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Chicago National Organization for Women
Provides action alerts, membership information, calendar of events, news, and information about their PAC.
http://www.chicagonow.org/

Chicago Foundation for Women
A partnership of donors, grantees, volunteers and staff working to support programs for women and girls. Grantmaking, events calendar, special initiatives and issue areas discussed.
http://www.cfw.org/

Junior League of Chicago
Promotes volunteerism and leadership in women through community action. Lists events, community projects, history and membership information.
http://www.jlchi.org/

AWIS Chicago - Association for Women in Science
Supports women professionals in areas of science, technology, and engineering. Features events calendar, job bank, articles and contacts.
http://www.geocities.com/awis_chicago/

Mujeres Latinas en Accion
Bilingual and bicultural agency that seeks to empower women to become self-reliant and improve the quality of their lives. Information on programs and services offered. Spanish / English focus.
http://www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org/

Chicago Women's Liberation Union
A history of the organization (Y969-1977), as well as an archive of general documents from the second wave of feminism.
http://www.cwluherstory.com/

Apna Ghar
A domestic violence shelter serving primarily Asian women and children. Describes the services including supervised child visitation, and provides facts about domestic violence, with links to resources and Southeast Asian organizations.
http://www.apnaghar.org/

KAN-WIN - Korean American Women In Need
Client-centered counseling program that provides confidential crisis intervention and legal case management to all women who call its hotline.
http://www.angelfire.com/il/kanwin/

Southwest Women Working Together
A not-for-profit, community-based women's organization that serves women and children primarily from the southwest side. Includes details of its Amani House Transitional Shelter, Open Doors Second Stage Housing Program, and Family and Children Services Program.
http://www.swwt.org/

Today's Chicago Woman
Promotional site for professional women's magazine.
http://www.todayschicagowoman.com/

Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT), Chicago Chapter
Non-profit professional organization that promotes women doing business in international trade by providing networking and educational opportunities. Meeting calendar, trade links, and membership information provided.
http://www.owitchicago.org/

Committee of 200 (C200)
Professional organization of preeminent women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. Provides details on strategic alliances, events, speakers bureau, grant-making foundation, and educational programs,
http://www.c200.org/

Beyondmedia
Focused on using media and workshops for greater understanding of women's issues. Partners with community-based organizations and schools in the making of videos, web sites, exhibitions, handbooks, graphic arts, performances, and public education campaigns
http://www.beyondmedia.org/

American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) - Chicago Chapter #2
Supports women in accounting and related fields through networking, meetings and conferences, an annual public relations event, and scholarships.
http://www.aswachicago.org/