Chicago's local community of various user groups focused on Drupal. Groups have meetings each month in/around Chicago. Please be sure to join our group if interested in posting or hearing about Drupal-related job opportunities in the Chicagoland area.
The Drupal Chicago Meetup Group holds meetups on various topics and networking opportunities. Presentations and speakers are aimed at a general audience, with site show-and-tells, module demonstrations, news and announcements, and question and answer sessions.
If you live or work in the suburbs, check out the Fox Valley Drupal Meetup group with topics for all users.
Volunteers in the Chicago Drupal Group also organize MidCamp - Midwest Drupal Camp. Drupal camps are multi-day events that can include training days, session days, code and documentation sprints, and social events. Held annually in March, MidCamp is quickly becoming one of the larger and prestigious Drupal camps due to its high level of speakers, content, accessibility, and attention to detail.
Did we mention, the Chicago Drupal community has active and ongoing community discussions going on can be found at https://midcamp.slack.com.
CDMUG March 2010 Meet Up
RSVP @ http://drupal.meetup.com/1
Thursday March 11th @ 7:00 pm
7:00 - 7:30: Welcome and Socialize
7:30 - 8:30: Presentations
8:30 - 9:00: Critique WhiteHouse.gov
9:00 - end: socialize
Presentations:
-Joel Finkel: It is sometimes difficult--or impossible--to use the Views module to generate the SQL query that you need. Fortunately, there is a way to work around this limitation. This short presentation will describe the problem and offer a solution. People will learn the rudimentary aspects of creating a custom module and learn how to use it plug in their own SQL.
CMS Expo 2010 - May 3rd, 4th & 5th.
May 3rd, 4th & 5th | Hotel Orrington
Evanston, Illinois USA
$279 DAY or $779 3 DAYS
Showcasing the Best In the CMS World
Learn. Evaluate. Discover. Connect.
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IE6 breaking Zen
Hi, IE6 is breaking my Zen layout. I believe the issues relates to clearing #main, but for the life of me, can't figure out what I need to do. Any insight greatly appreciated.
http://rhill.gogrow.org/entertaining/
Thanks!
-NP
Read moreDay of Mobile
Day of Mobile (www.dayofmobile.com) is an all day event for mobile developers and enthusiasts that will take place at IIT on March 6, 2010. The overall goal of the event is to better prepare both Chicago's application development community and companies with mobile initiatives for the upcoming mobile revolution. We will cover a myriad of different topics relative to mobile development and strategy such as platform SDKs, cross platform development, multimedia, CMS/SMS, mobile business models and many more.
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I have an idea for a website and I need help in developing it.
I am looking for individuals that can help me build a SaaS application. I all looking for two types of skills, someone knowledgeable in database development, maintains and object code development and someone with Drupal knowledge to develop the web applications.
If you are interested please contact me at arlingtonheights@gmail.com.
Thanks
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DrupalCon SF 2010 MidWest Roll Call - Sign Up Here
It's MidWest Roll Call Time! Who's going to San Francisco?
Sign up on this event-post. Reply and say a few things about your SF plans.
Are you going to the pre-Con training day/sprint? How about the Thursday sprint? Are you proposing any sessions? Do you plan on starting or attending any BoFs?
Let us know!
- DV
CDMUG Spring Jam 2010
RSVP @ jam.cdmug.org
Saturday March 27th 9:00 am - Midnight
UIC Innovation Center
1240 W. Harrison
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 355-5567
(see map)
Event Registration: $50.00
Late/Walkin Registration (if available): $60.00
(limited space - register ASAP as our past events have sold out quickly)
Taxonomy for Booklists/Book Reviews?
Hi everyone,
Has anyone made a taxonomy for booklists or book reviews? We have been asked to create our "taxonomy terms/vocabulary" for our materials, but I'm having trouble contexually understanding how these words are going to be critical in pulling wonderful drupal booklists in different ways, or what the possibilities are. HELP! Please give me any examples you can that I can use as examples to visualize how this can be rendered.
Thanks always for your help. My e-mail is gstupar@northbrook.info
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Any Chicago Drupal Meetings/Camps/etc Happening in June/July?
I may be in Chicago during June and/or July this summer and am wondering if anyone knows if there are any meetings or camps that will be scheduled then?
Thanks!
Kristen
Winter/Spring Schedule Posted for Chicago West - Fox Valley Drupal Users Group
We have our Winter-Spring Schedule posted for the Chicago West Fox Valley Drupal Users Group!
Our large group meets on the 4th Thursday Night of the month at McNally's. We also have regular afternoon hangout on Wednesday afternoons for those of us flexible with our schedules.
We have a great time and everyone always learns a lot. If any of you are interested in participating or presenting let me know.
Best part is it's Ladies night, there is live music, boxty's are half price (see the menu on their site)
URGENT Need - If you are working on Drupal 7 or are a D6 rock star we are always looking for guest speakers! Let us know
Read moreFree Drupal Training and Install Workshop Night
Thursday February 11th at 7:00 pm
RSVP @ http://drupal.meetup.com/1
What is Drupal? Where did Drupal come from? How can Drupal help you?
Jump into the driver seat with our hands on experience known as the "Drupal Test Drive". Not only will we cover an introduction to Drupal, you will also be given a free temporary Drupal website. Learn how to create and edit content. Utilize open source modules to extend functionality of your website. Add users and manage groups with permissions. Plus your temporary website is available on the Internet to play with after the workshop.
Read moreCDMUG Intro to Themes ver 0.01
RSVP @ http://drupal.meetup.com/1
For the first time ever CDMUG is dedicating an entire evening to Drupal themes. Hans Riemenschneider and Doug Vann will be covering a basic introduction to themes.
Duo Consulting has volunteered the meetup location. We are opening RSVP up to 60 people. Comment your RSVP with name and bring photo ID to gain authorized access to Duo's office downtown.
There are many ways to theme a Drupal site. Hans and Doug will introduce the four ways of theming a Drupal site. Both will discuss the pros and cons of each and when each approach is most appropriate.
Read morehalf day Drupal Training Workshop in Chicago, Coming Up Fast!
Duo Consulting in Downtown Chicago announces its 2nd Drupal Training Workshop.
See http://www.duoconsulting.com/marketing/chicago-drupal-training-workshop For Details and to REGISTER.
When: Tuesday Jan 12th 8:30 to 11:30
Where: Duo Consulting 20 West Kinzie, Suite 1510 Chicago, IL 60654
Presenters: Doug Vann & Sonny Cohen
The link above has all the details but I will add that this 3hour excursion will get you over the major hurdles that Drupal throws at you.
Read moreBorn Again Developer Needs Advice
Early in my IT career I did a great deal of web development, among other things. But ultimately I was forced to choose one of two paths: continue as a web developer, or pursue life as a Windows server admin. I chose the latter.
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Would you consider attending a Drupal Camp in Ames, Iowa in May or June 2010
Drupal Camp Chicago After Party
Where are you going after Drupal Camp Chicago on Saturday night?
Want to stay geeky and keep talking about Drupal all night?
Carmen's Pizza
Saturday 12/12/2009 7:00pm
An open invitation is being sent for the Drupal Camp Chicago after party which has room for 70 people. RSVP and $5.99 payment is required to attend. This will cover the party room, unlimited pizza, and unlimited soda (alcohol available for purchase). Wifi is available, bring your laptop, and keep Drupaling.
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Popup Feedback Forms Lightbox?
Hi,
Does anybody have any ideas on how to create a form that pops up in lightbox? I am using Drupal 6, webforms and lightbox module. Ideally only the form fields should show in the lightbox as opposed to the entire web page (see attached). Webforms is ideal since I am using the Saleforce module in conjunction.
Any insight would be fully appreciated.
Thanks a bunch.
D
Read moreCDMUG's 3rd Annual Holiday Open Source Social Event
CDMUG is having our 3rd annual Holiday Open Source Social Event to get together without the laptops, projectors, and WiFi too simply hang out and party. Join us all for a fabulous shin-dig in honour of every CDMUG member and the efforts we make to give back to the Chicago community. We have a lot to celebrate this year, including an active web-place @ cdmug.org, multiple Drupal Test Drives, Drupal Camp Chicago, and building a trusted network for learning and educating each other about the best open source CMS available - Drupal.
Don't forget to bring business cards.
Read moreCDMUG Open - November 12th @ 7:00 pm
SRC Web Design has volunteered a meetup location for our November meetup, CDMUG Open. We have room for about 40 attendees. RSVP Today @ http://drupal.meetup.com/1.
We have two presenters this month: Bec White and Matthew Lechleider. The "open" idea is still available. If you have a topic you want to discuss or questions to ask, bring it on. Projector and wifi will be provided.
Read moreIndy Drupal HackFest WrapUp
Whoa! [I promised many of you some helpful Drupal links. Please find those at the bottom of this post]
Thanks to all who brought themselves, drinks, snacks, and their Drupal Knowledge. The quarterly Indy Drupal HackFest hit #5 yesterday with a bang! 24 people showed up to share what they know and learn what they don't know. Geographically the group was all over the place; including Kentuckiana, Columbus, Cincinnati, Mishawaka, Indianapolis, and the greater Indiana in general.
