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Do not submit sites in languages other than English or sites about countries or other regions which are served by a category of their Regional/ hierarchy.

Please note that several religious organizations that are focused on one or more particular ethnic groups are listed in the Chicago: Society and Culture: Religion category.

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Animal Welfare

Includes links to organizations, groups and resources such as animal rescue organizations, and animal shelters.

Biography

This category contains links to sites and categories related to famous (or not-so-famous) Chicago personalities.

Sites may include, but not limited to:

The people listed herein may have been born in Chicago, or are synonymous with the City of Chicago.

Disability Resources

This category contains links relating to any aspect of disability, and living with a disability, in Chicago.

Ethnicity

Do not submit sites in languages other than English or sites about countries or other regions which are served by a category of their Regional/ hierarchy.

Please note that several religious organizations that are focused on one or more particular ethnic groups are listed in the Chicago: Society and Culture: Religion category.

This category contains social and cultural resources focused on specific racial and ethnic group(s).

When enough sites exist for a particular group, a subcategory may be created.

Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual

Please do NOT submit GLB related sites that may be deemed Adult in nature.

This category contains links to resources for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual people of the City of Chicago. A separate category exists for sites focused on the Transgendered community.

Sites that do not distinguish between and/or serve both the GLB and Transgendered communities will be listed here.

Non-profit organizations, businesses, events, recreational and sporting activities and groups providing an accepting social environment are included in this directory.

Genealogy

This category contains links to City of Chicago-based genealogical resources.

History

Please include a brief description of the significance of this site and its subject.

Please include any special 'site features' it may have (such as, photo gallery, membership information, merchandise, bibliographies, etc.)

Includes sites focused on the rich history of the City of Chicago.

Sites may include but not limited to:

  • Local historical societies, groups and organizations
  • Famous persona or Chicago (i.e., former mayors, government officials and figures)
  • News and media coverage of distinct events that have occurred in the city's history.
  • Historical foundations
  • Former businesses, markets, and organizations that are covered by educational or media resources.

    • Holidays

    Sites that refer to often use the term "Christmas" may be listed here, if they are more about the holiday season.

    If the "Christmas" site is more about the Christian background, then it should be redirected to: Religion: Christianity.

    Includes links to Chicago-based sites related to the celebration of holidays, including many of those held between Thanksgiving and New Years Day.

    Sites listed in this category explore holidays from a general perspective--i.e., photography, why people celebrate, discussion forums related to holidays in general, and so forth.

    Issues

    Includes links to sites that focus on issues specific to the City of Chicago.

    Sites may include but not limited to:

  • Public Housing
  • Crime and Justice
  • Gun Control
  • Temporary or hot topics, often of a political nature. For example, the expansion of O'Hare International Airport.

    • Labor

    If the labor union serves workers outside the City of Chicago and supports surrounding area workers, please submit to the Chicago Metro Area - Labor category.

    This category contains links to sites related to labor organizations and unions that are limited to serving workers within the City of Chicago.

    Lifestyle Choices

    Includes links to sites, based in Chicago and related to specific lifestyle choices, including but not limited to those found in the Society: Lifestyle Choices category, such as vegetarianism, and voluntary simplicity.

    Men

    Includes links to Chicago-based sites that serve as a resource for men, and men's issues.

    Military

    This category is for listing sites that concern the make up of the United States military community: its people, and resources and institutions that serve military and former-military personnel and family.

    This category contains links to sites related to military interest groups, organizations, and personal pages.

    Sites may include but are not limited to:

    Organizations

    Please submit sites related to trade/professional development organizations to the Business and Economy: Organizations category.

    Please submit sites (organizations) related to recreational, sporting, hobbies and games to the Recreation and Sports: category.

    Please submit sites focused on a particular Chicago neighborhood (i.e., a community's Chamber of Commerce) to the Neighborhoods: category.

    Includes links to organizations, typically non-profit, that are located within and serve the residents of the City of Chicago.

    Sites may include, but not limited to:

    It should be noted that nearly 90 percent of all listings within 'Society and Culture' are organizations; and that many organizations are listed according to their 'topical' category, if one exists.

    Generally, this category serves as a holding farm for the more general organizations.

    Personal Pages

    Please describe the content of the site:

    Does it include pictures of the city? (If so, is it specific to a neighborhood?)

    Does the site provide a guestbook?

    Does the site include a profile or biography?

    What is the purpose of the site?

    Includes sites provided by residents of the City of Chicago.

    Politics

    For sites related to 'Candidates and Campaigns': in the title include "[First Last Name] for [Office Name] [Year]". For the description, include site content features, such as: "Includes candidate profile, donation and volunteer information, newsletters, press releases, and stance on issues."

    For sites related to 'Political Parties': in the title include "[Political Party Name]". For the description, include site content features, such as: "Includes news and features, candidate listings, donation and volunteer information, district maps, press releases, links, contacts, and stance on issues."

    Includes sites related to the City of Chicago's political parties, candidates and campaigns and issues.

    Sites may include, but not limited to:

  • Political action committees
  • Candidates for city office
  • Sites focused on political reform, referendums, ballot issues (for and against)
  • local electoral and legislative activities

    For sites related to specific issues (not specific to PACs), please see the Issues: category.

    • Relationships

    Includes links to sites focused on providing resources for interpersonal relationships and/or support for singles looking for networking and fun activities.

    Religion

    Private or Parochial education schools and institutions for K-12 and college are listed within the Chicago: Education category.

    Also, please note that religious ministries may be located in the 'parent' Chicago: Society and Culture category or a more specific category related to the interest of the ministry, such as child welfare may be listed in the .../Youth category.

    Includes sites related to religious and spirituality resources, organizations, and churches within the City of Chicago.

    Sites may include, but not limited to:

    Private or Parochial education schools and institutions for K-12 and college are listed within the Chicago: Education category.

    Reunions

    Includes links to Chicago-based sites that focus on bringing together former co-workers, classmates, friends and family.

    Seniors

    Includes links to sites that offer support, networking and services to seniors and older citizens.

    Subcultures

    This category contains links to Chicago-based sites that focus on a particular subculture within society.

    Transgendered

    This category contains links to resources for the transgendered community, including crossdressers, transsexuals, and supporters.

    Women

    This category includes organizations, groups and clubs related to women, women's issues, women's rights.

    Youth

    This category contains links to resources for youth and teens, including support groups, recreational and social activities and organizations.

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