So you find yourself single and living in the third most populated city in the USA, Chicago. Even with its 2.8 million residents, and even with the second most active airport in the entire world, you still can't find anyone! Here's a hoping that the Windy City will blow a catch your way. Don't lose heart. You have to put some effort into finding a decent Chicago date!

When we say "effort" we don't mean touring every bar downtown and becoming a wino. We are talking about embracing the newest scene in dating, Internet dating. What are your desires when it comes to a good date? Someone attractive of course, but probably someone with something in common with you; someone with a sense of humor, perhaps even with some of the same beliefs as you. What are the chances of bumping into this person randomly at some noisy club or bar?

Websites such as Match.com allow you to fill out a profile with exactly what you are looking for. You can then look through scores of other singles online to find that perfect Chicago date. Online, you can check for things that may be important to you, such as a person's religion, age, political views, distance from you, and other matters. You can even search for matches who want the same type of relationship as you do, whether it's casual or marriage.

Just think, in the time it takes you to get to the top of the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) you could have filled out your dating profile on one of the top ten websites and be well on your way to finding a decent Chicago date for the night.

Chicago is fast-paced, on the cutting edge, and waits for no one. You have to keep up! This is the 21st century and picking up people at a club is passé. Sure, Chicago has the best nightlife of any big city, from comedy to theater, but loud entertainment-driven venues are not the best way to meet people for the first time.

Chemistry.com is a great website if you prefer something a little closer to the old ways of being set up on a date. Here you will answer questions and provide life details and then receive matches of eligible singles just like you.

Why not try online dating for yourself and see why many are heralding it as the hottest way to hookup, meet, and marry nowadays. Give your dating life a jumpstart and find someone for a fun Chicago date tonight!