Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
An excellent reference library for finding people in Illinois. Published sources include extensive county histories with an every-name index.
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Community Resources
Chicago Tribune Jobs Section
Search job listings from the Chicago Tribune.
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Provides unemployment insurance, employment services and guidance to workers, job seekers, and employers.
Illinois Digital Archives
Created in 2006 as a repository the digital collections of the Illinois State Library as well as other libraries and cultural institutions in the state of Illinois.
Illinois State Archives
The Illinois State Archives provides an online site to find resources for Illinois genealogical searches.
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Indeed.com
Search for local jobs from job sites, newspapers, associations, and company career pages.
Lake County Center for Independent Living
Some services include:
- Amplified Phones Program
- Assistive Technology and Braille Training - teaches technology use for screen reading and magnification, assistive devices, and Braille.
- Older Blind Services – Seniors 55 and older obtain and are trained to use adaptive devices.
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Lake County Job Center
Services for job seekers, including career counseling, job-training guidance, and financial aid for education and training.
National Archives and Records Administration
Available Services: Archival Research Room, Microfilm Research Room, Research Room, Records Center, Records Management
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Talking Books Program
Access a player and audiobooks at no charge. This federally funded service is available to anyone unable to read standard print due to a visual or physical disability.
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