Chicago: Most Popular Articles

Jobs at Chicago Employers
From the City of Chicago to Google and Harpo Productions, go directly to the hiring source and find job listings at some of Chicago's best employers.

2008 Annual Chicago Events
Find out when your favorite annual Chicago events, from Blues Fest to the Air and Water Show, take place in 2008.

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

May 2008 Events - Top Picks
Find our top picks of Chicago's events and things to do for May 2008.

Mother's Day Events
Don't forget your Chicago mama. Find events, gift ideas, and things to celebrate Mother's Day in Chicago.

Neighborhoods, Community Areas
What is the difference between a Chicago neighborhood and a Chicago community area? What exactly are wards? Find answers, see maps, and more with this Chicago FAQ answer sheet.

The Tin Man of Oz Park
The Tin Man sculpture in Oz Park, Chicago

Chicago Jobs - Top Sites
Use these essential sites for finding a job in Chicago. We've focused on including established job sites and professional associations while avoiding infrequently updated sites or ones that re-hash job listings pulled from elsewhere.

Illinois Lottery Basics
Learn the basics of Illinois' Lottery games with this overview.

Chicago Jobs at Private Firms
Find jobs at Chicago's largest privately held companies with these essential links.

Downtown Farmers Markets
Every summer Chicago snubs its nose at concrete and rolls out the farmers. Find downtown Chicago's farmers markets here.

Chicago Newspapers
Find Chicago's major daily, weekly, and bi-monthly newspapers.

Top 12 Chicago Dog Parks
The Chicago Park District likes to call dog parks "dog friendly areas." But, if your dog is like mine, she won't know the difference.

Neighborhood Newspapers
Find Chicago's neighborhood and community newspapers here.

Chicago Blues Fest
Find essential information on attending Chicago's Blues Festival to be held Thursday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8, 2008.

Top Ten Chicago Museums
Chicago's museums rank among the best in the world. How lucky are we that we get to live near them and visit often? Here is a quick reference guide to the museums that consistently turn up as the city's most popular, based on attendance. Find the essentials you need to visit today.

Gospel Music Fest
Gospel Music Fest, Chicago's first major festival of summer, rejoices all weekend long from May 30 through June 1, 2008. Find schedules, performers, directions, and more.

Green City 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.

Great Chicago Breakfast Spots
Where are some of the best places to eat breakfast and brunch in Chicago? Find them here.

Lincoln Park Top Things to Do
Find ten great things to experience when visiting Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Dog Parks: Before You Go
Sure, you want Fido to romp in Chicago's dog parks, but you first need a tag and a permit or you could face up to $500 in fines. And, you know that's not coming out of Fido's pocket.

Neighborhood Farmers Markets
Find hours, location, and schedules for Chicago's 2008 neighborhood farmers markets.

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

Lincoln Park 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.

Cubs Best Players Ever
Who were the best baseball players in the history of the Chicago Cubs? Find out here.

Chicago Movies 1990 to 2006
Find out what movies were filmed in Chicago from 1990 to 2006.

White Sox Tickets
Find and buy tickets to see the Chicago White Sox play at US Cellular Field with these essential Chicago White Sox ticket sites.

8 Great Chicago Gift Ideas
Looking for affordable and unique gift ideas for your favorite Chicagoans or Chicago fans? Then, here's a list of suggestions with surefire appeal (and there's not a coffee mug among them.)

DePaul Student Center
DePaul University Student Center, statue of Monsignor John Egan

Karyn's Raw Food Restaurant
Karyn's Raw Food Restaurant on Halsted.

White Sox Best Players Ever
Who were the best baseball players in the history of the Chicago White Sox? Find out here.

Gospel Fest Brunch
Grab your taste of Chicago Gospel Festival with this special brunch held in conjunction with Gospel Fest on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1.

John Hancock Center
Learn more about the John Hancock Center, one of Chicago's architectural gems.

Manhandler Saloon
Manhandler Saloon on Halsted in Lincoln Park, Chicago

National Vietnam Veterans Art
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.

Confucius Street Sign
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

NotebaertNatureMuseum
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Chicago Museum Late Hours
Squeeze more into your life by taking advantage of late hours (and often free admission) at these cultural gems.

Charlie Trotter's Lori's Shoes
Charlie Trotter's and Lori's Shoes

Old Town School of Folk Music
Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, IL

Chinatown Square
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

John Hancock Observatory
Get essential information and a local's perspective on visiting Chicago's John Hancock Observatory.

Movies Made in Chicago Part 1
Find out what movies were filmed in Chicago from 1959 to 1989. The list may surprise you.

Dogs at Chicago Restaurants
Find out what you need to know to take your dog to a Chicago restaurant.

Chicago Cubs Tickets
Find and buy tickets to Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball games at Wrigley Field with these essential Chicago Cubs ticket sites.

Oprah Winfrey Quotes
Quotes from media giant Oprah Winfrey, who Time Magazine named as one of the world's 100 most influential people.

The Park West in Chicago, IL
The Park West concert venue in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Chicago History Museum
The Chicago History Museum is located at the intersection of Clark Street and North Avenue in Lincoln Park.

Chicago Movies 1896 to 1931
Find a list of the more than 100 movies filmed in Chicago and the state of Illinois between 1896 and 1931.

Ten Ren's Tea Store
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

IL Presidential Primary Dems
Find the official campaign web sites for the Illinois Primary Democratic Presidential Candidates: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Bill Richardson, Dennis Kucinich, Christopher J. Dodd, and Joe Biden

April Events - Top Picks
Find top picks for Chicago events and things to do in April 2008.

Gepperth's Meat Market
Signs at Gepperth's Meat Market in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Jan 2008 Chicago Events
Top Picks for the Opening Month of Your New Year

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

8 Essential Chicago Blogs
Eight Chicago blogs that should be blinking on your radar screen, if they're not already.

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

North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach is located in Lincoln Park at 1601 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, where LaSalle Street meets the lakefront.

St. Therese
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

5 Ways to Help Chicago Vets
Help support the men and women who respond with courage and selflessness to whatever our leaders ask of them. Here are five ways to make a difference in the lives of our military personnel, our veterans, and their families.

Valentines Day Events
Cupid, draw back that bow and let your arrow go straight to these not particularly precious ways to spend Valentine's Day in Chicago.

Roger Brown Study Collection C
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Roger Brown Study Collection Center

The Second City, Chicago
The Second City, Chicago

IL Presidential Primary GOP
Find the official campaign web sites for the Illinois Primary Republican Presidential Candidates: Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, JOhn McCain, Fred Thompson, Alan Keyes, James Creighton Mitchell, Jr., Tom Tancredo, Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee.

Earth Day Events Chicago
Find key Chicago events to help you celebrate Earth Day during April 2008.

Alinea Restaurant
Photos of the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Greater Little Rock Church
Greater Little Rock Church on Armitage in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Chinatown Garage
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

Emperor's Choice Restaurant
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

IL Presidential Primary Green
Four people are running for President of the United States from the Green Party in Illinois' Presidential Primary on February 5, 2008. Find their names, official web sites, and order on the ballot.

Chicago Bears 2007 Schedule
The 2007 Chicago Bears Game Schedule and Final Scores

Chinatown Signs
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

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

The Pui Tak Center
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

February 2008 Things to Do
Downtown Chicago's events seem to accelerate during the coldest month. Check out what's happening in February.

The Won Kow Restaurant
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

November 2007 Events
November 2007 Chicago Events & Things to Do

Memorial Day Parade
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.

The Steppenwolf Theatre
The Steppenwolf Theatre Company

The Chinatown Gate
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

Storefront in Chinatown
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

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

Chicago - Articles
An index of Articles for the Chicago guide site.

2008 St. Patrick's Day Events
Chicago almost bursts at the seams with Irish music, festivities, parades, and partying around St. Patrick's Day every year. Here are some of the month's key St. Patrick's Day events.

March 2008 Chicago Events
Everyone's a wee bit Irish in Chicago around St. Patrick's Day. Find St. Patrick's Day coverage, Top Picks, and more for your month.

Chicago College Newspapers
Find newspapers for Chicago area colleges and universities.

December 2007 Chicago Events
Do you really need more events and things to do this holiday season? Of course you do.

Warming and Cooling Centers
During extreme cold or hot weather, the City of Chicago offers these six warming and cooling centers to shelter citizens who need them.

Store on Cermak
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

Movies Filmed in Chicago
Find the movies and films made in Chicago and the state of Illinois between 1896 and 2006.

Nine Dragon Wall
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

Chinatown Library
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

The Clarke House, North Side
Henry B. Clarke's house is located at 1855 S. Indiana Avenue in Chiago, IL. It is considered the city's oldest surviving structure.

Terragusto Restaurant Review
Is Terragusto, an Italian restaurant on Chicago's north side, worth a visit? Read a review here.

Popular Illinois Girl Names
Find the 100 most popular baby names for girls in Illinois in 2006.

April 2008 Chicago Events
Find events and things to do in Chicago during April 2008.

Northeast Side
Henry B. Clarke's house is located at 1855 S. Indiana Avenue in Chiago, IL. It is considered the city's oldest surviving structure.

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

American Legion Post
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.

The Clarke House, South Side
Henry B. Clarke's house is located at 1855 S. Indiana Avenue in Chiago, IL. It is considered the city's oldest surviving structure.

Popular Illinois Boy Names
Find the 100 most popular baby names for boys in Illinois in 2006.

Il Primary Voting Guide
Find endorsements and voting guides from major Chicago and Illinois media and civic organizations.

About - Chicago Buyer's Guide
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.

Southwest Side (Detail)
Henry B. Clarke's house is located at 1855 S. Indiana Avenue in Chiago, IL. It is considered the city's oldest surviving structure.

Dining Room at Kendall -Review
The Dining Room at Kendall College is a training ground restaurant for one of Chicago's premiere culinary institutes - but is it any good?

MLK Events
On Monday, January 21, 2008, we celebrated the legacy and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the great civil rights leader. Check back here next year for Chicago-area events and celebrations.

The Clarke House, West Side
Henry B. Clarke's house is located at 1855 S. Indiana Avenue in Chiago, IL. It is considered the city's oldest surviving structure.

The Clarke House, East Side
Henry B. Clarke's house is located at 1855 S. Indiana Avenue in Chiago, IL. It is considered the city's oldest surviving structure.

Chicago - Profiles
An index of Profiles for the Chicago guide site.

Easter in Chicago 2008
Find Chicago Easter highlights, holiday overview, and Easter resources with these events and Easter-y things to do.

Chicago - GuideReviews
An index of GuideReviews for the Chicago guide site.

Chicago - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Chicago guide site.