Welcome to the Chicago area!

Information on Northwestern University, Evanston, and the city of Chicago is available from the following sites.

• Northwestern University
  Map of the Evanston campus

Maps of and directions to the University

• Local information

Student government guide to local restaurants

The Evanston Review (local paper)

Chicago public transit information

The CTA operates trains to downtown Chicago leaving every 10-15 minutes.  The purple line stops at several locations within walking distance of the conference site.  Riders must transfer to the red line at Howard.  The trip is roughly 45 minutes.

• Chicago attractions

Official Chicago tourism site

Restaurants, bars and nightlife

Chicago Architectural Boat Tour: narrated tour of the architectural gems along the Chicago River.