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Chicago and Evanston Dining, Entertainment, Recreation, etc...

Chicago

The Chicago Reader (free weekly paper w/ music, food, entertainment listings as well as apartment listings

Centerstage Chicago - to find out about events in Chicago

Museum of Science and Industry

Museum of Contemporary Art

The Art Institute

Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design (featuring Landmark Chicago, a permanent exhibition celebrating Chicago's position as the world capital of historical and contemporary landmarks of modern architecture)

Shedd Aquarium

Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicago Architecture Foundation

Urban Style Chicago - information on shopping districts in the city

Evanston (and North Shore)

City of Evanston

Evanston Illinois Public Library

Evanston Restaurants

Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau

Helpful Resources for Newcomers

Norris University Center (Student Center, Bookstore, Minicourses, etc.)

NU Link (An Associated Student Government (ASG) Service

A Video about Northwestern University and Surrounding Area

Northwestern University Benefits Information for New Full Time Employees

Gas (Nicor Inc.)

Electric (Commonweatlh Edison)

Local Telephone Service

Metra Commuter Rail schedules and maps

Chicago Transit Authority (Bus and "El" schedules and maps)

Evanston Public Schools

Evanston Education and Child Care

Evanston Review (local paper) Classified Advertisements/Apartment Listings

Chicago Tribune/Apartments.com Apartment Listings

Sabbatical Homes