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	Real Estate
AIRE		The Association of Industrial Real Estate Brokers or AIRE is the largest real estate brokerage association in Illinois. AIRE has more than 425 members including brokers, sales people and associates from related real estate firms.
CCIM Institute		A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) is a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate. A CCIM is an invaluable resource to the commercial real estate owner, investor, and user, and is among an elite corps of 7,500 professionals across North America who hold the CCIM designation.
FIABCI-USA		Our mission is to open the international community to our members on a local, national, and international level, so that they may develop a broad base of real estate contacts that will translate into increased business opportunities and ultimately financial success.
ICREA		The International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA) is a global alliance whose members are leading national real estate organizations in the worlds major markets. ICREA provides significant benefits to members of these national organizations who are engaged in the global marketplace--primarily by assisting them in efficiently and profitably facilitating transnational business.
H.A.R.		The Hellenic Association of Realtors ( H.A.R. ) was formed in January of 1999 by a group of leading Greek real estate agencies. Its central quarters are based in Athens but has equally active, each within its own region, sub-quarters. Its sub-quarters are spread around the country and located in high population areas such as Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklio, Larisa, Lamia and on most of the larger islands.
CAR		The historic fire in Chicago created as many opportunities as miseries. Against this backdrop of business needing to succeed, and stories of Horatio Alger rags to riches, individuals from the new real estate community met on January 11, 1883, to form the Chicago Real Estate Board (CREB). Representatives of Chicagos most influential brokerage houses met to put some sense of order into the burgeoning real estate and property management industry.
NAR		Mission & Vision The core purpose of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSŽ is to help its members become more profitable and successful. History The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSŽ was founded as the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges on May 12, 1908 at the YMCA Auditorium in Chicago, Ill.
IAR		The Illinois Association of REALTORS is an advocate for a healthy business environment and a resource for its members to deliver ethical and professional services to the public and to one another. The Illinois Association of REALTORS is one of the largest trade associations in the State of Illinois. IAR, founded in 1916, represents over 50,000 REALTORS statewide who are involved in virtually all aspects related to the sale, purchase, exchange or lease of real property in Illinois.
FIABCI		*Every day, FIABCI, provides* its members worldwide with many commercial opportunities. Thanks to the prestigious reputation that FIABCI enjoys, FIABCI provides information about local markets provided by its members, gives access to professional real estate associations worldwide and essential commercial information.

	Government
City of Chicago		The city of Chicago site offers a valuable resource to find the news and events that impact the city.
Cook County Assessor		Welcome to the Cook County Assessors Office Website. Please select from the drop-down menu selections at the top of the page to access the information you need. The Assessors Office maintains this website as a free public service to provide extensive assessment information to Cook County taxpayers.
Cook County Treasurer		Duties and Responsibilities of the County Treasurer In Cook County, the County Treasurer oversees the second-largest property tax collection and distribution system in the United States

	Information Services
Chicago Tribune		The premier local news outlet in the greater Chicagoland area.
The Sun Times		Find it here in the Chicago Sun Times
Google		Use Google search engine for the best results

	Organizations
Chamber of Commerce		The Chicagoland Chamber just released the fourth in a series of 2005 Legislative Updates that track legislation in the Illinois General Assembly. Both houses of the Illinois General Assembly reconvene on Tuesday, May 3 for what is expected to be a full agenda heading into the final month of the regularly-scheduled session. As of this writing, a May 31 adjournment date is uncertain. Click below to review the bills the Chamber is monitoring and get an update on the mass transit issue.

	Salons & Spas
The Do Zoo		At The Do Zoo Hair Parlor, we strive to provide the best in client services. By creating an intimate atmosphere, each client is given the individualized attention that they deserve. Our team of talented professionals cater to our guests to provide maximum results while maintaining our signature friendly environment.

	Ascots Eats
312 Chicago		312 Chicago: Located in the heart of the downtown Chicago Loop, we are within easy walking distance of City Hall, the Board of Trade, the nearby theaters and Chicagos renowned shopping district. On the corner of LaSalle and Randolph Streets and adjacent to the Hotel Allegro, 312 Chicagos handsome, inviting dining room is bustling from morning to night, catering to local business executives and politicians, shoppers, theater-goers and tourists from far and wide.
Roys Hawaiian Cuisine		Roy Yamaguchis Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine blends fresh local ingredients with European sauces and bold Asian spices, always with a focus on seafood. Each evening you will find a tantalizing range of appetizers, entrées, fresh Hawaiian fish dishes and desserts.