guide to places to dance.
- Early MusiChicago
- Portal to the Early Music scene in the greater Chicago Metropolitan area and adjoining region. Covers events, performers, organizations, and more.
- Fizz Bar & Grill
- Upscale urban bar featuring unique American cuisine in a comfortable, unpretentious setting.
- Midwest Ballet Theatre
- Pre-professional company seeking to develop in its members poise, strength, and a sense of dedication and discipline.
- Note, The
- Mid-sized music venue that serves up everything from hip-hop to jam bands to punk rock.
- Argos Agency, The
- Satirical theatre company.
- Blues Hawks
- Schedule, photos, MP3 of song from album, reviews, and more.
- Cathy Richardson Band
- Official site of the Chicago singer-songwriter.
- Chicago Ensemble, The
- Chicago based chamber music ensemble specializing in imaginative programming of lesser known repertoire, as well as new and original compositions.
- GTC Dramatic Dialogues
- Interactive theatrical programs for college campuses on the issues of diversity, sexual assault, and substance abuse. Touring campuses across the country.
- Grove Players
- Providing audiences the opportunity to experience and enjoy the wonders of theatre, and providing an opportunity for those who wish to participate in the challenges and rewards of this art form.
- KnotEye
- Rockin' Chicago area Christian band. Features concert dates, band members, the Truth, and more.
- New Power Party
- Happening the last Sunday of every month at Berlin. Features the sounds and vision of Prince/O(+>.
- New Power Party
- Monthly party devoted to the music of The Artist/Prince, The Time, Sheila E., Vanity 6, The NPG, The Family, and more.
- Noon O Kabab Persian Cuisine
- Features menu, reviews, and location information.
- Pimiteoui Intertribal Pow Wow
- Honours the Woodland Indian tribes once inhabiting the Illinois River Valley in the land they called Pimiteoui, and welcomes the return of their descendants and all Native American peoples.
- Racine Bakery
- Delicatessen that offers carry-outs and catering.
- Tinley Park Community Band
- Includes news, schedule, and more.
- Wild Goose Bar & Grill
- North side tavern with a selection of domestic, imports, and microbrews, wine and liquor. Pool, live music, and sports.
- Will County Fair
- Event held annually in Peotone, Illinois, featuring rides, entertainment, and concessions.
- 5ive Style
- Chicago Science Fiction
- Listing of Science Fiction & Fantasy novels which are set in or have a substantial link to the city.
- European Chalet Banquets
- Facility for upscale events, offering food and libations.
- Gravitron
- Official site for the heavy rock band. Includes news, lyrics, pictures, music, and more.
- River Oak Arts
- Community-based literary arts organization focused on representing the rich artistic and intellectual depths of all writers.
- Chicago Board of Trade Building
- High tech office space in an historic landmark.
- Crawford County Fair
- Official site for the annual event in Oblong, Illinois, featuring livestock, crafts, and entertainment.
- I Due Art 4 You Museum
- Dadaist and Surrealist institution.
- Lifter
- Chicago band with the Nu Metal sound.
- Mr. Myers
- Blends the tropical sounds of calypso, ska, reggae, and a little rock and roll.
- Switchback
- Americana/Roots rock duo.
- Vultures are Lovebirds
- News, pictures, schedule, etc.
- Active Diner
- Search for restaurants based on city and cuisine.
- Chicago Center for Book and Paper Arts
- Devoted to the arts and crafts related to handmade paper and books. Offers credit and community classes in papermaking, printing, paper sculpture, bookbinding, and more.
- Chicago Reader Brief Movie Review Search
- George Rogers Clark Papers - Illinois Regiment
- Index to the George Rogers Clark Papers at the Virginia State Library and Archives.
- 1000 Vertical Ft.
- Improvisational music with roots in jazz, rock and roll, folk, and techno.
- Luigi's Pizza and Fun Center
- Pizza, game rooms, batting cages, and rock climbing wall. Catering and birthday facilities available.
- Shannon's Landing
- Stage Two Theatre Company
- Dedicated to producing new plays and other high risk pieces which were stymied at other outlets.
- Stage Two Theatre Company
- Community of people whose interest is to create their own artistic environment, follow a personal moral code, and flourish in all things above and beyond convention with literary and artistic originality; art for art's sake.
- World Academy of Irish Dancing
- Locations and history with dance class and performance schedules.
- York, Libby
- Chicago-based jazz vocalist.
- Busker Soundcheck
- Playing big, straightforward rock.
- Naperville Chorus
- Chicago Bronze
- English handbell choir from the Northwest suburbs in Chicago. Site includes information on public concerts, upcoming events, ensemble members, and history.
- Moss, Steve and Jenny
- Contemporary singers and songwriters rooted in the traditions of folk, country, and bluegrass.
- Open Eye Productions
- Ensemble of actors, directors, writers, and designers dedicated to the exploration of characters being defined by their flaws.
- Dickson Mounds Museum
- On-site archaeological museum that features ongoing excavations, exhibits, and interpretive programs.
- Bartolinis Restaurant & Catering
- Serving Italian cuisine. Catering services available.
- Belluominis Spirits and Grill
- Neighbourhood bar and grill that serves burgers, chicken, steak sandwiches, and daily specials.
- India Gate Restaurant & Bar, LLC
- Magnuson, Andrew
- Showcases songs inspired by events of loss, desire, and acceptance.
- Nocturnal Nightclub
- Featuring high-energy upscale atmosphere. Offers pictures, music, chat rooms, and more.
- Chicago Area CCM Concerts
- Listing of Contemporary Christian Music concerts in the city and the surrounding area.
- Glenview House
- Northbrook Theatre
- Professional theatre and summer workshops for children.
- Richie's on Elston
- SITCOM
- Like TV, but funny.
- Freilich, Kristen
- Chicagoland cabaret singer and actress available for private performances. Features resume, repertoire, and current appearances.
- Gurnee Theatre Company
- Striving to provide the community with quality stage and dinner theatre entertainment.
- Undertoad
- Rock-blues-boogie mix. Original songs with a story and humour.
- Maple Street Chapel Concert Series
- Folk, traditional to contemporary, folk-rock to blues and bluegrass performance program, Saturdays September through April.
- American Passion Play, The
- Annual dramatization of the life and passion of Jesus.
- Bearded Lamb
- Improv theatre group.
- Bob
- Presents art in all shapes and sizes to generate emotions to people who seek art work that is unique.
- Jerk Alert Productions
- Independent Chicago improv, sketch comedy, and corporate touring theatre company.
- Valley Downs, The
- Features video clips, biography, schedule, photos, and news from the Chicago-based band.
- Amasong
- Provides an opportunity for lesbians and feminist women to gather together in the pursuit of choral excellence.
- Barn, The
- Offers an indoor facility and outdoor grounds for picnics, country weddings, reunions, festivals, concerts and more. Also provides catering services.
- William M. Staerkel Planetarium
- Open year-round, providing science education programs and light show entertainment.
- Chi-Town Squares
- Gay and lesbian square dance club.
- Reasonable Facsimile Theatre Company, A
- Dedicated to producing new works by area playwrights and other underproduced plays of social relevance that will spark thought and discussion.
- Special Gifts Theatre, Inc.
- Nonprofit group providing creative drama classes and theatre programs to children with special physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and learning needs.
- 82nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry
- Bleacher Bums
- Official site for the award-winning nine-inning comedy conceived by Joe Mantegna and written by Roberta Custer, Richard Fire, Dennis Franz, Stuart Gordon, Joe Mantegna, Josephine Paoletti, Dennis Paoli, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon, Michael Saad, Keith Szarabajka, and Ian Williams.
- Blue Mike
- Chicago based DJ spinning hard, progressive sounds.
- Dixie Express
- St. Louis area country rock band.
- Mrs. Illinois International Pageant
- Showcasing the accomplishments of today's married women.
- Pesotum
- Original songs with an 80's post punk approach.
- R-Gang
- 20th century music for 21st century people. Specializing in Motown and R&B.
- Rudi Fazuli's
- Offers cuisine described as West Side Chicago Italian. Site offers menus, wine lists, information about banquet facilities, and more.
- StikMen
- Official site for Chicago's original americana act.
- Tooters Bar & Grill
- restaurant and dance club with pool, darts, and sports TV.
- Twilight Terrors
- Horror convention scheduled for September 28 - October 1, 2000.
- Chicago Jazz Archive
- Research and links to other jazz archives; collections on Chicago musicians and those who influence them.
- Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Illinois (1889-1909)
- Walking tours and overviews of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings and houses in the village of Oak Park.
- Alex's Washington Gardens
- Amadeus Consort, The
- Chicago-based string chamber music ensemble and string quartet performing a full classical repertoire.
- Buffo's
- Upscale fast-food.
- Chuck's Cafe
- Specializes in Southern-style barbecue.
- Cy's Steak & Chop House
- Offering steak and seafood.
- Deeter's
- German, European, and American cuisine. Also offers banquet and wedding facilities.
- Highwood-Dining.com
- Information on neighbourhood restaurants.
- Jane Austen Society of North America - IL/IN Region
- Illinois/Indiana chapter whose purpose is to encourage and enjoy the study of Jane Austen's life and works.
- Jeff Sandler Orchestra
- Playing a selection of songs, including big band, swing, jazz, ballads, standards, and motown.
- Kankakee Valley Theatre Association
- Nonprofit community theatre dedicated to family entertainment via Kankakee Valley Theatre and Young Peoples Theatre.
- Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society
- Presenting and promoting the traditional music, songs and dances of Greece.
- Sideway Theater Company
- Family of artists and community supporters and home to the sideway method.
- Steely Pan
- Caribbean steel drum band. Offers event performances.
- Gene Siskel Film Center
- Exhibits a range of films and educates the audience by setting film in an historical and cultural context through courses, lectures, and panel discussions.
- Judge Nothing
- Odell Agricultural Heritage Museum
- Big Dam Festival, The
- Annual independent film festival at Quincy, Illinois. Features discussion forum and film submissions from previous festivals.
- Encore Concert Band
- Offers local adult musicians the opportunity to play quality band music together, and provides musical entertainment of the highest level for local audiences.
- Ether Frolics
- Provides bios and sound clips for the Chicago band.
- Glych
- Metal rock band based in Chicago. Contains bios, photos, gigs, and mailing list.
- Handlebar
- Features bicycle parking, cycling -themed drink specials, a beer garden, and special events.
- Hurricane Saxophone Quartet, The
- Female ensemble plays a wide range of musical styles, from Bach to Beatles.
- J for Jules
- Original rock music. Site includes show dates, pictures, reviews, and more.
- Jesse Scinto and the Dignitaries
- Plays sax-driven, roots rock and roll.
- Occam's Razor
- Independent improvisation comedy theatre troupe from the University of Chicago.
- Sandbox Theatre Project
- Seeks to create a new kind of theatre for a new generation of theatregoers.
- Teddy Lee Orchestra
- Chicago-based, 12-piece dance band orchestra.
- Chicago Baroque Ensemble
- Chicago Landmarks
- Complete tour of designated historical landmarks.
- ESPN Zone: Chicago
- Sports-themed restaurant and activity centre focusing on local and national sporting events.
- Mayor's Office of Special Events
- Plans festivals, parades, holiday celebrations, kids' events, marathons, and more. Includes information on the Chicago Blues Festival.
- South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society
- Founded to collect, preserve, and publish historical and genealogical materials and records.
- Staker-Matson, Pamela
- Contemporary pet paintings done from photographs with oils on canvas.
- Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums
- Competitions, performances, and parades throughout central Illinois.
- Dancemates
- Teaching Latin and International ballroom dancing.
- Docklight Theatre Company
- Provides new work for new audiences.
- Gateway Bar and Grill
- American Cuisine with a Mediterranean flare, presenting live blues and jazz on weekends.
- Groove on Chicago
- Weekly online guide to nightlife, dining, and music in Chicago.
- Maldaners Restaurant
- Fine dining since 1884. Banquet and catering services available.
- Morton Area Players
- Non-for-profit organization formed to stage professional community theatre productions utilizing the talent and skills of individuals in the Morton, IL, area.
- Rotter, Steve
- Instrumental guitarist/songwriter.
- Thorn, Bruce
- Abstractionist creating topographic or choreographic maps of a dancing heart and portraying positive vibrations and auras.
- Blue Lincolns, The
- Meshes the sounds of classic rock-n-roll with contemporary and original music.
- Julio's Latin Cafe
- Specializes in South American, Caribbean, and Mexican cuisines.
- Guide to Chicago's Murals, A
- Index of selected images of Chicago's WPA murals. Excerpted from the book by Mary Lackritz Gray.
- Stockyards Theatre Project
- Dedicated to promoting women artists and the femaleist viewpoint.
- Howard, Shelly
- Prolific Chicago-based graphic artist who has designed rock and roll posters and covers since the '70s.
- Chicago International Antiques & Fine Art Fair
- HealthWorks Theatre
- Professional touring group presenting plays about HIV/AIDS prevention and youth violence prevention.
- Johnson Theaters
- Showtimes for the Apollo and Wanee Cinemas.
- Mangiare
- Guide to Italian restaurants and dining.
- McDonald's of Bloomington/Normal/McLean
- Includes employment and charity information, community events, and coupons.
- Minami Restaurant
- Offers menu, delivery area, and restaurant hours.
- Peoria Reads!
- Citywide reading program promoting reading and discussion by asking residents to simultaneously read a single signifcant book.
- Red Ox Restaurant & Lounge
- With banquet facilities.
- Chicago Cajun Connection
- Lists traditional Cajun and Zydeco concerts and dances.
- Green Room
- Restaurant and lounge west of Greek Town in the heart of Chicago's West Loop.
- International Festival of Christian Puppetry and Ventriloquism
- Annual event sponsored by One Way Street, an inter-denominational children's ministry resource publisher and supplier.
- Barbeau
- Chicago-based rock band featuring song samples and show dates.
- Hong, Quang
- Versatile artist featuring contemporary abstract and narrative paintings.
- Kamen, Jeff
- Online gallery of sports portraits and more.
- Lawrence, Jodie
- Realist painter working primarily from photographs of old apartment buildings.
- LushLife and Cocoro
- Marvin Tate's D-Settlement
- Home of urban collision.
- Media
- Pictures, booking info., gig dates and other cool links.
- Reaction
- Band based out of the Kankakee area, playing a wide variety of music.
- Ryd, Matt
- Artist from Illinois offering acoustic-driven pop rock songs.
- Time Beings, The
- Bristling power pop soaked in a vague psychedelia. Includes music samples, concert dates, reviews, and news.
- Leg Room, The
- Martini's, cigars, plush interiors and swingin' music.
- Sheffield's
- Antique bar offering eclectic beers.
- Blue Lit Souls
- Six piece folk/world/alternative musical group.
- Butcher Block Meat And Deli
- Includes lunch menu.
- Division
- Emo-influenced pop punk.
- EntertainmentChicago.com
- News and information about Chicago movies, music, sports, celebrities, nightlife, theatre, and dining.
- Ferris, Jane W.
- Fine art and portraiture combining renaissance painting techniques celebrating the human form, as well as realism and surrealism inspired by dance.
- Heritage Theatre Company
- Founded by Lewis University theatre alumni and dedicated to presenting a broad variety of theatre pieces ranging from classical to contemporary to original to experimental to provocative.
- Maureen, Mary
- Singer-actress. Includes stage and cabaret work, previous performances, and show schedule.
- Peoria Limelight
- Devoted to the performing arts in the Peoria and Bloomington areas.
- Piunno, Matthew
- Painted by a red/green colour blind artist. Ranges from abstract to photo-realistic.
- Revolution Ensemble
- Using the distinctly American sounds of jazz and blues as its foundation while interweaving classical influences.
- DuQuoin State Fair
- Offers harness racing, championship auto racing, and entertainment.
- Marquee Theatre Company
- Professional theatre group dedicated to producing classic family entertainment.
- White Fence Farm
- Specializing in fried chicken served family style as well as steaks, shrimp, and fish.
- Illinois Art Gallery
- Features art by past and contemporary Illinois artists and artisans.
- Swag
- Blend of funk and jazz that produces smooth grooves and beautiful melodies.
- Acharya, Ashwin
- Premier Indian singer who lives for music.
- Algonquin Academy of Dance and Music
- Educates both children and adults in the fine art of dance. Program is designed to be progressive not competitive.
- Now We're Cookin Grill
- Kosher carryout restaurant and grill.
- Palos Fine Arts
- Provides cultural programs and supports artistic goals and achievements in the southwest suburbs of Chicago through art exhibitions, concerts, dance, and more.
- Plasticene
- Performing original physical theatre through experimentation with contact improvisation and object encounters to develop non-text-based action and situation.
- Silent Night, Holy Toledo
- Original Taylorville theatre production, December 2002.
- Bare Essentials Improvised Theatre Company
- Produces improvised one-act plays.
- National Railway Historical Society - Danville Junction Chapter
- TimeLine Theatre Company
- Artistic team that produces provocative theatre which illuminates the impact of history in society.
- Adams, Walter Burt
- Painted urban landscapes from street corners in Evanston, Illinois, for almost half a century.
- Peter Pan
- Theatre School's production. Includes info, pictures of the cast, and chat rooms.
- Pizzeria Due
- Super Museum
- Features the largest collection of Superman memorabilia and Superman-related items anywhere.
- Doubledown Films
- Local group of independent filmmakers and screenwriters showcasing film projects and ideas.
- Fritzl's Restaurant & Pub
- Serving German, Austrian, and Swiss specialties.
- Gordon Productions
- Community theatre dedicated to producing small scale shows. Includes regional theatrical news and information.
- Matteson Community Theatre
- Specializing in using actors and technicians with little or no previous theatrical experience.
- Mythopians
- Consortium of six artists from the Chicago area who have a common interest in a narrative approach to their visual images.
- Papa John's
- Polk, David
- Includes photographs, audio downloads, and biographical information on this composer and saxophonist.
- Emerald Tea Room & Catering Company
- Offers lunch and afternoon tea, catering and private banquets.
- Libations.com
- Guide to Chicago area parties and events.
- Natyakalalayam Dance Company
- Devoted to the propogating of Indian culture and the classical dance style of Bharatanatyam.
- Westerfield House
- Log cabin country inn/ bed and breakfast serves a seven course gourmet dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Chicago Jazz Festival
- Held annually in August and September in Chicago, IL.
- Sandroff, Howard
- Composer of electronic music for live performaces.
- Timmys, The
- Midwest punk band. Includes samples, pics, tape & T-shirt order info, etc.
- Chicago Reader Movie Showtimes
- Robie and Heller Houses of Frank Lloyd Wright
- Photos, locations, and descriptions of the two famous examples of Wright's architecture located near the University of Chicago.
- Bob Centano Orchestra
- Chicago-based jazz outfit playing a wide variety of music for all occasions.
- Cal Stage & the Smokin Guns
- News, tour dates, and photographs for the Illinois-based country rock band.
- Moebius Theatre
- Science fiction oriented theatre company known for comedy and other styles.
- Pappis Pizza
- Family owned and operated pizzeria.
- Tuma, Rick
- Illustration, cartooning, and design for sports, toys, and more. Offers both digital or traditional.
- Udvary, Alex
- Provides information on the Cimbalom master.
- Uncle Heavy
- Seven-piece musical group featuring original music and unique cover material.
- Verbal
- One of Chicago's illest emcees. Representing Manifest Destiny, Nacrobats, Fordafresh, and Scam Artists.
- The ExSpence Account Showband
- Elvis tribute band. Includes photos, tour dates, and sounds.
- Awkward Alliance
- Independent teenage theatre group, which performs wacky skit comedy/performance art shows at people's houses, instead of traditional theatres.
- Centerstage Chicago Music
- Musicians, bands, venues, events, record stores and more.
- Excalibur
- 50,000 square feet of looming stone and mortar stand as a temple to nightlife.
- Folk Dance Council of Chicago
- Up-to-date information on folk dancing in the Chicago area.
- Happy Little World
- Metal band from Chicago, IL.
- Mr. G's Chicago Style Restaurant
- Offers hot dogs, bratwurst, tenderloins, and much more.
- Stiff Kitty
- Morminor, Brad
- Rock and pop singer and songwriter.
- Pizzeria Uno
- Serving deep-dish Chicago pizza.
- Chicago Imagebase
- Contains images and text, documentary and interpretive, concerning the history of Chicago's built environment.
- Illinois Company of Rogers Rangers
- Group of reenactors portraying the early rangers of the French and Indian war.
- Di Piero's Pizzeria and Italian Deli
- Featuring pizza, pasta, and broasted chicken.
- Dickens, JJ
- Sound clips, tour dates, photographs, and more from the rancher-turned-singer.
- Kamys, John
- Composer, songwriter, and vocalist of classical, choral, rock, and punk music. Contains bio, scores, music, lyrics, and shows in Chicago.
- Larson, Sarah
- Decorative artist based in Chicago, Illinois showcasing watercolour illustrations and paintings featuring children and animals in whimsical situations.
- SecretChicago
- Resource for the more eclectic sights, sounds, and tastes of the city, created by locals.
- What's Brewin'
- Entertainment and dining guide for Livingston County and surrounding areas.
- Red Pepper's Masquerade Lounge
- Sports bar and grill with live entertainment on the Southside of Chicago.
- Wheaton Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
- Local orchestra which meets only during the summer. Programs include standard classical repertoire and pops concerts.
- American Local History Network - Illinois
- Historical and genealogical information for people conducting research on Illinois ancestors.
- Chicago Swing Scene
- Constantly updated calendar of venues and events.
- Jack O'Shea in Cas O'blanca: The Official Site
- Official site for the lewd comic stage play by James Cook.
- Moon Seven Times, The
- The official source of news, images, discography, bio, etc.
- Savvy Diner Guide
- Thanatopsis
- Come experience the view of death.
- Warren, Tony
- Includes biographical information and an online portfolio.
- Geraghty, Matt
- Is currently working with two former members of the Neville Bros.
- Lockport Gallery
- Exhibitions by past and contemporary Illinois artists and artisans, educational and interpretive activities, tours, publications and research opportunities.
- Adam Johnson - Kevin Pike Duo
- Performs unique arrangements of jazz and pop standards.
- Beat the Jester
- Play by Gary Slezack.
- Charley's Family History Research Site
- Research centred around Clay City, Clay County, and Noble and Olney in Richland County, IL.
- Chicago Chinese Performing Arts (CCPA)
- Introduces the richness of the Chinese heritage to mainstream America through music.
- Hula Halau Na Mahina Kikaha
- With performance photographs.
- Subversives, The
- Band member bios, photo gallery, and song lyrics.
- BarsOnLine Chicago
- Dedicated to the pursuit of good quality drinking and barhopping in Chicago and around North America.
- Carl Sandburg Historic Site
- Museum located in the poet's birthplace in Galesburg, Illinois.
- Chicago Now
- Free jazz and free improv, avant-classical, experimental music of any kind, and any rock shows that seem to fit.
- GayCo Productions
- Gay comedy group.
- Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus
- Performance and membership information.
- Goodi's
- Greek upscale fast food, gyros, burgers, hot dogs, beef, deli sandwiches.
- Gullion, Tom
- Jazz saxophonist.
- Gurler House
- Kindig Performing Arts Center
- Contains current and upcoming plays, concerts, and auditions.
- No Clue!
- Classic rock and roll cover band. Site includes photos, member bios, and song list.
- Storyarts Writing Workshop
- Writer's workshop that offers hints, suggestions, and links for people who like to write.
- Theatre in the Park
- Offering shows in the summer in Lincoln's New Salem historic site.
- Thinking Out Loud
- Improv comedy group made up of local actors. Includes information, show dates, and online reservations.
- 87th Illinois Infantry
- Download this unit's history.
- Boom Hank
- Covert, Ralph & The Bad Examples
- Lyrics, bios and album info for these power pop veterans.
- Dolphinback Theatre Company
- Ensemble that looks to the myths of our collective past for the threads that will bear the weight of the future.
- Illinois State Museum at Springfield
- Features natural history and art exhibits.
- Stomp!
- Local Chicago hardcore. Info on shows, world hardcore updates, great links, etc.
- Proceed With Caution
- Hardcore/screamcore/noisecore band.
- Lassens's Sports Bar and Grill
- Menu online, available for parties.
- University of Chicago - UC Dancers
- Student-run dance company.
- HoneyBee Swing
- Group dedicated to teaching beginner to advanced swing.
- Iroquois County Genealogical Society
- Includes information on cemetery and birth records, and area history.
- Lorenson, Robert
- Assistant professor of art/sculpture at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb.
- Lucius Warbaby
- Parity
- Political thriller by Roger Caldwell about biological warfare.
- Rockford Centre
- Home to local and touring music and performing artists and sports events.
- Atticus Finch
- Chicago-based long form improv team.
- Lincoln Community Theatre
- Nonprofit organization producing musicals and plays every summer.
- Nightlife Guide, The
- A guide to late-night Chicago.
- Odyssey Express Touring Theatre Company
- Dedicated to the arts and education, with shows based on world myths and issues. Study guide and lesson plans available.
- Blake & Blue
- Chi-Town Jazz.
- Boulevard Room
- On Mediterranean dishes.
- CuisineNet: Chicago
- Search for restaurants by location, cuisine, price, or alphabetically. Also features reviews.
- Illinois Lineage Links
- Links to web sites for Heritage and Lineage Societies in the State of Illinois.
- Lava Sutra
- Psychedelicish, hard rocking pop.
- Legacy
- Four piece country band.
- Fox Valley Genealogical Society
- Offers information about membership, meetings, publications, and workshops for those searching their family roots in Kane, Kendall, DuPage, and Will counties.
- Jillian's Coffee House & Bistro
- Tree-shaded patio and fireplace-warmed dining room for dining and coffee drinking.
- Mr. Myers
- Blends the tropical sounds of calypso and ska, the rhythms of reggae and rock and roll to create Caribbean rock.
- Openers, The
- Wurly Gig
- Five piece indie rock band.
- Brother Jimmy's BBQ and Booze
- River West Brewery
- Italan/American Cuisine. Always over 10 handcrafted award winning beers on tap. Parties and events up to 800.
- Godspell
- College production of the musical, plus information and links.
- Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival Chicago Regional
- Chicago regional held annually in March. Features the top vocal groups from around the Midwest.
- Sons of the Revolution - Illinois Chapter
- Blue Chicago
- Blues nightclub and art gallery.
- Chatham Sweet Corn Festival
- Schedule of events, contests, menus, and lots of links.
- Digital Photography
- At the Peoria Art Guild.
- Srijani
- Producing quality plays and other dramatic creations for the entertainment of the Indian community and others interested in Indian culture.
- WAVE Productions
- Wave Productions is a self-supporting, not-for-profit student theatre company operating primarily on Northwestern University's Evanston Campus. Wave exists to share the stories of the past and present in order to open the door to a better future.
- Brasserie Jo
- Alsatian brasserie.
- Bruna's Restaurant
- Chicago Area Science Fiction & Fantasy Mailing List
- Email discussion forum for local fans of the science fiction, fantasy and (sometimes) horror genres.
- Clark Street Bistro
- Featuring menu by chef Joel Kazouini.
- Club Lucky
- Como Inn
- Completely Crazy Cast
- Local Rocky Horror Picture Show cast.
- Everest
- Hat Dance
- Il Sogno
- Restaurant and cafe on the North side. Dining room or takeout.
- Jezebel
- La Strada Ristorante
- Le Bouchon
- Lincoln Town Gyros
- Upscale fast food, gyros, philly steaks, beefs, salads.
- Lyons, Rita
- Professional harpist in the Chicago Area. Available for corporate events, weddings, and social functions.
- Papagus Greek Taverna
- Red Tomato
- Redfish
- Offers Cajun cuisine and live jazz.
- Rico's
- Ritz-Carlton The Dining Room
- Sabatino's
- Scoozi
- Shakshuka
- Chicago-based trio offers an alternative style of Jewish, Israeli, and Sephardic music.
- Stevie B's
- Serves American fare, especially barbecue and ribs.
- Trattoria Dinotto
- Trattoria No. 10
- Vivo
- Yvette
- Cityseach Chicago
- Centerstage Chicago Music Venues
- Search by location, musical style or personality of crowd.
- Starball
- Ucerine
- Rock, blues, and sometimes jazz band.
- Fireplace Inn
- Serves bbq Texas and baby-back ribs, as well as pizza, burgers, and oversized salads.
- Kill Hannah@
- Arts Alive
- Information on shows and events in the area.
- At Home in the Heartland
- Online exhibit exploring life in Illinois from the 17th century to the present.
- Bin 36
- Bin 36 in Chicago serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, featuring contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients and wine pairing. Browse the menu, find directions, and read more about Bin 36.
- Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic
- Official site for the Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic, held annually in Chicago on the second Saturday in August as a day of community and celebration of African American togetherness and just plain fun.
- Centerstage Chicago
- Guide to local music, bars, film, dancing, theatre, restaurants, literature, art and accommodation. Includes the Virtual El Guide to nightlife.
- Chicago Poetry Project
- Sponsors poetry reading events in Chicago.
- Chiditarod Urban Iditarod
- Chicago's annual human dogsled race, using shopping carts instead of sleds.
- Dine In Rockford
- Restaurant directory for the Rockford, Illinois area.
- Durkin's Tavern
- Irish neighbourhood pub that provides coverage of major sports events in the ambience of a local tavern through its multiple satellite broadcasts.
- Early Illinois Women and Other Unsung Heroes: 1818-1918
- Featuring a historical timeline, images, and articles about pioneering Illinois women.
- Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
- Encourages communities to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's legacy in Illinois. Offers events calendar, resource materials, and more.
- Illinois Arts Alliance & Foundation
- Clearinghouse of information on the arts in Illinois.
- Illinois' Revolutionary Ancestors
- Listing of the membership and ancestors of Illinois's sons who served as soldiers in the American Revolution.
- Jersey Boys Chicago
- Musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Find tickets and cast information, video, photos, and much more.
- Living Blues Magazine
- Based in Chicago, Living Blues asserts that it is "the oldest and most authoratative blues magazine."
- Minnies
- Serves small-size portions of sandwiches, hamburgers, salads, and even afternoon tea.
- Near the Marriott: Magnificent Mile Restaurants in Downtown Chicago
- Experience a Magnificent Mile restaurant in Chicago offering contemporary cuisine in a trendy downtown Chicago restaurant atmosphere.
- Nightwatch
- Official website of the theatrical parody a cappella group Nightwatch. Features member biographies, performance calendar, and photos.
- Noise Pop: Chicago 2001
- With photos and lineup from the festival.
- Northlight Theatre
- Not-for-profit theatre founded in 1974, on the North Shore.
- Osteria Via Stato
- Chicago restaurant that follows the Italian tradition of seasonally-prepared dishes featuring local ingredients and paired with an all-Italian wine list. Browse their menu, make reservations, and find out about carryout and delivery.
- Otto's Nightclub, Underground, and Cafe
- Featuring live bands and food.
- PubCrawler
- Directory of brewpubs, breweries and beer bars around town.
- Rachel's Demise
- Emotional rollercoaster rock.
- Republic
- Official site of Republic nightclub in Chicago, IL, the club that "delivers an inclusive ambiance of styles and scenes in a lavish, ultra-modern facility."
- Route 66 Drive In
- Restored drive-in movie theatre in Springfield, IL, showing nightly double features of current and classic films from Memorial Day weekend to Labour Day weekend.
- Septemberfest
- Annual Labour Day weekend event in Schaumberg, IL.
- Terminus: Harry Potter Conference
- August, 2008 event dedicated to Harry Potter. Features presentations, workshops, a Quidditch tournament, HP discussion groups, and a ball.
- Toyota Park
- Sports and concert venue in Bridgeview, IL. Home of the Chicago Fire soccer team.
- Village Theatres
- Winfield, Larry
- Performance poet who reads regularly at venues, produces poetry videos and leads a poetryband called Brass Orchid.
- http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/
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