Hana Lounge/Hotel Nikko. 320 N. Dearborn Tel: Tel:312 744-1900

HotHouse. 31 East Balbo. Tel: 312/362.9707 Fax: 312/362.9708 [contact: Marguerite Horberg. HotHouse, The Center for International Performance and Exhibition is a non-profit performing arts center. Our mission is to expose audiences to a wide rane of cultural expression, to encourage respect of our ethnic diversity , and to greater understanding of differing traditions and perspectives.We also have a gallery, a full service bar and are open seven nights a week]

Java Jive. 4272 W. Irving Park Tel:773 545-6200

La Perla del Mediterraneo. 2135 S. Wolf, Hillside Tel: 708 449-1070

The Marc. 311 W. Superior Tel: 312 642-3810

Metropole/Fairmont Hotel. 200 N. Columbus Tel: 312 565-7444

Myopic Books. 1468 N. Milwaukee. Tel: 773-862-4882 [Improvised Music Workshop every Monday night at 7:30 pm at Admission is free]

New Apartment Lounge. 504 E. 75th Tel: 773 483-7728

No Exit. 6980 N. Glenwood Tel: 773 743-3355

Palm Court/Drake Hote. l 140 E. Walton Tel:312 787-2200

The Peacock's Nest. 455 Cityfront Plaza Tel: 312 222-1857

Philander's. 1120 Pleasant, Oak Park Tel: 708 848-4250

Pop's for Champagne. 2934 N. Sheffield Tel: 773 472-1000

Ramsey's on Huron. 217 W Huron. Tel: 312-951-6000 (R Lewis, owner)

Sotto Jazz Club. 410 Circle Avenue. Forest Park, IL 60130. Reservations by phone only at 708.366.4010 Fax 708.366.4161. [Live performances each Wednesday through Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m. Stop in for cocktails, appetizers or dinner and enjoy some of the best live jazz that Chicago has to offer. The Jazz Club is open Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Live music hours are 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Fridays, and 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Saturdays. ]

The Pump Room. 1301 N. State Tel: 312 266-0360

The Salon/Hotel Intercontinental. 505 N. Michigan Tel: 312 321-8764

Southend Musicworks. 1313 S Wabash (avant) Tel: 312-939-2848

Underground Wonder Bar . 10 E. Walton Tel: 312 266-7761

Velvet Lounge. 2128 1/2 S. Indiana Tel: 312 791-9050

Viking Steak House. 27 W. 150 Roosevelt Road, Winfield Tel: 708 653-2110

Weeds. 1555 N. Dayton Tel: 312 943-7815

Yvette. 1206 N. State Pkwy Tel: 312 280-1700

Yvette North. 604 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling Tel: 708 419-0500

Yvette Wintergarden. 311 S. Wacker Tel: 312 408-1242

GLEN ELLYN

Michael's Jazz Bistro. 530 Crescent Blvd. Tel: (630) 446-4001 [ Michael's Jazz Bistro is intended as a throw-back to the "Supper Clubs" of the 1940s and 50s. A three-in-one establishment located in the heart of beautiful downtown Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Michael's features a spacious bar offering its signature martinis and drinks along with a wide selection of wines and champagnes available by the glass as well as featuring a great cellar list. A comfortable and stylish atmosphere makes it a great place to stop for anything from an after work cocktail or dinner with friends and family, to a late night dessert and live jazz performed on Michael's stage by Chicago's finest acts. Michael's menu can be described as contemporary American with French and Italian accents. Closed Mondays]

SPRINGFIELD

The Brewhaus. 617 E. Washington, Tel: (217) 525-6399. ]This favorite local bar features the largest selection of beers in Central Illinois. On Monday nights, they host the Frank Parker Jamabalaya Jam, and open mic for jazz, blues and soul. Every Monday night 5:30-8pm.]

Café Kanichi-Wa. 1117 East South Grand Ave. East, Tel: (217) 544-3500. ]This quaint neighborhood in the historic Southtown neighborhood hosts Jazz Pianist Leigh Meador every Saturday night, playing from 9:30p.m.-12:30a.m. And on Thursday nights Blues performer Springfield Shaky is featured.]

Foli's Place. 2901 South Chatham Road, Tel: (217) 220-0742. ]This new neighborhood night spot features a Jazz and Blues Jam Session every Thursday night, hosted by the Frank Trompeter Quartet. Thursday nights from 8-11:30p.m. No cover, and a limited number of hot chicken wings are available for purchase, 10 for a Dollar.]

Jazz Central Station. Springfield Hilton. 700 E. Adams Street Tel: (217) 789-1530 [contact: Brad Hanson, General Manager. Jazz Central Station sits atop the 30-story Springfield Hilton Hotel, providing a panoramic view of Springfield and the surrounding area. Live music is featured most Friday and Saturday nights. With a mix of rock, blues and jazz combos, playing from 10 pm - 2 am. $5 Cover charge. Adjacent to this attractive room for live music including jazz is Capice?, an Italian restaurant that features that 30th-floor view. ]

Lime Street Cafe. 951 S. Durkin Drive. Tel: (217) 793-1905 [contact: Richard and Linda Tyrer. This Springfield restaurant features both a lovely formal dining room with fine quality meals, and a comfortable pub-style lounge with live jazz on some Friday and Saturday nights. Bands play 9 pm to 12:30, and include both jazz acts such as the Jane Hartman Trio and Riverboat Five + 1 (dixieland), plus bands that play oldies and classic rock: Rewind, the Fundamentals.]

Robbie's Restaurant. Old State Capitol Plaza. Tel: (217) 528-1901 [contact: Lori and Archer Bailey. Throughout the week, Robbie's serves the Springfield luncheon clientele. throughout the week, Robbie's serves the Springfield luncheon clientele. It is located in an attractive downtown setting, opposite the Old State Capitol, a 19th-century state historic site. Friday evenings Robbie's hosts "Uptown Friday Night," a long-running series of "happy hour" jazz concerts, sponsored by the Springfield Area Arts Council. Uptown Friday Night concerts are held from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Fridays, featuring such jazz and blues acts as the Steve Adleman Group, Virgil Rhodes and Footprints, the Frank Trompeter Quartet, and the Craig Russa Latin Jazz Group.]

TOULON

Newsroom Bistro. 101 Main Street. Tel: 309-286-2222 [contact: Jim Nowlan/Denny Rewerts. Restaurant and Bistro. Live Jazz Saturday nights]

URBANA

Blind Pig Co. 6 Taylor Street. Tel: 217-351-7444

Buddie's. 120 N 1st Street. Tel: 217-352-3140

Huber's. 1312 W. Church, Tel: 217-352-0606

The Iron Post. 120 S, Race. Tel: 217.337.7678. [contact: Paul G. Wirth. Open 3pm-1am Mon-Fri. 5pm-1am Sat & Sun. Food 4-12 daily. Big Band every Thurs. 7-9 (U of I, Parkland local high school, etc.)Friday Happy Hours 5-7 no cover. Wed. night occational regional and national acts- Bobby Broom, Joan Hickey, Astral Project]