Art and Cultural Topics Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.artletter.com/
• http://www.chicagoart.net/
• http://www.edwardlifson.com/
• http://www.chicagogallerynews.com/
• http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/
• http://www.zulkey.com/
• http://www.sharkforum.org/
• http://www.wearduringorangealert.blogspot.com/

Books and Literacy Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.literago.org/
• http://www.bookslut.com/
• http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/

Business News Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.chicagobusiness.com/
• http://www.chicagolatinonetwork.com/
• http://www.freshwaterventure.com/
• http://www.midwestbusiness.com/

Vehicle/Car Search and Review Web Sites

• http://www.drivechicago.com/
• http://www.cars.com/

Civic and Nonprofit Community Web Sites

• http://www.civicfed.org/
• http://www.donorsforum.org/
• http://www.newstips.org/

Comedy Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.thebastion.org/
• http://www.bellarossa.blogspot.com/

Law Enforcement and Crime Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.theoutfitcollective.blogspot.com/
• http://www.secondcitycop.blogspot.com/
• http://www.chicagogangs.org/
• http://www.chicagocrime.org/

Dance Group and Ticket Web Sites

• http://www.seechicagodance.com/

Fashion and Style Web Sites

• http://www.secondcitystyle.com/
• http://www.chicagofashionresource.com/

Web Sites and Blogs for Searching Topics and Finding Stuff

• http://www.careerbuilder.com/
• http://www.chicago.craigslist.org/
• http://www.chicagobloggers.com/
• http://www.chicagoblogmap.com/
• http://www.chicagogasprices.com/
• www.hotspotr.com/wifi/map/5-chicago-il
• http://www.notfortourist.com/
• http://www.yelp.com/
• http://www.getfave.com/
• http://www.openlist.com/

Local Attractions and Happenings

• http://www.chi.flavorpill.net/
• http://www.chi.myopenbar.com/
• http://www.chicago.going.com/
• http://www.centerstagechicago.com/
• http://www.metromix.com/

Restaurants and Food Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.familyfarmed.org/
• http://www.gastronomicbypass.com/
• http://www.grubhub.com/
• www.leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/thestew
• http://www.lthforum.com/

Plants and Gardening Web Sites

• http://www.bestplants.org/

Gay Community Web Sites

• http://www.chicagopride.com/

Government and City Council Web Sites

• http://www.chicagorecycling.org/
• http://www.bettergov.org/
• http://www.chicityclerk.com/
• http://www.cookcountyassessor.com/
• http://www.cookcountytreasurer.com/
• http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/

Health and Nutrition Web Sites

• www.featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/features_julieshealthclub
• http://www.egov.cityofchicago.org/

Chicago History and Haunting Web Sites

• http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/
• www.ci.chi.il.us/landmarks
• http://www.chicagohauntings.com/
• http://www.forgottenchicago.com/

Home and Interior Design Blogs and Web Sites

• http://www.chicago.apartmenttherapy.com/

Movie Review Web Sites

• http://www.rogerebert.com/

Music and Concert Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.chicagoclassicalmusic.org/
• http://www.djbv.net/
• http://www.dustygroove.com/
• http://www.deceptivelysimple.typepad.com/

Neighborhoods and Community Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.lsna.net/
• http://www.chicagojournal.com/
• http://www.ihatemydeveloper.blogspot.com/
• http://www.insideonline.com/
• http://www.pioneerlocal.com/
• http://www.marshfieldtattler.blogspot.com/
• http://www.rogersparkbench.blogspot.com/
• http://www.uptownupdate.blogspot.com/
• http://www.hpherald.com/

News and Media Opinion Web Sites and Blogs

• www.chicagoreader.com/features/stories/hottype
• www.blogs.chicagoreader.com/news-bites
• http://www.beachwoodreporter.com/
• http://www.becker-posner-blog.com/
• http://www.vocalo.org/
• www.blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn

Local News Reporting Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.gapersblock.com/
• http://www.methodsreporter.com/
• http://www.chicagoist.com/
• http://www.cdobs.com/

Family and Parenting Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.chicagokids.com/
• http://www.gagas.com/
• http://www.sittercity.com/
• www.dancingmeatballs.com/chicago
• www.svmomblog.typepad.com/chicago_moms

Political Groups and Topics Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.archpundit.com/
• www.blognetnews.com/illinois
• http://www.realclearpolitics.com/
• http://www.prairiestateblue.com/
• http://www.illinoisreview.typepad.com/

Real Estate and Public Record Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.condoperks.com/
• http://www.newschicago.org/
• http://www.yochicago.com/
• http://www.chicago.blockshopper.com/
• http://www.bairdwarner.com/

Public and Private School Informative Web Sites

• http://www.isbe.state.il.us/
• http://www.district233.com/
• www.privateschoolreview.com/state_high_schools/stateid/il

Services and Review Web Sites

• http://www.viewpoints.com/
• http://www.angieslist.com/
• http://www.peapod.com/
• http://www.simchicago.com/

Shopping and Merchandise Web Sites

• http://www.seemoreshopping.com/
• www.featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/shopping_ellen_warren
• http://www.factio-magazine.com/
• www.dailycandy.com/chicago
• http://www.cheapuncle.com/

Sports and Recreation Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/
• http://www.cararuns.org/
• http://www.goatrider.org/
• www.soxtalk.com/forums
• http://www.chicagosportsreview.com/
• http://www.csweekly.com/
• www.mvn.com/mlb-cubs
• http://www.windycitygridiron.com/
• http://www.blogabull.com/
• http://www.chicago.cubs.mlb.com/
• http://www.chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/
• www.nba.com/bulls
• http://www.chicagobears.com/
• http://www.blackhawks.nhl.com/

Theatre and Plays Web Sites and Blogs

• http://www.hottix.org/
• http://www.chicagoplays.com/

Transportation and CTA Web Sites

• http://www.biketraffic.org/
• http://www.chicago-l.org/
• http://www.ctattler.com/
• http://www.parkwhiz.com/
• http://www.traffic.com/
• http://www.tripsweb.rtachicago.com/
• www.airportexpress.hudsonltd.net/res

Travel and Tourist Attraction Web Sites

• http://www.enjoyillinois.com/

Women Topics and Interest

• http://www.galsguide.com/