http://www.aol.com
Use America Online software to sign on to America Online. Go to keyword: CHICAGO

Amidst the business and civic promotions of Chicago Online are chat rooms and bulletin boards where Chicagoans dive enthusiastically into the topics that excite them. Look for heavy emphasis on media, sports, and food. Enthusiasts come from all over America Online to partake in the Dr. Who bulletin board discussions, and you'll find ongoing debates over where in Chicagoland to find the very best of every conceivable ethnic food. One of the two large conference rooms is always open for free-flowing conversation while the other holds themed meetings on topics of current interest. - E.L.

subject matter: Chicago, Illinois, regional affiliation

regional affiliation: Chicago, Illinois, North America

format: conferencing, chat

language: English

cost:

15 hours free, $9.95 per month (includes 5 free hours), $2.95 per hour after that. On December 1, 1996, AOL will be available for $19.95 per month for unlimited usage.