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* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Cook_County_(IL) Return to Cook County Main Wiki page]
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Return to [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Cook_County_(IL) Cook County IL main wiki page] </br>
* [http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?ctid=606 Return to Cook County Main Database page]
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Return to [http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?ctid=606 Cook County main database page]</br>
* [http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?aid=1913 Return to Cook County Recreation/Attractions Database page]
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Return to [http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?aid=1913 Cook County Recreation/Attractions database page]</br>
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See the [https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Recreation_Cook_County_(IL) Recreation wiki page]</br>
 
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For Recreation, see [[Recreation_Cook_County_(IL)]] or da
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For Recreation, see [[Recreation_Cook_County_(IL)]] or database page  </br>
 
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For Sports and Concert Venues, see [[Sports_and_Concert_Venues_Cook_County_(IL)]]  or database page </br>
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== Attractions ==
 
== Attractions ==
 
'''Adler Planetarium (Chicago)'''  
 
'''Adler Planetarium (Chicago)'''  
* KA68288 - 461.800 repeater, 452.6375, 457.7875, 457.8125, 457.9875, 469.875 portables (NFM)
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* 461.800 repeater, 452.6375, 457.7875, 457.8125, 457.9875, 469.875 portables (NFM) {{Callsign|KA68288}}
 
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'''Art Institute of Chicago'''
 
'''Art Institute of Chicago'''
 
* 464.0375, 463.5375, 461.7375, 451.675, 464.1125, 464.8375 repeaters (trunked, DMR/NFM digital) {{Callsign|WRFF613}}  
 
* 464.0375, 463.5375, 461.7375, 451.675, 464.1125, 464.8375 repeaters (trunked, DMR/NFM digital) {{Callsign|WRFF613}}  
 
* 464.0375, 461.7375, 451.9375, 464.1125 repeaters; 466.6875, 466.825, 466.9125 portables (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WQZD769}}  
 
* 464.0375, 461.7375, 451.9375, 464.1125 repeaters; 466.6875, 466.825, 466.9125 portables (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WQZD769}}  
 
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'''Brookfield Zoo'''
 
'''Brookfield Zoo'''
 
* Encrypted DMR CapacityPlus system.  463.5125 CC15 (LCN 1), 464.225 CC 13 (LCN 2), 464.7625 CC12 (LCN 3), 464.950 CC 11 (LCN 4). </br> Talkgroups seen include 246, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 254 and 255.  More work needed to confirm. (6/25/19) {{Callsign|WRBR928}}
 
* Encrypted DMR CapacityPlus system.  463.5125 CC15 (LCN 1), 464.225 CC 13 (LCN 2), 464.7625 CC12 (LCN 3), 464.950 CC 11 (LCN 4). </br> Talkgroups seen include 246, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 254 and 255.  More work needed to confirm. (6/25/19) {{Callsign|WRBR928}}
 
* 466.225, 466.275, 466.300, 466.325 mobiles and portables (DMR) {{Callsign|WRBR568}}  
 
* 466.225, 466.275, 466.300, 466.325 mobiles and portables (DMR) {{Callsign|WRBR568}}  
 
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'''Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Upper Wacker Drive)'''
 
'''Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Upper Wacker Drive)'''
 
*451.9875, 461.875, 463.6125, 464.0125, 469.425 portables (DMR) {{Callsign|WRCI512}}  
 
*451.9875, 461.875, 463.6125, 464.0125, 469.425 portables (DMR) {{Callsign|WRCI512}}  
 
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'''Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe) '''
 
'''Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe) '''
 
* add NXDN all, add 464.0625 Repeater; Mobiles on 457.1125, 457.2875, 457.4125, 457.6875, 457.8625 (NFM) {{Callsign|WNKY791}}}
 
* add NXDN all, add 464.0625 Repeater; Mobiles on 457.1125, 457.2875, 457.4125, 457.6875, 457.8625 (NFM) {{Callsign|WNKY791}}}
 
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'''Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington Street)'''
 
'''Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington Street)'''
 
* 457.525, 457.550, 457.575, 457.600, 457.650 portables (DMR) - 16 km radius of the Chicago Cultural Center. {{Callsign|WRFB714}}
 
* 457.525, 457.550, 457.575, 457.600, 457.650 portables (DMR) - 16 km radius of the Chicago Cultural Center. {{Callsign|WRFB714}}
 
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'''Chicago Fine Arts Exchange (770 N Halsted Street, Chicago)'''
 
'''Chicago Fine Arts Exchange (770 N Halsted Street, Chicago)'''
 
* 457.4125, 457.7125, 457.7875, 457.8125 portables  Tantrik: Hospitality Food & Beverage {{Callsign|WQKQ998}}
 
* 457.4125, 457.7125, 457.7875, 457.8125 portables  Tantrik: Hospitality Food & Beverage {{Callsign|WQKQ998}}
 
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'''Chicago Riverwalk / Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events'''
 
'''Chicago Riverwalk / Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events'''
 
* 464.825 repeater; 457.100, 457.225, 457.350, 468.250, 468.875 portables (DMR) {{Callsign|WREY295}}
 
* 464.825 repeater; 457.100, 457.225, 457.350, 468.250, 468.875 portables (DMR) {{Callsign|WREY295}}
 
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'''Chitown Sports Facilities - 2343 S Throup'''
 
'''Chitown Sports Facilities - 2343 S Throup'''
 
* 20-5W on 457.15, 457.4, 458.0, 468.7125, 469.2 (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WQVM694}}
 
* 20-5W on 457.15, 457.4, 458.0, 468.7125, 469.2 (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WQVM694}}
 
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'''Driehaus Museum (40 E Erie Street, Chicago)'''
 
'''Driehaus Museum (40 E Erie Street, Chicago)'''
 
* 463.2625 (D506) R- also, simplex HTs on 452.000, 461.575, 462.150, 463.300, 464.025, 464.850 {{Callsign|WQQY256}}  
 
* 463.2625 (D506) R- also, simplex HTs on 452.000, 461.575, 462.150, 463.300, 464.025, 464.850 {{Callsign|WQQY256}}  
 
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'''Field Museum of Natural History (Chicago)'''
 
'''Field Museum of Natural History (Chicago)'''
 
* DMR Repeaters: 451.3125, 451.45, 451.6375, 452.2625, 452.500, 452.7675 {{Callsign|WQGU431}}
 
* DMR Repeaters: 451.3125, 451.45, 451.6375, 452.2625, 452.500, 452.7675 {{Callsign|WQGU431}}
 
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'''The Forge at Lemont Quarries (Lemont)'''
 
'''The Forge at Lemont Quarries (Lemont)'''
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* Former quarry turned activity park with bike trails, rope courses & climbing walls, plus zip lines.
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* Employees refer to the channels by the channel number.
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* All radios are using the DMR "All Call" feature. All channels are simplex/direct.
 
* {{Callsign|WRHV593}}
 
* {{Callsign|WRHV593}}
 
All Forge radios are NX1300DUK or variant. Frequencies are listed in programming order. All radios appear to use DMR All Call only.  
 
All Forge radios are NX1300DUK or variant. Frequencies are listed in programming order. All radios appear to use DMR All Call only.  
Line 61: Line 66:
 
* CH 15: 456.1875 DMR CC: 15 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Events/Parking" (local EMA sometimes heard here at big events)
 
* CH 15: 456.1875 DMR CC: 15 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Events/Parking" (local EMA sometimes heard here at big events)
 
* CH 16: 456.3375 DMR CC: 1  | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Private" (Side channel for quick off topic conversations)
 
* CH 16: 456.3375 DMR CC: 1  | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Private" (Side channel for quick off topic conversations)
 
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'''[http://www.hawthornracecourse.com Hawthorn Race Course] (Stickney)'''  
 
'''[http://www.hawthornracecourse.com Hawthorn Race Course] (Stickney)'''  
 
* 461.975, 464.925 Repeaters; Mobiles on 461.5625, 461.6125, 461.7125, 461.7375 (DMR/NFM/FM) {{Callsign|WQJR693}}
 
* 461.975, 464.925 Repeaters; Mobiles on 461.5625, 461.6125, 461.7125, 461.7375 (DMR/NFM/FM) {{Callsign|WQJR693}}
 
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'''Holocaust Memorial Foundation (Skokie)'''
 
'''Holocaust Memorial Foundation (Skokie)'''
 
* Mobiles on 452/7.7625, 452/7.8125, 456.6875 (DMR/NFM) {{Callsign|WQMH752}}
 
* Mobiles on 452/7.7625, 452/7.8125, 456.6875 (DMR/NFM) {{Callsign|WQMH752}}
 
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'''House of Blues Restaurant Corporation'''
 
'''House of Blues Restaurant Corporation'''
 
* Live Nation-Chicago [http://houseofblues.com/ Website]
 
* Live Nation-Chicago [http://houseofblues.com/ Website]
 
* 461.025, 464.6625, 462.4625, 456.3625, 456.3875 portables (NFM) {{Callsign|WQNU594}}
 
* 461.025, 464.6625, 462.4625, 456.3625, 456.3875 portables (NFM) {{Callsign|WQNU594}}
 
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'''Island Party Hut (355 E Riverwalk South, Chicago) / Island Party Boat'''
 
'''Island Party Hut (355 E Riverwalk South, Chicago) / Island Party Boat'''
 
* 456.325, 457.200, 457.450, 457.800, 466.075, 466.100, 466.125, 466.275, 466.300, 466.375 portables (NFM, DMR) {{Callsign|WRXG877}}
 
* 456.325, 457.200, 457.450, 457.800, 466.075, 466.100, 466.125, 466.275, 466.300, 466.375 portables (NFM, DMR) {{Callsign|WRXG877}}
 
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=== John G Shedd Aquarium (Chicago) ===
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* [ Website] [ Facebook]  scid=52467
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* 464.225, 464.425  Mobiles  {{Callsign|WPTP433}} Deprecated 5/24/24
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* 464.325 M 072 DPL Water/Pump Ops [Expired 1/11] FMN  {{Callsign|WPTP433}} Still in use?
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''' Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanical Gardens '''
 
''' Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanical Gardens '''
 
* 7402 W Lake Katharine Dr, Palos Heights
 
* 7402 W Lake Katharine Dr, Palos Heights
 
* [http://www.lakekatherine.org Website]
 
* [http://www.lakekatherine.org Website]
 
* 25-4W portables on 466.075, 466.325, 466.35, 466.1, 466.175 (NXDN) {{Callsign|WSCS785}} Issued 5/24
 
* 25-4W portables on 466.075, 466.325, 466.35, 466.1, 466.175 (NXDN) {{Callsign|WSCS785}} Issued 5/24
 
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'''Lighthouse Immersive Art Space at Germania Club (Chicago), hosting the Van Gogh immersive exhibit in 2021'''
 
'''Lighthouse Immersive Art Space at Germania Club (Chicago), hosting the Van Gogh immersive exhibit in 2021'''
 
* 451.3375, 451.4375, 451.7625, 452.1125, 452.5125, 452.8125 portables (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WRMG969}}
 
* 451.3375, 451.4375, 451.7625, 452.1125, 452.5125, 452.8125 portables (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WRMG969}}
 
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'''Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago)'''
 
'''Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago)'''
 
* 150.935 (CC 11 ENC?), 151.865, 151.955, 152.9675, 153.4325 (CC 12 ENC?) repeaters; 157.4775, 157.5225, 158.2275, 158.3175, 158.340 mobiles (repeater inputs) (DMR/NFM) {{Callsign|WRBT673}}
 
* 150.935 (CC 11 ENC?), 151.865, 151.955, 152.9675, 153.4325 (CC 12 ENC?) repeaters; 157.4775, 157.5225, 158.2275, 158.3175, 158.340 mobiles (repeater inputs) (DMR/NFM) {{Callsign|WRBT673}}
 
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'''Lyric Opera House DBA Civic Opera LP (20 N Wacker Drive, Chicago)'''
 
'''Lyric Opera House DBA Civic Opera LP (20 N Wacker Drive, Chicago)'''
 
* [http://www.lyricopera.org Website]
 
* [http://www.lyricopera.org Website]
 
* 452.175 repeater; 466.025, 466.050, 466.075, 466.100, 466.125 portables (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WQOG954}} Expired 5/21
 
* 452.175 repeater; 466.025, 466.050, 466.075, 466.100, 466.125 portables (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WQOG954}} Expired 5/21
 
* 40-4W portables, 468.475, 467.1, 467.25, 468.75, 468.9875, 469.5875, 467.05, 467.0875, 468.975, 469.825 (NFM/2-slot DMR)
 
* 40-4W portables, 468.475, 467.1, 467.25, 468.75, 468.9875, 469.5875, 467.05, 467.0875, 468.975, 469.825 (NFM/2-slot DMR)
 
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'''Maggie Daley Park (Chicago Park District)'''
 
'''Maggie Daley Park (Chicago Park District)'''
 
* 464.9125 repeater (DMR encrypted?); 466.9125, 466.925, 466.9375, 466.9625, 466.9875 portables (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WRBV271}}
 
* 464.9125 repeater (DMR encrypted?); 466.9125, 466.925, 466.9375, 466.9625, 466.9875 portables (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WRBV271}}
 
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'''McCormick Place'''
 
'''McCormick Place'''
 
* Radio One (convention radio rentals) - 461.7125, 461.725, 461.7375, 461.750 (NFM) {{Callsign|WQFW539}}  
 
* Radio One (convention radio rentals) - 461.7125, 461.725, 461.7375, 461.750 (NFM) {{Callsign|WQFW539}}  
 
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'''Millennium Park (Chicago)'''
 
'''Millennium Park (Chicago)'''
 
* [http://explorechicago.org/city/en/millennium.html Website]
 
* [http://explorechicago.org/city/en/millennium.html Website]
 
: Note: License is expired but [https://www.radioreference.com/db/sid/12558 park DMR system] is on air 9/2023
 
: Note: License is expired but [https://www.radioreference.com/db/sid/12558 park DMR system] is on air 9/2023
* MB Real Estate A/A/F (201 E Randolph); 451.3625 repeater, 460.025, 460.050, 460.075, 460.100, 460.125 portables (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WQOH747}}
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* MB Real Estate A/A/F (201 E Randolph); 451.3625 repeater, 460.025, 460.050, 460.075, 460.100, 460.125 portables (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WQOH747}} Expired
 
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* 464.3375 Repeater; 50-4W portables on 466.025, 466.05, 466.075, 466.1, 466.15 (NFM) {{Callsign|WQPC349}} Expired 4/22
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'''Museum of Contemporary Arts (Downtown Chicago)'''
 
'''Museum of Contemporary Arts (Downtown Chicago)'''
 
* 463.2375 portables {{Callsign|KB72702}}  
 
* 463.2375 portables {{Callsign|KB72702}}  
 
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'''Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)'''
 
'''Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)'''
 
* Trunked System: 463.875, 464.475, 464.975 "Dome" repeaters; 451.1875, 451.4375, 451.6625 "East Rotunda" repeaters; 451.2875, 451.5625, 452.0875 "West Rotunda" repeaters; 452.2875, 452.6375, 452.8375 "Garage" repeaters {{Callsign|WQZC575}}
 
* Trunked System: 463.875, 464.475, 464.975 "Dome" repeaters; 451.1875, 451.4375, 451.6625 "East Rotunda" repeaters; 451.2875, 451.5625, 452.0875 "West Rotunda" repeaters; 452.2875, 452.6375, 452.8375 "Garage" repeaters {{Callsign|WQZC575}}
Line 113: Line 124:
 
* 452.0875 (NFM) {{Callsign|WPWF461}}
 
* 452.0875 (NFM) {{Callsign|WPWF461}}
 
* 451.6375, 456.6375 mobiles (low power repeaters?) {{Callsign|WPVA859}}
 
* 451.6375, 456.6375 mobiles (low power repeaters?) {{Callsign|WPVA859}}
 
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'''Navy Pier'''
 
'''Navy Pier'''
 
* FlyOver Navy Pier (replacing the IMAX Theater in Spring 2024) - 452.150, 461.725, 463.6625, 466.725, 469.7375 portables (NFM) {{Callsign|WRYZ271}}
 
* FlyOver Navy Pier (replacing the IMAX Theater in Spring 2024) - 452.150, 461.725, 463.6625, 466.725, 469.7375 portables (NFM) {{Callsign|WRYZ271}}
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* Mystic Blue Cruises - 151.895, 159.765, 159.81, 159.84, 159.87 portables (NFM) {{Callsign|WQOD546}}
 
* Mystic Blue Cruises - 151.895, 159.765, 159.81, 159.84, 159.87 portables (NFM) {{Callsign|WQOD546}}
 
* Premier Yachts - 151.49, 151.715, 154.49, 154.515, 158.385 {{Callsign|WQOD548}}
 
* Premier Yachts - 151.49, 151.715, 154.49, 154.515, 158.385 {{Callsign|WQOD548}}
 
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* Acron Navy Pier Hotel DBA Sable at Navy Pier - 600 E Grand -- 20-4W portables on 456.2875, 456.4375, 456.5375, 456.6375, 457.1375
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'''wndr museum (1130 W. Monroe, Chicago)'''
 
'''wndr museum (1130 W. Monroe, Chicago)'''
 
* 466.050, 466.075, 466.100, 466.125, 466.350 portables (DMR) {{Callsign|WREC994}}
 
* 466.050, 466.075, 466.100, 466.125, 466.350 portables (DMR) {{Callsign|WREC994}}
 
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== Casinos/Gaming ==
 
== Casinos/Gaming ==
 
=== [https://casinos.ballys.com/chicago/ Bally's Chicago] ===
 
=== [https://casinos.ballys.com/chicago/ Bally's Chicago] ===
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* Bally's Chicago will be the largest casino in Illinois with 3,400 slot machines and 173 table games, six restaurants, a 500-room hotel and a 3,000-seat theater. Bally's will open in 2026. Bally's opened a temporary Chicago casino opn Sep. 9, 2023 inside the Medinah Temple at 600 N. Wabash Ave. This interim casino will operate for three years until the permanent Bally's Chicago opens in 2026 [https://www.500nations.com/casinos/il-chicago-casino.asp LINK]
 
* Bally's Chicago will be the largest casino in Illinois with 3,400 slot machines and 173 table games, six restaurants, a 500-room hotel and a 3,000-seat theater. Bally's will open in 2026. Bally's opened a temporary Chicago casino opn Sep. 9, 2023 inside the Medinah Temple at 600 N. Wabash Ave. This interim casino will operate for three years until the permanent Bally's Chicago opens in 2026 [https://www.500nations.com/casinos/il-chicago-casino.asp LINK]
 
* 200-4W portables on 466.9125, 466.9, 466.975, 466.875, 466.8, 466.05, 466.175, 456.9125, 466.375, 456.875, 457.0, 457.325, 457.55, 457.4, 466.925 (DMR) {{Callsign|WRYY787}} issued 10/23. '''NOTE: ENC DMR Simplex - confirmed 1/1/24'''
 
* 200-4W portables on 466.9125, 466.9, 466.975, 466.875, 466.8, 466.05, 466.175, 456.9125, 466.375, 456.875, 457.0, 457.325, 457.55, 457.4, 466.925 (DMR) {{Callsign|WRYY787}} issued 10/23. '''NOTE: ENC DMR Simplex - confirmed 1/1/24'''
 
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===[http://www.playandspin.com Play and Spin] (Niles)===
 
===[http://www.playandspin.com Play and Spin] (Niles)===
 
* 7631 N Caldwell; 75-4W portables on 466.05, 466.275, 466.35, 466.25, 466.225 {{Callsign|WRYE339}}
 
* 7631 N Caldwell; 75-4W portables on 466.05, 466.275, 466.35, 466.25, 466.225 {{Callsign|WRYE339}}
 
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=== Wind Creek Casino (East Hazelcrest) ===
 
=== Wind Creek Casino (East Hazelcrest) ===
 
* 854.225, 854.500, 854.925, 855.325, 855.625 conventional(?) repeaters (NXDN) {{Callsign|WSCS933}}
 
* 854.225, 854.500, 854.925, 855.325, 855.625 conventional(?) repeaters (NXDN) {{Callsign|WSCS933}}
 
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== Sports Teams and Venues ==
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===Allstate Arena / Rosemont Expo Center===
 
* Allstate Arena / Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont), Expo Center (all owned by City of Rosemont)
 
 
 
'''Valle Security International'''
 
* Coordinate crowd control system and security plans
 
* Coordinate event activities with law enforcement
 
* Develop/review traffic and parking plans
 
</br>
 
 
 
'''Aramark Food and Beverage is the food service provider'''
 
* {{Callsign|KD42942}}
 
<pre>
 
461.8375 466.8375 KD42942 M Armrk Ops 1 Operations FM Business
 
461.025 KA96047 M Armrk Ops 2 Operations [Expired 2/03] FM Business
 
461.050 KA96047 M Armrk Ops 3 Operations [Expired 2/03] FM Business
 
462.9125 KD42942 M Armrk Ops 4 Operations FM Business
 
463.2875 KD42942 M Armrk Ops 5 Operations FM Business
 
463.3625 KD42942 M Armrk Ops 6 Operations FM Business
 
463.5875 KD42942 M Armrk Ops 7 Operations FM Business
 
463.8125 KD42942 M Armrk Ops 8 Operations FM Business
 
467.875 KA96047 M Armrk Ops 10 Operations [Expired 2/03] FM Business
 
467.925 KA96047 M Armrk Ops 11 Operations [Expired 2/03] FM Business
 
</pre>
 
 
 
* 7/10 - DMR heard on 470.65, 468.95 and 452.7
 
 
 
'''Chicago Bears'''
 
* 451.6625 Repeater, Mobiles on 451.3125, 451.4875, 451.5625, 451.6625, 451.7625, 456.3125, 456.4875, 456.5625, 456.6625,Business 
 
* 456.7625, 467.85, 461.1375, 461.2625, 461.3375, 462.8125, 466.1375, 466.2625, 466.3375, 467.9125 -- Operations (Nationwide)  DMR {{callsign|WQMA419}}
 
151.62500      KA77887  M  ChiBears 20  Chicago Bears (Nationwide Itinerant, license expired 2015)
 
 
 
</pre>
 
 
* Halas Hall (Lake Forest), Olivet Nazarene University (Bourbonnais): 451.4875, 456.4875, 463.5625, 468.5625 portables (NFM/DMR); 456.725, 466.925, 468.950, 469.750 portables (DMR)
 
* Halas Hall (Lake Forest), Olivet Nazarene University (Bourbonnais): 451.4875, 456.4875, 463.5625, 468.5625 portables (NFM/DMR); 456.725, 466.925, 468.950, 469.750 portables (DMR)
* National Football League - {{Callsign|WQPL819}}
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* Soldier Field: 451.3625, 451.8625, 452.4875, 463.5625 2 watt repeaters (NFM/DMR); 456.725, 466.925, 468.950, 469.750 portables (DMR)
 
* NFL Films Inc 467.750, 467.775, 467.800, 467.825, 467.850 Illinois portables (NFM) {{Callsign|WQMJ422}}
 
 
 
'''Chicago Blackhawks (United Center)'''
 
* 1) Chicago-451.6625, 452.2875, 452.3125, 456.6625, 457.2875  2) Nationwide - 451.8, 456.8, 461.0375, 466.0375 (all DMR) {{Callsign|WQVE228}}
 
 
 
'''Chicago Cubs (Wrigley Field)'''
 
*Chicago National League Ball Club Inc.
 
*Also heard CPD outside: 460.2500 CPD CW6, 465.5250 (177.3) CPD Operations mainly outside the park. Seemed to be concerned with unlicensed vendors.
 
 
 
'''Chicago Dogs Baseball (impactField - 9800 Balmoral Avenue, Rosemont)'''
 
* 451.3375, 451.5375, 451.7625, 452.0875, 452.5125, 452.7875 (NFM, DMR simplex) {{Callsign|WRBR985}}
 
 
 
'''Chicago White Sox (US Cellular Field)'''
 
* 461.050 (DMR, NFM) {{Callsign}|WPLL482}}
 
* See https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Illinois_Sports#Chicago_White_Sox
 
 
 
'''Chicago Sky (WNBA Basketball, plays at Wintrust Arena)'''
 
* 451.5375, 451.6125, 452.1875, 456.2375, 457.1875 portables (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WRDG623}}
 
* 451.5375, 457.6125 portables (NFM) {{Callsign|WQIS563}}
 
 
 
'''NOW Arena - Hoffman Estates (formerly Sears Centre Arena)'''
 
* Multi-purpose sports and entertainment center owned by the Village of Hoffman Estates.
 
* 453.0875, 453.9125, 453.9375, 458.0875, 458.1375, 458.9375 portables (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WRJB765}} <s>
 
* See Sears, Roebuck & Company on the [[http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?aid=2162 Property Management Page]]
 
* For further scanner information, see the [[http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?p=830480 Sears Centre RR Forum Thread]] </s>
 
 
 
'''SeatGeek Stadium (Bridgeview)'''
 
* Owned by the Village of Bridgeview - Operated by AEG, formerly Toyota Park
 
* 463.3625, 463.4375, 464.9125 repeaters; 153.3425 (repeats 158.3925) repeater (at Village Hall/PD) (all NFM) {{Callsign|WRPP538}}
 
* Other frequencies heard in the past:  468.55 d031; 467.85 127.3; 468.45 88.5; 466.2000 (?); 461.7750 (?); 463.7625 (?) (7/08 @ Jimmy Buffet Show)
 
 
 
'''Sportsmens Park - Chicago Motor Speedway (Cicero)'''
 
* 451.925, 464.975 Repeaters {{Callsign|KZU769}} [Expired 1/04]
 
 
 
'''United Center (Chicago)'''
 
* 463.7375, 463.9625, 464.0375, 464.0875, 464.1875, 464.3125, 464.3625, 464.4375, 464.6625, 464.7125, 464.8125, 464.8875 repeaters (NFM/DMR). 2/15 - added at 15 S Wood: 451.6875, 451.9125, 452.1375, 452.4125, 452.5125, 452.8375 - repeaters (NFM/DMR) {{Callsign|WQCP948}}
 
* delete all frequencies except 466.3875, 468.4625, 464.9875 - simplex (NFM/DMR) (10/13) {{Callsign|WQAC659}}
 
 
 
'''Wintrust Arena (Chicago)'''
 
* Wintrust Arena is a public-private partnership between the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) and DePaul University.  The Chicago Sky (WNBA basketball) and DePaul University men's and women's basketball teams play here.  It also hosts various events and concerts.  More information is needed on frequencies and systems in use at this facility.
 
 
 
 
== Theatres / Music Venues ==
 
== Theatres / Music Venues ==
SEE RECREATION Database page/ WIKI page  
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* See [https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Recreation_Cook_County_(IL) Recreation wiki page]
 
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Attractions

Adler Planetarium (Chicago)

  • 461.800 repeater, 452.6375, 457.7875, 457.8125, 457.9875, 469.875 portables (NFM) KA68288

Art Institute of Chicago

  • 464.0375, 463.5375, 461.7375, 451.675, 464.1125, 464.8375 repeaters (trunked, DMR/NFM digital) WRFF613
  • 464.0375, 461.7375, 451.9375, 464.1125 repeaters; 466.6875, 466.825, 466.9125 portables (NFM/DMR) WQZD769

Brookfield Zoo

  • Encrypted DMR CapacityPlus system. 463.5125 CC15 (LCN 1), 464.225 CC 13 (LCN 2), 464.7625 CC12 (LCN 3), 464.950 CC 11 (LCN 4).
    Talkgroups seen include 246, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 254 and 255. More work needed to confirm. (6/25/19) WRBR928
  • 466.225, 466.275, 466.300, 466.325 mobiles and portables (DMR) WRBR568

Chicago Architecture Center (111 E Upper Wacker Drive)

  • 451.9875, 461.875, 463.6125, 464.0125, 469.425 portables (DMR) WRCI512

Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe)

  • add NXDN all, add 464.0625 Repeater; Mobiles on 457.1125, 457.2875, 457.4125, 457.6875, 457.8625 (NFM) WNKY791}

Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington Street)

  • 457.525, 457.550, 457.575, 457.600, 457.650 portables (DMR) - 16 km radius of the Chicago Cultural Center. WRFB714

Chicago Fine Arts Exchange (770 N Halsted Street, Chicago)

  • 457.4125, 457.7125, 457.7875, 457.8125 portables Tantrik: Hospitality Food & Beverage WQKQ998

Chicago Riverwalk / Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

  • 464.825 repeater; 457.100, 457.225, 457.350, 468.250, 468.875 portables (DMR) WREY295

Chitown Sports Facilities - 2343 S Throup

  • 20-5W on 457.15, 457.4, 458.0, 468.7125, 469.2 (NFM/DMR) WQVM694

Driehaus Museum (40 E Erie Street, Chicago)

  • 463.2625 (D506) R- also, simplex HTs on 452.000, 461.575, 462.150, 463.300, 464.025, 464.850 WQQY256

Field Museum of Natural History (Chicago)

  • DMR Repeaters: 451.3125, 451.45, 451.6375, 452.2625, 452.500, 452.7675 WQGU431

The Forge at Lemont Quarries (Lemont)

  • Former quarry turned activity park with bike trails, rope courses & climbing walls, plus zip lines.
  • Employees refer to the channels by the channel number.
  • All radios are using the DMR "All Call" feature. All channels are simplex/direct.
  • WRHV593

All Forge radios are NX1300DUK or variant. Frequencies are listed in programming order. All radios appear to use DMR All Call only. Timeslot is 1 for all channels. Color Code corresponds to CH # except 16 which is CC 1.

  • CH 1: 451.1875 DMR CC: 1 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Ziplines 1" / Ziplines Emergency
  • CH 2: 451.4375 DMR CC: 2 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Ziplines 2"
  • CH 3: 451.6375 DMR CC: 3 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Ziplines 3"
  • CH 4: 451.7375 DMR CC: 4 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Ziplines 4"
  • CH 5: 452.0875 DMR CC: 5 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Ropes"
  • CH 6: 452.6625 DMR CC: 6 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Ropes Check" (Told its also a spare channel used by Managers)
  • CH 7: 452.9875 DMR CC: 7 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Foundry" (Food Services)
  • CH 8: 452.6875 DMR CC: 8 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Bikes"
  • CH 9: 452.3125 DMR CC: 9 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Boats"
  • CH 10: 452.7125 DMR CC: 10 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Laser Tag"
  • CH 11: 452.8375 DMR CC: 11 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Guest Experience"
  • CH 12: 451.3125 DMR CC: 12 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Maintenance" (NFM also heard some times)
  • CH 13: 451.4125 DMR CC: 13 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Sales/Grp"
  • CH 14: 451.5125 DMR CC: 14 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Entertainment"
  • CH 15: 456.1875 DMR CC: 15 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Events/Parking" (local EMA sometimes heard here at big events)
  • CH 16: 456.3375 DMR CC: 1 | TG: 16777184 | SL: 1 | Usage: "Private" (Side channel for quick off topic conversations)

Hawthorn Race Course (Stickney)

  • 461.975, 464.925 Repeaters; Mobiles on 461.5625, 461.6125, 461.7125, 461.7375 (DMR/NFM/FM) WQJR693

Holocaust Memorial Foundation (Skokie)

  • Mobiles on 452/7.7625, 452/7.8125, 456.6875 (DMR/NFM) WQMH752

House of Blues Restaurant Corporation

  • Live Nation-Chicago Website
  • 461.025, 464.6625, 462.4625, 456.3625, 456.3875 portables (NFM) WQNU594

Island Party Hut (355 E Riverwalk South, Chicago) / Island Party Boat

  • 456.325, 457.200, 457.450, 457.800, 466.075, 466.100, 466.125, 466.275, 466.300, 466.375 portables (NFM, DMR) WRXG877

John G Shedd Aquarium (Chicago)

  • [ Website] [ Facebook] scid=52467
  • 464.225, 464.425 Mobiles WPTP433 Deprecated 5/24/24
  • 464.325 M 072 DPL Water/Pump Ops [Expired 1/11] FMN WPTP433 Still in use?

--- Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanical Gardens

  • 7402 W Lake Katharine Dr, Palos Heights
  • Website
  • 25-4W portables on 466.075, 466.325, 466.35, 466.1, 466.175 (NXDN) WSCS785 Issued 5/24

Lighthouse Immersive Art Space at Germania Club (Chicago), hosting the Van Gogh immersive exhibit in 2021

  • 451.3375, 451.4375, 451.7625, 452.1125, 452.5125, 452.8125 portables (NFM/DMR) WRMG969

Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago)

  • 150.935 (CC 11 ENC?), 151.865, 151.955, 152.9675, 153.4325 (CC 12 ENC?) repeaters; 157.4775, 157.5225, 158.2275, 158.3175, 158.340 mobiles (repeater inputs) (DMR/NFM) WRBT673

Lyric Opera House DBA Civic Opera LP (20 N Wacker Drive, Chicago)

  • Website
  • 452.175 repeater; 466.025, 466.050, 466.075, 466.100, 466.125 portables (NFM/DMR) WQOG954 Expired 5/21
  • 40-4W portables, 468.475, 467.1, 467.25, 468.75, 468.9875, 469.5875, 467.05, 467.0875, 468.975, 469.825 (NFM/2-slot DMR)

Maggie Daley Park (Chicago Park District)

  • 464.9125 repeater (DMR encrypted?); 466.9125, 466.925, 466.9375, 466.9625, 466.9875 portables (NFM/DMR) WRBV271

McCormick Place

  • Radio One (convention radio rentals) - 461.7125, 461.725, 461.7375, 461.750 (NFM) WQFW539

Millennium Park (Chicago)

Note: License is expired but park DMR system is on air 9/2023
  • MB Real Estate A/A/F (201 E Randolph); 451.3625 repeater, 460.025, 460.050, 460.075, 460.100, 460.125 portables (NFM/DMR) WQOH747 Expired
  • 464.3375 Repeater; 50-4W portables on 466.025, 466.05, 466.075, 466.1, 466.15 (NFM) WQPC349 Expired 4/22

Museum of Contemporary Arts (Downtown Chicago)


Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)

  • Trunked System: 463.875, 464.475, 464.975 "Dome" repeaters; 451.1875, 451.4375, 451.6625 "East Rotunda" repeaters; 451.2875, 451.5625, 452.0875 "West Rotunda" repeaters; 452.2875, 452.6375, 452.8375 "Garage" repeaters WQZC575
  • 463.5875 repeater (DMR/NFM) WQPP398
  • Mobiles 466.275, 466.25, 466.225, 466.2, 466.175 (DMR/NFM) WPMS740
  • Repeaters: 451.450, 451.8375, 451.8875, 451.9125, 452.250, 452.2625, 452.200 WPUC894 (Canceled)
  • 464.925 base, mobiles KNIE574 (Expired)
  • 452.0875 (NFM) WPWF461
  • 451.6375, 456.6375 mobiles (low power repeaters?) WPVA859

Navy Pier

  • FlyOver Navy Pier (replacing the IMAX Theater in Spring 2024) - 452.150, 461.725, 463.6625, 466.725, 469.7375 portables (NFM) WRYZ271
  • 451.7125, 451.9510, 452.6375, 452.9875, 461.025, 461.05, 462.000, 462.2125, 464.175, 467.1875 portables (NFM/DMR) WQRA644
  • Chicago Signature Services (catering at Navy Pier) - 451.3125(D331?), 451.3875, 451.5375, 451.6875(D331?), 451.7375, 452.8875 WQJH563
  • Chicago Shakespeare Theatre - 464.575, 462.0375, 468.8375, 468.2625, 467.2125, 467.3625, 467.4125, 467.4625, 467.5125 portables (DMR, NFM) WQRB701
  • Entertainment Cruises (owners of Mystic Blue, Odyssey Lake Michigan and Chicago River, Sea Dog and Spirit of Chicago) - 462.2875/467.2875, 462.3875/467.3875 portables (NFM/DMR) WREJ828
  • Spirit of Chicago - 151.655, 159.8325, 159.8625, 159.960, 160.050 portables (NFM) WQOD413
  • Mystic Blue Cruises - 151.895, 159.765, 159.81, 159.84, 159.87 portables (NFM) WQOD546
  • Premier Yachts - 151.49, 151.715, 154.49, 154.515, 158.385 WQOD548
  • Acron Navy Pier Hotel DBA Sable at Navy Pier - 600 E Grand -- 20-4W portables on 456.2875, 456.4375, 456.5375, 456.6375, 457.1375

wndr museum (1130 W. Monroe, Chicago)

  • 466.050, 466.075, 466.100, 466.125, 466.350 portables (DMR) WREC994

Casinos/Gaming

Bally's Chicago

  • Bally's is building a $1.7 million casino complex at the corner of W. Chicago Ave and N. Jefferson St on the Chicago River. This is the former site of the Chicago Tribune printing facility. Construction will begin in 2024 and completed in 2026. An interim casino opened Sept. 9, 2023 inside the Medinah Temple at 600 N Wabash Ave. It will operate 7 Days, 8AM-4AM, during the construction of Bally's Chicago.
  • Bally's Chicago will be the largest casino in Illinois with 3,400 slot machines and 173 table games, six restaurants, a 500-room hotel and a 3,000-seat theater. Bally's will open in 2026. Bally's opened a temporary Chicago casino opn Sep. 9, 2023 inside the Medinah Temple at 600 N. Wabash Ave. This interim casino will operate for three years until the permanent Bally's Chicago opens in 2026 LINK
  • 200-4W portables on 466.9125, 466.9, 466.975, 466.875, 466.8, 466.05, 466.175, 456.9125, 466.375, 456.875, 457.0, 457.325, 457.55, 457.4, 466.925 (DMR) WRYY787 issued 10/23. NOTE: ENC DMR Simplex - confirmed 1/1/24

Play and Spin (Niles)

  • 7631 N Caldwell; 75-4W portables on 466.05, 466.275, 466.35, 466.25, 466.225 WRYE339

Wind Creek Casino (East Hazelcrest)

  • 854.225, 854.500, 854.925, 855.325, 855.625 conventional(?) repeaters (NXDN) WSCS933

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  • Halas Hall (Lake Forest), Olivet Nazarene University (Bourbonnais): 451.4875, 456.4875, 463.5625, 468.5625 portables (NFM/DMR); 456.725, 466.925, 468.950, 469.750 portables (DMR)

Theatres / Music Venues