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The New Intellectual Forum
Source: Marsha Enright
Chicago, IL, United States
Contact

The New Intellectual Forum was founded in 1987 by Marsha and John Enright as a Chicago area Objectivist discussion group. Each meeting is dedicated to some particular topic, with the discussion being led by a volunteer from among the members. The topics are wide-ranging, and include anything of interest to Objectivists. The discussions are usually non-political. Participation is open to anyone interested in the ideas of Ayn Rand, or in ideas in general, and who can conduct themselves in a reasonably civilized manner. An NIF gathering consists of three parts: a dinner at a restaurant, a presentation with group discussion, and then finally socializing and general discussion. Chicago Area Objectivists: Good People to know!

Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute
Source: Marsha Enright
Chicago, IL, United States
info@rifinst.org

Foundation for The College of the United States. Higher Education rooted in reason, individualism, and liberty ––– this is the foundation of the College of the United States. Opening in September 2008, the College will use the principles of Montessori/Shared Inquiry methods as well as the Great Books to maximize learning. The purpose is to prepare young, bright students for a life of leadership, promoting reason, achievement and individual happiness in their work and their lives. This new college is dedicated to developing the global leaders of tomorrow who will fulfill the vision of America’s Founding Fathers. It will provide a sound, highly integrated four year liberal arts and sciences curriculum emphasizing reality-oriented and life-enhancing learning, examining many philosophies and ideas including those of rational self-interest, Classical Liberalism and free market economics.

Hot off the press
Source: The Illinois State Rifle Association
IL, United States
member@isra.org

Press release page of The Illinois State Rifle Association including link to media contacts.

selfgov.peoria
Source: William B. Dennis II
Peoria, IL, United States
williamdennis@flink.com

A few links and resources for libertarians in Peoria, Illinois.

Institute for Justice clinic on entrepreneurship Web site
Source: Institute for Justice Clinic
Chicago, IL, United States
clinic@ij.org

The IJ Clinic is a joint project of IJ and the University of Chicago Law School. Its mission is to expand economic liberty in economically disadvantaged inner cities and communities through a model public interest clinical program.

School Choice 2000: What's Happening in the States: Illinois
Source: The Heritage Foundation
IL, United States

Education statistics, the legal context for school choice, and a summary of recent developments in the state. Also provides contact information and links to information in the other states and U.S. territories.

Illinois Marijuana Initiative (IMI)
Source: IMI
Chicago, IL, United States
imihq@wwa.com

Well-done, oft-updated page with information about the Illinois-specific marijuana-legalization movement, including the annual Weed Fest in Chicago.

Free Inquiry Network
Source: FIN
Chicago, IL, United States
fin@freeinquirtynetwork.com

"Founded in 1988 by readers of Free Inquiry magazine. Rather than forming a group for secular humanists (exclusively), we decided to start a group based on the cornerstone of the humanist outlook, free inquiry." Group inquires into free-market and libertarian ideas as well. Check out their calendar.

The Pursuit of Liberty
Source: Woodrow Windischman
IL, United States
woodrow3@mindspring.com

Page creator Windischman declares himself a moderate to conservative libertarian, not to be confused with the Atheists and Anarchists which prevail in the LP (his capitals, not mine).

Illinois State Rifle Association's event calendar
Source: Illinois State Rifle Association
IL, United States

Free Inquiry Network Activities & News
Source: FIN
Chicago, IL, United States
fin@freeinquirynetwork.com

Secular humanist group also explores libertarian and free-market ideas at events in the Chicagoland area. See this page for the current month's activities, but also check out the Freethinker's Calendar before you leave.

Marva Collins
Source: Marva Collins Seminars, Inc.
Chicago, IL, United States

"Her vision, dedication to the education of children, and her achievements has earned her recognition from all over the world. She has received over 42 honorary doctoral degrees ... Marva Collins believes every child is a winner until somewhere, someone teaches him or her too thoroughly that they are useless."

Paul Varnell
Source: Independent Gay Forum
Chicago, IL, United States
pvarnell@aol.com

Varnell is the editor of the Independent Gay Forum, a place for gay libertarians and conservatives on the Internet. He also writes a weekly column for the Chicago Free Press and other gay newspapers. His areas of expertise include libertarian theory, gay history, political philosophy, and socio-economic analysis.

George Clowes
Source: The Heartland Institute
Chicago, IL, United States
clowesga@aol.com

Editor of Heartland's monthly "School Reform News." A nationally known and sought-after speaker on school reform topics, most notably parental choice/school vouchers and the whole notion of what constitutes "public" education. 19 S. LaSalle #903, Chicago IL 60603. Phone: (312)377-4000.

Dr. Herbert J. Walberg
Source: The Heartland Institute
Chicago, IL, United States
hwalberg@uic.edu

Chairman of the Board of Directors. Research Professor of Psychology and Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His research is focused on the educational promotion of human learning and talent. He is frequently called to testify on educational matters in Congressional committees and courts. 180 E.Pearson #3607, Chicago IL 60611. Phone: (312)951-6044/(312)996-8133, Fax: (312)996-6400.

Barry Chiswick
Source: University of Illinois, Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
brchis@uic.edu

Head and Research Professor, Department of Economics. Current research includes analysis of the skill acquisition, labor market adjustment and economic impact of immigrants, the determinants of immigration and immigration policy, and human capital and labor market behavior of racial and ethnic groups.

Robert Weissberg
Source: Heartland Institute/ University of Illinois - Champaign/Urbana
Urbana, IL, United States
rweissbe@uiuc.edu

Dr. Weissberg's book, "Voracious Appetites: Public Opinion and Big Government," is an analysis of how American public opinion is manufactured to show a nearly insatiable appetite for greater government spending.

Dr. Nicholas A. Lash
Source: Heartland Institute/Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
nlash@luc.edu

Specializies in banking, inflation, international banking. Publishes on topics such as "Banks and Black Community Development."

Mr. Dennis Brennen
Source: Heartland Institute/Harper College
Palatine, IL, United States
dbrennen@harper.cc.il.us

Publishes and speaks on gun rights, riverboat gambling, and school improvement through competition. Author of papers including "Gun Control: Ten Myths vs. Reality" (with Daniel Polsby).

Dr. John E. Silvia
Source: Heartland Institute/ Zurich Kemper Investments Inc.
Chicago, IL, United States

Dr. John E. Silvia is senior vice president and chief economist at Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc. His primary responsibilities include analysis, modeling, and forecasting of economic developments. His research has appeared in several professional journals, along with The Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Barron’s and Bondweek.

Ronald D. Rotunda
Source: Heartland Institute/University of Illinois
Champaign, IL, United States
rrotunda@law.uiuc.edu

Co-author of the most widely used course book on legal ethics, now in its 6th edition. Also the author of a leading course book on constitutional law, now in its 5th edition.

John Skorburg
Source: Heartland Institute/ American Farm Bureau
Park Ridge, IL, United States
johns@fb.com

John Skorburg is a senior economist and international trade specialist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, the nation's largest general farm organization with 4.5 million member families. Skorburg's responsibilities include the federal budget, tax policy, federal regulations, and international trade.

Dr. Robert A. Baade
Source: Heartland Institute/ Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL, United States
baade@lfc.edu

Author of several papers on international economics. Studies also include athletic sports and whether or not cities benefit economically.

My regulatory nightmare
Source: FEE
Author: Stephen Lathrop
IL, United States

An IL homebuilder set out to create a new housing development, replacing a dump and flood hazard with a pond. But he ran afoul of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency. (PDF file) (3/03)

Illinois Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of tuition tax credit case
Source: Institute for Justice
Author: John Kramer
IL, United States

In yet another victory for Illinois families, the Supreme Court of Illinois today refused to reconsider the ruling of the Fourth District Court of Appeals that the Illinois educational expenses tax credit law is constitutional. (06/30/01)

Supreme Court clips wings of migratory bird rule
Source: Defenders of Property Rights
Chicago, IL, United States
mail@yourpropertyrights.org

"In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on January 9, 2001 held that the Army Corps of Engineers does not have authority under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act to regulate isolated wetlands simply because such wetland may provide habitat for migratory birds."

Realistic self-defense and the armed citizen, part II
Source: Second Amendment Police Department
Author: Curt Bolding
IL, United States

The second of a two-part story by a 16-year police veteran on how best to defend one's self and remain within the bounds of Illinois state law.

Realistic self-defense and the armed citizen, part I
Source: Second Amendment Police Department
Author: Curt Bolding
IL, United States

The first of a two-part story by a 16-year police veteran on how best to defend oneself and remain within the bounds of Illinois state law.

Carry legal in Illinois
Source: Concealed Carry, Inc.
Oak Brook, IL, United States
john@concealcarry.org

"You are just six seconds from safety!" Concealed-carry is not legal in Illinois, but CCI has argued that there is a loophole in the law which allows handguns to be concealed in a fanny pack, as long as ammunition is stored separately. State's attorneys say they will prosecute anyone carrying guns in this manner.

Illinois suspends death penalty
Source: CNN
IL, United States

Faced with the unpleasant fact that, since 1977, Illinois has overturned the convictions of more condemned prisoners than it has executed, Gov. George Ryan imposed a moratorium on the death penalty. (1/31/00)

School Choice and Competition
Source: The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
IL, United States

Why should we believe that American schools could stand improvement? Because "U.S. students lag behind many of their peers in the other G-7 countries in science and math despite substantial increases in real spending." Adobe PDF. (7/1/99)

Saving Public Schools
Source: Manhattan Institute Civic Bulletin
Author: Paul G. Vallas
Chicago, IL, United States

In 1995, Paul Vallas, at the invitation of the mayor, took over as CEO of the failing Chicago public schools. Three years later Chicago's schools show improvement. Charter schools were among the options exploited. Adobe PDF. (3/99)

Summary of Illinois Teacher Salaries
Source: Northwest Tax Watch
IL, United States

From 1992 to 1995, salaries of school teachers in the suburban communities northwest of Chicago rose between seven and 22 percent; administrator salaries rose between 13 and 34 percent. By comparison, consumer prices rose 8.1 percent over the same period. Adobe PDF. (11/96)

Private Schools' High Quality
Source: Illinois Taxpayer Education Foundation Review
Author: W. Kent Fung
IL, United States

An excellent teacher in an Illinois public school is often paid less than a bad teacher because the bad teacher has attained seniority through tenure. Private school teachers, by contrast, are compensated on ability. Adobe PDF. (2/99)

Where Illinois Public School Taxes Go
Source: Illinois Taxpayer Education Foundation Review
Author: Dennis Constant
IL, United States

Over 80 percent of total spending on Illinois public schools goes to pay employee salaries, employee benefits and independent contractors, according to Constant of the Illinois Taxpayer Education Foundation. Adobe PDF. (Winter 97)

Private Schools: Saving Illinois Taxpayers $2 Billion a Year
Source: The Heartland Institute
Author: George Clowes
Chicago, IL, United States

"Thank the Lord for the Illinois parents who send their children to parochial or private schools. By keeping their students out of tax-supported government schools, those parents save Illinois taxpayers over $2 billion a year."

Six Myths of School Finance Reform
Source: The Heartland Institute
Author: Joseph L. Bast
Chicago, IL, United States
think@heartland.org

Why higher taxes and increased school spending are not the answers to problems in educational reform.

School Choice: Church vs. State?
Source: The Heartland Institute
Author: Harold Hotelling
Chicago, IL, United States
think@heartland.org

A reply to those who believe school vouchers will produce "excessive entanglement" between Church and State.

Higher Taxes Won't Improve Schools
Source: The Heartland Institute
Author: George Clowes
Chicago, IL, United States
think@heartland.org

This press release about George Clowes's work on school-reform issues does a good job of outlining what's wrong with Illinois's so-called reform.

The Heartland plan for Illinois
Source: Ludwig von Mises Institute
Author: Joseph L. Bast
IL, United States

The wide range of design options that go under the umbrella of "school vouchers" is often overlooked by choice critics who seem to imagine a single national voucher plan is being proposed. There are, in fact, as many different ideas as to the form a voucher plan should take as there are communities seeking to improve their schools. (05/14/02)

Illinois School Report Card 1999
Source: Chicago Tribune Internet Edition
IL, United States

Access to information for every public school in Illinois from the 1999 School Report Card released by the Illinois Board of Education. (1999)

Effects of impact fees on the suburban Chicago housing market
Source: Heartland Institute
IL, United States

"Municipalities in suburban Chicago impose fees ranging from $2,223 to $8,942 on new four-bedroom homes. ... High impact fees are regressive, reduce the supply of moderately priced housing and may negatively affect a community's ability to attract and retain good-paying jobs." (11/19/99)

Not a solution to state budget problems
Source: Heartland Institute
IL, United States

Edited text transcript of Illinois state Sen. Steve Rauschenberger's presentation at a 10/03 National Symposium on Drug Importation.

The FOCUS Fund: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Chicago, IL, United States
TEACH522@aol.com

Patrick Keleher, President; Joan Ferdinand, Operations Vice Pres.; Georgetown Square, 522 4th Street, Wilmette, IL 60091-2829; phone 847-256-8476, FAX 847-256-8482. Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice. For details, contact the program in your area.

Share your thoughts on an Illinois bill to allow concealed carry
Source: Petition Online
IL, United States
sayyesto401@hotmail.com

This petition for Illinois residents asks supporters of a House bill which would allow for the concealed carry of firearms to show it by signing online.

Tools for passing the Safe Families Act
Source: Concealed Carry, Inc.
IL, United States
john@concealcarry.org

A three-step plan to help get the Safe Families Act -- concealed carry -- through the Illinois legislature in 2001.

Help pass concealed-carry in Illinois
Source: Concealed Carry, Inc.
Oak Brook, IL, United States
john@concealcarry.org

"The Family and Personal Protection Act" would allow for the concealed-carry of firearms. It is in the Illinois House as HB401. Find out about it and let your state representatives know how you'd like them to vote.

CC News
Source: Concealed Carry, Inc.
IL, United States
john@concealcarry.org

A good source for daily pro-gun news in Illinois, especially regarding concealed carry laws. Available via e-mail as well.

My Side of the Swamp
Source: Michael M. Bates
Oak Lawn, IL, United States
mikeb704@aol.com

Conservative commentary with a sense of humor.

Environment News
Source: The Heartland Institute
Chicago, IL, United States
think@heartland.org

"20-page monthly newspaper reporting on efforts nationwide to adopt free market, sound science policies for environment reform." Subscribe and/or read archives online.

Steve Chapman
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago, IL, United States
schapman@tribune.com

A syndicated libertarian columnist and member of the Chicago Tribune editorial board. New columns appear on Thursdays and Sundays. Page includes links to past columns since December 18, 1997.

School Reform News
Source: The Heartland Institute
Chicago, IL, United States

A 20-page monthly newspaper reporting on school reform efforts nationwide. Every issue published so far is online.

The Sam Adams Alliance & Foundation
Source: Michael Van Winkle, The Sam Adams Alliance
Chicago, IL, United States
info@samadamsalliance.org

Over 200 years ago, Sam Adams built a network of citizens that primed the ground for the American Revolution and paved the way for the rights and freedoms outlined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Today, many of those basic freedoms are under attack by the very government that was formed to protect them—a government that is increasingly overreaching, unaccountable, and out of control. The Sam Adams Alliance strives to educate and inform citizens about the important political issues necessary to maintaining a free society, including government accountability, government transparency, property rights protection, fiscal responsibility, free speech, and citizen initiative and referendum rights. In doing so, it aims to broaden the public debate on the proper role of state and local government in society, and to inspire greater involvement of intelligent, concerned citizens." "Become a modern-day Sam Adams...join us today!"

The SAA's former blog "Tea Party" is now called Blogivists .com and a community of bloggers who do not simply want to write but are dedicated to advancing the cause of free-markets and individual liberty. Become a Blogivist! It is the only site offering free personalized blogs to anyone who is motivated by the cause of liberty. (3/6/08)

Greater Peoria Area Libertarians
Source: GPAL
Peoria, IL, United States
info@gpal.org

Libertarian Party activist group serving the Greater Peoria (IL) area.

Rockford Area Libertarians
Source: Rockford Libertarians
Rockford, IL, United States
liberty@lprockford.8m.com

A Libertarian group serving the Rockford Illinois area. Meetings are the first Thursday of the month.

DuPage County Illinois Libertarians
Source: DuPage County LP
Wheaton, IL, United States
jmaggot@yahoo.com

The official DuPage County affiliate of the Libertarian Party of Illinois.

Joliet gun buyback funds gun rights
Source: KABA/CCI
Joliet, IL, United States

Joliet held their gun buy-back and blew through $7,150 tax dollars. The good news: 1) Thanks to the Champaign County Rifle Association 16 junk guns were turned in. $800 will now go to support Gun Rights in Illinois. 11% of the take isn't bad. Gun Rights came out a big winner. 2) Matt Beauchamp of the Chicago Libertarian Party and managed to kick up the dust with a video camera. (11/07/01)

Campaign to End the Death Penalty
Source: CEDP
Chicago, IL, United States

"The Campaign is based on the idea that everyone who opposes capital punishment needs to come together to organize meetings, petitioning, pickets and protests to stop the death penalty. Like the civil rights and anti-war activists of the 1960's, we need to start now to build a groundswell of opposition that is vocal and visible." Newsletter, events calendar, fact sheets and more.

Libertarians of Illinois Valley
Source: LIV
Peoria, IL, United States
jeff@randomactofkindness.com

Libertarian group active since 1976, affiliated with the LP of Illinois.

Americans for a Society Free From Age Restrictions
Source: ASFAR
Chicago, IL, United States
president@asfar.org

"ASFAR is an organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the legal civil rights of youth. ASFAR fights the voting age, curfew laws, and other laws that limit the freedom of young people." Headed by libertarians, but people of other stripes are active as well.

Antiwar Students at the University of Illinois
Source: Students at the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
Urbana-Champaign, IL, United States
raut99@hotmail.com

A high-tech, activist, educational, and awareness organization founded at the University of Illinois. Home page updated continuously.

MadMonk Productions: a Chicago 'theatre of thought'
Source: Nathan Lorenz
Chicago, IL, United States
info@madmonkproductions.com

A small theatre company in Chicago devoted to the philosophy of Ayn Rand.

Illinois Chapter of The Republican Liberty Caucus
Source: RLC
Chicago, IL, United States
nathanielkrause@hotmail.com

The RLC seeks to further libertarian ideals by working within the Republican Party. Contact Nathaniel Krause at the email address listed here or at (217) 278-2038.

UChicago Bureaucrash cell
Source: Megan McClellan
Chicago, IL, United States
mmcclell@midway.uchicago.edu

Home page for the University of Chicago cell of Bureaucrash.

Open Debates of America
Source: ODA
Elk Grove Village, IL, United States
debates@opendebatesusa.org

Group formed to agitate for more open debates than the ones controlled by the Democrat- and Republican-run Debates Commission.

Southern Illinois Libertarians
Source: SIL
Carbondale, IL, United States
reynard@siu.edu

Southern IL chapter of the Libertarian Party of America.

Bureaucrash UChicago
Source: University of Chicago Bureaucrash
Chicago, IL, United States

Guerilla freedom activism on the University of Chicago campus.

Champaign County Rifle Association
Source: Champaign County Rifle Association
Champaign, IL, United States
webmaster@gunssavelife.com

News, events, activism, pointers on Illinois gun laws.

Leroy Pyle
Source: Second Amendment Police Department
Chicago, IL, United States
lpyle@2ampd.net

A career police officer and NRA training counselor and instructor, Pyle was very outspoken during his tenure in the San Jose, California police department about the rights of gun-owners, and is a voice for police officers who support the Second Amendment.

Concealed Carry, Inc.
Source: CCI
Oak Brook, IL, United States
john@concealcarry.org

"Dedicated to passing a concealed-carry law in the 19 states that do not have one," but especially focused on the battle in Illinois. A good resource for news about the concealed-carry movement and especially its efforts in Illinois, including action opportunities and events.

Tyranny Response Team Illinois
Source: Concealed Carry, Inc.
Oak Brook, IL, United States
john@concealcarry.org

"Members of the Tyranny Response Team pledge our commitment to the absolute restoration of our Bill of Rights, and further, to strict adherence to the legal and moral principles of the Declaration of Independence, upon which this nation was founded." Past actions have included counter-marches against the Million Mom March.

The Heartland Institute School Reform Center
Source: The Heartland Institute
Chicago, IL, United States

Publisher of "School Reform News," a free monthly newspaper for school reform activists and insiders.

Great American Adventure Club
Source: GAAC
Centralia, IL, United States
adventur@midwest.net

Charter school; contact Coleman Wheeler.

YouthBuild Rockford Charter School
Source: YBRCS
Rockford, IL, United States
kknodle@mindspring.com

Charter school; contact Kerry Knodle

North Kenwood/Oakland Charter School
Source: NKOCS
Chicago, IL, United States
kirby@consortium-chicago.org

Charter school; contact C. Kirby Callam

Prairie Crossing Charter School
Source: PCCS
Grayslake, IL, United States
kjohnston@sisna.com

Charter school; contact Kathy Johnston

Chicago International Charter School - Prairie Campus
Source: CICS
Chicago, IL, United States
mbakalis@aqs.org

Charter school; contact Michael J. Bakalis.

Chicago International Charter School - Bucktown Campus
Source: CICS
Chicago, IL, United States
mbakalis@aqs.org

Charter school; contact Michael J. Bakalis.

Alain Locke Charter Academy
Source: ALCA
Chicago, IL, United States
robinsonlyles@yahoo.com

Charter school; contact Krista Robinson-Lyles.

Illinois charter schools
Source: U.S. Charter Schools
IL, United States

Profiles of charter schools in the state.

Christian Home Educators Coalition of Illinois
Source: CHECOI
IL, United States
ILCHEC@aol.com

Resources and support for homeschoolers. P.O. Box 47322 Chicago, IL 60647. Phone: (773) 278-0673.

Illinois Christian Home Educators
Source: ICHE
IL, United States
ICHE83@juno.com

Resources and support for homeschoolers. P.O. Box 775, Harvard, IL 60033. Phone: (847) 662-1909, FAX: (815) 943-7883.

ACLU of Illinois
Source: American Civil Liberties Union
Chicago, IL, United States

Know your rights! Illinois chapter includes info on local issues and cases.

John Marshall Law School Federalist Society
Source: John Marshall Law School
Chicago, IL, United States

Federalist Society chapter.

College Libertarians of Bradley University
Source: College Libertarians at Bradley
Peoria, IL, United States

Chicago-Kent Federalist Society
Source: Chicago-Kent College of Law
Chicago, IL, United States
chage@chicagokent.kentlaw.edu

Local student chapter of the Federalist Society.

The Heartland Institute
Source: The Heartland Institute
Chicago, IL, United States

Most significant state-based think tank in the Midwest, and maybe in the entire United States. Heartland specializes in getting free-market research into the hands of editors, reporters, and state elected officials across the country.

Libertarians of Illinois Valley
Source: LIV
Author: David F. Schaefer
Peoria, IL, United States

Libertarian discussion group active since 1976, affiliated with the LP of Illinois. Recently started a book club.

The New Intellectual Forum
Source: Timothy Shell
Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Objectivist discussion group (for ten years!). Includes photos of regular attendees, contact information, and a list of recent topics.

College Libertarians at UIUC
Source: UIUC
Urbana-Champaign, IL, United States

Student libertarian organization at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Illinois State Rifle Association
Source: ISRA
Chatsworth, IL, United States

ISRA is dedicated to upholding citizens' rights to firearms while fighting the criminal use of firearms. Site includes news, quotes, a calendar of events, and much more.

Libertarian Party of Illinois
Source: LPI
Chicago, IL, United States
lpi@il.lp.org

Illinois affiliate of the National Libertarian Party. Site includes listing of upcoming events as well as an online newsletter, "The Illinois Libertarian."

Libertarian Party of Chicago
Source: LPC
Chicago, IL, United States
chairman@lpchicago.org

Activities and issues relevant to the Chicago area -- political resources, protests, platforms and info on joining the Libertarian Party of Chicago.

The Henry Hazlitt Foundation
Source: HHF
Chicago, IL, United States
info@hazlitt.org

The parent organization of Free-Market.Net. HHF hosts some local Chicago events, but focuses most of its resources on The Freedom Network Web sites. The hazlitt.org Web site hosts a significant amount of information by and about its namesake, the great free-market economist and journalist, Henry Hazlitt.

Illinois Citizens for a Sound Economy
Source: Citizens for a Sound Economy
Springfield, IL, United States
ilcse@cse.org

Illinois chapter of CSE, which supports lower taxes and deregulation. Check in for events and electronic publications.

Shelby County Grassroots Committee
Source: SCGC
Shelbyville, IL, United States
poobah@bmmhnet.com

Affiliated with the Illinois State Rifle Association, the Shelby County Grassroots Committee is dedicated to fighting for gun rights at the local, state, and federal level.

The Playboy Foundation
Source: Playboy Enterprises Inc.
Chicago, IL, United States
giving@playboy.com

"The primary purpose of the Playboy Foundation in fulfilling its charitable purposes are to aid those who are inequitably treated by institutions or unjustly treated by antiquated laws."

Campus Libertarians @ ISU
Source: Campus Libertarians @ ISU
Bloomington, IL, United States
eadubie@rs6000.cmp.ilstu.edu

Active student group at Illinois State University. Excellent, well-designed, oft-updated page includes the latest group activities, meetings, listserv, contact info, etc.

Center for Conscious Living
Source: Center for Conscious Living
Chicago, IL, United States
center-for-conscious-living@pobox.com

"Dedicated to helping you as an individual make positive changes in your life. The Center's licensed clinical psychologists and adjunctive staff perceive their role as teachers, guiding you in obtaining deeper self-knowledge, higher self-esteem, and a better integration of reason and emotion."

Illinois Citizens for Proportional Representation
Source: ICPR
Chicago, IL, United States
proportionalrepresentation@msn.org

Group advocating proportional representation (PR) as a way to open up electoral system to smaller political parties. For obvious reasons, PR enjoys strong support in the Libertarian Party.

The New Coalition for Economic and Social Change
Source: NCESC
Chicago, IL, United States
newcoalition@bronzeville.com

A non-profit organization that advocates -- and applies -- free market methods of "furthering African-American progress in America and throughout the Diaspora."

DePaul University Libertarian Party
Source: Karen Phemister
Chicago, IL, United States
kphemist@shrike.depaul.edu

Contact Karen Phemister for more information about becoming active with DePaul's fledgling group. No Web page yet.

College Libertarians at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Source: SIUC
Carbondale, IL, United States
geoffn@siu.edu

Chicago Lawyers Chapter of The Federalist Society
Source: Chicago Federalist Society
Chicago, IL, United States
chifedsoc@free-market.net

"A membership organization dedicated to bringing conservative and libertarian ideas into the public policy debate. Like other student and lawyers chapters across the country, the Chicago Lawyers Chapter sponsors debates, speeches, symposia, and other programs to advance our principles."

Stephanie 'vs. the Machine' Sailor
Source: Stephanie Sailor
IL, United States

Libertarian congressional candidate site.

ISRA applauds introduction of defensive firearms bill
Source: Illinois State Rifle Association
IL, United States

"The ISRA is applauding the introduction of HB 4959, The Family and Personal Protection Act. Introduced by Rep. Bill Mitchell. The proposal would allow qualified citizens to carry defensive firearms as a means of self-protection. The bill's provisions take great care to address legitimate public safety concerns over the qualifications of those who would be licensed under the bill." (02/06/02)

ISRA advises Illinois house delegation to ignore Brady campaign
Source: The Illinois State Rifle Association
IL, United States
member@isra.org

"The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) is advising the Illinois delegation to the U.S. House to ignore a renewed call for national registration of privately owned firearms. ... During that Washington press conference, representatives of the gun control industry, including the Brady Campaign, urged implementation of a national gun registration scheme as a means to combat terrorism." (11/01)

Illinois Gun Laws: Common Questions & Answers; Illinois Gun Statutes
Source: Concealed Carry, Inc.
IL, United States
john@concealcarry.org

All the facts you need to know, courtesy of the ever-so-generous state of Illinois government, about how to legally exercise your Second Amendment rights.

Concealed Carry, Inc RKBA news blog
Source: Concealed Carry, Inc
Chicago, IL, United States
john@concealcarry.org

A shared Weblog used by members of Concealed Carry, Inc to collect and shared news of interest to Second Amendment supporters.

CC News
Source: Concealed Carry, Inc.
Oak Brook, IL, United States
john@concealcarry.org

Subscribe to this e-mail newsletter from Concealed Carry, Inc. by typing "subscribe" in a message to the address above. CC News updates readers about gun-rights news and action opportunities, focusing on Illinois and, obviously, the case for concealed-carry laws.

Chicago Events E-Mail Update List
Source: Free-Market.Net
Chicago, IL, United States

Bi-weekly calendar of free-market and libertarian events in the greater Chicago area, via e-mail.

Chicago Federalist Society E-mail List
Source: Chicago Federalist Society/Free-Market.Net
Chicago, IL, United States

Mailing list for the Chicago Lawyer's Chapter of the Federalist Society.

Free-market virtual walking tour of Chicago's Loop
Source: Heartland Institute
Chicago, IL, United States

Fascinating virtual walking tour of Chicago with a free-market perspective. Extensive commentary and links by tour guide Jim Johnston.

Illinois application for Firearm Owners Identification Card
Source: Concealed Carry, Inc.
IL, United States
john@concealcarry.org

Application is in Adobe Acrobat format, and must be completed in order to legally own firearms in Illinois.

Emergency contraception online
Source: Planned Parenthood Chicago Area
Chicago, IL, United States
info@ppca.org

Get caught up in the heat of passion? Get emergency contraception online in the Chicago area. The easy, online assessment ensures maximum privacy and a safe trip to the pharmacy within a couple of hours. Also available over the phone, Chicago Planned Parenthood is one of the few groups to offer this service online.

Best gun carry pak
Source: Concealed Carry, Inc.
Oak Brook, IL, United States
john@concealcarry.org

"The Phone E Pak can be worn with shorts or a coat and tie. Clips to your securely to your belt. More of an accessory than a holster. Unlike a fanny pak, the Phon E Pak is very discreet." In Illinois, concealed-carry is not legal, but if the gun is contained in a pack and the weapon is not loaded, you can carry legally, says CCI.

Request for quote on firearm
Source: Concealed Carry, Inc.
Oak Brook, IL, United States
john@concealcarry.org

"Concealed Carry, Inc. is licensed by the BATF to sell firearms. We are dedicated to 'Saving Lives By Arming Citizens.' To that end we will discount all weapons sold and all proceeds go to support the passage of concealed carry legislation." Just type in what you want and see if they can come up with a price you like.

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