Profiles Index

Outdoor Movie Festival in Grant Park
Every summer the City of Chicago screens films outdoors in Grant Park. Find the 2008 schedule, details, and more here.

Chicago Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade 2008
Find essential information about Chicago's Gay Pride Parade, which is held every year on the last Sunday in June.

Museum of Contemporary Art - Profile of Chicago's Contemporary Art Museum
The Museum of Contemporary Art is Chicago's premiere destination for connecting with contemporary art, performance, classes and culture. Find a profile of the museum, hours, location, and more.

Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac - Historic 100th Running in 2008
The world's longest annual freshwater sailing race takes place every year between Chicago and Michigan's Mackinac Island. Find an overview of the race here.

Chicago Fiesta del Sol - Pilsen's Annual Family Festival
Chicago's free and family-friendly event welcomed over one million visitors last year. Will you be among them in 2008?

Celebrating the Fourth of July in Chicago
Chicago celebrates Fourth of July in style. Find classic ways to celebrate Independence Day in Chicago for 2008 here.

Chicago's Underground Film Festival
Billed as Chicago's "Alternative for Underground, Independent, and Experimental Film and Video." This year's film fest will take place October 29 to November 2.

Chicago Blues Fest - Get Your Mojo Working
Find essential information on attending Chicago's Blues Fest to be held Thursday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8, 2008.

Chicago Gospel Music Fest
Gospel Music Fest, Chicago's first major festival of summer, rejoices all weekend long from June 5 to June7, 2009. Find schedules, performers, directions, and more.

Taste of Randolph Street Festival - June 20 to June 22, 2008
Learn more about Chicago's Taste of Randolph Street Festival featuring some of the city's favorite and hottest restaurants.

Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2009
Honor our veterans, service men and women, and those who have given their lives in our armed forces by attending Chicago's Memorial Day Parade. Find essential information about attending this year's event here.

Chicago Marathon
Find an overview of the 2008 Chicago Marathon, including the date, time, registration information, course map, and more.

Green City Market - Chicago's Sustainability-Oriented Farmers Market
Chicago's premiere farmers market offers organic and locally-grown foods, local farmers and chefs, lunch options, cooking demos, a sustainability focus and more. Find location, schedule, hours, and more.

Chicago, IL Weather Forecast & Essentials
Find essential links to Chicago's weather forecast, emergency school closings, delays at O'Hare and Midway airports, and storm watches and warnings.

Garfield Park Conservatory - Chicago's West Side Botanical Conservatory
Learn more about Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory, one of the oldest conservatories in the country.

Lincoln Park Neighborhood Profile
Lincoln Park is a popular neighborhood on Chicago's north side that is rich with culture, nature, shopping, and, well, rich people. But don't let that keep you from exploring its impressive cultural institutions, memorable restaurants, and tree-lined streets. Check out these resources for getting the most out of Lincoln Park.

Illinois Lottery Basics - Mega Millions, Lotto, Little Lotto, Pick 3 and 4
Learn the basics of Illinois' Lottery games with this overview.

Dyeing the Chicago River Green - Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Tradition
Every year Chicago dyes its river emerald green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Learn more about this event and its history.

St. Patrick's Day Parade - 2008 Downtown Chicago Parade Information
Find essential parade information for Chicago's 2008 downtown St. Patrick's Day celebration.

John Hancock Center - Architecture, Facts, and Figures
Learn more about the John Hancock Center, one of Chicago's architectural gems.

The John Hancock Observatory - Planning Your Visit
Get essential information and a local's perspective on visiting Chicago's John Hancock Observatory.

Chicago's South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade - 2008 Parade Information
Find what you need to know to enjoy the 2008 South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade.

National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum
There is no other museum like the National Vietnam Veteran's Art Museum in the country, and perhaps, the world. While other institutions fill their halls with the artifacts of war, this Chicago museum fills their building with the human experiences of war captured, examined, and expressed through art. [br][br] While the museum was initially founded to display work from Vietnam veterans, the NVVAM's mission has expanded to include art work drawn from experiences in all the nation's conflicts.

Illinois Lottery Results
Did you win the Illinois lottery? Check here for the official winning numbers.