Workshop 88 is a hackerspace (also know as a makerspace) located in Chicago’s western suburbs. Focused on science, technology, mechanics, culture and the digital arts we offer a space were people with diverse backgrounds can socialize, collaborate and learn. Through shared resources, knowledge and ideas we strive to create a space that promotes community and learning. Workshop 88 is located in 481 N Main St. Rear Building Unit B, in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. If you are interested in learning mor …

NERP provides a place for learning, discussing, and experimenting with the Raspberry Pi. Although our main focus is on using the Pi, other relevant topics include embedded devices, Open Source Hardware and Software, interfacing to the real world, development tools, circuits, and so on. Topics can be of general interest or advanced and highly focused. The NERP wiki lists many resources for learning and using the Pi. NERP meets every other Monday at Pumping Station:One. The meeting is free and ope …

A group to meet about making and creating, for those of us that don't live in Chicago.

Chicago needs a hardware meetup, so we are making it happen! Join us and bring anyone interested in startups and building businesses based on the manufacture of physical products: from company boards to organic soap. Chicago has a wealth of production-based companies and capabilities, hackers, makers, makerspaces and our goal is to promote a stronger hardware startup community around it by bringing these people and pieces together with experts in production, academics, engineers, and successful …

This group is centered around getting an organization together that will actually plan, research and (hopefully) develop the first transfer of a human to a machine. Nearly every other group or organization is centered around fragmented research conducted in far away places and how others are working towards a singularity. Tired of waiting? This is your chance to get your hands dirty and make real contributions towards this achievement.

Why are there so few women leading and influencing the UX & design industry? Why can we count on one hand the number of female UX/design leaders in Chicago? Our goal is to provide a safe place for women to learn, mentor, and support each other in UX/design and related fields. Through this community, we can build women up and empower them to make an impact in both our industry and the world. Do I have to be a lady? Some dude: "I can always tell a lady when I see one." Mae West: "Yeah? What do you …