Community Resources

An excellent reference library for finding people in Illinois. Published sources include extensive county histories with an every-name index. 

Search job listings from the Chicago Tribune.

Provides unemployment insurance, employment services and guidance to workers, job seekers, and employers.

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.

The Illinois State Archives provides an online site to find resources for Illinois genealogical searches.

Search for local jobs from job sites, newspapers, associations, and company career pages. 

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.

Services for job seekers, including career counseling, job-training guidance, and financial aid for education and training.

Available Services: Archival Research Room, Microfilm Research Room, Research Room, Records Center, Records Management

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.