Links
<--- Back to Online Resources
Art | Bike Trails | Business | Colleges | Gardens
Genealogy | Homeschooling | Housing | Transportation
Non-For-Profit | Senior Services | School Information
Sports | Theatre | Glenwood | Lynwood
Art
The Art Institute of Chicago
Plan your visit, learn about that collection, create in the education center, listen to concerts in Fullerton Hall, eat lunch, shop for gifts, support the museum, receive the newsletter, or get involved. Details may be obtained through the various sections of their website.
Tall Grass Arts Association
The Tall Grass Arts Association also maintains a growing permanent collection of prize-winning art which is exhibited in free public venues throughout the south suburbs. Arrangements can be made for works from the permanent collection to be displayed locally.
Bike Trails
Great Bicycle Trails: Illinois
In the state of Illinois there are 38 rail trails that total 421 miles. The people there love the trails; they use them for bicycling, roller blading and hiking. They also have 50 active trail projects with a potential of 659 more trail miles.
Business
About Score
SCORE was formed in 1964 to offer current or would-be business owners the expertise of experienced businessmen or women. SCORE consists primarily of retired business and professional people, but also includes some still active in a business or profession. Nationwide membership is about 10,500, organized into 389 chapters. As "Counselors to America's Small Business", our purpose is to strengthen existing small businesses and improve the success prospects for startups. If you are operating a small business or thinking about starting one, we urge you to include SCORE in the list of resources at your disposal
Colleges
Governors State University
Governors State University supplies information for incoming and current students, alumni, and staff. It is possible to review admissions/registration procedures, view schedules and college requirements, financial aid, student services, news and events, access the book store and the library. The site includes an A-Z index.
Prairie State College
The site is divided into prospective and current students, faculty and staff, community & business, job openings, web advisor, online payments, student email, map & location, board of trustees, office of the President links which provide details in all areas.
South Suburban College
The site is divided into prospective and current students, faculty and staff, community & business, job openings, web advisor, online payments, student email, map & location, board of trustees, office of the President links which provide details in all areas.
Gardens
Chicago Botanic Gardens
The Chicago Horticultural Society has been promoting gardens and gardening since 1890. The Society's flower shows, victory gardens, horticultural lectures and more have touched generations of Chicagoans. With the ground-breaking for the Chicago Botanic Garden in 1965 and its opening in 1972, the Society created a permanent site on which to carry out its mission. That mission encompasses three important components: collections, education and research.
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory houses 10,000 square feet of plants from the world's tropics. Even if it's snowing outside, the conservatory is always in full bloom. Changing educational displays and three spectacular seasonal shows make the conservatory a great place to visit throughout the year.
Lincoln Park Conservancy
Lincoln Park Conservancy is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization founded in 1984 in Chicago, by local resident Emese Wood. Lincoln Park Conservancy (LPC) helped spearhead the creation of the Lincoln Park Framework Plan by releasing a document entitled "Lincoln Park - Preparing for the Twenty-First Century." The 30-page document outlined the need for a long-range plan for Lincoln Park and was the catalyst that began a 4-year park planning process. LPC members took the initiative to raise funds to design and print the 50 page framework plan and produce a companion video entitled, "Lincoln Park: A Plan for the Future."
Morton Arboretum
If you are planning a visit to Arboretum, doing research or need plant information the website offers a broad range of helpful information. Visitors, membership and donation information can also be found.
The Oak Park Conservatory
The Oak Park Conservatory was started as a community effort in 1914 with plants from around the world, brought back by residents. (Customs inspections were different then!) Today, it has 8,000 square feet of growing areas, making it the third largest conservatory in the Chicago area!
Genealogy
Cyndi’s List of Genealogy Sites
What is Cyndi's List?
• A categorized & cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet.
• A list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.
• A free jumping-off point for you to use in your online research.
• A "card catalog" to the genealogical collection in the immense library that is the Internet.
• Your genealogical research portal onto the Internet.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
This website is provided by ARAMARK to enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Come explore our site. We hope that you will come to see us in person for a visit you will find inspirational, historic and educational.
Rootsweb.com
The primary purpose and function of RootsWeb.com is to connect people so that they can help each other and share genealogical research. Most resources on RootsWeb.com are designed to facilitate such connections.
"But where do I begin?" That question is often asked by new users when faced with all the options available at RootsWeb.com. The best ways for you to connect to others on RootsWeb.com are to make it easy for others to find you, ask for help, and give others help. This page will give you a brief overview of the many resources available at RootsWeb.com; and areas where you will want to contribute as your own research progresses.
The USGenWeb Project
Welcome to The USGenWeb Project! We are a group of volunteers working together to provide free genealogy websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. This Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free genealogy access for everyone.
Organization is by county and state, and this website provides you with links to all the state genealogy websites which, in turn, provide gateways to the counties. The USGenWeb Project also sponsors important Special Projects at the national level and this website provides an entry point to all of those pages, as well.
Homeschooling
Illinois Homeschool Information
The site supplies resources to get started including Illinois law, On-line resources, home schooling books, events/activities and outings. Also supplied is a monthly special feature offering additional resources.
HSLDA - Home School Legal Defense Association
The organization supplies a broad range of information arranged in blocks covering areas about top news stories, weekly information, a blog watch, federal and state information, legislation watch, top issues, international information and a calendar.
Housing
CHAnge. Chicago Housing Authority
Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Housing Choice Voucher Department (HCV) manages the CHA’s Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly called Section 8. The HCV program is a system of private rent subsidies awarded to low-income households. The administration of the CHA’s housing vouchers is primarily delegated to a private contractor, CHAC, Inc., which operates under the HCV Department’s oversight. The HCV Department works in tandem with the CHA’s Relocation Department to move residents from buildings undergoing reconstruction and assists them to find temporary and/or permanent replacement housing.
Housing Authority of Park Forest
The Housing Authority of Park Forest site offers information regarding the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, affordable housing opportunities and equal housing opportunities. Other pages include Community Relations Department; Mediation Task Force; National Coalition Building Institute.
South Suburban PADS
PADS has information about free overnight housing locations, lists of hotline numbers, lists of links for optional services, links for hurricane efforts and a link for a resources bank.
The Management and Reporting of Statistics on Homelessness (MRSH)
The MRSH project can help a person or a family in need of assistance by providing an extensive database of resources and agencies that is capable of fulfilling their needs. More specifically, these would be the Directory of Services and the Resource Bank, which provide location and contact information as well. Eventually, the MRSH project will be in every library, police station, and other public service buildings in suburban Cook County. This will provide very easy and convenient access to all services in the area. Once assisted, the person or family that has been helped will be better served by a sophisticated information database of services rendered and other important information in an effort to help one become self sufficient (i.e. not homeless.).
Transportation
Chicago Department of Transportation
Welcome to the Chicago Department of Transportation's new Bicycle Program website! Our goal is to provide you with information to encourage you to bike on Chicago's streets. Site provides details on lanes, laws, maps, meetings, parking and racks, safety and education, bike transit and commuting.
Chicago Transit Association
This site provides information on how to use public transportation. Includes schedules for buses and trains, fares, system maps, trip planners and brochures. Links are provided for customer service and customer alters.
Metra
Detailed information on schedules, services, stations, riders guide, fares, tickets, accessibility, newsletter, general information, and contact information can be found on the site. Also there is a section for links to CTA, PACE, RTA, RiverBus, and South Shore.
Non-For-Profit
Community Organization Guide (COG)
“The Community Organization Guide (COG) is designed to list non-profit organizations and agencies of the South Suburban Chicago area, which offer services and programs to the general public. The COG provides access to information about more than 600 community organizations and educational, cultural, recreational and social service agencies which provide a wide array of support and assistance to people of all ages and interests.”
Senior Services
Illinois Department on Aging
The site is divided into tabs that include links to the relevant information. Such as: Web resources for seniors, about aging, aging network & general support, assistance at home & in your community, diseases, education & recreation, and elderly rights. The two side bars help individuals to navigate the site.
CMS/Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
There is a variety of information including-Prescription drug links, program information, resources. Designated sections include-Partner Center Spotlight: Medicare prescription drug coverage, benefit publications, handbooks. Partner Center Communities, Programs, and Workgroups: Advocacy Group Partnerships, Caregiver Partnerships, Disability Partnerships, Employer Partnerships, Faith-Based Partnerships, Federal and State Partnerships, Fee-for-Service Provider Partnerships, Financial Planner Partnerships, National Medicare Education Program Partnerships, Racial/Ethnic/Cultural Partnerships, REACH Partnerships, Rural Health Partnerships, State Health Insurance Programs Partnerships.
School Information
FASFA-Free Application for Financial Student Aid
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the first step in the financial aid process. Use it to apply for federal student financial aid, such as Pell grant, student loans, and college work-study. In addition, most states and schools use FAFSA information to award their financial aid. For introductory instructions on how to complete the FAFSA online or on paper go to Completing the FAFSA, 2006-2007 at http://studentaid.ed.gov/completefafsa
Fast Web!
FastWeb's enhanced college search is the only place where one can research and compare colleges based on the relevant scholarship matches at each school. The jobs & internships service lists part-time job opportunities close to home, along with career-launching internships around the country. Online tools help students stay organized with a dynamic calendar, email reminders, favorites lists, and personalized content to help them succeed.
Federal Student Aid
This government site guides parents and students through the process of applying for financial aid. The page is set up in a step-by-step Preparing; Choosing; Applying; Funding; Attending; and Repaying. The side bar includes links for MyFSA; Get your PIN; FAFSA; and NSLDS.
Sunny Brook School District
District site for Heritage Middle School and Nathan Hale School provides district information including calendar, school closings, online curriculum, ISAT prep, school supplies, report cards, school board, technology director.
Information about the schools in the district can be found on the individual schools sites which are all linked for easy navigation.
Brookwood Jr. High School
Brookwood Middle School
Hickory Bend
Longwood Elementary
Sports
Chicago Cubs: The Official Site
Get connected to everything you want to know about the Chicago Cubs in one location. Scoreboard, Standing, Stats, Schedule, Fan Board, Community and Kids are just a few of the sections. Others include information about Wrigley Field, tickets and auctions. Visit and explore the site for all the details the official site has to offer.
Chicago White Sox: The Official Site
Get connected to everything you want to know about the Chicago White Sox in one location. Scoreboard, Standing, Stats, Schedule, Fan Board, Community and Kids are just a few of the sections. Others include information about U.S. Cellular Field, tickets and auctions. Visit and explore the site for all the details the official site has to offer.
Chicago Bulls: The Official Site
Get connected to everything you want to know about the Chicago Bulls in one location. Scoreboard, Standing, Stats, Schedule, Fan Board, Community and Kids are just a few of the sections. Others include information about tickets and auctions. Visit and explore the site for all the details the official site has to offer.
Chicago Fire: The Official Site
Get connected to everything you want to know about the Chicago Fire in one location. Scoreboard, Standing, Stats, Schedule, Fan Board, Community and Kids are just a few of the sections. Others include information about tickets and auctions. Visit and explore the site for all the details the official site has to offer.
Theatre
The Second City Chicago
The theatre has two resident stages: The Second City Mainstage, which seats 290 and The Second City e.t.c., which seats 180. Each theatre has a resident troupe that writes and performs an original comedy revue. The shows are smart, funny, and highly original. The Second City Training Center operates a third theatre in the Piper's Alley complex on Wells Street called Donny's Skybox Studio Theatre. Donny's Skybox features an eclectic mix of student productions as well as other alternative shows.
The Second City also has touring troupes that take our shows on the road, a Training Center that teaches improvisation, acting, writing, and other skills, and a corporate communications division that services the business world.
Glenwood
Glenwood Schools:
Information about the schools in the district can be found on the individual schools sites which are all linked for easy navigation.
Brookwood Jr. High School
Brookwood Middle School
Hickory Bend
Longwood Elementary
Lynwood
Village of Lynwood
Located in the far south suburbs bordering Indiana, Lynwood was first settled by Dutch immigrants in the mid-1800s and was incorporated on December 18, 1959 with 66 eligible voters of the towns 180 residents approving the incorporation. By 1970 the population in Lynwood had grown to 1,042. In 1971 Allied Home, developed the Lynwood Terrace subdivision on a 650-acre farm. That same year the village offices opened on Glenwood-Dyer Road and the volunteer fire department was established with two firefighters. In 1972 the Van Rancho subdivision was renamed Lake Lynwood. In 1995 a special census numbered Lynwood residents at 7,614 and growing.