These are significant sites for music, news, art, and information

Founded by SHOES. Many other pop artist from Chicago.
A label and distribution run by Jeremy Morris. Also some great pop bands.
Run by David Bash, this is the official International Pop Overthrow site.

 
A great source for news that isn't so influenced by the American press.
The newspaper
A newspaper that isn't as interested in facts as humorous headlines. Try it once.
Public Broadcasting (PBS) Public television on-line
Out of New York. This is a great site promoting a great art show.
The Art Institute of Chicago (They own my student loans and my oldest son).
The Metropolitan Museum in New York
The Van Gogh Museum The Dutch Museum is devoted to Vincent Van Gogh
Poet Billy Collins One of my contemporary favorites
Poet/Writer source A good source to find any writer or poet
Image Union Film and video from Chicago. One of my favorites.