The CNC Build Club is a group of people working on numerically controlled machines (3D printers, laser cutters, routers, etc). We meet every Thursday night at Pumping Station: One, Chicago's Premier hackerspace. Regardless of your experience level, you can become part of the digital fabrication revolution by joining a project already in progress, or come up with your own idea and recruit others to work with you!

Come tinker on, prototype and share your interactive, wearable and environmental projects.

Despite its popularity in other locations, there seems to be a dearth of meet-ups regarding 3D printing in the Madison area. This meet-up group is designed to foster the sharing of designs and knowledge that might be useful for people of all skill levels to know about. I started this group because I would would like to learn about 3D printing from those more experienced, and eventually be able to pass on whatever knowledge I acquire to others. I'm hoping that these meetings will be the start of …

Are you amazed at the possibilities of modern electronics? Repurposing old equipment and designing new machines is surprisingly simple. At FrankenHack, we will come together to discuss projects and create amazing and unique works. We meet on Monday evenings at Frankenstone Artisans in Albany Park. If you want to become a mad scientist, this is definetly the place!

Nearparkers Family Workshop is the working title of a community tinkerer/maker/hacker/creator space being planned to be located near Oak Park and Forest Park. The goal is to have equipment and a family friendly space to share, and to feed off of each other’s creative juices. We are looking for people to follow along as progress updates come out and also looking for people to actively drive the creation of this cool space. The space will have members who pay a monthly fee to have 24 hour access, …

SSH:C is a newly formed hackerspace with the aim of bringing a collaborative environment to Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood where anyone can feel free to think, create, explore, and learn.

Have you ever wondered how something was made? Or how to take your fantastic solution from idea to prototype? Perhaps you want to develop a solution to a problem but don't know how to get started? Maybe you want to learn how to develop a design package for someone else to make your idea? Do you want to learn to use social media to spread the word about your products or events? Are you interested in learning more about building, making, drawing, creating or using your hands to their upmost potent …