The city of Chicago is the third largest city in the United States and is a hub of civic centres to hold government, cultural and political events. Some of the civic centres are privately owned and some of them are non-government organizations, which strive towards the common public.

They are the centres for performing various types of arts and other cultural events like music, dance, crafts performed by artisans and musicians of different places to provide entertainment to the general people.

There are many civic centres in Chicago. Some of the names are: Daley Civic Center, Life Span, and United Human Services Centre etc.

To know more about the features of civic centres in Chicago, log on to the following websites:

http://www.chicagotraveler.com/attractions/daley-civic-center.html

History museums are famous among those people who are keen in knowing about the nation's past events. It is an interesting way of knowing historical facts. A visit to the Chicago History Museum will satisfy your curiosity about the past happenings.

The museum not only showcases objects that are related to the history of Chicago alone; it acts as an information source for America's history too. Guided tours and exhibition tours are available. These tours will guide you through temporary as well as permanent exhibitions.

You should find out about group rates and make reservations. You will also find special events and movies at the museum.

http://chicagohistory.org/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_History_Museum