Chicago Bloggers
- Directory of area weblog sites, listed on a route map of el, subway, and rail stations.
- http://www.chicagobloggers.com/

NorthStarNet
- Searchable database of events, sites of interest, businesses and communities, administered through local libraries.
- http://www.northstarnet.org/

My Chicago Connection
- Provides sports, history, and education information as well as a list of things to do in the area.
- http://www.mychicagoconnection.com/

Wildonions.org: The Chicago Enthusiast's Resource
- Devoted to the culture, history, and regional identity of the City of Chicago and the surrounding metro area. It serves as an information resource and portal.
- http://www.wildonions.org/

Chicago Weekender
- Exploring the great outdoors around Chicago from the Indiana Dunes, to Wisconsin's Apostle Islands, to pedaling in Peoria and beyond.
- http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/cities/chicago.htm

Chicago TownClick
- Features selection of area restaurants, entertainment, schools, and establishments.
- http://www.townclick.com/

Abstract Publishing: Directories and Guidebooks
- Provider of unique print-based guidebooks, and associated online directories for various specific specialty markets in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Features overview of each guidebooks from weddings to antiques, dining to children's guide are offered.
- http://www.abstractpublishing.com/

LocalChicago.Info
- Information on area hotels, restaurants, live theatre, movie showtimes, entertainment, family fun, comedy clubs, shopping, weather, and crosswords.
- http://www.localchicago.info/

Go!Chicagoland.com
- A consumer and shopping guide to restaurants, recreation, shopping, churches, services and more in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
- http://www.gochicagoland.com

Chicago's North Shore
- Directory of retailers, restaurants and art galleries in Chicago's northern suburbs.
- http://chicagosnorthshore.com/