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» Official City & State Web Sites » Guides To The City & Neighborhoods » Museums » Schools, Colleges, & Universities » Transportation & Maps » Newspapers » Chicago Weather » Theatre Official City & State Web SitesCity of Chicago The City of Chicago official web site contains links to city government offices, facts, entertainment, what to see this week, and much more.
Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau Find what you need as a business or leisure traveler to the city at the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau site.
State of Illinois site For facts, information, and news concerning the state, visit the official State of Illinois site.
Back to top Guides To The City & NeighborhoodsThese are just a few of the many sites that provide links to much of what there is to see and do in the city: Back to top MuseumsPeggy Notebaert Nature Museum Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum – don't miss the very cool exhibit of over 500 live butterflies in a 2700 square-foot greenhouse. (Although I've served on the Local Business Committee of the museum, I can't take credit for the butterflies!)
Chicago History Museum This is a must-visit for Midwest history buffs and anyone who enjoys history exhibits and old photographs!
Museum of Broadcast Communications In the beautiful Cultural Center (formerly the Chicago Public Library) is the Museum of Broadcast Communications, where you can experience American history through the sights and sounds of television and radio. The museum has a wonderful archive of the old Chicago favorites such as Fibber McGee and Molly, as well as its own closed-circuit television studio for playful newscaster auditions!
Field Museum (of Natural History) – read about Sue, the largest, most complete, and best preserved T. Rex ever!
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum fascinating sky shows in person and a good Web site for heavenly information
John G. Shedd Aquarium Controversial for importing Beluga whales from the ocean, the Shedd is nonetheless impressive for its collection of nearly 8,000 aquatic animals and its exhibit about the ecological balance of the Amazon River.
Museum of Science and Industry A little further south near 55th Street and Lake Shore Drive is the Museum of Science and Industry. This museum was originally the Palace of Fine Arts at the 1893 Columbian Exposition. View the online exhibits of the U-505 as well as age-old favorites: coal mine, baby chicks, and Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle.
The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Cultureis a favorite of mine because my parents immigrated to Chic is a favorite of mine because my parents immigrated to Chicago from Lithuania in 1920. The museum is one of the nation's leading ethnic museums, and it is a valuable resource for Lithuanian geneology. Visit in person at 6500 S. Pulaski, Chicago 60629; phone: (773) 582-6500.
Back to top Schools, Colleges, & UniversitiesBack to top Transportation & MapsPublic transportation in Chicago is so good that I have many friends who do not own a car. Biking on the lakeshore path, North Branch of the Chicago River and city streets is becoming more and more popular in our beautiful, flat city.
For those who do drive, traffic reports, maps, and directions can be invaluable tools to getting there (even for us men), wherever "there" may be. Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) "L" trains, subways, and buses
Metra trains to and from the suburbs
AmTrak trains to and from other parts of the state and country
Current Traffic Report for highway drivers
MapQuest to help you find how to get where you want to go
Active Transportation Alliance The Active Transportation Alliance (formerly the Chicagoland Bicycle
Federation) is a non-profit, member-based advocacy organization and Chicagoland's voice for better biking, walking and transit.
The Chainlink A one-stop resource for Chicagoland cyclists to find rides and routes, share information and connect with other cyclists.
Chicago Cycling Club A social club dedicated to promoting safe group cycling while highlighting the city of Chicago as a viable place to tour.
Back to top NewspapersChicago boasts over 100 syndicated and independent dailies and weeklies. These are just a few: Back to top Chicago WeatherIn Chicago, it's either wet, dry, cold, hot, or pleasant. I hope you find the forecast of your choice with one of these links: Back to top TheatreBack to top
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