Welcome to Beep, the preeminent guide to life and entertainment in the Chicago suburbs. And yes, there’s a lot more to do the ’burbs than just quilt shows and carnivals.

Beep features everything from local bands and the hottest clubs and restaurants to tips on fitness, fashion and dating. In fact, Beep has the most extensive listings of suburban events, night clubs and restaurants.

Our stories are divided into five sections: Get Out (entertainment), Get a Life (lifestyle), Get Played (game reviews and tech tidbits), Get Smart (need-to-know news, from the latest on celebs to oddest of the odd) and Get Together (message boards, blogs and searchable user profiles). In addition to stories, each section features bloggers writing on related topics in personal and provocative ways, Web polls and forums so you can sound off and debate.

So go ahead, click around, yell at our bloggers, rate the restaurants and rant on the forums. This is your site, so have at it! Plus, the more you complain, compliment and kvetch, the more lively the site will be, and the more likely your comments will become part of our weekly magazine.

Each week we publish the best stories, blogs and polls from the Web site an – as determined by you. Yes, we don’t choose the news, you do. This collaboration ensures only the best stories and blogs are published. And since there’s 30,000 copies of Beep's magazine at nearly 700 sites locations in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties, places like colleges, fitness centers and bars, you’ll be famous!

Beep was founded in 2006 by Paddock Publications, the publisher of the Daily Herald. Our offices are located in a tiny nook at 155 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.

FAQs:

Q. I'm having trouble signing in. What do I do?
A. E-mail us . We'll help you.

Q. How do I advertise on beepcentral.com?
A. Contact Amy Seng .

Q. How do I advertise in the print version of Beep?
A. All ads in the print version of Beep will be full-color. Contact Amy Seng. Click here to get print advertising rates and see our media kit.

Q. Where I can get the print version of Beep?
A. Beep's in nearly 700 sites across Chicago's northern and western burbs -- gyms, bookstores, colleges and the like. Check out the lower left corner of the homepage to find a copy. If you would like to have Beep in a certain location, contact Theresa Phares .

Q. How many copies of Beep will be printed each week?
A. 30,000.

Q. I'm in a local band. How do I get my band featured?
A. Soon you will be able to fill out a profile of your band on the music page. Upload your band photos, MP3s and more. You can also send your upcoming shows to Lisa Balde .

Q. I got my photo taken by someone from Beep. Where do I go to see it?
A. Go to beepcentral.mycapture.com .

Q. Can I work for Beep?
A. Yes! We are looking for people to be part of our Street Team. If you are interested in joining, contact Kerry Diminuco. If you are interested in writing for Beep as a freelancer or blogger, contact Kurt Gessler .