Dear Friends, Governor Pat Quinn has established a website where citizens can track our share of the recovery funds. There he asks for suggests. Please suggest Local First Chicago! His email is ... full post »

GREEN ENERGYSAFETY POWER - Member of LFC - Go Green! Save 15% off all Residential Green Energy Controllers. Safety Power is offering this discount to all employees, families and friends of Local First Chicago Members. Offer Valid until Feb. 15, 2009. C... full post »

Are you a local business owner?We've put together a list of some business resources for you!Check them out on our business resource page!http://www.localfirstchicago.org/pages/___business_resources/28.php full post »

Local First Chicago has a new donation page!You can now donate by mail or paypal!By mail, please send us a check made out to "Local First Chicago" to our office at 2125 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. To donate via paypal or see our new donation page go ... full post »

Dear Chicagoans, With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, take a moment to consider the importance of where you spend your dollars this year, and commit to doing at least 25% of your holiday shopping at locally owned, independent busi... full post »

Have you checked our our local business directory? It's great for localvores, visiting new places in your neighorhood or others, or for tourists that want the local experience. Check it out at http://www.localfirstchicago.org full post »