The Calumet Region - A report to the South Metropolitan Regional Leadership Center at Governors State University by Julia Parzen of J.P. Consulting.

craigslist: Chicago Online Community - Non-commercial bulletin board for events, jobs, housing, personal ads and community discussion.

Chicago Style Smiles - General and cosmetic dentistry. Includes qualifications, office information, services, and newsletter. Offices in Chicago and Hinsdale, Illinois. [May not support all browsers.]

Into The Outdoors - Commercial fishing and hunting guide to Northeastern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

Babyzone.com: Chicago - Provides information on family planning, pregnancy, and parenting. Features include free classifieds, chat and discussion message boards, and links to family-related businesses in the region.

Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee Corridor - Transportation news, information, and research including construction activities, expressway data, current travel times, and reference information.

Centers For Hand Rehabilitation - Hand and upper extremity rehabilitation clinics staffed with licensed and certified occupational therapists. Locations in Munster, Indiana; Calumet City, Illinois; and Oakbrook, Illinois. Includes an overview of services and staff plus client testimonials and office location maps.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago - Matches children with adult mentors.

Chicago Transit and Railfan - History of public transportation and train stations, tables and maps, with links to related sites.

Cresta Verde Strings - Chicago and Northwest Indiana string duos, trios and quartets for your special day. From traditional classical music to rock and roll.

Chicago's North Shore - Directory of retailers, restaurants and art galleries in Chicago's northern suburbs.

QuickEvent.com - Search for events and activities in the Chicagoland area.

Chicago Weekender - Exploring the great outdoors around Chicago from the Indiana Dunes, to Wisconsin's Apostle Islands, to pedaling in Peoria and beyond.