Take a look at:

www.peteslist.com

Under the road race section they have a pretty complete calendar which, at present, shows 2002 races in the Illinois/Wisconsin/Indiana et al. region. The 2003 calendar is starting to fill in.

Brent

Every August there is a great Criterium race in Downers Grove. The Criterium National Championship is held during the weekend, as well as the USPRO Championship race (generally sponsored by USPS). It's a two day event and there are races of all USCF categories, including a CAT 5/Citizen Race, that is perfect for new racers. I've rode in this event twice and watched it a few more times and I think they do a great job with it and the course is excellent. It's a great place to ride in a Cat 5 race, then sit back and watch the top amatuers and Pros take a whirl. A lot of fun.

Philbert,

I live in Northbrook, and every Friday night in the summer there are open races at the veledrome. Maybe not what you are looking for, but they sure are a lot of fun. It is only 6 bucks to race for the whole season, and you can race anything with wheels and a hand brake.
www.northbrookveledrome.com