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American Bungalow Magazine
American Bungalow Magazine is the resource for all-things-bungalow.  From modern resources and trends to historical facts and more, American Bungalow Magazine provides information about and for Bungalows from across the nation.

American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects is a nationwide association of professional architects.  The HCBA's "Ask an Architect" sessions are answered by staff from the AIA.

Chicago Architecture Foundation
The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design. CAF presents a comprehensive program of tours including Bungalows by Bus, exhibitions, lectures, special events, and adult and youth education activities, all designed to enhance the public’s awareness and appreciation of Chicago’s outstanding architectural legacy.

Chicago Historical Society
The Chicago History Museum cares for, showcases, and interprets millions of authentic pieces of Chicago and U.S. history.

Chicago Public Library
The Chicago Public Libraries provide a home for the HCBA's Seminar Series as well as often distributing materials about programs of which owners of Chicago Bungalows can take advantage.

City of Chicago Department of Environment
The City of Chicago's Department of Environment is charged with making Chicago "the Greenest City in America" through simple, everyday changes to your daily routine and larger home retrofits and more.

City of Chicago Department of Housing
The Department of Housing offers homebuying and rehab assistance to homeowners throughout Chicago, notably first-time homebuyers, police officers, firefighters and teachers.

Cook County Assessor
The Assessor's Office is responsible for setting fair and accurate values for 1.7 million parcels of Cook County property. The Assessor’s Office has also taken the lead on developing both short-term property tax relief proposals as well as working toward the overall restructuring of the tax system to make it more equitable for all taxpayers.

DNR Construction
DNR Construction, Inc. Is a family owned full service construction company specializing in the exterior restoration and reconstruction of single family, condominium, townhome complexes and commercial properties. DNR has become the largest weatherization contractor in the state of Illinois.

Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
The Foundation supports programs and projects that will improve energy efficiency, develop renewable energy resources and preserve and enhance natural areas and wildlife habitats throughout the state.

Illinois Housing Preservation Agency
The Illinois Housing Preservation Agency works directly with the National Register of Historic Places - where many Bungalow Neighborhoods are already recognized, leading to property tax breaks and more.

Illinois Housing Development Authority
The Illinois Housing Development Authority finances the creation and the preservation of affordable housing throughout the state to increase the supply of decent and safe places for people of low or moderate means to live.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago
NHS is committed to offering Chicago residents affordable resources so they can buy, maintain, and sustain their home.

Scott Sonoc Architects
Sonoc Architects & Associates provides Architecture, Master Planning, Urban Design and more with a special reputation for understanding and assisting the needs of owners of Historic Chicago Bungalows and their projects.