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FINDING INFORMATION

IN PRINT

Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry  -Tourist Information and gift shop at 200 N. Lucille Street, Chicago, IL 60601 312-580-6900

Chicago Magazine  -Monthly publication with extensive listing of entertainment and restaurants, includes a section on current programs for children "Kidstuff".

Chicago Parent  -Free monthly publication available at Target stores, Walden Books, and other locations. Full of information about everything relating to children. Monthly calendar, where to go, what's on exhibit, book review, current performances, music. Published by Wednesday Journal, Inc.141 S. Oak park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-386-5555.

Chicago Public Library Cultural Center  -Call or write to be put on the mailing list for their monthly calendar of events. They're located at 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602 312-269-2900

Chicago Sun-Times  -Read the Friday "Weekender" and the Sunday "Culture" section.

Chicago Tribune  -Friday "Weekend" and the Sunday "Arts" section.

BY PHONE

Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau  -For information on current events call: 312-567-8500

Chicago Office of Fine Arts  -For information on free programs and exhibits call: 312-F-I-N-E-A-R-T

Chicago Office of Tourism  -Call 312-744-2400 or 800-487-2446

DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau  -Call 800-232-0502

Illinois Bureau of Tourism  -Call 800-2-C-O-N-N-E-C-T

Illinois Information Center  -Located at 310 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60404 312-793-2094. They have information on Illinois and Chicago.

Illinois Chamber of Commerce  -Call 312-372-7373

Mayor's Office of Special Events  -Chicago: Call 312-744-3315 Event hot line: 312-744-3370

Public Transportation Regional Transportation Authority (CTA, Metra, Pace) Call 312-836-7000

Chicago Weather Report  -Call 312-976-1212

TOURS

Anti-Cruelty Society  -157 W. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

Education center hosts a variety of different programs. Mailing address: The Anti-Cruelty Society, Humane Education Department, 157 W. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60610. Call 312-644-8338 for reservations.

Chicago Board of Trade  -141 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60602

Investors from all over the world come to trade over 60 different agricultural and financial futures and options. The Visitor Gallery is open for High School-age field trip groups. Contact the Visitor Center at (312) 435-3590.

Chicago Tribune  Freedom Center 777 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60610

Free tour of the newspaper production plant for visitors age 10 and up. Call 312-222-2116 for reservations.

Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory  P.O. Box 500 Batavia, IL 60510

Opportunity to see an excellent scientific facility. Also features an interpretive trail through a restored prairie. Operated for the US Dept. of Energy. Fermilab's site is open to the public every day of the week from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from mid-October to mid-April and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the summer. Fermilab visitors are allowed to visit two buildings on their own: the first and ground floor of Wilson Hall and the Lederman Science Center, which is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Guided tours are also available. Call (630) 840-5588 for reservations.

Fire Departments Call your local fire department to make arrangements for a tour. Learn about fire safety. Reservation needed.

LaGrange Post Office 121 W. Hillgrove LaGrange, IL 60525

Half hour tour, 10 min. movie. Group size about 20. Call 708-352-3611 for reservations

Police Departments Call your local police department to arrange a tour.

Survive Alive House 1010 S. Clinton St. Chicago, IL 60607

Groups are taught safety measures, experience an actual fire drill in a smoky room and taught how to get out of a burning house. The Chicago Fire Academy is across the street. Free! Reservations required, call 312-747-6691.

University of Chicago 5801 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL 60637

Home of the Oriental Institute Museum and the Court Theatre. Consult website for programs and exhibits.

Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago 100 E. Erie, Chicago, IL 60611

Tours available in nine facilities to see what happens to our water and what the deep tunnel system does. Recommended 7th grade & up. Reservations must be made at least thirty days in advance.

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