YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago
- Provides rape crisis services in Chicago, south suburban Cook County, and DuPage County. Child care services are offered in Chicago, Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties. Other services vary by location.
- http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=euLRI7OZH&b=62681

Chicago Dads
- Chicago-area at-home dad information hub.
- http://www.chicagodads.com/

Light Blue Extra
- A forum for the hardcore, punk and indie rock music scene. Contains show listings, music reviews and general discussion.
- http://www.lightblueextra.com/

Camp Fire USA - Metropolitan Chicago Council
- Boys and girls non-profit youth organization that builds self-esteem, promotes healthy lifestyles, develop character, teaches leadership skills, and emphasizes social responsibility. Serving Cook, Lake, and McHenry counties.
- http://www.campfirechicago.org/

Playlink
- Playgroup and information exchange for interracial adoptive families. Includes calendar, suggested reading list, news, and message board.
- http://www.playlink.net/

Chicagovolunteer.net: Community Resource Network's Volunteer Center
- United Way's resource for volunteer opportunities in metropolitan area. Features a calendar of volunteer events, partner login area, and workplace volunteering opportunities.
- http://www.chicagovolunteer.net/

Chicago Area Peace Corps Association
- Brings together returned Peace Corps volunteers who live and work in the area. Includes newsletters, calendar of events, membership information, and a list or projects.
- http://www.capca.org/

Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs
- Programs include investigation of housing discrimination complaints, public education and advocacy for open and affordable housing, and facilitation of housing placements through the Homesharing program.
- http://www.interfaithhousingcenter.org/

Evangelical Child and Family Agency (ECFA)
- Provides adoption, foster care, family counseling, and abortion alternatives for families. Offices in Chicago, Wheaton, and Evergreen Park.
- http://www.evancfa.org/

MCIC - Metro Chicago Information Center
- A full service, independent, not-for-profit research and consulting organization offering custom surveys, focus groups, and key informant interviews (in both English and Spanish); data warehousing; web-based services; data analysis, and reports to inform
- http://www.mcic.org/

CRAYON - Chicago-area Radical Anarchist Organizing Network
- A group that helps organize the youth of the Chicago area for direct action, relating to a diverse variety of issues.
- http://www.inexi.com/crayon/index2.html

ChiBots - Chicago Area Robots Group
- Provides support and networking for individuals interested in robotics. Includes meeting calendar and archives, mailing list, and contact information.
- http://www.chibots.org/

Chicago Area Mensa
- High intelligence association that offers support and networking to qualified individuals. Includes activities and events calendar, scholarship program, and contacts.
- http://chicago.us.mensa.org/

Planned Parenthood Chicago Area
- Offering family planning services including medical services, education and advocacy. Includes information on centers, programs and services.
- http://www.ppca.org/

Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
- Not-for-profit corporation, is the principal provider in Chicago and suburban Cook County of free legal services in civil law matters to individuals and not-for-profit organizations unable to afford legal counsel.
- http://www.lafchicago.org/

Babyzone.com: Chicago
- Provides information on family planning, pregnancy, and parenting. Features include free classifieds, chat and discussion message boards, and links to family-related businesses in the region.
- http://chicago.babyzone.com/

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
- Matches children with adult mentors.
- http://www.bbbschgo.org/

Graveyards of Chicago
- Photo tours of many Chicago area cemeteries, with background text and historical information.
- http://www.graveyards.com/

craigslist: Chicago Online Community
- Non-commercial bulletin board for events, jobs, housing, personal ads and community discussion.
- http://chicago.craigslist.org/