The Chicago Socialist Youth is an amalgam of independant, free thinking youth in Chicago dedicated on creating a radical democracy that places people's lives under their own control - A non-racist, classless, feminist, environmentalist, socialist society in which people cooperate at work, at home, and in the community for the greater good. We seek a society that is based on the fundamental tenets of collective human decency instead of selfish individualism. We fight for a new social and economic …

Helping women to be self-sufficient entrepreneurs through life-long learning in a supportive environment. Giving women the skills to take control of their economic well-being empowers them to build healthier families, stronger communities, and a more vibrant economy. In the end, it helps us all. Prepares Women for the Complex Rigors of Business Ownership . A business is not built overnight. EEW' s challenging training programs cover everything from developing business plans to accessing capital …

We are one of the largest and most active Chicago book groups. If you love discussing only the greatest books being published in a wide variety of nonfiction categories (psychology, history, memoirs, politics, personal growth, economics, nature and beyond), sign up now!

Wouldn’t it be great to live in an attractive, clean and orderly home where everyone got along and the food was good? Guess what? This is possible, probable and could be reasonably priced. It’s a modern update on the boarding house of days gone by. New Community Vision is developing the concept of professional homes, run by professional homemakers, to meet the need for housing that is flexible, affordable, and safe in environments that are emotionally healthy or at least not toxic. These princ …

Shimer College encourages dynamic and friendly conversation. Our favorite topics include: 'What is society? What is love? What does it mean to be human? What is our relationship with past and future generations? What is our responsibility to each other? What is the meaning of life?' We will be hosting events around Chicago to provide a format for open discussion.

This group is dedicated to an exploration of the ideas informing educational philosophy, policy-making and planning - including investigation, analysis and critique of educational design at the local, state, national and international levels. I hope to open an erudite and broad-minded conversation about the underlying purpose(s) of public education from an eclectic, multi-angled perspective (i.e., classical Western, Eastern, post-modern, traditionalist, etc.). I am interested in what are the m …

B.I.G. is a visionary gateway that offers support, education and networking  for smart women (and let's face it -we're all smart!)  Your first B.I.G. Meeting is FREE.  Once you've enjoyed your first meeting, we hope you find great value in becoming a member along with the rest of our women. Mission -- To create an environment where women empower each other toward their personal and professional goals and dreams. We currently host meetings in nearly 60 local communities throughout the country an …

The purpose of the DuPage Peace Through Justice Coalition is multifaceted: to promote nonviolent solutions to terrorism, to call on members of Congress to protect civil liberties, and to provide a public forum to present alternatives to war and education on cross cultural issues. The Coalition is made up of people from diverse ethnic, racial, religious and cultural backgrounds united in their belief that war is not the answer to terrorism. DuPage County is standing up for peace! Many people in o …

MJM Speakers' Circle is a President's Distinguished Toastmasters International Club located on the south side of Chicago. At MJM Speakers' Circle we focus on helping members improve their public speaking and leadership skills using the proven tools, resources and methods of Toastmasters International. If you are interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills for improved employment, personal enrichment or if you just want to build up the confidence to approach that cute guy o …

This group is for people who are feeling tired and stressed and even bored and are looking to 'fill up' again, renewing their zest for life.  This is a group tries to provide activities that are healthful for the mind, body and soul.  It is my belief that one cannot achieve true health unless the mind, body and soul are taken care of. We are following Environmental Justice policy which means, all people of any race, gender, religion, nationality, age, health status, economic status, orientation …

The mission of this group is to provide a forum where you can meet new people, build relationships, and expand your network, while gaining a current understanding of the economic situation and learning some ways to prepare for your financial well-being regardless of the economy. As you may realize, the people in your network are amongst your most important assets. The more people you know, the more you can learn. Everyone alone has value. When the best & brightest come together, the possibili …

Transition Jeff Park Jefferson Park - Portage Park neighbors: Are you interested in issues of sustainability? Are you interested in finding ways to strengthen our community while lessening our impact on the environment? Transition Jeff Park is a group forming to explore ways we can do just that.  By building connections within our community and supporting ways to reduce energy, reduce consumption and reduce waste, we can move towards sustainability at a local level.  By sharing resources, skills …

REGULAR EXERCISE DECREASES THE RISK OF CANCER AND LATIN DANCING IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO EXERCISE! Our Dance Classes provide an opportunity to everyone to mingle in a fun festive atmosphere, and more importantly, to reaffirm the significance of regular exercise as one of the means available to both men and women to reduce the risk of Cancer. Due to these tough economic times, our donation is just $5.00 to learn Latin dances with professional instructors. However, our objective is to encourage …

Northside Wine Collection Club is an established form of alternative investment that can offer impressive returns. The wine market is based upon simple supply and demand economics. Bordeaux has the most stable financial market of all wine producing regions, while in each decade only 3-4 vintages out of every 10 have wines of a high enough quality for investment purposes. A chateau can only produce a unique and finite amount of wine each year. As this is happening the wine is maturing and becomin …

According to Wikipedia, Public AWareness of Science (PAWS), Public Understanding of Science (PUS) or more recently, Public Engagement with Science and Technology are terms relating to the attitudes, behaviors, opinions and activities that comprise the relations between the general public or lay society as a whole to scientific knowledge and organization. It is a comparatively new approach to the task of exploring the multitude of relations and linkages science, technology and innovation have amo …

Welcome Chicago Yogis in need of economic relief! For everyone who finds themselves "in between" jobs, self-employed or low on cash, you're not alone. You need to take a break from stressing out over it. Breathe, stretch out, and meetup with other talented, smart, creative people who are rowing in the same boat. Chicago Donation Yoga is a meetup group for yoga, tea, and socialization @ Infuse Yoga Spa in Lincoln Park. We meet for stress-relieving, empowering yoga appropriate for all levels of ex …

Winter has arrived again! We have stepped up our meetup trips for this season to include other resorts, additional pickup locations, overnight trips and one big trip west! One day trips will go to either Devil's Head Resort, Cascade Mountain or Chestnut Mountain every weekend! Overnight trips are scheduled for Devil's Head Resort and we are working on Granite Peak and Boyne! We will also be running another trip out west this year to Jackson Hole!  Date TBD, but it is going to be great! The organ …

The purpose of this group is to bring governments, developers, and communities together in a common mission to use public data to create digital tools that serve civic needs and promote economic development. Go to http://illinoisopentech.org/ for the latest updates on the Illinois Open Technology (ILOpenTech). The first set of meetups will be held in our four pilot communities: Belleville, Champaign, Rockford and South Suburbs centered around the ILOpenTech Challenge, a multi-month initiative th …

The Nimatullahi Sufi Order is a spiritual discipline dedicated to the selfless service and love of all human beings. The foundation of our spiritual endeavors rests upon the practice of ceaselessly remembering God in thought, word and deed. Our guiding principles are firmly rooted in the tradition of chivalry (futuwwa in Arabic and javanmardi in Persian) in the Middle East, where relations among members of society were based on selfless service and consideration of others first and foremost. Un …

A group for those interested in leading a healthy and enjoyable life! Real whole food is delicious and good for you, and it should be fun to prepare and eat with friends and family. Learn about what "real food" is and why it is so important for our health. We are focused on helping people eat fresh whole foods on a local and sustainable scale as much as possible. We will help you to avoid foods that are not good for you such as highly-processed foods, sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, and bad …

We are trying to bring together professionals from the Romanian speaking community and build strong networks in different fields of interest. Whether you are a student trying to get your first job or working in the academia, whether you are a professional that would like to change industries, or an industry veteran, this is the right place for you! We are welcoming highly competent, talented, passionate people willing to exchange industry news, discuss the latest trends, share ideas or just soci …

This is a group for anyone that is interested in networking, socializing and sharing ideas with fellow entrepreneurs and network marketers. We can also plan FREE training sessions to cover a variety of topics including lead generation strategies, social network prospecting, following up and many more topics. Whether it is how to close the next deal, career plans or how to start a business venture. Our focus is personal and economic growth! Let us come together as one community to build rewarding …