DATABASES

Chicago Tribune
Full text of the Chicago Tribune from 1849 to present. Search all of the Tribune, choose the historical newspapers to search 1849-1987, or choose Chicago Tribune to search 1985 to present. Another option is to limit search to obituaries.

SITES

Chicago History Museum (formerly Chicago Historical Society)
Learn about visiting the museum, view online historical information, search the museum's online catalog, search from over 55,000 photographs in the Chicago Daily News, and more.

Chicago Landmarks
Over 250 individual buildings and 50 districts designated with landmark status in Chicago. Includes background information, pictures, and more.

Chicago Metromix
Best entertainment guide on the Net

Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago's mass transit website where you can now track buses and trains.

City of Chicago
Official Web site of the City of Chicago which includes visitor information, contact numbers, doing business with Chicago, etc.

Early Chicago
A compendium of the early history of Chicago to 1835, when the Indians left.

Encyclopedia of Chicago
The Chicago Historical Society, The Newberry Library and Northwestern University present this searchable encyclopedia of the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

Illinois Digital Archives
Provides access to primary source materials in libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, and other cultural institutions.

Metra
Provides train schedules, maps and ticket information.

Time Out Chicago
Get information on the best restaurants, newest exhibits and more.