When I was a new ham in the Chicago area, I spent time learning the various resources available to the local amateur radio community and I made this website to maintain a collection of local resources for new area hams. A second purpose is to be a reference to hams who are or will be visiting the Chicago area and want to take advantage of the local resources. If you have any corrections or additions, please send them to KG9PQ for future updates.
Some clubs periodically offer Morse code training.
6900 N. Lincoln Avenue, Lincolnwood. 14801 S. Pulaski Road, Midlothian. Enter through the door at the south end of the building. Elgin Police Department on Douglas Avenue, 1st floor southwest corner. It is a good idea to call ahead to verify that the testing session you want has not been canceled or the time has not been changed.