What places in chicago will hire me? (i'm 16)

I am going to be 16 and I am considering to get a job. I do not want it to be in any fast food department. I would rather work for a smaller company like a book store or animal shelter. Do you know any places that will consider hiring me?

Nothing at all wrong with a fast-food starter job (a lot can be learned)....being as you're in a very large city I would think the opportunities are definately out there....sit down with that Chicago phonebook, be polite and ask.....maybe start in the yellow pages under 'book stores' or 'animal shelters'.

Good Luck and God Bless !!