OUR PARTNERS

As a project dedicated to creating tours for Chicagoans, by Chicagoans, it is part of our mission to support & work with small businesses, organizations, historical societies, and community leaders in the neighborhoods we explore. We strive to authentically represent the history, community, and feeling of each area, and actively seek your involvement. Please don't hesitate to get in touch– we want to give the best possible tour we can of your space! We also depend on passionate residents to help us develop new tours of neighborhoods across the city.

We also love offering discounts & incentives to our tour guests! Are you a small business owner? Email us!

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2026 Corporate Sponsors

​Capoeira Brasil Chicago
2940 N Lincoln Ave, Second Floor
Capoeira is for all ages! Our classes bring together children and adults to move, play music, and connect with culture in a fun and welcoming environment. Students develop strength, coordination, rhythm, and reflexes, while also learning values like respect, discipline, and self-confidence, along with Portuguese through songs and commands. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, you’ll grow at your own pace in an energetic and supportive space.

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Learn more about how to become a sponsor here.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS

CULTURAL Events:

• Albany Park Chamber of Commerce
• North River Commission​
• Albany Park Neighbors
• Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce
• Edgewater Chamber of Commerce
• Lakeview Chamber of Commerce
• Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce
• Chicago Cultural Alliance​
• Territory Urban Design Team
• Roscoe Village Neighbors
• Uptown United
• West Town Chamber
• Friends of North Park Village​
• West Loop Community Organization 

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SMALL BUSINESS PARTNERS

• Bad Apple Bar​
• Wonder City Studio​
• Trader Todd's
• Nighthawk Chicago​
• Bricks Incorporated​

NONPROFITS WE LOVE

• Communities United
• The Resurrection Project
• The Waste Shed
• Albany Park Community Center
• Bikes N' Roses
• The Farm on Ogden
• West Side Health Authority
• R.A.G.E.
• Landmarks Illinois
• My Block, My Hood, My City
• Chicago Bungalow Association
• Friends of the Chicago River
• Coalition for a Better Chinese-American Community​​
• Illinois Historic Group
• Folded Map Project

Looking for other cool things to do in Chicago?
We encourage you to check out the following happenings & organizations! The following projects are free, low cost, or run by women & minorities:
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• ​North Branch Projects (free community bookbinding sessions and art events)
• Brick of Chicago (started by our Tour Guide 101 alumni Will Quam, offering weekly tours about Chicago's brick)
• Read & Run Chicago (started by our Tour Guide 101 alumni Allison Yates; perfect for runners & book lovers!)
• Effing Chicago (a collective of tour guides offering unique walking tours and virtual events)
• Mysterious Chicago (monthly walking tours and engaging virtual history content by Adam Selzer)
• Bablyon Tours​​ (offering private tours of the Art Institute and walks around the Loop)
• Ms. Bea's Historical Community Tours (South Side history tours focused on black history)
• History on Tap & the Chicago Brewseum (alcohol and Prohibition history)
• Folded Map Project (maps, worksheets, and curriculum exploring segregation and Chicago neighborhoods)
• DANK Haus German Cultural Center (German cultural events, including cooking classes, rooftop socials, movie screenings, language classes, and more)
• Spudnik Press (low-cost, nonprofit printmaking studio, gallery, and workshop)
• ARC Gallery (nonprofit, cooperative, women-run gallery)
• Rootwork Gallery (minority-focused art gallery showcasing works of healing and identity)

How do I get on this list? Email us a brief description of your organization, business, or event, and we will add you as appropriate!