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Uptown Chicago Commission
Seeks to improve the quality of life for all residents living in Uptown. Membership includes renters and property owners, as well as businesses, block clubs, and organizations. Community services, notices and calendar are featured.
http://www.uptownchicagocommission.org/

Buena Park Neighbors
This 46th Ward neighborhood association consists of more than 450 residents, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations in this national historic district. Features community and business links, events and contacts.
http://www.buenaparkneighbors.org/

Magnolia Malden Neighbors
Features the interests of the Magnolia Malden Neighbors Block Club. Showcases the local history, news, virtual tour and photo gallery, and a "going out guide" for the Uptown Chicago area.
http://magnoliamaldenneighbors.com/

Uptown Chicago History and Resources
Uptown Chicago Resources is a growing collection of stories, articles, and images of the Uptown neighborhood and its residents. Welcomes new submissions for documenting Uptownâ€™s history.
http://www.compassrose.org/uptown/uptowncontents.html

Aragon Ballroom
Built in Y926, the Aragon Ballroom has served generations of Chicagoans. It currently hosts concerts, private parties, corporate events, conventions, dances, and world class boxing matches.
http://www.aragon.com

Uptown United
Provides assistance to businesses and investors located in and serving Uptown and encourages new development opportunities.
http://www.uptownunited.org

Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown
Provides support services and assistance to businesses and economic investors located in and serving Uptown.
http://www.uptownbusinesspartners.com/

Riviera Theatre
Completed in Y917 by George and C.W. Rapp for Chicago's Balaban and Katz theatre chain, the Riviera, located in the heart of Uptown, serves as a concert venue.
http://www.jamusa.com/riviera/venload.aspx

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
The Green Mill is believed to be the oldest continuously run jazz club in the United States, and is home to the Uptown Poetry Slam.
http://www.greenmilljazz.com

The Uptown Theatre â€” Friends of the Uptown
Provides a history of the landmark Chicago theatre, which was originally opened in Y925 for the Balaban and Katz Corporation.
http://www.uptowntheatre.com

Chicago Reader - Uptown Neighborhood Guide
Guide to Uptown history, bars, clubs, restaurants, and architecture.
http://www.chicagoreader.com/features/stories/uptown/

Carmen-Winona Block Club
Home page of the Carmen-Winona Block Club in Uptown Chicago. Displays news and events of interest to residents of Chicago's 48th Ward.
http://www.carmenwinona.org

People's Music School
Founded in Y976, The People's Music School provides free, high quality music instruction and performance opportunities for personal and professional growth.
http://www.peoplesmusicschool.org

Chicago Public Library â€” Uptown Branch
The Uptown Branch of the Chicago Public Library is one of two branches located in the Uptown neighborhood.
http://www.chipublib.org/002branches/uptown/uptown.html

Organization of the NorthEast (ONE)
ONE seeks to build a successful multi-ethnic, mixed-economic community in the neighborhoods of Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park, and Ravenswood; offices are located in Uptown.
http://www.onechicago.org

Graceland Cemetery and Crematorium
Originally established in the Y860s, Graceland Cemetery, located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, is the permanent resting spot for many of Chicago's famous citizens.
http://www.gracelandcemetery.org

Truman College
Truman College is a community college offering two-year degrees, career, certificate, and recreational programs. It is part of the City Colleges of Chicago.
http://www.trumancollege.cc

St. Augustine College
The only bilingual institution of higher learning in the Midwest, St. Augustine College is housed in the former Essanay Film Studios.
http://www.staugustinecollege.edu

Alderman Mary Ann Smith, 48th Ward Chicago
Provides information to residents of the 48th Ward, including ward maps and contact information for City services.
http://www.masmith48.org

Alderman Gene Schulter, 47th Ward Chicago
Provides access to City of Chicago services as well as ward news and information on local issues.
http://www.ward47.com

Alderman Helen Shiller, 46th Ward Chicago
News and information for Chicago\'s 46th Ward.
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/

Chicago Uptown Lions Club
Provides information on the Uptown chapter of the Lions Club International.
http://members.aol.com/chilion/home.htm

Tree House Animal Foundation
A cageless no-kill shelter dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured, sick, and abused stray cats.
http://www.treehouseanimals.org

The American Indian Center of Chicago
Organized to promote the fellowship among Indian people of all Tribes living in metropolitan Chicago, and to create bonds of understanding and communication between Indians and non-Indians.
http://www.aic-chicago.org

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA)
Since the Y970s, CMAA has assisted newly arrived Southeast Asian refugees in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
http://www.chinesemutualaid.org/

REST Residents for Effective Shelter Transition
After a homeless man froze to death on an Uptown street, REST was organized to provide emergency overnight shelter for homeless men and women.
http://www.restweb.org

Montrose Dog Beach
Located on the Northwest corner of Montrose Beach in Uptown, the Montrose Dog Beach is currently the only legal off-leash beach within the city of Chicago.
http://www.mondog.org

Uptown Update
Site tracks newsworthy happenings in the Uptown Chicago neighborhood.
http://uptownupdate.blogspot.com

Uptown Chicago History
A collection of vintage photos, postcards, and historic tidbits from the Uptown Chicago neighborhood.
http://uptownhistory.compassrose.org

Graceland Wilson Neighbors Association
Web site for the Graceland Wilson Neighbors Association, located in Uptown Chicago. Promotes a safe and livable community for all residents.
http://www.gwna.org