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- Teen Circuit
- From our own Morton Grove Public Library, a collection of great links to everything of interest to teens: colleges and careers, books to read, homework help, pop culture, and health issues. Check out the latest list of new titles in the Teen collection at MGPL . (www.webrary.org/teen/teenmenu.html)
- MGPL Senior Center
- From our own Morton Grove Public Library, a collection of great links to everything of interest to seniors, including health, housing, finance, and retirement issues. (www.webrary.org/senior/seniormenu.html)
- Black Studies
- The City College of New York provides this site with important links to all aspects of African-American studies. Look here for information on
Black History. (origin.admin.ccny.cuny.edu/library/blacks.html)
- NorthStarNet
- The 24-Hour Community Information Network provides access to suburban communities' Web pages and is a great source of local Chicagoland information. Visit our very own Morton Grove Community Information Center page to get the latest information on village events and news! (www.northstarnet.org)
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Statistics
- U.S. Census Bureau
- The 2000 U.S. Census data is here, with a current (estimated) population count and current economic indicators. Visit the U.S. Gazetteer to search by city name or zip code to view maps and 2000 census datasets. (www.census.gov/)
- National Archives (NARA) Microfilm Catalogs
- Learn how to use the National Archives' Microfilm Catalogs to locate the
microfilm roll for any U.S. census record, or go directly to the online
catalogs: 1790-1890 , 1900, 1910 , 1920, 1930. (www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs.html)
- Statistical Abstract of the United States
- Has the amount of TV-viewing by the average American adult increased in the last 5 years? Find data on this and other questions on U.S. population, income, housing and other subjects, plus state rankings and frequently requested tables from the U.S. Census Bureau. This site also includes access to the text of Bicentennial Edition: Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970. (www.census.gov/compendia/statab/)
- Sperling's Best Places (to Live, Work, Raise Children, Retire)
- Identify climate, school rankings, crime statistics, cost of living, health
costs, and more - for thousands of cities in the U.S. and world-wide. (www.bestplaces.net)
- Illinois Statistical Abstract
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The Web version of the annual reference book for Illinois statistics on
crime, education, agriculture, population demographics, and much more. See county statistics at the Illinois County
Statistical Abstract. (www.igpa.uillinois.edu/abstract)
- Health Statistics (Illinois)
- See vital statistics on births, marriages, divorces, infant mortality,
abortions, and deaths by Illinois county. Statistics for other Illinois
health issues, such as infectious diseases, STDs, and AIDS/HIV are also
available. (www.idph.state.il.us/health/statshome.htm)
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Political Science
- Political Parties
- A Yahoo! list of links to political parties around the world. Go to "By Country or Region" to find political parties in a particular country. (www.yahoo.com/Government/Politics/Parties)
- The Democratic National Committee
- The official site of the Democratic Party . (www.democrats.org)
- GOP.com: Republican National Committee
- The official site of the Republican Party. (www.rnc.org)
- Project VoteSmart
- Information on political issues, campaigns, and candidates, including voting records for both federal and state officials. Identify your representatives by entering your zip code! (www.vote-smart.org/)
- Opensecrets.org
- Information from the Federal Election Commission about campaign
contributions to Congress, the political parties, and the presidential
campaigns - provided by The Center for Responsive Politics. (www.opensecrets.org)
- FactCheck.org
- This "nonpartisan, nonprofit, consumer advocate" site monitors the factual accuracy of statements from major U.S. political figures. The site is sponsored by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. (www.factcheck.org)
- Illinois State Board of Elections
- Voting registration information, election totals, campaign financial information, and downloadable documents, including the latest
State of
Illinois Candidate's Guide and the latest
Election Calendar for persons seeking elective office in Illinois. (www.elections.state.il.us)
- Cook County Election Department
- All the information you need about voting in Cook County: candidates, referenda, absentee ballots, election judges, a directory of of elected officials, past election results. Suburban Cook County residents can also enter their address to check their voting registration and find their polling place! (www.voterinfonet.com)
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Economics and Jobs
- Salary.com
- Search for salary ranges by occupation and region. Data is based on employer-reported salaries from more than 5,000 companies. (salary.com)
- (Illinois) Occupational Employment Statistics (OES): Wage Information
- A comprehensive resource for salary information for hundreds of occupations in Illinois provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. (lmi.ides.state.il.us/wagedata/statewages.htm)
- The Definitive Chicago Area Job and Career Guide
- A comprehensive online listing of Illinois jobs and career opportunities with classified ads from newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune CareerBuilder, and the Chicago Sun-Times . You can also get to Super Sites like Monster and JobBank USA, and government job sites, including (Illinois) Employment Security, from IDES. (www.chicagojobs.org/)
- The Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet
- Compiled by Internet job hunting expert, Margaret F. [Riley] Dikel, this site provides a wealth of information for job seekers from a beginner's Internet guide to help with online resumes. (www.rileyguide.com)
- Qualisteam (Bank Directory)
- An international banking and finance directory that covers more than 3000 banks in more than 100 countries. You can browse banks by continent or search the database for a specific bank name. (www.qualisteam.com/Banks/index.html)
- Bankrate.com
- This is a good source for up-to-date information on rates for mortgages, home equity and auto loans, credit cards, savings, checking accounts, and ATM fees. (www.bankrate.com/)
- Treasury Direct
- Get basic information on and/or buy U.S. savings bonds, Treasury bills, notes, or bonds, and TIPS online at this site. You can also find out the current worth of your bonds by using the Savings Bonds Calculator . (www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/products/products.htm)
- xe.com: The Universal Currency Converter
- The Convertor gives you current exchange rates for over 180 different monetary units. (www.xe.com/ucc/)
- AnnualReports.com
- View and print the annual reports of over 2200 companies traded on U.S. stock exchanges, including international company reports. Link to a company's home page, information from the appropriate stock exchange, and a Zacks investment report. (www.reportgallery.com)
- Yahoo! Finance (Stock Quotes)
- Enter the ticker symbol for any U.S. or international company stock to get the latest stock quote, along with a link to the company's historical stock quotes and latest annual report. There are additional links to financial news and to information on investment and personal finance. (finance.yahoo.com)
- BigCharts: Historical Quotes
- Type in the ticker symbol and the date (1985+), and get the stock's closing price for the historical date you've entered. (www.bigcharts.com/historical/)
- CardWeb.com
- Look here for information on all types of payment cards: credit cards,debit cards, smart cards, ATM cards, phone cards, and more. Locate a particular card, then see news items, fee structure, a card calculator, card incentive plans, and a monthly commentary. (www.cardweb.com/)
- Your Access to Free Credit Reports
- U.S. citizens are now entitled to one free credit report each year from the major nationwide credit-reporting agencies. This government site provides all the information you need to request a report by toll-free phone number, by mail, or via computer. Illinois residents will have access to this service beginning March 1, 2005. (www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/freereports.htm)
- Federal and State Tax Forms
- Tax information and services from Uncle Sam are available here 24/7! Search for
U.S. Federal Tax Forms
or
Publications
by keyword, date, or number - then view or print. You can also find Illinois Tax Forms and other State Tax Forms here, or use Where's My
Refund? to check your tax refund status. (www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html)
- Illinois Sales Tax Rate Reference Manuals
- Locate the current Illinois sales tax rates for each Illinois municipality on general merchandise, food/drugs/medical appliances, and vehicles - from the Illinois Dept. of Revenue. (www.revenue.state.il.us/publications/Sales/strrm/01012005/ST25.pdf)
- FTA (State Tax Rate Tables)
- Handy tables comparing tax rates and structure for all fifty states,
including state income tax, sales, and excise taxes. From the Federation of
Tax Administrators. (www.taxadmin.org/fta/rate/tax_stru.html)
- Business Resources on the Internet
- For even more business information, see our WebList of sites covering investments, company information, employment guides, and the latest business news. (www.webrary.org/ref/busres.html)
- 10K Wizard
- Search here for a company's SEC reports (1994 - current) by ticker symbol, company name, keyword or phrase. (www.10kwizard.com)
- Zillow.com
- Compare estimated home sale prices in the area of your choice (use an address or a map). The aerial images of neighborhoods are combined with local real estate listings to provide a multimedia resource for home buyers or sellers. (zillow.com)
- GPO Access: Economic Indicators
- The U.S. Congress sponsors this site which provides statistics on the U.S. economy, including wages, unemployment, prices, and new construction. Monthly reports are available for 1998 to the present, and yearly summaries cover 1995 to the present. (www.gpoaccess.gov/indicators/index.html)
- Consumer Price Indexes
- Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) site is loaded with information - from an explanation of what the CPI is to detailed CPI tables and fact sheets. Check their inflation calculator, What is a dollar worth?, to compare the value of a dollar amount in the U.S.A. for any two years between 1913 and the current year. (www.bls.gov/cpi/)
- How Much Is That?
- Compare monetary values of two different years from any time between 1665 to
the present. Numbers from years before 1913 are based on the considered
opinions of economists and economic historians. This site is provided by EH.net, Economic History Services. (eh.net/ehresources/howmuch/dollarq.php)
- SaveAndInvest.org
- SaveAndInvest.org, a free service of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, seeks to protect you from investment fraud and provide information to help you handle your finances. (www.saveandinvest.org/index.htm)
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Law
- Legal Resources on the Internet
- Check here for MGPL's own list of useful reference sites for general, federal, Illinois, and Cook County legal information. (www.webrary.org/ref/legalres.html)
- Tables Summarizing (Family) Law in the Fifty States
- Compare various aspects of family law (custody rights, child support,
property division, etc.) across the fifty states in easy-to-read table format provided by the American Bar Association. (www.abanet.org/family/familylaw/tables.html)
- All About Forms
- Print out free basic legal forms covering affidavits, bankruptcy, divorce, rent, trademark, trusts, leases, and more! (www.allaboutforms.com)
- Everyday Law for Everyday People
- From Nolo, a leading publisher of law books for the layperson, this site features very accessible legal articles, law book excerpts and more. (www.nolo.com)
- Martindale.com Lawyer Locator
- This is the site that has all the information contained in the print version of the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Locate any of the over 1 million attorneys and law firms around the world by name, firm, location, or practice specialty. You can also search for corporate law departments, government agency attorneys, and law school faculty members. (www.martindale.com/xp/Martindale/Lawyer_Locator/Search_Lawyer_Locator/
lawyer_search.xml)
- ARDC: Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission
- This agency of the Illinois Supreme Court documents allegations and
prosecutions of attorney misconduct. Check out your lawyer here! (www.iardc.org)
- Supreme Court Collection
- Maintained by the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University, this site has nearly all Supreme Court decisions from May 1990 on, with selected pre-1990 decisions. You can also register to get an e-mail summary of Supreme Court decisions within hours after their release. (supct.law.cornell.edu/supct/)
- Federal Courts Finder
- Search for full-text current decisions via an interactive U.S. map - or search by keyword, alphabetical listing, or month of the decision. (www.law.emory.edu/FEDCTS/)
- American Civil Liberties Union
- The ACLU has assembled an impressive, searchable database of court cases that concern personal rights in the U.S., plus information on the ACLU's involvement in current legislation. (www.aclu.org/)
- Passport Services and Information
- The U.S. State Dept. has made obtaining, renewing, or replacing a U.S. passport much easier with this site that allows anyone to print their own applications and forms. View Tips for Travelers, Visa Requirements, and other important information. (travel.state.gov/passport/index.html)
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Here is everything you need to know about temporary or permanent residence in the USA. See the bar across the top of this site for links to: Services & Benefits, Immigration Forms/Fees/Where to File, Laws & Regulations, Education & Resources. Adobe Acrobat is needed to view or print forms. (www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis)
- United States Code
- From the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University, this site offers four ways to search the entire contents of the U.S. Code. (www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/)
- Code of Federal Regulations
- A keyword search system for the entire 50 titles in the CFR, plus information on how to order your own printed copy. (www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html)
- U.S. Copyright Office
- Search for copyright information at the Library of Congress in records
dating from 1978. Answers to frequently asked copyright questions are
available here, too. (www.loc.gov/copyright/)
- Illinois Compiled Statutes
- The complete laws of the state of Illinois - including information on the current status
of bills, resolutions, and public acts. Search by number or keyword. (www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp)
- Circuit Breaker Program - Reduced Fee License Plates
- Learn about the Illinois Circuit Breaker Program which permits eligible seniors and persons with disabilities to obtain partial refunds of property taxes, nursing home charges, certain prescription medication charges, and license plate fees. Here's where to download the form needed to enroll in the program. (www.cyberdriveillinois.com/services/services_for_seniors/circuitbreaker.html)
- Municipal Code (Village of Morton Grove, IL)
- Online access to the code of laws governing the Village of Morton Grove,
Illinois. (66.113.195.234/IL/Morton%20Grove/index.htm)
- Business Start-Up Guides (Illinois and Federal)
- The State of Illinois Business Portal provides online access to information on starting a
small business in the state. Find information about licensing, forms, grant applications,
business counseling services, and much more. (business.illinois.gov/startup.cfm)
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Government
- See also: Government Officials
- From the Morton Grove Public Library's Reference Dept., a complete list of names, addresses and phone numbers for current office holders at the federal, state, county, township and village levels. (www.webrary.org/ref/orrsgov.html)
- United Nations
- Information on member states, publications, a photo gallery, and U.N. conferences. (www.un.org)
- Bureau of Consular Affairs
- A site from the U.S. Department of State with travel warnings, information on passports and visas, international adoption, international legal assistance, services and information for U.S. citizens abroad, and a link to the U.S. Customs Service. (travel.state.gov)
- Embassy World
- An alphabetical list of embassies and consulates around the world. Use the search fields to locate a particular country's embassy in any other country. (www.embassyworld.com/embassy/directory.htm)
- USA.gov
- This site, formerly known as "FirstGov," is the premier portal to all 20,000-plus U.S. government Websites in an
easy-to-use format. Browse the topic list, or use the site's search field to find the government information you need. (www.usa.gov)
- GPO Access
- Search dozens of U.S. government databases, including the Congressional Record, the Federal Register (1994 -), and the House and Senate Calendars - beginning with the 104th Congress. (www.gpoaccess.gov/multidb.html)
- THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet
- The THOMAS server (named after Mr. Jefferson) has information on the U.S. Congress - current bills, the Congressional Record, e-mail addresses, and the full text of the Constitution. (thomas.loc.gov/)
- (The U.S. Congress) Votes Database
- View the individual votes of any member of Congress on any legislation since 1991 on this site provided by the Washington Post. (projects.washingtonpost.com/congress)
- Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Find biographies of members of Congress who served from 1774 up to the
present. The database is searchable by name, date, state, position, and
political party. (bioguide.congress.gov/biosearch/biosearch.asp)
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Links to Web sites for Representatives, House committees and organizations, plus visitor information about Capitol Hill. (www.house.gov/)
- U.S. Senate
- A directory of United States Senators and Senate committees with links to the Senators' Web pages. (www.senate.gov/)
- State and Local Governments
- An all-in-one source for legislative, representative, statistical, and visual information across the U.S.A. (www.loc.gov/rr/news/stategov/stategov.html)
- Where to Write for Vital Records (Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce Certificates)
- Find out the address for the state or U.S. territory office where a record is on file, a description of the office's records holdings, the cost of a certified copy, and the procedure to follow to obtain the copy. (www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm)
- Free Public Records Directory
- Northwest Location Services provides this set of links to criminal records, marriage records, civil court records, and more. Search by city, state, or zip code. (publicrecords.onlinesearches.com)
- State of Illinois
- A comprehensive site on Illinois from the Governor's Office, including
government agencies, the Illinois State
Budget, human services, education, tourism, and more. (www.illinois.gov/)
- llinois Blue Book
- This is the online version of the official government manual for the state
of Illinois, updated every other year. View portraits and biographies of
elected officials, as well as lots of other interesting and informative
information about our state. (www.sos.state.il.us/bb/toc.html)
- Illinois General Assembly
- Illinois legislative updates, links to the complete (but unofficial) Illinois Compiled Statutes , House and Senate schedules, and current legislation status. (www.ilga.gov/)
- What's Cookin' in Cook County?: A Key to Local Government
- From the Cook County (IL) Board of Commissioners, this online booklet has a "brief history on the founding of Cook County, general information on the Cook County Government and a directory of the County's Elected Officials, Bureaus and various departments." An excellent resource for understanding the purpose of the various county agencies. (cookcountygov.com/secretary/HomePage_Links/whats_cookin_in_cook_county_book.htm)
- Cook County Assessor's Office
- This site is the starting point for many important online county tax services. Use the Residential Assessment Search Page to find the assessment value for residential properties in Cook County, Illinois, in any of three ways: by address, neighborhood, or Property Index Number (PIN). Read about various Cook County tax exemptions, including those for homeowners, home improvements, and senior citizens, then get the exemption application forms to print. (www.cookcountyassessor.com)
- Cook County Recorder of Deeds
- Use this site to view the deed information on Cook County properties back to 1985. Search by grantor/grantee, document number, legal description, property identification number (PIN), trust number, or subdivision. Copies
of deeds may be purchased online. (www.ccrd.info)
- Village of Morton Grove (IL)
- This is the official Website of Morton Grove's government, with links to the Village's Municipal Code; a Meeting Calendar, Agendas and Minutes for Village Board and Town Hall meetings; many other sources of information for Village residents. (www.mortongroveil.org/)
- Militarycity.com
- View the Guide to Military Installations in the U.S.; a Library section with images of aircrafts, ships, and tanks; clip art and sound files; Search for People section; news summaries, and more. (www.militarycity.com)
- Selective Service System
- Current federal law requires young men between the ages of 18 and 25 to register for "the draft." Register for selective service online or verify your registration on this government site. (www.sss.gov)
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- Disability Resources on the Internet
- This comprehensive online resource for disability information has links, articles, and information on specific disabilities and related local agencies and organizations. (www.disabilityresources.org)
- Veterans Benefits and Services
- Find complete information here for veterans, including burial and memorial benefits, online forms and applications, and directories of offices. (www.va.gov)
- Life Insurers Fact Book
- Information on trends and statistics for the life insurance industry: assets, liabilities, income, reinsurance, life insurance, and annuities. Updated annually by the American Council of Life Insurers. (www.acli.com/ACLI/About+ACLI+nonmember/Industry+Facts/
2005+Life+Insurers+Fact+Book.htm)
- Illinois HMO Guide
- An online, full text version of the annual report from the Illinois State Medical Society on over 40 Health Maintenance Organizations in the state. Compare various HMOs' financial information, usage statistics, and physician participation. (www.isms.org/patient/study.html)
- Give.org
- How will the money you give to your favorite charity be spent? See
evaluations of thousands of charitable and other nonprofit organizations at
this site sponsored by the Council of Better Business Bureaus. (www.give.org/reports/)
- Identity Theft Resource Center
- This site provides consumer and victim support for issues involving identity theft, including scam alerts, assistance on lost or stolen wallets, identity theft in the workplace, and resources for victims. (www.idtheftcenter.org/index.shtml)
- CyberTipLine
- Information on how to report sexual exploitation of children to law enforcement agencies - funded by the U.S. Congress. (www.cybertipline.com)
- Elderhostel
- Offers short term academic programs hosted by educational institutions around the world for people 55 years of age and older. Online searchable catalog of programs, registration, pricing, and scholarship information are available here. (www.elderhostel.org/)
- (Illinois) Motor Vehicle Crash Information
- This is the online version of the annual booklet, Illinois Crash Facts and Statistics, detailing Illinois vehicle accident statistics for the last five years. (www.dot.il.gov/trafficsafety/crashreports.html)
- North Shore Senior Center
- View the many health and information support services available to seniors in the northern Chicago suburbs, particularly in the Evanston/Skokie Valley area that serves Morton Grove. (www.nssc.org/)
- Social Security Online
- Includes the complete text of the current Social Security Handbook, Social Security laws and regulations, Medicare and disability benefits, personal earnings and benefits estimate request forms, information on employer wage reporting, plus special pages for kids, teens, parents, and teachers. (www.socialsecurity.gov./)
- Medicare
- The official site of the U.S. Government on Medicare covers eligibility, enrollment, and managed care, with online publications in English and other languages. Use the Medicare Personal Plan Finder to check different managed care plans (by state or zip code) for costs, services, and benefits. See Nursing Home Compare to get a brief Medicare report on a nursing home - select a state, then search by county, zip code, or facility name. Use Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans to decide which plan is best for you. (www.medicare.gov/)
- American Hospice Foundation
- Search for hospice locations, or link to programs for the support of the
terminally ill and those who are grieving. (www.americanhospice.org)
- United Way Partner Agencies
- An alphabetical listing of hundreds of Community Service Agencies in
metropolitan Chicago. Each listed agency has contact information and a
description of services. (www.uwonline.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/partner.home)
- PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter)
- Locate shelters for the homeless in the northwest suburban Chicago area, along with directions to the shelters, information on hours of operation, and other services offered. (www.padstohope.org/)
- Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
- A national online directory for over 12,000 residential treatment centers
for drug abuse, addiction, and alcoholism. Includes inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, and special programs for teenagers, HIV/AIDS patients, and pregnant women. (findtreatment.samhsa.gov/)
- Adoption.org
- Information on private and public adoption agencies, conferences, and other resources for birth parents, adoptees and adoptive parents. (www.adoption.org)
- Ready.gov
- Learn how to prepare for security threats to U.S. citizens with information
from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (www.ready.gov)
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency
- Here you can find addresses and phone numbers of Illinois regional agencies, training and
preparedness programs, and up-to-the-minute information on preparing for
winter storms. (www.state.il.us/iema/)
- Village of Morton Grove Emergency Preparedness Guide
- An online version of the emergency handbook provided by the Village of Morton Grove, IL. The Adobe Acrobat program is needed to view this site. (www.mortongroveil.org/events/MG%20Emergency%20Preparedness%20Guide.pdf)
- Chicago Area Directory of Organizations (CADO)
- Find a brief description and contact information for each of the more than 1,600 local clubs, thanks to the Chicago Public Library. (www.chipublib.org/004chicago/clubs/clubsa2z.html)
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Education
- CollegeZone
- Learn everything about exploring careers, colleges, and professional schools in Illinois - from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. ISAC provides admission and financial aid information for prospective students at all schools approved for ISAC scholarships, grants, or loans. View the list of approved schools in the Handbook of Illinois Postsecondary Institutions. (collegezone.com)
- National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES)
- A database of public and private grammar/high schools, colleges,
universities, and public libraries in the United States with a statistical
profile for each. Search by name, city, or zip code. Get online access to annual editions of Digest of Education
Statistics, or check
out COOL, College Opportunities Online, to take a detailed look at over 7,000 trade schools and colleges of all sizes. (nces.ed.gov/globallocator)
- National Home Education Network
- A comprehensive site for links supporting all aspects of homeschooling. (www.nhen.org)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- An invaluable resource for career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Choose from an alphabetical index of occupations or use a keyword search. (www.bls.gov/oco/)
- Illinois Professional License Search
- Search by name or license number for any person who may be required to hold
a professional license in Illinois (medical professionals, accountants, etc.) (www.idfpr.com)
- IIE Passport
- Study abroad with a program personalized for you! The Institute of International Education offers this site as a way to match up to 34 different criteria that reflect your ideal study abroad program. (www.iiepassport.org)
- ERIC
- ERIC, the Educational Resources Information Center features a variety of information on teaching and teacher education, including free access to the full ERIC citation database of articles and reports on education from 1966 to the present. (www.eric.ed.gov/)
- Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM)
- This site from the U.S. Dept. of Education is a teacher's gold mine with thousands of lesson plans, instructional units, and other educational resources. Search by subject, type, student level, keywords, fee status (free or fee). (www.thegateway.org)
- (Illinois) School Report Cards
- Northern Illinois University and the Illinois State Board of Education provide this site for viewing all state public school report cards. Search by city, county, district, or school name. (iirc.niu.edu/)
- Schools: Morton Grove, IL
- Directory information for all public and private schools serving Morton Grove students, pre-K through community college, with links to each school's Website. For public schools, see links to School Districts, School Report Cards, and student handbook and budget information, where available. (www.webrary.org/ref/villagedoc.html#schools)
- (Illinois) Private Business and Vocational Schools Directory
- Now online, this directory lists Illinois vocational schools with contact
information and descriptions of courses offered at each school. (webprod1.isbe.net/pbvs/pbvs.asp)
- Northeastern Illinois Building Trades Apprenticeship Programs
- Links to information on local programs certified by the U.S. Dept. of Labor
and affiliated with the AFL-CIO are listed here. (www.cisco.org/apprec.htm)
- College Board Online
- SAT test dates and sample questions from the College Board. A College Search feature will match institutions to a student's particular needs. (www.collegeboard.com)
- GoCollege
- Try the Advanced Search engine where you can search for colleges by your intended major, by location, and by tuition cost. It will even match you to the right colleges based on your SAT or ACT scores. (www.gocollege.com/)
- ILLINOISMentor
- The Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities sponsors this site which allows viewers to compare information on admissions, financial aid, and campus life for dozens of Illinois schools. (www.illinoismentor.org)
- U.S.News & World Report School Rankings
- Lists of top schools from U.S. News & World Report with links to the schools' home pages. See America's Best Colleges or Best Graduate Schools (www.usnews.com/usnews/rankguide/rghome.htm)
- College and University Rankings
- This handy site provides a collection of links to rankings for
undergraduate, graduate, research, business, law, and international schools. The rankings come from such diverse entities as Money Magazine and the U.S. Dept. Of Education. (www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankings.htm)
- FAFSA on the Web
- Fill out and send in a Free Application for Federal Financial Aid at your computer!
Other useful FAFSA information includes Title IV School Codes, application deadlines, loan eligibility guides, and more. (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
- FinAid
- A terrific resource for student financial aid, this site offers a searchable database of more than 180,000 scholarships, grants and loans, plus links to other educational pages. (www.finaid.org/)
- ACE/ GED Testing Service
- View information about the GED test on this site from the American Council on Education. Find out how the GED tests are scored and browse available test preparation materials. Find a local Chicago area test site at Cook County GED Test Sites/Dates. (www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=GEDTS)
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Communications, Transportation
- World Chamber of Commerce
- Complete contact information for city, state, and U.S. chambers of commerce,
as well as convention and visitors' bureaus, state boards of tourism, (www.chamberofcommerce.com)
- USPS ZIP Code Lookup
- The United States Postal Service provides this site for finding ZIP codes, official USPS abbreviations, and a USPS service area map. (www.usps.com/zip4/)
- Zip Codes and Postal Codes of the World
- Embassy World provides this handy list of links to postal codes for hundreds of countries. You can also find links to international post office home pages and information about other addressing issues for international mail. (www.embassyworld.com/data/Zip_Codes.html)
- PackTrack
- Check the status of your sent packages at any of 39 carrier companies,
such as UPS and FedEx. You can also view a directory of all the companies. (www.packtrack.com)
- The Area Decoder
- Find the correct area, city, or country telephone codes for the USA and
countries around the world. (decoder.americom.com)
- Telephone Prefix Locator
- Do you have a phone number and want to know where it is located? Try this directory of U.S., Canadian and Caribbean telephone prefixes and their locations. Arranged by area code and then by prefix, it uses the "telephone company rate area name" which sometimes covers more than one city. (thedirectory.org/pref/)
- Infospace
- They call themselves "the most comprehensive directory on the Internet", and to earn the title, they include residential and business phone listings, toll-free numbers, blue pages for state and federal government listings, and a fax directory--all for both the U. S. and Canada. Try the reverse lookup feature when you only have an address or phone number - it only works for listed phone numbers, though. (www.infospace.com/)
- AnyWho Toll-Free Directory
- Search for toll-free phone numbers online! (www.anywho.com/tf.html)
- O'Hare Monitor
- This is the online version of the quarterly newsletter of the O'Hare Noise
Compatibility Commission - for citizens interested in issues surrounding
Chicago's major airport. (www.oharenoise.org/Publications/OM05-03.pdf)
- National Traffic and Road Closure Information
- Check here to avoid closed roads, construction projects, and weather-related problems during your next road trip, including (www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/)
- IDOT Expressway Congestion Map
- Updated every 60 seconds, this map shows levels of traffic congestion on
Chicago expressways, plus average travel times and speeds. (www.gcmtravel.com/gcm/maps_chicago.jsp)
- Illinois Driver Services Facilities
- Select a region on the map and find out addresses, hours of operation, and services available for Illinois Driver Services Facilities. (www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/facilities/home.html)
- Online Amtrak Schedules
- The U.S. passenger rail system's Web site has a ticketing system, timetables, destinations and more. Includes the history of the national passenger rail service as well as Amtrak routes, vacation packages, and how to make reservations. (www.amtrak.com)
- Greyhound Lines, Inc.
- This transcontinental bus line offers routes and schedules to thousands of U.S. destinations. Plan your bus trip online! (www.greyhound.com)
- Megabus.com
- This bus line subsidiary of Coach USA is offering low-cost, non-stop daily express service between Chicago and 14 cities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and Michigan. Ticket reservations are made only through the Internet. (www.megabus.com/us/)
- RTA: (Chicago Area and Northeastern Illinois) Regional Transportation
Authority
- Find fares, route schedules, and maps for all forms of public transportation
in the 6-county area around Chicago with
Metra, the commuter rail
system; Pace, the suburban bus system;
and CTA (Chicago Transit
Authority), the city of Chicago's bus system. The online
Travel Information Center can
help you plan a trip using trains and/or buses to anywhere in the area. (www.rtachicago.org)
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Customs, Costumes and Folklore
- Earth Calendar
- Learn the dates for holidays and celebrations around the world in the
current year and the following year. (www.earthcalendar.net)
- Costumer's Manifesto
- Links to illustrations of costumes from Ancient Babylon through the late 20th century, with many other related links. (www.costumes.org)
- Emily Post Institute
- "Get answers to your everyday etiquette questions and manners issues" from a popular etiquette advisor's organization. (www.emilypost.com)
- In Polite Company
- View this guide to eating food politely - from artichokes to soft-boiled eggs - compliments of Epicurious, the food and cooking website. (www.epicurious.com/cooking/how_to/etiquette_guide/)
- USA Bride
- The Easy Index will help you navigate a wealth of data on weddings: ceremony, gifts, wedding songs and traditions, planning a honeymoon, and much more! (www.usabride.com/)
- Spoken and Written Forms of Address
- Forms of letter address, spoken and letter greetings, formal introduction for diplomats, religious leaders, U.S. public officials, military personnel, royals and British peerage. (www.cftech.com/BrainBank/OTHERREFERENCE/FORMSOFADDRESS/SpkWritFrmsAddr.html)
- The Original Tipping Page
- What's an appropriate tip for a bus tour guide, or a waitress at a buffet
restaurant? This site has a list of dozens of tipping situations with
current information about whom to tip - and how much. (www.tipping.org/index.shtml)
- ExecutivePlanet.com
- Check this site for a guide to business etiquette and culture before you go abroad. Covers body language, gift-giving, negotiating styles, and many other topics for conducting business in the U.S. and 25 other countries around the world. (www.executiveplanet.com)
- Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts
- Read hundreds of folk tales from around the world on this site, including
Aesop's Fables, stories by Hans Christian Andersen, creation myths, Grimms' Fairy Tales, ethnic folk tales, and much more! (www.pitt.edu/~dash/folktexts.html)
- Urban Legends Reference Page
- Are there really alligators in the sewers of New York? Enter a keyword to
search for a particular legend or hoax, or visit one of the 20 or so urban
legend categories, including "The Inboxer Rebellion," those pesky e-mail
forwards. Each entry has been labeled true, false, or unconfirmed. (www.snopes2.com)
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