Following our beloved New England Patriots! Whether you are a new Pats fan or know the suffering of 1-15, you should come out and join us for every game. There are many New Englanders in Chicago, and many Pats fans all over the world. We don't care that Tom has women issues and a new kid, we just want him to win games! I am always open to ideas, contests, trying new bars, and finding ways to promote our group/outings. 2006 was a bad half away from the Super Bowl, so lets hope 2007 will push …

The Illinois Emergency Preppers are a statewide emergency preparedness group. Our team meets on topics that we feel are relevant to the urban, suburban, and to a lesser extent rural preppers. Many of our members are part of an established team and come from all walks of life. We have a wide range of skills including farming, mechanics, engineering, firearms, ex-military, gardening and a variety of others. We are always interested in meeting and sharing ideas with folks from all backgrounds. Join …

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 …