Real Estate Resources
Chicago - Information and Maps
- AMC Theatres - Chicagoland Locations
- Chicago Reader - One of Chicago's best alternative newspapers. Its a fabulous resource for all things cultural in Chicago.
- Chicago Transit Authority - Chicago has a great public transportation system: this website will help you use it. It includes fare information, system maps and a trip planner.
- Chicago Tribune - A more traditional Chicago newspaper. This is a good place to read about current local and national events.
- City Guide - City Guides are available throughout Chicago in red distribution boxes. A resource guide for everything Chicago.
- City of Chicago - The official City of Chicago website - Information about the city, from purchasing vehicle stickers to special events.
- Cook County - The official Cook County website. Information on matters regarding the county can be found here.
- Grocery Stores:
- Local Post Offices - Find post offices in the Chicagoland area
- Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
- MapQuest - Still the best site for driving directions.
- Restaurants - Search for restaurants throughout the Chicagoland area.
Chicago - Entertainment & Recreation
- Chicago Bulls
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Chicago Cubs
- Chicago Fire - Chicago's soccer team
- Chicago White Sox
- CityPass - The Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Hancock Observatory, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, and the Field Museum for one price. The easiest way to see Chicago's top attractions if you're visiting or entertaining out of town guests. Includes links to each attraction's webpage.
- CitySearch.com - Great citywide and neighborhood-specific information for everything from restaurants to shopping to hotels.
- Grant Park Music Festivals - The nation's only remaining free, municipally supported, outdoor classical music series.
- Lincoln Park Zoo - One of the last free zoos in the country.
- Metromix.com - Another good guide to restaurants and nightlife in Chicago.
- Millennium Park
- OpenTable.com - Restaurant Reservations in Chicago & more.
- Ravinia - A wonderful venue for all types of music.
- Sears Tower SkyDeck - Information on visiting one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, not to mention one of the tallest.
Chicago's Gold Coast
- Information about this great area! - Learn more about the history, vitality and charm of the Gold Coast.
Schools
- Illinois State Board of Education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
- Chicago Public School Locator
- Chicago Public School Directory
- Chicago School Ratings
Tax Information
- Cook County Treasurer - Use this site for property tax information.
- First-time homeowners
- Homeowner deductions information
- How to report moving expenses
- Selling your home
Relocation Links
- National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the United States
- Official City Sites - Information about cities across the United States
- US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
