Informational Links

Area Schools

Chicago Public Schools
Facts about the Chicago Public Schools, including information about schools, students, employees and budget data.

Chicago Public School Profiles
This Profile provides information about our school's students, teachers, student test scores, class sizes and district's budget.

Chicago Area Catholic Schools
Search Catholic Schools by City, Address, Area or Name.

Chicago Area Independent Schools
Parents in the Chicago area are particularly fortunate to have a wide range of school choices. The schools offer different opportunities and meet diverse needs. From among the types of schools available, the parents of 12,000 students have chosen independent schools because they provide excellent education for children by setting high standards, providing individual attention, and creating an atmosphere that encourages exceptional teaching.

Neighborhood Information

Chicago Neighborhood Profiles
Helpful Links to Information, Attractions, Events and Tours for each of Chicago's Neighborhoods.

Exploring Chicago

Tour Chicago
Chicago's Official Tourism Website

Chicago Helpful Links
Chicago Maps, Places to Stay,Parks and Recreation, Travel and Transportation

Living Green

Business Voice of Green Economy
GreenBiz.com™, Business Voice of the Green Economy, is the leading source for news, opinion, best practices, and other resources on the greening of mainstream business. Launched in 2000, its mission is to provide clear, concise, accurate, and balanced information, resources, and learning opportunities to help companies of all sizes and sectors integrate environmental responsibility into their operations in a manner that supports profitable business practices.

U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.

ECOBROKER:The Green Designation
EcoBroker.com is your resource for real estate opportunities and energy and environmental information. Professionals and consumers use EcoBroker.com to conveniently find expert information, property listings, real estate agents, and other proven product and service providers.

Recycle

Chicago Blue Cart Residential Recycling Program
The City manages waste collection for approximately 600,000 households. In 2007, it introduced the Blue Cart Recycling program in seven communities and has since expanded it to more than 240,000 households.