Successful Chicago entrepreuners working together to improve the climate for Chicago businesses. Being successful in business alone, was not enough for us. Along the way of our growth we discovered the need for businessses to band together to create a stronger unified voice for change. Are you a business owner, a CEO / president, in strong positions of leadership at your work and or politically active ? Then we need you. Join us and make a difference.

Other OGC resources: Google Groups: http://groups.google.com/group/opengovchicago Wiki: http://opengovchi.pbworks.com/ ----- "government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." We believe that citizens should consider government to be "us", not "them." This meetup is for citizens who are interested in seeing their federal, state, and local government function more efficiently and responsively. We are inspired by people who are actively building too …

… Limited resources, more expensive extraction methods and unstable geopolitical regions will further increase prices for petroleum. A concrete example would possible gas prices in the range of $4.50 to excess of $5.00 for the summer 2012. • Economy Expand trade and spread capital gains by having a modern educated workforce for a competitive free market economy. Conclusion: My hypothetical theorem of economic law consisting of five interdependent principles is a preliminary, experimental and there …

International Workers Day, which falls on May 1st of every year, is celebrated throughout the world (with the conspicuous exception of the United States of America). This holiday finds its origins in an event which occurred in Chicago, in May of 1886, and in the travesty of justice which ensued. Please click here for a brief synopsis of the full story: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haymarket_affair The Haymarket Society exists to make sure that the legacy bequeathed to us by our patriots, who we …

Thank you for your interest in joining my Meetup Group, Volunteers for Susana A. Mendoza! When you sign up as a volunteer for this group, my Volunteer Coordinator and I will notify you about my upcoming events, meetings and volunteer opportunities through Meetup. For my successful Chicago City Clerk campaign, my Meetup Group volunteers played a major role in helping me win on February 22, 2011. Thank you to them and to the Chicagoans who voted for me! Before you start volunteering for m …

The College of Complexes is a weekly free speech forum on social issues and current events, which meets every Saturday evening at 8:00 PM at the Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago. A guest speaker makes a presentation on a topic, such as a solution to one of the world's problems, followed by questions from the audience, and then a rebuttal/remarks period in which all in attendance can speak for 5 minutes at the podium. The only rule is that we listen to only "One Fool at a Time …

There is a common theme behind the destruction of 80% of the world's old growth forests, global warming, our addiction to oil, and the devastation of Indigenous communities around the globe: powerful multi-national corporations seeking to maximize short-term profits while disregarding long-term consequences. Meet others who seek to save our planet through creative protest, public awareness, and non-violent direct action. Everyone is welcome -- from seasoned activists to people who just want to l …

Meet Chicago area people to discuss environmental issues on a global and local level. Live the Sierra Club motto "Explore, enjoy and protect the planet" by involvement in activist, social and outdoor adventures in the Chicagoland area. See our Greater Chicago Event Calendar.

We are a collective of Chicago feminists interested in building community and connecting with other like-minded people. We will meet monthly to support a local feminist event, organization, business or cause. This group is open to everyone of all genders, ages, races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and economic statuses, but you must identify as a feminist and support equality and inclusion for all. Email us at chifems@gmail.com for more information and follow us on …

This Meetup is a place for people to find out about and attend townhall meetings held by representatives from the US Senate and House of Representatives surrounding the bills "Protect IP Act" or PIPA and the "Stop Online Piracy Act," or "SOPA." Because the Senate will resume and take action on the bill January 23rd and 24th, it is important to link Senators with their constituents. Creative America is a grassroots organization uniting the entertainment community and others against content theft. …

Meet other local Documentary Film Fans. Discuss docs and the subjects they deal with and recommend documentary films to one another. Make selections to watch and discuss at your Meetup. -------------- Please email Organizer DIRECTLY with questions / replies ------------ ---- Please adjust your communication settings if you want fewer messages ----

There is the first and official tea party in the North Shore of Illinois.

Meetup to work for passage of the The FairTax Act of 2009, HR 25/S296 The FairTax: Enables workers to keep their entire paychecks Enables retirees to keep their entire pensions Refunds in advance the tax on purchases of basic necessities Allows American products to compete fairly Brings transparency and accountability to tax policy Ensures Social Security and Medicare funding Closes all loopholes and brings fairness to taxation Abolishes the IRS Join the FairTax networking site …

Do you crave intellectual conversation with socially and politically progressive couples? Are your politics on the Left or Socialist leaning? Are you an atheist, agnostic, or freethinker? (We’ve had enough of religiosity and we’re not interested.) Are you environmentally conscious and active? Are you a committed COUPLE in your mid 40’s or 50’s? Have your children moved on? (We are empty nesters or very close to it.) Do you value and practice the lively art of conversation, a dialogue and respect …

… We host events such as:    - Movie Outings; Gay film fest; Gay movie nights    - Concerts; Music festivals; Open Mic; Explore local Live music venues    - Art Museums; Chicago History LGBT lectures, Photography exhibits; Fashion shows    - LGBT Charity events; Political fundraising events; volunteering opportunities    - Brunch and dinners, Wine Tasting and Lectures   - Hiking our lovely State parks, cycling outings - Salsa, Art lessons, Group Boxing exercise class - And we will always b …

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!