Chicago

ColonelTribune

The Colonel knows Chicago. He is also a more gentlemanly version of @ChicagoTribune
806,968 followers |

Rahm Emanuel

Mayor of Chicago. Visit http://www.facebook.com/ChicagoMayorsOffice to learn more.
38,853 followers |

Chicagoist.com

Chicagoist is a website about the Chicago area and everything that happens there.
35,978 followers |

RHYMEFEST

20th Ward Chicago Candidate for Alderman, Hip Hop Artist/Writer, Raptivist
34,473 followers |

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire Soccer Club on Twitter....Follow @ChiFireMatch for LIVE in-game tweets! #cf97 #MLS
26,581 followers |

Chicago Architecture

Chicago Architecture Foundation: tours, exhibitions, programs, shop, family programs. Tweets by Jennifer.
19,232 followers |

Skilling

I forecast the weather.
17,827 followers |

Lynn Sweet

Lynn Sweet is a columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times. Her blog: www.suntimes.com/sweet Was columnist at the late PoliticsDaily.
17,345 followers |

The Windy Citizen

Tweeting out hot Chicago stories, events and deals picked by users on WindyCitizen.com. Want your links here? Post it on http://www.windycitizen.com
15,779 followers |

Argonne National Lab

As a @ENERGY lab, Argonne delivers science and tech solutions to energy, environment and security challenges. Tweeting for Argonne is web-editor @SoosheBot.
15,429 followers |

Senator Dick Durbin

Official page of Senator Dick Durbin. Following/retweeting does not equal an endorsement. Read my social media policy here: http://1.usa.gov/dRLB9P
15,261 followers |

WTTW11 (Chicago PBS)

Chicago's premier PBS station.
14,334 followers |

Field Museum

Always be discovering.
13,982 followers |

Gapers Block

Slow down and check out Chicago! News, commentary & a curated event calendar.
13,174 followers |

A.V. Club Chicago

Local arts and entertainment coverage from the folks behind The Onion and The A.V. Club.
13,077 followers |

Luis V. Gutierrez

U.S. Congressman for the 4th District of Illinois
12,788 followers |

ChicagoFed

The Seventh Federal Reserve District and Money Smart Week®.
12,525 followers |

Fermilab Today

Fermilab's mission is to advance the understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and energy.
12,493 followers |

Hot Doug's

There are no two finer words in the English language than 'encased meats,' my friend.
11,997 followers |

Ahmed Rehab

Egyptian American democracy activist, columnist, and media commentator. Executive Director @ cairchicago.org --- Dreamer, Strategist, Methodologue.
11,841 followers |

Gaztro-Wagon

10,818 followers |

Chicago Food Trucks

a forum to gain movement to update the lack of mobile food trucks in Chicago...
9,088 followers |

Eric Zorn

Chicago Tribune columnist, blogger and bon vivant
8,382 followers |

Forgotten Chicago

Chicago's overlooked architecture and infrastructure. DM's will go unanswered, please use @forgottenchi.
7,904 followers |

Anna Tarkov

Blogger. Journalist. Endlessly curious information sponge. @headlineclub board member. I eat, sleep and breathe media. You should hire me.
6,663 followers |

Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium in Chicago invites you to join us in exploring space!
6,563 followers |

Revolution Brewing

6,297 followers |

tracyswartz

I cover CTA for Chicago Tribune RedEye. I pun this town.
6,232 followers |

ChicagoParkDistrict

Welcome to the official Twitter page for the Chicago Park District, comprised of more than 570 park s throughout Chicago. We invite you to come out and play!
5,965 followers |

Mike Quigley

Congressman representing Illinois' 5th District, hockey player, Chicago Cubs and Blackhawks fan.
5,104 followers |

Chicago News Coop

A non-profit news organization dedicated to producing high-quality journalism in the public interest
4,773 followers |

ChicagoRedCross

Helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Serving Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.
4,702 followers |

Eight Forty-Eight

WBEZ and chicagopublicradio.org's news and culture magazine
4,422 followers |

French Market

Shop local artisans & purveyors Monday - Saturday at Chicago's first and only year round, indoor market
4,085 followers |

CAIR-Chicago

Protecting Civil Liberties, Promoting Mutual Understanding, and Mobilizing Muslims to fully contribute to our democracy.
4,077 followers |

Let's Go Ride a Bike

Life on Two Wheels: Simple. Stylish. Fun.
3,903 followers |

Progress Illinois

Progress Illinois provides online news and commentary on issues important to Illinois working families and the progressive movement at large
3,745 followers |

ChicagoReporter

Providing investigative news with a focus on race and poverty
3,616 followers |

IL Immigrant Rights

dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in all aspects of the life our diverse society
3,492 followers |

Greg Hinz

political writer and blogger for Crain's Chicago Business
3,483 followers |

City Farm Chicago

City Farm is a sustainable vegetable farm bordering two very diverse Chicago neighborhoods.
3,360 followers |

Lauren Viera

Fond of art & antiques, spirits & cocktails, travel & leisure, homes & gardens, etiquette, & british bicycles. I write about most of the above.
3,314 followers |

Section 8 Chicago

The Independent Supporters' Association for the Chicago Fire Soccer Club. #s8c
3,226 followers |

Great Lakes

3,204 followers |

Vocalo. org 89.5 FM

Music & Stories. We're a next generation public radio station. Listen to us on 89.5FM or stream us on vocalo.org. Sister station to @WBEZ 91.5 FM. #teamvocalo
3,173 followers |

SmallBar Division St

A timeless restaurant + bar with one of Chicago's best beer lists, craft cocktails and simple, handmade food from Chef Justin White
3,154 followers |

Tribune Ed Board

The editorial board of the Chicago Tribune
3,151 followers |

ChicagoHistoryMuseum

The Museum cares for, showcases, and interprets millions of authentic pieces of Chicago and U.S. history.
3,151 followers |

ChiTrib Clout Street

Coverage of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov. Pat Quinn, G8, NATO summits in Chicago, Illinois politics. From the Chicago Tribune's politics and government team.
3,075 followers |

Chicago Library

Opened in 1873, Chicago Public Library has locations in every Chicago neighborhood and offers services and products to those of all ages - for FREE.
2,982 followers |

Chicago Honey Co-op

Urban Beekeeping Cooperative in Chicago. Chemical free beehives, beekeeping training, and raw honey from 3 neighborhood apiaries. -Tweeted by Sydney
2,979 followers |

chicagocultural

A consortium of Chicago's ethnic museums and cultural centers committed to promoting social change and public understanding of cultural diversity.
2,966 followers |

Toni Preckwinkle

Official Twitter account of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
2,883 followers |

Oriental Institute

The Oriental Institute is an internationally recognized pioneer in the archaeology, philology, and history of early Near Eastern civilizations.
2,801 followers |

Blair Kamin

An RSS feed from Cityscapes by Blair Kamin, architecture critic of the Chicago Tribune
2,772 followers |

Crain's Research

Chicago by the numbers, from the research department at Crain's Chicago Business.
2,655 followers |

Alderman Joe Moreno

I was sworn in as the Alderman of Chicago’s 1st Ward (the best one) on March 26, 2010. On 2.22.11, I received 74% of the vote to retain this position.
2,634 followers |

gabe klein

DC/CHI guy, transpo 3.0 visionary, pop culture junkie, entrepreneur, bike collector, Vespa lover, world beach traveler, pizza aficionado, hip hop head
2,633 followers |

Alliance Great Lakes

Doing all we can to conserve and restore the Great Lakes, the world's largest surface freshwater resource.
2,519 followers |

Active Trans

Your voice for better biking, walking and transit. Join us!
2,209 followers |

KOVAL DISTILLERY

Koval is the first boutique distillery in Chicago. Organic, kosher, and made from scratch: white (unaged) whiskey, liqueurs, Lion's Pride whiskey, and brandy.
2,204 followers |

Openlands

Community gardening, biking and paddling trails, farmland protection, and many other conservation initiatives in NE IL and surrounding region
2,107 followers |

The Workshop

Connecting the community with media, the Community Media Workshop promotes news that matters. Check out our Non-Profit Communicator blog!
2,011 followers |

ChicagoTeachersUnion

CTU is dedicated to advancing and promoting quality public education, improving teaching and learning conditions, and protecting members' rights.
1,973 followers |

GOTO2040

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning - GO TO 2040 - metropolitan Chicago's comprehensive planning campaign. Land use, transp., environment, housing, more
1,906 followers |

CDOT

The Chicago Department of Transportation is responsible for public way infrastructure, including planning, design, construction, maintenance and management.
1,864 followers |

Michael Doyle

I'm an observant Reform Jewish Chicagoan who grew up an unobservant Roman Catholic New Yorker. I celebrate my Jewish journey on my blog. I invite you stop by.
1,855 followers |

Chgo Community Trust

Eva here. The Trust is Chicago’s community foundation. Together with our donors, we address our region’s pressing challenges and most promising opportunities.
1,852 followers |

Jen Sabella

Senior Chicago Editor at DNAinfo Chicago, formerly Chicago Editor at The Huffington Post, cat enthusiast
1,831 followers |

Graham Foundation

Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts
1,822 followers |

Changing Gears

Public media project shared by WBEZ Chicago, Michigan Radio, ideastream Cleveland, exploring the reinvention of the industrial Midwest.
1,808 followers |

ACLU of Illinois

Defending the Constitution since 1920. RTs are not endorsements.
1,764 followers |

Growing Home

Updates by Natalie and Katy -- Growing Home is: Social Enterprise - Urban Farming - Organic Agriculture - Job Training - Community Development - Food Access
1,735 followers |

Jeppsons Malort

Jeppson's Malort has the aroma and full-bodied flavor of an unusual botanical. Its bitter taste is savored by two-fisted drinkers.
1,729 followers |

Steven Vance

Bicycling as transportation, GIS, blogging about Chicago (and sometimes other places). Really good at bike parking consulting, heh.
1,722 followers |

Mick Dumke

I'm usually watching politics or sports, with accompaniment by Curtis Mayfield.
1,504 followers |

British Consulate

Tweeting about the work of the British Consulate-General, Chicago throughout the Midwestern United States. #UKUSrelations #Chicago2012
1,498 followers |

One Seed Chicago

Chicago's urban greening nonprofit. Vote for your favorite seed and we'll mail them to you for FREE. Plant them in your garden. See also @NeighborSpace
1,483 followers |

Lindsay Banks

#cities, #planning, #parking policy, #design, #architecture, #bicycling, and other fun stuff. Opinions are my own.
1,444 followers |

AIA Chicago

AIA Chicago is a connection to others in and affiliated with the profession. AIA Chicago provides the best forum for sharng information, ideas and resources.
1,419 followers |

Natalie Y Moore

public radio's south side lois lane; co-author www.blackstonebook.com and co-author of 'Deconstructing Tyrone.' locavore. aspiring tennis babe.
1,375 followers |

ILCampaign

ICPR is a nonpartisan public interest group that researches + advocates reforms to promote participation in gvmt + to reduce the influence of money in politics.
1,372 followers |

eco-Andersonville

Andersonville's comprehensive environmental initiative: promoting environmental, economic, and social sustainability
1,363 followers |

Steve Edwards

Host of The Afternoon Shift weekdays from 2-4p CT on WBEZ, Chicago's NPR member station
1,362 followers |

Map Room

We are a fun corner tavern located in magnificent Chicago with a heavy emphasis on beer.
1,340 followers |

CCAP

Events, news and updates on the Chicago Climate Action Plan and its partners.
1,338 followers |

Gery Chico

I am running for Mayor of Chicago. I have been building parks, schools, communities and coalitions for over 20 years.
1,329 followers |

David Ormsby

Illinois Public Relations Strategist, Huffington Post blogger on Illinois Politics, Ex-Press Secretary, Illinois Democratic Party, Chicago Hot Dog Slave. Yum.
1,270 followers |

Hot Time In Old Town

Chicago Fire centric blog about Chicago soccer - check out our Facebook page too: http://tinyurl.com/4pfmvvw
1,242 followers |

MISS ALEX WHITE

Ginger Rock'n'roll Explosion http://www.facebook.com/WhiteMysteryBand
1,235 followers |

CenterSQJournal

Hyperlocal news website covering the Lincoln Square, Northcenter and Ravenswood Manor neighborhoods of Chicago.
1,213 followers |

MAS Context

MAS Context is a quarterly journal created by MAS Studio that addresses issues that affect the urban context.
1,212 followers |

SustainableUIC

The Office of Sustainability at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).
1,199 followers |

Local First Chicago

Local First Chicago is a network of locally owned, independent businesses and community organizations trying to build a thriving local living economy.
1,195 followers |

John Dugan

Writer, editor. Drummer in Chicago Stone Lightning Band. Interests include my kids, music, politics, running, style, soccer, beer, whiskey.
1,162 followers |

NWFGreat Lakes

National Wildlife Federation's Great Lakes office, working to protect and restore America's freshwater seas.
1,123 followers |

Medill Reports

1,113 followers |

Bucktown Comm. Org.

Bucktown News & Event Tidbits brought to you by the Bucktown Community Organization (BCO)
1,092 followers |

kevinhauswirth

Helping @ChicagosMayor @RahmEmanuel do big things for Chicago. Tweets are my own opinion, not endorsements, not work, etc
1,081 followers |

LEE BEY

Dad of 3 girls. ExecDir, Chicago Central Area Committee. Writer. Photographer. Architecture writer/on-air contributor, WBEZ-FM
1,063 followers |

Cook County Board

971 followers |

City Club of Chicago

Illinois’ Premier Public Policy Forum
966 followers |

Bloomingdale Trail

Friends of the Bloomingale Trail, For Chicago's Next Great Park
949 followers |

Bechara Choucair

Chicago Department of Public Health, Commissioner
949 followers |

FLW Pres. Trust

Wright Plus housewalk, June 2, features interior tours of 9 homes designed by Wright & others, & 3 landmark buildings. http://gowright.org/wright-plus.html
937 followers |

Chicago 2011

Chicago Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel's transition team. Get involved at http://www.chicago2011.org
878 followers |

Community Showcase

We are your Chicago neighborhood.Contributing LISC-Chicago, rss:chicagotalks.org, Explore Chicago, Comm. Media Work. and others. Curation: Sally Duros @SaDuros
861 followers |

Chicago GatewayGreen

Dedicated to greening and beautifying Chicago's expressways, gateways, and neighborhoods since 1986.
839 followers |

Jon Hilkevitch

I'm Chicago Tribune's transportation reporter. I brake at Dairy Queens.
834 followers |

Cook County Forests

68,000+ acres in Cook County where more than 40 million visitors each year bike, fish, hike, canoe, cross-country ski or simply relax and enjoy nature…
809 followers |

WPB

WPB, administered by the WPB Chamber of Commerce, is the Special Service Area for the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods
792 followers |

Resource Center Chic

Creatively (re)using resources since 1975. Chicago non-profit focused on sustainable living. We do recycling, urban farming & creative reuse.
749 followers |

The Sixth Ward

Dispatches from Chicago's south side. Not connected with @6thwardchicago!
743 followers |

On Board Midwest

People who support high speed rail from Union Depot to Chicago
731 followers |

Chicago Conservation

CDOT program dedicated to training a network of grassroots leaders that are committed to making an impact on their neighborhood and school environments.
730 followers |

Sustainable Chicago

Sustainable Chicago magazine is your source for green building news, profiles and practices for the Chicago metro area.
724 followers |

Logan Square Market

The winter Logan Square Farmers Market runs indoors at the Congress Theater, 2135 N Milwaukee Ave., every Sunday from 10 AM 'til 2 PM, through March 27, 2011.
716 followers |

Lynn Becker

drifter/ writer on architecture, culture and Chicago
696 followers |

TATI Cycles

Chicago's dopest 200sf detective agency & bicycle salon.
681 followers |

Todd Schuble

GIS & spatial analysis info via the University of Chicago
668 followers |

Joanna Klonsky

#Chicago media person. Just speaking for myself.
668 followers |

Goethe-Institut CHI

Bringing the German language and cultural dialogue to the Midwest and beyond!
633 followers |

LATERide

Enjoy a 25-mile ride through Chicago's neighborhoods and along the lakefront that starts at midnight!
608 followers |

Chicago Cyclists

Tweet road conditions starting with @chicagocyclists to auto-retweet to other Chicago riders!
599 followers |

Jason Tinkey

city / region / globe / geography / history / politics / planning / design / open space / placemaking / utility cycling / transit / soccer / social democracy
590 followers |

Cook County Clerk

The Clerk's office administers suburban elections, vital records and more.
558 followers |

Working Bikes

Sending used Bikes from the midwest USA to be used in Africa.We are at 2434 S Western ave in Chicago. We are open Wed/Thur 12-7 Fri/Sat 12-5
555 followers |

Friends of the Parks

Preserving, protecting and improving Chicago's parks and forest preserves
544 followers |

WYCC PBS Chicago

Chicago Public Television
521 followers |

RTA

Since our beginning in 1974, the RTA has gone through many transformations and has expanded to conveniently serve more than two million riders every day.
505 followers |

The Chicago River

For three decades, Friends of the Chicago River has helped create a greener, more accessible, and better cared for river.
496 followers |

French Consulate Chi

Consulate General of France in Chicago : News about France in the US Midwest...and more
482 followers |

Lynn Stevens

glueing places back together, connecting people with place
453 followers |

The Phonatics

Creating and connecting pho lovers, one Chicagoan at a time.
439 followers |

AREA Chicago

#Arts, #Research, #Education, #Activism
437 followers |

Fresh Moves

Fresh Moves is a mobile produce market bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to food desert areas (communities with limited access to fresh produce) in Chicago.
415 followers |

Kat

Urban Planner, Organizer, Democrat and Transit lover. California girl making it in the Windy City.
392 followers |

BLUEPRINT: Chicago

The Stories behind Chicago's Buildings both Famous and Forgotten.
381 followers |

ChiRapidTransit

To argue and advocate for the expansion of subways, elevated lines and light rail in Chicagoland. Retweets do not imply endorsement.
377 followers |

Carfree Chicago

Exploring life in Chicago without a car at carfreechicago.com. Sign up to share your perspective!
368 followers |

Chicago Wilderness

Chicago Wilderness is a regional alliance that connects people and nature.
339 followers |

Our Urban Times

Chicago's near northwest side community newspaper.
334 followers |

Forrest Claypool

Incoming CTA president
333 followers |

CCGT

CCGT is a program of Chicago's Dept. of Transportation. It is located in a LEED Platium facility and offers tours, educational opportunities, & space rental.
332 followers |

DANK Haus

DANK Haus is the German American Cultural Center of Chicago, - Museum, Library, German language school, Art gallery, Oktoberfest, Mayfest, Silvesterball
324 followers |

broadshoulders

news and tools for Chicagoland cmun dev advocates
320 followers |

D.Deering

Architect and Urban Designer focused on putting the pieces of our neighborhoods and buildings back together. *Tweets represent my personal thoughts.
308 followers |

co-op sauce

food is merely a vehicle for sauce. So, why not eat a great one for good.
308 followers |

Wicker Park Advisory

Better living through community
279 followers |

Prairie News

Chicago Area Prairie Peninsula Environmental News - News and links for the Chicago Wilderness ecological area. Web Site is www.chicagoprairiepeninsula.com
265 followers |

Alderman Ed Bus

Alderman Bus represents the 53rd Ward (currently the island in the middle of the intersection of Damen, Elston and Fullerton, McCormick Place and Navy Pier.)
237 followers |

CLOCC

The Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC) connects organizations and individuals to confront childhood obesity in Chicago and beyond.
237 followers |

LIFT-Evanston

LIFT-Evanston, a part of @LIFTCommunities, is part of a growing movement to combat poverty and expand opportunity in the United States.
233 followers |

The Happiness Club

THC is a group of Chicago kids who create original material & stage shows designed to encourage positive values & social change through the arts. #OfficialPage
230 followers |

Northwest Passage

The Northwest Passage is run by 14 MSJ candidates at the Medill School of Journalism. We are a hyperlocal effort focusing on Chicago's northwestern communities.
92 followers |

Elevating Chicago

The former blog about Chicago transportation and urban planning. Follow @RedTosenbaum for more.
90 followers |

MAPAchicago

Balanced Development through Public Process
64 followers |

Woody

53 followers |

NorthPulaskiChi

48 followers |

martha williams

37 followers |

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