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Tech 50

1 Million Cups Chicago

A recurring tech community group in Chicago.

ACM Chicago

ACM Chicago is a technology community group based in Chicago.

AI Tinkerers Chicago

AI Tinkerers Chicago: a hands‑on AI engineering meetup in Chicago.

AI2030: Responsible Artificial Intelligence for All

AI2030 is a member-based initiative in Chicago focused on responsible artificial intelligence for all.

Artificial Intelligence for Business Group - Chicago, IL

A community for professionals learning to use AI to positively impact business in Chicago.

AWS Chicago User Group

AWS Chicago User Group meets in Chicago to share tech knowledge and events.

Big Data and AI Developers in Chicago

Big Data and AI Developers in Chicago is an IBM-sponsored meetup group for developers and data scientists.

BioTech Fermenter: Chicago's Biotechnology Meetup

A biotechnology meetup group based in Chicago.

BrowserStack QA Meetup

A tech meetup group for software testing and quality assurance professionals in Chicago.

BrowserStack Software Testing meetup group - Chicago

BurbSec Chicago

BurbSec Chicago is the Midwest's favorite cybersecurity events group in Chicago.

BurbSec East Meetup

BurbSec East Meetup is a recurring tech gathering for students in Chicago.

BurbSec Pilsen

BurbSec Pilsen is an informal tech meetup for security enthusiasts in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.

Career Transition to IT - USA Chicago

Career Transition to IT - USA Chicago group in Chicago, IL with 534 members.

Chatty Caxy Live

Chatty Caxy Live is a tech meetup group for web development enthusiasts in Chicago.

Chi Hack Night

Chi Hack Night is Chicago's central hub for civic tech community engagement and collaboration.

Chicago AI Developers Group

Chicago AI Developers Group meets in Chicago for technology discussions and AI topics.

Chicago City Data User Group

The Chicago City Data User Group empowers end users, businesses, and enthusiasts to leverage city data for civic engagement and innovation.

Chicago IT Community

Chicago IT Community connects tech enthusiasts in Chicago to discuss IT management trends.

Chicago Lincoln Park Tech Startup Networking

Monthly free tech startup networking event for venture-scale founders in Chicago Lincoln Park.

Chicago Machine Learning Paper Reading Group

Chicago Machine Learning Paper Reading Group: A Discord community for ML enthusiasts in Chicago.

Chicago Real Estate Investors Association (Chicago REIA)

Chicago Real Estate Investors Association (Chicago REIA) in Oak Brook, IL.

Chicago Real Estate Investors Association (Tinley Park)

Chicago Real Estate Investors Association (Tinley Park) connects real estate investors in Tinley Park.

Chicago Red Hat User Group

Chicago Red Hat User Group brings together the Chicago Red Hat community for business and technical presentations.

Chicago Startup and Tech Mixer

Chicago Startup and Tech Mixer hosts tech networking events in Chicago, IL.

Chicago Startup Founder 101

Chicago Startup Founder 101: A meetup for AI founders, investors, and operators in the Midwest.

Chicago Startup Pitch & Networking Group

Chicago Startup Pitch & Networking Group connects tech founders, investors, and operators in the Midwest.

Chicago Tech Meetup

Chicago Tech Meetup for AI enthusiasts and professionals in Chicago.

Chicago XR Meetup

Chicago XR Meetup is a community of extended reality explorers and enthusiasts in Chicago.

Chicagoland 20's and 30's Young Professionals

Chicagoland 20's and 30's Young Professionals networking group in Chicago.

City Bureau Civic Scrapers

City Bureau Civic Scrapers is a civic journalism lab in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.

City Open Workshop

City Open Workshop is a collaborative group in Chicago focused on open design for civic change.

Indie Video Game Developers Association

Indie Video Game Developers Association meets in Chicago to connect game creators.

Machine Learning_ML Meetup Group

Chicago Machine Learning Meetup Group for professionals to learn best practices.

Maptime Chicago

Maptime Chicago is a weekly meetup for mappers and map learners in Chicago focused on collaborative map creation.

No-code Chicago

No-code Chicago is a tech group in Chicago, IL for learning and sharing no-code tools.

Open Uptown

Open Uptown is a Chicago tech group focused on improving public service access through technology.

Palos Entrepreneurs Meetup Group

Palos Entrepreneurs Meetup Group in Palos Heights, IL for tech entrepreneurs.

ProductTank Chicago

ProductTank Chicago hosts technology leadership events and networking for the local tech community.

PyData Chicago

PyData Chicago is a technology group in Chicago hosting events and meetups.

South Side Code & Coffee

South Side Code & Coffee is a weekly tech meetup for developers and enthusiasts on Chicago's South Side.

Southwest Suburbs Networking Alliance

Southwest Suburbs Networking Alliance meets in Chicago to connect professionals and build business relationships.

Stripe Chicago

Stripe Chicago is a technology meetup group in Chicago, Illinois.

Sustainable Tech Chicago

Sustainable Tech Chicago unites minimalistic design with intelligent technology to reduce energy consumption in Chicago.

Tech in Motion

Tech in Motion is a Chicago-based community connecting tech professionals for over a decade.

Ukrainian IT Cluster

A Chicago non-profit empowering Ukrainian IT specialists with resources and networking.

Users of Free Operating Systems

Users of Free Operating Systems is a tech group in Chicago focused on free operating systems.

West Suburban Business Builders

West Suburban Business Builders is a networking group in Chicago focused on business and professional connections.

Windy City Linux Users Group

Windy City Linux Users Group meets in Chicago to share Linux technology and open source experiences.

Working From Home Rei and Entrepreneurs Community

Working From Home Rei and Entrepreneurs Community in Oak Brook, IL.

Running 41

Blue Line Run Club

Blue Line Run Club is a running group based in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago.

CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association)

CARA is Chicago's largest and most structured marathon training program with 11+ sites.

Chicago Area Running Association

Chicago Area Running Association supports inclusive running, equity, and social connection in Chicago.

Chicago Slow Run Club

Chicago Slow Run Club meets in Grant Park/Millennium Park for casual, inclusive running.

Chingonas Run Chicago

Chingonas Run Chicago is a local running group welcoming all paces in Chicago.

Dementes Run Club

Dementes Run Club is a non-elite running group based in Round Lake, IL.

Evanston Running Club

The Evanston Running Club meets in Evanston, Chicago for local running groups.

Family Style RC

Family Style RC is a casual running group in Chicago focused on fun, food, and camaraderie.

Fleet Feet

Fleet Feet running guide for Chicago city limits and suburbs routes.

FriendsRunning Chicago

FriendsRunning Chicago is a Pilsen-based running group catering to every pace.

Frontrunners

Frontrunners is a local LGBTQ+ running group in Chicago.

Go Run

Go Run is a free, open running and walking program in Chicago neighborhoods.

Gold Coast Run Club

Gold Coast Run Club is a local running group based in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago.

Heartbreak Run Chicago

Heartbreak Run Chicago offers running training, practice, and speed sessions in Lincoln Park.

Heartbreaker Practice

Heartbreaker Practice is a running group in Chicago offering free sessions and training for the 2026 marathon.

Hot Girl Run Club

Hot Girl Run Club is a Chicago running group focused on inclusivity and body-positive wellness.

Lakeview Run Club

Lakeview Run Club (LVRC) is a community for runners, walkers, and all paces/distances meeting Tuesdays at 6:30 pm at Nettlehorst School.

Lincoln Park Run Club

Lincoln Park Run Club meets every Sunday at 9am in Chicago for running.

Lyons Run Club

Lyons Run Club is a community running group in the Lyons neighborhood of Chicago.

Men Run Deez Streets

Men Run Deez Streets is a running group in Chicago focused on inclusion and equity.

Midway Mile Chasers Run Club

Midway Mile Chasers Run Club offers back-of-the-pack pace groups in Midway, Chicago.

Nike Chicago

Nike Chicago offers running routes and group runs in Chicago, IL.

Onthe9 Run Crew

Onthe9 Run Crew is a running group in Chicago focused on inclusion and equity.

Out There Run Club

Out There Run Club is a queer and trans-led running group in Logan Square, Chicago.

Palmer Bar Runs

Palmer Bar Runs is a casual running group in Chicago focused on fun and camaraderie.

Peace Runners 773

Peace Runners 773 is a running group based in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago.

Rainbow Runners

Rainbow Runners is a running group in Chicago focused on inclusion and equity.

Read & Run Chicago

Read & Run Chicago hosts guided book-inspired runs in Chicago for all paces.

River North Run Club

River North Run Club is a local running group based in the River North neighborhood of Chicago.

Riverside Running Club

Riverside Running Club meets in the Riverside neighborhood of Chicago.

Rogers Park Running Club

Rogers Park Running Club in Chicago, Illinois, welcomes all running levels.

Run Chicago-RogersPark

Run Chicago-RogersPark is a running group led by Loyola Chicago student-athletes in Chicago.

Runners Edge

Runners Edge is a running group in Chicago offering guided runs and route guides.

Signature Speed

Signature Speed is a running group in Lincoln Park, Chicago offering weekly free sessions.

South Loop Run Club

A running group in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood for local runners.

South Loop Runners Slow Pokes

South Loop Runners Slow Pokes is a casual running group for slower members in Chicago's South Loop.

The Long Run

The Long Run is a running group in Lincoln Park, Chicago offering weekly free sessions.

Tortugas Run Club

Tortugas Run Club is a Pilsen-based group for slower runners in Chicago.

Venados

Venados is a running group in Pilsen, Chicago, focusing on community and representation.

Viento LVRC

Viento LVRC is a running group based in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago.

West Town Brew Crew

West Town Brew Crew is a casual running group in Chicago focused on camaraderie and food.

Book Club 36

20s-30s Classics Book Club

A book club for all who love classic literature, meeting on the Northwest side of Chicago.

312 Book Readers

312 Book Readers – a Chicago book club hosting monthly reading discussions.

Amoxtli Book Club

Amoxtli Book Club, a Latinx‑focused reading group meeting in Chicago.

Andersonville History Book Club

A history-focused book club open to all in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.

Better Together Book Club

Better Together Book Club in Chicago discusses books like Will Storr's The Status Game.

Book club at the blue door

An inclusive group committed to discussing fiction and nonfiction from diverse authors.

Books to Change Your Life Chicago Book Club

Chicago book club reading The Power Broker by Robert Caro in a six-part online series.

Chicago Area over 50 Classics Readers

A group for people in the Chicago area who like to discuss or ask questions about classic novels.

Chicago Book Club for Black Women

Chicago Book Club for Black Women is a reading group for Black women in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Books to Women in Prison

Chicago Books to Women in Prison is a Chicago volunteer group sending free paperbacks to incarcerated women.

Chicago Dawgs Book Club

Chicago Dawgs Book Club is a Goodreads group for book discussions in Chicago.

Chicago Feminist Book Club

Chicago Feminist Book Club is a Chicago-based intersectional collective of radical readers.

Chicago LGBTQ Book Club Meetup

Chicago LGBTQ Book Club Meetup hosts inclusive book discussions in Chicago.

Chicago LGBTQ+ Diversity Book Club

Chicago LGBTQ+ Diversity Book Club discusses queer literature in Chicago.

Chicago Lit Society

A Chicago-based book club for readers in their 20s and 30s who want more than just book discussions, offering creative, book-inspired activities and interactive events to build community.

Chicago Nonfiction Book Club

Chicago Nonfiction Book Club: a Chicago-based nonfiction reading group.

chicago romance readers

Chicago romance readers connects women in the Chicagoland area for book recommendations and community.

Chicago SFF Book Club

Chicago SFF Book Club is a science fiction and fantasy book club in Chicago.

Chicago Silent Book Club - Lakeview

Chicago Silent Book Club - Lakeview hosts silent reading meetups in Lakeview, Chicago.

Como Agua Para Lectores de Chicago - Book club

Spanish-language book club in Chicago discussing Latin American literature.

Creative Writing Club at Open Books

A weekly program for young writers (grades 4-12) to sharpen literary skills through creative games, writing time, and peer feedback.

Degrowth Coffee Hour - Oak Park

Degrowth Coffee Hour - Oak Park is a book club discussing the degrowth movement over coffee and tea.

Fiction Page-Turners Meetup

A monthly book club meeting in North Park, Chicago, where members collectively select the next fiction book to read.

FOW Chicago Bookclub

FOW Chicago Bookclub is a weekday book club in Chicago with 17 members.

Gay Men's Book Club of Chicago

Gay Men's Book Club of Chicago is a monthly reading group for gay men in Chicago.

Ladies Who Lit

Ladies Who Lit is a book club based in Chicago that celebrates writing by women, treating reading as a cultural practice and book club as an evolving art form. The group curates monthly book selections and connects them to contemporary cultural events like screenings, exhibitions, performances, and dinners.

Lit & Luz Book Club

A bilingual book club in Chicago that reads and discusses contemporary Latinx literature in both Spanish and English, featuring monthly meetups with writing and art exercises.

Once a Month's Book and Brunch

Once a Month's Book and Brunch is a Chicago book club combining reading discussions with brunch.

PACH Book Club

A monthly book club meeting every 4th Friday of the month at 7:30pm - 8:30pm, featuring a rotating selection of books each month.

Rust Belt Reads

Rust Belt Reads is a Chicago book club exploring Rust Belt literature.

The Draughting Table

A book club focused on historical fiction, history books, and occasional novels or fantasy reads, meeting monthly at pubs in the Lakeview area of Chicago.

The Gloss Book Club

A global book club for likeminded readers to discuss great books, where members read the same book over the same period and meet in their respective cities at the end of each month to discuss and exchange views.

University of Illinois at Chicago Alumni Association Virtual Alumni Book Club

An exclusive group for UIC alumni, faculty, and staff to engage in book discussions.

USNC-Chicago Book Club

USNC-Chicago Book Club reads with the UN Women Chicago Chapter in Chicago.

W Book Club

W Book Club is a literary group in Chicago for quirky readers who finish every book.

Wine, Dine & Words - 40s/50s Women's Book Club

Wine, Dine & Words - 40s/50s Women's Book Club in Chicago

Seniors 36

Aging Well at The AUX

Aging Well at The AUX offers free senior programs, workshops, and wellness classes in Chicago and Evanston.

Bridge Builders

Bridge Builders offers senior programs and workshops at Kelvyn Park Senior Center in Chicago.

Centennial Activity Center

Norwood Park Satellite Senior Center in Chicago offers fitness, wellness, classes, and social events.

Center on Halsted Senior Program

Center on Halsted Senior Program serves LGBTQ seniors over 55 in Chicago.

Chicago Fitness Plus Program

Chicago Fitness Plus Program for seniors and baby boomers in Chicago, IL.

Chicago Hyde Park Village

Chicago Hyde Park Village supports seniors staying in their homes through education, volunteering, and referrals.

City of Chicago - DFSS - Abbott Park Satellite Senior Center

City of Chicago DFSS Abbott Park Satellite Senior Center for residents 60+ in Chicago.

City of Chicago - DFSS - Auburn Gresham Satellite Senior Center

City of Chicago DFSS Auburn Gresham Satellite Senior Center for residents 60+ in Chicago.

City of Chicago - DFSS - Central West Regional Senior Center

City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Central West Regional Senior Center for residents ages 60+ and caregivers.

City of Chicago - DFSS - Englewood Satellite Senior Center

City of Chicago DFSS Englewood Satellite Senior Center for residents ages 60+ and caregivers.

City of Chicago - DFSS - Garfield Ridge Satellite Senior Center

City of Chicago DFSS Garfield Ridge Satellite Senior Center for residents 60+ in Chicago.

City of Chicago - DFSS - North Center Satellite Senior Center

City of Chicago DFSS North Center Satellite Senior Center for residents 60+.

City of Chicago - DFSS - Northeast (Levy) Regional Senior Center

City of Chicago - DFSS - Northeast (Levy) Regional Senior Center in Chicago for residents 60+.

City of Chicago - DFSS - Renaissance Court Regional Senior Center

Renaissance Court Regional Senior Center in Chicago serves residents ages 60+ with social, educational, and recreational activities.

City of Chicago - DFSS - West Town/Logan Square Satellite Senior Center

City of Chicago DFSS West Town/Logan Square Satellite Senior Center for residents 60+.

Golden Age Club

Golden Age Club supports Asian American seniors in Elgin and Chicagoland through social activities.

Golden Star Club

The Golden Star Club offers free senior programs, classes, and events in Chicago neighborhoods.

Howard Mohr Community Center - Senior Citizens Club

Howard Mohr Community Center Senior Citizens Club in Chicago offers social and recreational programs for seniors.

Kelvyn Park Senior Satellite Center

Kelvyn Park Senior Satellite Center in Chicago offers programs for adults 55+.

Levy Senior Center

Center for Seniors - Lincoln Center in Morton Grove, IL, offering adult day services for seniors.

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly is a Chicago-based senior support network.

Maine Township MaineStreamers

Maine Township MaineStreamers is a social group for seniors in Park Ridge, IL.

Niles Senior Center

Center for Seniors - Lincoln Center in Morton Grove, IL, serving elderly clients with day services.

North Center Senior Center

North Center Senior Center in Chicago offers social activities, fitness classes, and resources for adults 60 and older.

North Shore Senior Center

Center for Seniors - Lincoln Center in Morton Grove, IL provides adult day services for seniors.

Norwood Park Satellite Senior Center

Norwood Park Satellite Senior Center in Chicago offers fitness and senior programs.

Oakton Community Center - Active Adults

Center for Seniors in Morton Grove offers adult day services for Korean seniors.

Ready, Set, Live!

Ready, Set, Live! is a senior community group in Kelvyn Park, Chicago. (79 characters)

Senior Citizens Club at Oriole

Senior Citizens Club at Oriole in Chicago offers free social activities for ages 60-99.

Sounds Good Choir

Sounds Good Choir is a music community for older adults in the Chicagoland area.

South Central Community Services Brag Club

South Central Community Services Brag Club in Chicago offers social, cultural, and recreational activities for seniors ages 55 and older.

South Loop Village

South Loop Village is a community-based volunteer organization in Chicago dedicated to helping residents age in place.

The East Wing Glenview Senior Center

The East Wing Glenview Senior Center in Chicago offers friendship, knowledge, and recreation for seniors.

The Mallinckrodt Community Center

The Mallinckrodt Community Center in Wilmette serves adults 50 and older with programs and activities.

Walking & Wellness Club

Walking & Wellness Club offers free senior activities and classes in Chicago and Evanston.

West Town Satellite Senior Center

West Town Satellite Senior Center in Chicago, IL, provides senior services at 1613 W Chicago Ave.

Baby & Parents 35

3-Day Morning program

3-Day Morning program in Chicago for babies born by Jan 1, 2025.

Baby + Me Yoga - Busy Little Babies + Grown Up Yoga

Baby + Me Yoga in Chicago offers mobile mindfulness classes for infants and caregivers.

Brain Builders

Brain Builders is an STEAM school and learning center for children ages 3-9 in Chicago.

British Swim School of Gold Coast

British Swim School of Gold Coast offers mommy-and-me swim classes for babies and toddlers in Chicago.

Bubbles Academy

Bubbles Academy is a baby arts, enrichment, and parent resource center in Chicago.

Chicago ADHD Parent Support Group

Chicago ADHD Parent Support Group for parents of children with ADD/ADHD in Chicago.

Clusters Moms Of Multiples Club Inc.

Clusters Moms Of Multiples Club Inc. supports mothers of twins, triplets, and more in Orland Park, Chicago.

Connect & Play

Connect & Play is a baby and toddler playgroup in Chicago suburbs.

Double Blessings Western Suburbs

Double Blessings Western Suburbs supports mothers of twins and multiples in Chicago and the suburbs.

Fussy Baby Network

Fussy Baby Network in Chicago supports parents struggling with fussy babies, excessive crying, sleep, and feeding issues.

jBaby Chicago

jBaby Chicago: Free playgroups, classes, and community events for families in Chicago.

Little Gym

Little Gym Chicago offers infant to toddler classes promoting early development and social skills.

Little Lights

Little Lights is a progressive Christian early childhood program in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

LYRIQ Music School/Merry Music Makers

LYRIQ Music School/Merry Music Makers offers early childhood music classes in Chicago.

Marsha's Music

Marsha's Music is a baby music and movement group in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

Merit School of Music

Merit School of Music provides music programming and early childhood classes in Chicago.

Mom & Baby Classes

Mom & Baby classes in Orland Park, Burr Ridge, Lyons, and Chicago suburbs led by an OT.

Mujeres Latinas en Acción: Parent Support

Mujeres Latinas en Acción: Parent Support offers Spanish-speaking parent classes and counseling in Chicago.

Music House Chicago

Music House Chicago offers baby and family music classes in Chicago.

Music Playhouse of Chicago

Music Playhouse of Chicago offers early childhood music classes for babies and toddlers in Chicago.

New Moms Group

New Moms Group in Chicago supports first-time mothers of infants from birth to six months.

Oui Chef

Oui Chef: Small‑class culinary lessons for kids 18 months‑4 years in Chicago.

Playful Toddlers

Playful Toddlers is a baby and toddler playgroup in Orland Park and Lyons, Chicago.

Prenatal Fit

Prenatal Fit is a mommy-and-me yoga and Pilates studio in Chicago.

Punky Moms Chicago

Punky Moms Chicago connects parents in the Chicago area for local meets and family-friendly events.

Purple Monkey Playroom

Purple Monkey Playroom – baby enrichment classes in Chicago.

Rock 'n' Kids

Rock 'n' Kids offers music-based early development classes for babies and toddlers in Chicago.

Skip & Scoot

Skip & Scoot is a baby and toddler activity group in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

Skip and Scoot

Skip and Scoot offers holistic baby and kids classes in Chicago neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Lakeview.

St. Pauls

St. Pauls is a baby and toddler program in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Starting Solids

Starting Solids is a baby and toddler playgroup in the Chicago suburbs led by a licensed occupational therapist.

The Paintbrush

An art studio in Chicago offering parent-child classes for young children.

Tiny Tunes Studio at Glessner House

Tiny Tunes Studio at Glessner House – baby music & sensory classes in Chicago.

Tuesday's Child

Tuesday's Child: a Chicago support group for parents and children.

Unity Parenting & Counseling

Unity Parenting & Counseling – Chicago’s Pilsen community support for vulnerable families.

Religion & Faith 34

Chicagoland United in Prayer

Chicago faith group coordinating seasonal prayer and community action for shalom.

College and Grad Student Small Group (Victory Gardens)

College & Grad Student Small Group in Victory Gardens, Chicago

Community Church - Lincoln Park

Community Church Lincoln Park, Chicago, offers inclusive worship and small groups for all ages.

Faith City Church Chicago

Faith City Church Chicago is a non-denominational church serving the Chicago community with modern worship and small groups.

Faith Community Church

A Presbyterian Church in America located in West Chicago, IL, holding worship services on Sundays at 9:30 am.

Faith Community Presbyterian Church

Faith Community Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian congregation located in Chicago, offering religious community activities and services.

Family w/ Young Kids Group (Victory Gardens)

Family with young kids group meeting in Victory Gardens, Chicago.

Ferguson Group (Lincoln Park)

Ferguson Group (Lincoln Park) is a local religious community group in Chicago.

Grace UMC Logan Square

Grace UMC Logan Square is a United Methodist church in Chicago offering worship and community.

Hyde Park Union Church

Hyde Park Union Church in Chicago is a historic landmark and community hub.

Iglesia Aposento Alto

Iglesia Aposento Alto is a Chicago faith community focused on united prayer and action.

Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church

Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church in Chicago supports asylum seekers and refugees.

Mackenzie Group (Lincoln Park)

Mackenzie Group (Lincoln Park) is a men's small group in Chicago focused on connection and community.

Men’s Small Group (LINCOLN Park)

Men's Small Group meeting weekly in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

New Community Covenant Church

New Community Covenant Church is a Christian church launching in Bronzeville, Chicago.

Newstory Church

Newstory Church is a fully affirming, multi-cultural faith community in Chicago.

Park Community Church

Park Community Church coordinates seasonal prayer and action for peace in Chicago.

Perrine Small Group (Roscoe Village)

Perrine Small Group meets Fridays at 6pm in Roscoe Village for meals, stories, and prayer.

Pray Chicago

Pray Chicago coordinates seasonal prayer and community action across Chicagoland.

Progressive Baptist Church

Progressive Baptist Church Chicago fosters faith-based collaboration and seasonal prayer action.

Saint Clement

Catholic parish in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Saint John's United Church of Christ

Saint John's United Church of Christ in Chicago, a United Church of Christ congregation.

Salvation Army Red Shield Center

Salvation Army Red Shield Center Chicago faith community coordinating seasonal prayer and local action.

St Daniel the Prophet Kelly Parish Center

St Daniel the Prophet Kelly Parish Center is a Catholic parish in Garfield Ridge, Chicago.

St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Chicago offers spiritual growth and free scholarly Scripture tools.

St. Paul Church

St. Paul Church in Chicago offers Spanish and English masses and community ministries.

St. Paul VI Parish's Pastoral Center & Parish Office

St. Paul VI Parish's Pastoral Center and Parish Office in Chicago, Illinois.

St. Paul's Catholic Church

St. Paul's Catholic Church in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood focuses on social justice and defending immigrant families.

United Church of Hyde Park

United Church of Hyde Park in Chicago offers Sunday services and community engagement.

Uptown Church

Uptown Church in Chicago offers Sunday services and a community focused on hope and faith.

Vanguard Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church

Vanguard Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church offers spiritual growth and free scholarly Scripture tools in Chicago.

Watt Group (River North)

Watt Group (River North) is a mixed small group for young urban professionals in Chicago.

Women’s Group (Lincoln Park)

Women's Group in Lincoln Park for women in their 20s and 30s to connect and study the Bible.

Zion Lutheran Church

Zion Lutheran Church in Chicago offers spiritual growth and free scholarly tools for Scripture study.

Women 34

Anne's Haven

Anne's Haven is a 501c3 incubator in northwest Chicago supporting women entrepreneurs and peacebuilding.

Body Confidence for Women

Body Confidence for Women hosts friendship events and workshops for women in Chicago.

Chicago Career Club

Chicago Career Club is a local community group for career and business networking in Chicago, IL.

Chicago Ladies Wine Club

Chicago Ladies Wine Club hosts social gatherings and events in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Startup Pitch & Networking Group

Chicago Startup Pitch & Networking Group meets monthly in Chicago for entrepreneurs.

Chicago Women Entrepreneurs Community

Chicago Women Entrepreneurs Community hosts monthly mastermind meetups for women in Chicago.

Chicago Women Entrepreneurs Mastermind Meet Up

Chicago Women Entrepreneurs Mastermind Meet Up supports women in tech, fintech, AI, and startups through networking and pitch events in Chic

Chicago Women Travel: Explore the World, Build Connections

Chicago Women Travel: Explore the World, Build Connections meets in Chicago.

Chicago Women Visionary Entrepreneurs

Chicago Women Visionary Entrepreneurs group for networking and business growth in Chicago.

First Choice - Business Networking for Northern Illinois

First Choice is a business networking group for entrepreneurs in Northern Illinois.

Ladies Who Just Need to Get Out

Ladies Who Just Need to Get Out hosts friendship events for women in Chicago.

LYFE LLC

LYFE LLC is a Chicago-based female social support organization hosting intimate workshops.

Mom's Challenges Support Group

Mom's Challenges Support Group in Chicago for women navigating pregnancy, birth, and parenting.

Network After Work-Chicago Networking Events

Network After Work-Chicago Networking Events hosts monthly business networking events for women in Chicago.

Network Her Way Meetup Group - Chicagoland

Network Her Way Meetup Group - Chicagoland hosts online networking for women entrepreneurs in Chicago.

Perimenopause Support Group

Perimenopause Support Group in Chicago for women navigating perimenopause symptoms and changes.

Postpartum Trauma Support Group

Postpartum Trauma Support Group in Chicago for women healing from birth trauma. (42 characters)

Quirky Girls In The Western Suburbs

Quirky Girls In The Western Suburbs hosts social events for women in the Chicago suburbs.

Retired Women Deciding Next Steps

A group for retired women in Chicago planning their next steps together.

Return to Work After Baby Group

Return to Work After Baby Group in Chicago for women navigating the transition back to employment post-childbirth.

Single Lesbians in the City

Single Lesbians in the City hosts friendship and social events for women in Chicago.

SKOKIE Free Business networking happy hour

SKOKIE Free Business networking happy hour in Chicago for entrepreneurs.

Strive Networking

Strive Networking is a business networking group in Chicago.

Sweat, Talk, And Rise Up

Sweat, Talk, And Rise Up is a mind-body wellness group for women in Chicago and surrounding areas.

The AfterSwipe™ Chicago Women's Social Club

The AfterSwipe Chicago Women's Social Club hosts weekly pizza, wine, and new girlfriend events in Chicago.

The Women's Center Chicago

The Women's Center Chicago offers counseling and support services to families in the city.

West Suburban Women's Leads Club

West Suburban Women's Leads Club connects women in the Chicago area for networking and business leads.

Women Belong Chicago Albany Park

Women Belong Chicago Albany Park supports women in businesses through networking meetings in Chicago.

Women Entrepreneurs Let's Meetup with Cindy Cohen

Chicago Women Entrepreneurs Mastermind Meet Up for networking and business growth.

Women of Color Trauma Healing Group

Women of Color Trauma Healing Group in Chicago for women of color experiencing trauma.

Women's Circles in Chicago

Women's Circles in Chicago offers creative, intuitive, and mindfulness gatherings for women.

Women's Group Fitness (WGF)

Women's Group Fitness (WGF) in Chicago offers strength training, cardio, and yoga classes.

Women's Group of Northwestern Chicago

Women's Group of Northwestern Chicago offers support, mentorship, and community action in Evanston and surrounding areas.

Women's Support Group

A free Chicago women's support group for processing life challenges and current events.

Volunteering 28

AccessChicago

AccessChicago connects volunteers with programs in Chicago.

Animal Foster Care

Animal Foster Care is a volunteer program in Chicago connecting people with animal care opportunities.

Care for Friends

Care for Friends provides meals, hygiene kits, and healthcare services in Chicago.

Chicago Conservation Corps

Chicago Conservation Corps is a volunteer program in Chicago focused on conservation work.

Chicago Food Bank Volunteer Team

Chicago Food Bank Volunteer Team ends hunger in Chicago, Cook County, and surrounding areas.

Chicago Greeter

Chicago Greeter is a volunteer program in Chicago offering city tours and community service.

Chicago Hyde Park Village

Chicago Hyde Park Village: volunteer organization supporting aging in Hyde Park.

Chicago Park District Volunteer Group

Chicago Park District Volunteer Group – volunteer opportunities in Chicago parks.

Child Life Volunteer Program

ChicagoCAC Child Life Volunteer Program in Chicago for children's center support.

Clean & Green (Uptown Action)

Clean & Green (Uptown Action) volunteers in Uptown, Chicago, picking up trash monthly.

Clean and Green

Clean and Green is a Chicago volunteering group connecting residents to city programs.

Common Pantry Volunteer Team

Common Pantry Volunteer Team in Chicago supports food distribution and community events.

Emergency Support

Emergency Support volunteers in Chicago assist with city government programs.

Foster Grandparent Program

Chicago Foster Grandparent Program volunteers support older adults through the DFSS Senior Services.

Friends of Brennemann (FOB)

Friends of Brennemann volunteers in Chicago to support Joseph Brennemann Elementary School.

Good Neighbors Field Outreach

Good Neighbors Field Outreach volunteers at the Chicago Lights Social Service Center in Chicago.

JUF Uptown Cafe

JUF Uptown Cafe in Chicago provides hot kosher meals and community dining for volunteers.

LakeView Village

LakeView Village is a Chicago non-profit membership organization supporting aging in place.

Mayor's Volunteer Network

The Mayor's Volunteer Network in Chicago connects residents to city government volunteer programs.

Program Support Volunteer Team

Program Support Volunteer Team in Chicago offers year-round and seasonal opportunities for community service.

Rebuilding Together

Rebuilding Together Chicago connects volunteers with city programs for community service.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago

Chicago-based group offering volunteer opportunities through thrift stores, conferences, and home visits.

The Honeycomb Project

The Honeycomb Project is a Chicago volunteering group empowering kids ages 3-17 to help nonprofits tackle community issues.

The Hyde Park Refugee Project (HPRP)

The Hyde Park Refugee Project resettle refugee families and help them transition to self-sufficiency in Chicago.

The Jackson Park Advisory Council (JPAC)

The Jackson Park Advisory Council monitors the park, represents the community, and advises the Chicago Park District.

Volunteering Untapped Chicago

Volunteering Untapped Chicago connects Chicagoans with local volunteer opportunities every second Saturday.

Wednesday Supper

Wednesday Supper is a Chicago volunteering group serving meals to those in need.

West Town Mutual Aid

West Town Mutual Aid is a Chicago volunteering group in Ukrainian Village, Bucktown, Wicker Park, and surrounding areas.

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All Star Kung Fu

All Star Kung Fu is a martial arts school at 1511 W Fullerton Ave in Chicago, IL 60614.

Bakers Dojo of Karate & Body

Bakers Dojo of Karate & Body is a martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Boxing Gym

A functional fitness studio in Pilsen, Chicago offering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for all experience levels, including adult and kids programs, coed and all-female options, and a full gym with weight room and sauna for premium members.

Chicago Kendo Dojo

Chicago Kendo Dojo is a martial arts school located at 1609 W Gregory St in Chicago.

Chicago Martial Arts

Chicago Martial Arts offers flexible classes for kids and adults in Chicago since 1999.

Chicago MMA

Chicago MMA offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Grappling, and MMA training in Lincoln Park and South Loop locations, each featuring a dedicated strength room.

Chicago School of Grappling

Chicago School of Grappling teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and wrestling near UIC Pavilion.

Chung's Tae Kwon Do

A Tae Kwon Do studio located in Chicago, offering martial arts classes.

Degerberg Academy

Degerberg Academy offers regular group martial arts classes for children ages 3 and up, adults, and juniors, with programs grouped by age and skill level.

Fencing Center Of Chicago

Provides Olympic fencing instruction under World Cup champion Coach Bakhyt Abdikulov for ages 6-14, ranging from beginners to advanced levels.

Foundation Chicago

Mixed Martial Arts center for adults and kids in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood.

Frank's Martial Arts

Frank's Martial Arts is a Taekwondo dojo in Chicago offering classes for children and adults, focusing on self-defense, physical conditioning, and life lessons like respect and discipline.

Illinois Shotokan Karate Club

Chicagoland's premier karate school offering year-round instruction under national champion John Dipasquale at Prairie Lakes Community Center.

Jin Sei Ryu Karate

Jin Sei Ryu Karate dojo in Chicago's Rogers Park offering karate, self-defense, and shiatsu.

Kensho Chicago Kids Martial Arts

Kensho Chicago offers age-appropriate mixed martial arts for kids and teens in Chicago.

Kh Kim Taekwondo

Offers Taekwondo instruction for ages 4+ under Master Ki Hong Kim, focusing on the benefits of this 2000-year-old martial art with year-round classes.

Lion's Paw Karate and Chess Academy

Lion's Paw Karate and Chess Academy teaches martial arts and chess in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood.

Locker Room Karate

Locker Room Karate is a martial arts school in Chicago.

Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts is a martial arts school in Oak Park, IL, offering combined Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Aikido, and Judo classes for all ages and skill levels under the leadership of Sr. GrandMaster Yu.

Midway Kodenkan

Midway Kodenkan is a martial arts school at 5159 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632.

Tai Chi

A Chinese system of slow, meditative physical exercises for relaxation, balance, and health, focusing on holistic development for ages 18+.

Tang Soo Do

Tang Soo Do classes led by Master Kathleen Degnan in Chicago's Hyde Park.

Team Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu

Team Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for all ages in Chicago.

Victory Martial Arts Academy

A martial arts academy for students ages 5–11 offering disciplines including boxing, kickboxing, judo, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu with year-round classes.

Sustainability 24

Alliance for the Great Lakes

Alliance for the Great Lakes is an environmental NGO based in Chicago, Illinois.

Blacks in Green

Blacks in Green is a sustainability network in Chicago focused on environmental justice and green living.

Cellar Door Provisions

Cellar Door Provisions is a farm-to-table restaurant in Logan Square, Chicago.

Center for Changing Lives (CCL)

Center for Changing Lives (CCL) in Chicago supports sustainable community development and equitable housing solutions in gentrifying neighbo

Chicago Conservation Corps

Chicago Conservation Corps is a program of the Chicago Academy of Sciences and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum for adult residents 18+.

Chicago Gateway Green

Chicago Gateway Green is an environmental NGO in Chicago offering sustainability services.

Community Action

Community Action engages students in environmental activism and service in Hyde Park, Chicago.

Delta Institute

Delta Institute is an environmental NGO in Chicago providing sustainability and environmental services.

Elevated Chicago

Elevated Chicago is a community group in Logan Square, Chicago focused on sustainability and equity.

Environmental Law & Policy Center

Environmental Law & Policy Center is an environmental NGO in Chicago offering sustainability services.

Faith in Place Action Fund

Faith in Place Action Fund is an environmental NGO in Chicago.

Garbage Gals

Garbage Gals is a Chicago nonprofit cleaning up neighborhoods through trash collection.

Illinois Green Alliance

The Illinois Green Alliance is a sustainability and environmental NGO based in Chicago.

Little Village Environmental Justice Organization

Little Village Environmental Justice Organization is a sustainability NGO in Chicago, Illinois.

LUCHA

LUCHA in Chicago fights displacement and promotes sustainable, equitable housing for Logan Square’s Latinx community.

National Parks Conservation

National Parks Conservation is an environmental NGO and consultant based in Chicago, Illinois.

Openlands

Openlands is a sustainability and environmental services directory in Chicago.

Palenque LSNA

Palenque LSNA is a community group in Chicago's Logan Square focused on sustainability and fighting gentrification.

Phoenix Sustainability Initiative

Phoenix Sustainability Initiative at the University of Chicago promotes sustainable living and environmental education.

Plant Chicago

Plant Chicago is a nonprofit in Southwest Chicago promoting repair, reuse, and shared resources.

Southside STEM Station

Southside STEM Station is a learning lab in Chicago dedicated to expanding access to quality STEM programming for local youth and communitie

Sustainability Partners

Sustainability Partners is an environmental network on Chicago's South Side focused on community connections and sustainability.

The Nature Conservancy – Chicago Office

The Nature Conservancy Chicago Office is a sustainability environmental NGO based in Chicago, Illinois.

Trash People of Logan Square

Trash People of Logan Square: community cleanup group in Chicago.

Entrepreneurship 20

Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

Andersonville Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago.

Chicago land Chamber of Commerce

Chicago land Chamber of Commerce supports local business growth and advocacy in Chicago.

Chicago NW Entrepreneurs

Chicago NW Entrepreneurs network for startup founders, existing business owners, and investors in Chicago.

Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation supports Black business growth in Chicago.

Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center

Non-profit in Chicago supporting startups and small businesses with resources and mentorship.

Coffee & Commerce

Coffee & Commerce is a monthly networking event for small business owners in Chicago.

Downtown Hyde Park Chicago Blue Badge Business Program

Downtown Hyde Park Chicago Blue Badge Business Program supports local retail and service businesses.

Edgewater Chamber of Commerce

Edgewater Chamber of Commerce in Chicago connects local businesses and advocates for community growth.

EO Chicago

EO Chicago is a transformative network for entrepreneurs in Chicago offering peer learning and events.

HUSTLE Chicago Entrepreneur Networking

HUSTLE Chicago is a high-energy networking event for entrepreneurs and founders in Chicago.

Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce

Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses in Hyde Park, Chicago.

Lakeview and Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce

Lakeview and Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce in Chicago.

Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce

The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses in Chicago's Lakeview East and Wrigleyville neighborhoods.

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce

The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce supports Chicago's historic Lincoln Park neighborhood.

NextDEAL

Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Chicago, Illinois. (59 characters)

NextDIGITAL

Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Chicago, IL.

NextLEVELEXCHANGE

Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Chicago, IL.

NextONE

Chicago group supporting Black entrepreneurs with coaching, training, and business growth resources.

NextSTARTUP

The Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Chicago supports Black business growth.

Startup Grind Chicago

Startup Grind Chicago is the city's longest-standing startup community hosting monthly events.

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A Creative Meditation

A Creative Meditation is a donation-based meditation and creativity group in Rogers Park, Chicago.

ALTAR Community

ALTAR Community is a social and spiritual gathering space for women in Logan Square, Chicago.

Chicago TM Center

Chicago TM Center offers certified Transcendental Meditation instruction in Chicago.

Community Meditation and Sound Healing

Community Meditation and Sound Healing in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.

Elevated Sound Meditation

Elevated Sound Meditation offers sound bath sessions in Chicago for stress relief and relaxation.

Evanston Sangha

Evanston Sangha is a meditation group in Evanston, Chicago, offering weekly online sittings.

Insight Chicago

Insight Chicago is a Vipassana sangha in Chicago offering sitting groups, mindfulness days, and retreats.

Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago

Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago offers practical meditation classes and retreats in Chicago.

KMC Chicago in Oak Park

KMC Chicago in Oak Park offers meditation classes, a shop, and community space in the Oak Park Arts District.

Logan Square Heartfulness Meditation Meetup

Logan Square Heartfulness Meditation Meetup in Chicago offers free, simple meditation classes for all.

Logan Square Zendo

Logan Square Zendo, a Soto Zen Buddhist meditation group in Chicago offering weekly practice.

Meditation Center of Chicago

Meditation Center of Chicago offers guided sessions for all at 5849 N Nina Ave.

Samatha Meditation

Samatha Meditation is a spiritual practice group for UChicago students, staff, and faculty in Chicago.

Shambhala Chicago Meditation Community

Shambhala Chicago Meditation Community offers mindfulness practices and classes in the West Loop.

Sunday Morning Kids Class

Sunday morning meditation class for children ages 4-12 in Oak Park, Chicago.

The Brahma Kumaris Chicago

The Brahma Kumaris Chicago offers free guided meditation and spiritual courses in Chicago.

Tula Meditation & Mindfulness

Tula Meditation & Mindfulness offers yoga-integrated classes in Logan Square, Chicago.

Weekly Open Meditation Sessions in The West Loop

Weekly open meditation sessions in The West Loop, Chicago, free and open to the public.

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Brain Sportz Trivia

Brain Sportz Trivia hosts multimedia trivia nights at over 20 Chicago venues.

Brando's Speakeasy

Brando's Speakeasy hosts weekly trivia nights in Chicago with on-demand karaoke.

Bull and Bear

Bull and Bear in River North combines trivia with Taco Tuesday events.

Chicago Movie Club

Chicago trivia and movie night group at Larry's in Chicago.

Diag Bar and Grill

Diag Bar and Grill hosts weekly trivia nights at 8pm in Lake View, Chicago.

Elbo Room

Elbo Room hosts an adult spelling bee every Monday night in Chicago.

Joe's on Weed

Joe's on Weed hosts weekly rotating TV and movie trivia nights in Chicago.

Larry's Trivia Night

Larry's Trivia Night in Chicago hosts weekly trivia, movie screenings, and Magic: The Gathering events.

Logan Bar

Logan Bar hosts live trivia game show Riddle Me That on Tuesdays in Logan Square.

Madison Public House

Madison Public House in Logan Square hosts trivia nights with tequila and tallboys.

Merkle's

Merkle's hosts Chicago's only Friday night pub trivia with a $4 Malort shot.

Pony Inn Trivia

Free trivia night at the rustic Lakeview tavern Pony Inn on Wednesday evenings.

Sedgwick's Bar and Grill

Sedgwick's Bar and Grill hosts weekly team trivia nights in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood.

SFCO (formerly Geek Bar)

SFCO (formerly Geek Bar) hosts weekly geek trivia in Chicago for teams of six.

The Wing Factory

The Wing Factory hosts weekly pub trivia and wings in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood.

Volumes Books

Volumes Books hosts Monday night literary trivia night in Wicker Park with prizes.

Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia is a weekly trivia night in Logan Square, Chicago.

Wise Owl

Wise Owl is a trivia group in Chicago that meets on Wednesday nights.

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Allegro

Allegro, a beginner choir in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.

Beverly Neighborhood Choir

A community choir program in Beverly, Chicago that fosters lifelong friendships and musical excellence through open rehearsals for beginners and intermediate singers.

Chicago Chorale

Chicago Chorale is a professional a cappella choir celebrating its 25th anniversary, featuring guest conductors and performances of gorgeous music.

Chicago Community Chorus

Chicago Community Chorus is a local choir in Chicago performing diverse choral music.

DePaul Community Chorus

Founded in 1989, the DePaul Community Chorus is a 120-member choir open to singers of all experience levels. They rehearse weekly at DePaul's Lincoln Park campus and perform three concerts annually, including major choral works with full orchestra.

Hyde Park Neighborhood Choir

A youth choir serving Hyde Park and surrounding neighborhoods that performs regularly throughout the year while learning vocal technique, music reading, and sight singing skills.

Lincoln Park/DePaul Neighborhood Choir

A community choir program located in the Lincoln Park/DePaul neighborhood of Chicago that fosters lifelong friendships and musical excellence through inclusive rehearsals.

Lutheran Choir of Chicago

A choir based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on arts and culture activities.

Lux Cantorum Chicago

Old Town School Community Choir

A community choir open to all voices and ages, from teens to seniors, based in Chicago. The group welcomes singers with some familiarity and the ability to sing in tune, featuring music from traditional, contemporary, and popular sources.

Sounds Good! Choir

Sounds Good! Choir is a community choral group for older adults in the Chicago area.

Uniting Voices Chicago youth choir

A nonprofit youth choir uniting kids and teens across Chicago to empower and celebrate their voices through singing and cultural exchange.

Vivace/Presto

Vivace/Presto – intermediate choir in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood

Voice of Chicago

Voice of Chicago is the premier ensemble of Uniting Voices Chicago, representing the city's diversity and providing singers with opportunities to perform and travel.

Voices of Hope Community Chorus

A welcoming, non-auditioned chorus open to all, including breast cancer survivors, that performs music ranging from pop and rock to the Great American Songbook to foster community and support.

West Town Neighborhood Choir

A community choir program based in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago that fosters lifelong friendships and musical excellence through inclusive events.

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62nd Street Community Garden

62nd Street Community Garden in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood grows organic vegetables.

Berger Community Garden

Berger Community Garden in Chicago teaches sustainable gardening and nutrition to students.

Bronzeville Community Garden

Bronzeville Community Garden, Chicago, is a bustling green space with 12 vegetable beds, game tables, and a chef's pavilion.

Chicago Community Gardeners Association

Chicago Community Gardeners Association hosts gardening events in Chicago, including memorial visits and tours.

Community Gardens

Community Gardens in Chicago's parks offer gardening, education, and food production programs.

Community Roots Demonstration Garden

Chicago community gardening hub offering education, workshops, and allotment plots at Skinner Park.

Cornell Garden Oasis

Cornell Garden Oasis in Chicago offers vegetable plots and a native woodland garden.

Cornell Oasis Garden

Cornell Oasis Garden in Chicago offers vegetable plots and a woodland for gardening and birding.

Greenhouse Garden

Greenhouse Garden is a fenceless community garden in West Town, Chicago, open to all.

Harvest Garden

Harvest Garden youth gardening program in Chicago's parks since 1999.

Jackson Park Community Garden

Jackson Park Community Garden in Hyde Park, Chicago, offers free plots to neighbors for growing safe food.

Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse

Chicago's only park teaching greenhouse offering gardening programs and community plots.

Neighbors' Garden Park Community Garden

Neighbors' Garden Park Community Garden in Chicago offers urban gardening space since 1994.

Wicker Park Garden Club

Wicker Park Garden Club manages a 10,000 sq ft community garden in Chicago.

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Chicago Area Beagle Owners

Chicago Area Beagle Owners provide a flexible community for beagle lovers to connect and share photos.

Chicago Dachshund Lovers

Chicago Dachshund Lovers hosts annual special events for dachshunds and owners in Chicagoland.

Chicago Doodle Meets

Chicago Doodle Meets is a monthly meetup for doodle mixes and their owners in Chicago.

Chicago Goldens

Chicago Goldens is a lowkey meetup group for Golden Retrievers and their owners in Chicago.

Chicago Schnauzer Meet Up

Chicago Schnauzer Meet Up is a free, informal gathering of Schnauzers and owners in Chicago.

Dog Friendly Chicago

Dog Friendly Chicago is a blog and resource hub for dog meetups, events, and photography in Chicago and France.

Dog Trekker's - Wilmette/North Shore Pack

Dog Trekker's - Wilmette/North Shore Pack is a dog play group in Wilmette, Chicago.

Frenchies of Chicagoland

Frenchies of Chicagoland: Monthly French Bulldog meetup in Chicago.

Lake Shore Park Dog Owners Association

Lake Shore Park Dog Owners Association hosts free themed dog meetups at Lake Shore Park in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood.

Pack Walk Club

Pack Walk Club offers free weekend pack walks in Chicago for dog socialization and leash training.

Small Dog Playgroup Chicago

Small Dog Playgroup Chicago connects dog parents and small dogs (5-20 lbs) in Chicago for community meetups.

Windy City Grumble

Windy City Grumble is an Old Town-based pug meetup group in Chicago.

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Chess Wizards

Chess Wizards is a large scholastic chess program serving over 600 schools in the Chicago area.

Chicago Chess

Chicago Chess is a community group for chess players in Chicago.

Fox Valley Chess Club

A chess club located in the Fox Valley region near Chicago, offering chess activities to members.

Kingdom of Chess

Kingdom of Chess offers structured online coaching for children in Chicago.

Lakeview Chess Club

Lakeview Chess Club in Chicago teaches chess to K-5 students on Thursdays.

Lincoln Park Chess Pavilion

Lincoln Park Chess Pavilion offers free, open play on the lakefront in Chicago.

Mindful Masters Chess Academy

Mindful Masters Chess Academy offers affordable master-level coaching for children in Chicago.

Monroe Eagles Chess Club

Monroe Eagles Chess Club for grades 4-8 in Chicago meets Fridays at 7:15 PM.

The Green Knights

The Green Knights is West Ridge's chess team competing in Chicago-area tournaments.

Weekly Friday Chess Night

Weekly Friday Chess Night in Chicago for all skill levels.

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Chicago Film Club

A monthly meetup and online community for filmmakers in Chicago to network and share work.

Chicago Film Society, NFP

Chicago Film Society, NFP promotes film appreciation and education in the Chicago area.

filmfront

Filmfront is a Pilsen-based film club fostering discussions and cultural analysis through free screenings of diverse films in Chicago.

Group 312 Films

Group 312 Films is a Chicago film collective holding monthly short film screenings.

Little House

Little House is an experimental cinema in Pilsen, Chicago, offering intimate 16mm screenings.

Logan Square Film Club

Logan Square Film Club hosts free Pride-themed film screenings at Podlasie in Chicago.

Movie and TV Club

A virtual film and TV club hosted by LCBC at UIC Library in Chicago for monthly discussions.

Movie Club

Chicago film club meets monthly for discussions after watching movies at the library.

The Queer Writers Club

The Queer Writers Club is a monthly LGBTQ+ writing group in Chicago.

The Reel Feel Club

The Reel Feel Club in Chicago hosts monthly Latin American film nights with screenings and discussions.

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Access Living

Access Living is the Chicago Center for Independent Living, a disability consumer-controlled nonprofit.

Autism Illinois

Autism Illinois is a community resource center in Chicago offering support for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilitie

Cambiando Vidas (CV) – Changing lives

Cambiando Vidas is a community organizing group in Chicago supporting Latinx and immigrant people with disabilities.

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago supports people with epilepsy in the Chicago area.

Illinois Center for Autism

Illinois Center for Autism provides support and resources for autism in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities

Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities in Springfield, IL.

Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association provides resources for speech, language, and hearing needs in Chicago.

Northwest Special Recreation Association

Northwest Special Recreation Association offers over 2,000 annual recreational programs for individuals with disabilities in the northwest s

Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois

Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois supports paralyzed individuals, families, and professionals statewide.

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago promotes life without limits for people with disabilities in Cicero, Illinois.

Dance 9

Clinard Dance

Clinard Dance is a dance group in Chicago offering workshops and performances.

Dance For Pros

Dance Forever is Chicago's premiere dance fitness studio offering classes, lessons, and events.

Dance Forever

Dance Forever is a fitness dance studio in Chicago offering classes for all levels.

Dance to Evolve

Dance to Evolve offers children's dance classes in Wicker Park, Chicago.

Glenwood Dance Studio

Nonprofit dance studio in Glenwood Arts District, Rogers Park, Chicago offering adult classes and performances.

Hyde Park School of Dance

Hyde Park School of Dance offers dance classes for children 7 and under in Chicago.

Joel Hall Dancers & Center

Joel Hall Dancers & Center in Chicago offers accessible dance education and performance focusing on Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ experiences.

May I Have This Dance

May I Have This Dance is a dance studio in Chicago offering classes in swing, salsa, and ballroom.

Trinity Irish Dance Academy Chicago - Lincoln Park

Trinity Irish Dance Academy in Chicago's Lincoln Park offers classes for ages 3-12.

Gaming 9

(25+)Uptown/Edgewater Social Board Game Group

A social board game group for adults 25+ in Uptown/Edgewater, Chicago, hosting biweekly game nights.

4 Onions Gaming Group

4 Onions Gaming Group – a Chicago gaming meetup.

Chicago Game Lovers

Chicago Game Lovers hosts recurring board game meetups featuring strategy games, Scrabble, and casual play across Chicago.

Chicago Tabletop & Board Games

Chicago Tabletop & Board Games – a gaming group in Chicago.

Community Game Night

Community Game Night – a Chicago group for gamers to meet and play.

Northwest Side Chicago Board Game Friends

A board game group based on the Northwest Side of Chicago, hosting monthly game nights.

Pilsen Monthly Game Night

Pilsen Monthly Game Night meets monthly at Alulu Brewery in Chicago for games, food, and drinks.

Second City Gaming

Second City Gaming hosts board game and retro gaming events in Chicago.

Windy City Weasels Diplomacy Club

Windy City Weasels Diplomacy Club hosts Diplomacy board game events in Chicago.

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Chi City Craft Club

Chicago craft and fiber groups offering workshops, meetups, and classes.

Chicago Craft Club

Chicago Craft Club: A community of 18+ artists and crafters in the Chicagoland area.

Chicago Knitters Unite

Chicago Knitters Unite: A social group for knitting, crocheting, and stitching in Chicago.

Chicago Sews

Chicago Sews is a monthly sewing meetup group in Chicago that meets at public libraries.

Pilsen Arts & Community House (PACH) Open Studio Art Making Sessions

Pilsen Arts & Community House in Chicago offers art classes, workshops, and community events.

PO Box Collective

PO Box Collective is a creative collective and social practice center in Rogers Park, Chicago.

Rip&Stitch

Rip&Stitch is a casual crafting club for fiber arts enthusiasts in Chicago Ridge, Chicago.

Windy City Knitting Guild

Windy City Knitting Guild – a Chicago fiber‑craft community

Young Crafty 20s 30s

Young Crafty 20s 30s is a craft group in Chicago for makers in their 20s and 30s.

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Artmaking Studio Day Wednesdays

Artmaking Studio Day Wednesdays in Chicago offers drop-in art sessions from 3pm to 10pm.

Arts Club of Chicago

Arts Club of Chicago is an art group in Chicago focused on Chicago's artistic heritage.

Chicago Street Art Youth Klub

Chicago Street Art Youth Klub teaches children spray paint, stenciling, and lettering at Studio W.I.P. in Chicago.

Greenleaf Art Center

Greenleaf Art Center in Rogers Park, Chicago, offers studio space and exhibitions for local artists.

Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center is a nonprofit in Chicago advancing contemporary visual art since 1939.

Pobox Collective

Pobox Collective is a creative collective and intergenerational social practice center in Rogers Park, Chicago.

South Side Community Art Center

South Side Community Art Center is Chicago's oldest continually operating Black arts center.

The Arts Club of Chicago

The Arts Club of Chicago is a premier art gallery and cultural venue in Chicago since 1916.

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Athena Board Game Cafe

A casual board game venue in Chicago offering a variety of classic and new games, food, and drinks, where players can meet friends or enjoy alone.

Chicago Board Games Meetup

Chicago Board Games Meetup is a weekly board game gathering in Chicago for enthusiasts to explore venues and connect.

Chicago Go Club

The Chicago Go Club is a community of Go players in Chicago, welcoming beginners and experts alike. They meet weekly in Lakeview for casual, friendly games, offering teaching for newcomers and plenty of boards and stones.

Final Fantasy Card Game Club

Weekly card game club meeting every Wednesday from 5-8pm at First Aid Comics Hyde Park.

Lakeview Board Gamers

Lakeview Board Gamers is hosted by Bonus Round Game Cafe in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, offering a friendly atmosphere for casual players and seasoned pros to meet for game nights, mixers, and themed events.

Northwest Side Chicago Board Game Friends

Northwest Side Chicago Board Game Friends unites casual board gamers across Chicago's Northwest Side.

Pilsen Board Game Meetup

Pilsen Board Game Meetup is a Chicago group for board game enthusiasts.

Yoga 7

Blue Lotus School of Yoga

Blue Lotus School of Yoga is a community-based yoga studio in Woodlawn, Chicago, offering weekly classes such as Community Flow Yoga and Pre/Postnatal Yoga. Classes are donation-based with a suggested $10 fee, and payments can be sent via Zelle or Venmo.

Collective Yoga Co-op

Collective Yoga Co-op provides accessible yoga classes throughout Chicago in unique partner spaces.

El Paseo Community Garden Yoga Classes

Free outdoor yoga classes at El Paseo Community Garden in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.

Hilltop Yoga

Hilltop Yoga offers traditional, holistic, alignment-based yoga in Chicago.

Moksha Yoga Center

Moksha Yoga Center in Chicago offers yoga teacher training, classes, and community events.

Ritual Hot Yoga

Ritual Hot Yoga is a Chicago studio specializing in heated yoga sessions designed to replicate the climate of India, featuring dimly lit rooms with flickering candles and tailored playlists.

TriYoga Chicago East Hyde Park

TriYoga Chicago East Hyde Park – a yoga community in Chicago.

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Chicago Language Café at Revolution Brewing

Chicago Language Café at Revolution Brewing for monthly language exchange meetups.

Chicago Language Exchange

Chicago Language Exchange offers weekly meetups, online groups, and cafe clubs for practicing any language.

Chinese-English Language Exchange @ Chinese American Museum

Chinese-English language exchange at the Chinese American Museum in Chicago.

ESL Practice: English Conversation Group (Rogers Park)

Free English conversation practice group meeting at the Rogers Park Branch of the Chicago Public Library.

ESL: English Language Conversation Practice (Little Italy)

ESL English conversation practice group meeting at Little Italy Branch, Chicago Public Library.

INT'L CAFE Chicago

INT'L CAFE Chicago hosts language exchange events for multilinguals and travelers to practice speaking new languages socially.

Language Exchange @ Chinese American Museum 语言交换

Biweekly language exchange at the Chinese American Museum in Chicago.

Fitness 7

Barry's Wicker Park

Barry's Wicker Park is a HIIT and strength training studio located on Milwaukee Ave in Chicago.

Chi-Town Social Fitness Club

A social fitness club in Chicago for all ages to enjoy outdoor and indoor activities.

Chicago Athletic Clubs

Chicago Athletic Clubs offers diverse fitness classes, personal training, and sports programs in Chicago.

Chicago Strength

Chicago Strength offers CrossFit, HYROX, and open gym fitness classes at three Chicago locations.

FitChicago

FitChicago: University of Chicago fitness and wellness hub.

TRAIN Moment Lincoln Park

Coached strength studio in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

Wicker Park Athletic Club

Wicker Park Athletic Club offers fitness classes, a weight room, and personal training in Chicago's Wicker Park.

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Chicago Cycling Club

Chicago Cycling Club is a friendly, diverse group in Chicago that organizes rides and tours.

Half Acre Cycling

Half Acre Cycling is a USAC-licensed cycling club in Chicago sponsored by Half Acre Brewery.

SJB Bike Bus

A parent-led bike caravan in Logan Square that transports children to St. John Berchmans School on Fridays, offering a safe, car-free commute option for families.

Spynergy Chicago

Spynergy Chicago is an indoor cycling studio in Chicago offering varied ride classes.

Uptown Bikes

WCCC

WCCC is a Chicago cycling club hosting inclusive recreational group rides.

Swimming 4

Chicago Swedish Fish Masters Swim Team

Chicago Swedish Fish Masters Swim Team is a social fitness-oriented swimming club in northside Chicago.

M3 Aquatics Masters (M3A)

M3 Aquatics Masters (M3A) is a USA Swimming affiliated swim club in Chicago.

Point Swimmers

Point Swimmers is a local open water swimming group based in Chicago's Burnham Park.

Stingrays kids swim team

Stingrays kids swim team in Chicago, offering competitive training and team support for young athletes.

Music 3

Hyde Park Jazz Society

Hyde Park Jazz Society runs the annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival in Chicago's Hyde Park.

Logan Square Listening Club

A Chicago-based collective hosting album playbacks, poetry readings, and dance nights at The Whistler, fostering an inclusive environment for listeners, dancers, and writers to connect and enjoy underground creative performances.

Participatory Music Coalition

Participatory Music Coalition is a Chicago-based music organization co-founded by Adam Zanolini.

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Committed Knitters

Committed Knitters is a bi-weekly knitting group meeting at the UChicago Arts Incubator in Chicago.

The Old Town School of Folk Music

The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago offers concerts and folk music lessons.

UChicago Folklore Society

UChicago Folklore Society hosts the annual Folk Festival in Hyde Park, celebrating diverse musical traditions and cultural expression.

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Outerbelt Alliance

The Outerbelt Alliance maps and promotes the 210-mile urban greenway circling Chicago's parks and preserves.

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Culinary Club

Culinary Club teaches cooking and baking in Chicago's Makerspace.

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! Chicago Is My Oyster!! There Is Always More To Explore!!

A social group in Chicago for exploring new experiences together.

12 Step program for those who want to deal with a gambling problem

12 Step program for those who want to deal with a gambling problem.

12 step support group recovery program

A 12-step recovery program addressing all types of hurts, pain, and addictions in Chicago.

12-step recovery program for those struggling with a cocaine problem

12-step recovery program for those struggling with a cocaine problem in Chicago.

Angel Parents "Padres Ángeles

Angel Parents "Padres Ángeles" violence prevention group in Chicago's Central Park area.

Association House of Chicago

Association House of Chicago offers social, educational, and health programs in Chicago.

Bridgeport Alliance

Bridgeport Alliance is a community group in Chicago focused on neighborhood connection. (78 characters)

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC)

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) is a community-based nonprofit serving Chicago's Southwest side.

Bronzeville's Historical Black Tennis Club

Bronzeville's Historical Black Tennis Club in Chicago, a 112-year-old community group.

Chicago Dining Out Meetup (CDO)

Chicago dining meetup group hosting food events like potluck picnics.

Chicago Polyamory Connection

Polyamory social group in Chicago for open relationships and ethical non-monogamy.

Chicago Social Anxiety and Introvert Group

Chicago Social Anxiety and Introvert Group meets in Chicago for social events

Chicago Social Introverts

A social group for introverts in Chicago

Chicagoland 20’s and 30’s Young Professionals

Chicagoland 20’s and 30’s Young Professionals is a community group in Chicago, IL

Conscious Chicago Friends: Social, Chill, and Wellness Hangs

Conscious Chicago Friends organizes social, chill, and wellness hangouts in Chicago.

DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K)

DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) in Chicago offers faith-based activities to help children manage emotions and communicate after parental divorce

Edgewater Village Chicago

Edgewater Village Chicago distributes bi-weekly newsletters covering programs and community events.

Enlace Chicago

Enlace Chicago is a community-based organization in Chicago focusing on education, health, immigration, and violence prevention.

Erie Neighborhood House

Erie Neighborhood House is a non-profit community organization in Chicago committed to family well-being.

Faith-based support for individuals who are caring for an aging or sick spouse, parent, or other loved one

Faith-based support group for caregivers of aging or sick loved ones in Chicago.

Family Focus

Family Focus promotes well-being of children and families through programs in early childhood development, youth development, and family sup

Healthy Families Chicago- Westside

Healthy Families Chicago Westside supports families with advocacy, mentoring, and home visiting programs.

Horst & Anna Wagener WEAR Garden

Horst & Anna Wagener WEAR Garden is a native plant community garden in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.

Hosted a Certified Pet Loss Grief Support Specialist, group offers a compassionate space to share memories, connect with others who understand, and find support while healing from the loss of a pet

Chicago group offering grief support for pet loss with a certified specialist.

Meetings and activities to support friends and family members of individuals with a drug use disorder

Meetings and activities to support friends and family members of individuals with a drug use disorder in Saint Charles, IL.

Metropolitan Family Services

Metropolitan Family Services strengthens families in Chicago with education, counseling, and legal support.

Mixers and Minglers - Western & NW Suburbs

Casual social group for mingling in Chicago's western and northwest suburbs.

Monthly support group for family and friends of those struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders (SUD/COD)

Monthly support group for families and friends of those struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders in Chicago.

North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCCC)

North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCCC) in Chicago coordinates community organizations for local improvement.

North Side Queer Pride

North Side Queer Pride hosts free community events in Rogers Park, Chicago.

Online support groups for caregivers

Online support groups for caregivers in Chicago.

Provides education and bereavement support. Offers online support groups for parents who lost a child to sudden infant death, stillbirth or miscarriage

Provides education and bereavement support groups for parents who have lost a child.

Provides faith-based support for individuals whose spouse, child, family member or friend has died

Faith-based support in Chicago for those who lost a spouse, child, family member or friend.

Provides online client, alumni and family informational meetings for education and for support

A Chicago-based directory connecting people to various local and virtual support groups for education, grief, and recovery.

Provides pregnancy support programs

Pregnancy support programs in Chicago, IL

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce in Chicago connects local people to share experiences and encourage one another.

S3 Simply Social Sports Leagues - Chicago

Coed social sports leagues in Chicago for casual play and meeting new people.

Salvation Army La Villita Corps

Salvation Army La Villita Corps offers social services in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.

ShareWell Online Support Groups

ShareWell Online Support Groups provide live video peer support for Chicago and surrounding areas.

Sinai Community Institute

Sinai Community Institute offers workforce development, social services, and early childhood programs in Chicago.

Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP)

Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) is a coalition in Southwest Chicago addressing lending, violence, immigrant rights, and school achieveme

St. Pius – Hope Program

St. Pius – Hope Program offers counseling, legal aid, and emergency services in Pilsen, Chicago.

Substance use disorder support groups

Substance use disorder support groups in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Substance use treatment services and support groups available

Substance use treatment services and support groups available in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Support groups for individuals struggling with substance abuse disorder, their family or friends, and bereaved persons who have lost loved ones to substance abuse

Support groups in Chicago for substance abuse, family members, and bereaved individuals.

Support groups for individuals who have lost a loved one to ALS

Support groups for individuals who have lost a loved one to ALS in Chicago.

Support meetings to families experiencing the death of a son, daughter, brother, sister, or a grandchild

Support meetings for families grieving the death of a child, sibling, or grandchild in Chicago.

Talk to Strangers Chicago

A Chicago group helping people connect through casual conversations.

Taller De José

Taller De José is a resource center in Little Village, Chicago, providing referrals, advocacy, and case management.

Telpochcalli Community Education Project (TCEP)

Telpochcalli Community Education Project offers cultural and educational programs in Little Village/South Lawndale, Chicago.

The Cross-Disability Support Group (CDSG)

The Cross-Disability Support Group (CDSG) in Chicago offers peer support for individuals with all kinds of disabilities.

The Prism parent/caregiver support group, run by parents for parents

The Prism parent/caregiver support group in Chicago, run by parents for parents.

TrevorSpace

TrevorSpace offers various support groups in Chicago and surrounding areas for diverse needs.

Universidad Popular

Universidad Popular is a nonprofit in Chicago focused on community empowerment through participatory learning.

Various support groups (in-person and virtual) organized on various topics and subject areas for all ages, including caregiver education, Spanish language groups, and others

Various support groups in Chicago and surrounding areas for caregivers, families, and individuals on diverse topics.

Virtual and in-person support groups for expectant and new moms, also online social media groups, including Cradle Talk, Nurturing Mom

Virtual and in-person support groups for expectant and new moms in Chicago.

Virtual support groups for eating disorders. Support groups are led by licensed therapists. Some groups may require participants to be at least 18 years of age

Virtual support groups for eating disorders led by licensed therapists in Chicago.

WEAR - West Edgewater Area Residents

WEAR is a community group for West Edgewater residents and neighbors in Chicago.

West Loop Community Organization

West Loop Community Organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Chicago supporting local residents and businesses.

West Suburban Millennials Fun Group

Social group for young professionals in Chicago's western suburbs

Windy City Skaters

Windy City Skaters is a Chicago group hosting the American Cancer Society Walk & Roll.

Windy City Social

Chicago social group hosting mixers and events to bring people together.

Working Through Pet Loss

Free virtual group program for working through pet loss, located at 157 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654.

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Chicago social group hosting karaoke, sports, and game events to do things together.

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