im thinking about going to the university of chicago.. you have any info on it?
I do know it's a private research university in Chicago. Anything in particular you want to know?
what types of degrees are they known for?
They are most famous for their arts and sciences programs, in addition to their professional schools like Medicine, Business, Law, etc.
what did it open?
Classes began in 1890.
do they offer online classes? 
It depends on the particular college, but some classes are offered online.