The following are the neighbouring counties of Chicago, within the Chicago Metropolitan Area:

- Will County

- Lake County

- Cook County

- Kendall County

- McHenry County

- Kane County

- DuPage County

The overall population in these counties together is approximately 10 million. The Chicago Metropolitan area is informally referred to as Chicagoland. There are several suburbs neighbouring Lake Michigan and located conveniently close to the main city of Chicago.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_metropolitan_area#Major_highways

http://www.worldtravelguide.net/city/

House Music originated in Chicago and has great importance for people living here. Being a local style of Chicago, house music venues are large in number. The concept of house music started from houses, garages and clubs in Chicago by the party-goers.

House music is very popular worldwide and there are lots of international artists who come and perform in the music venues in Chicago. Some of the house music venues in Chicago are:

- Hot House

- Bon V

- Underground Wonder Bar

- Vizions of House

- Blues R & B

There are lots of other music venues, clubs, specialty schools and performing arts center where House music is performed. There are lots of house music dance clubs where you can organize parties and enjoy listening to House music.

Vizions of House is 100% grade "A" rated house music venue. You get to enjoy complimentary cheesecake in this music venue.

http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=house+music+clubs&find_loc=Chicago%2C+IL#start=10

Get to know the history of House music which originated in Chicago from the link given below:

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

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/58423/the_top_house_music_venues_in_chicago_pg2.html?cat=8