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online newspapers

Pekin Daily Times  Choose IMAGE format
Peoria Journal Star Choose IMAGE format
Chicago Sun-Times Choose IMAGE format
State Journal-Register Choose IMAGE format
St. Louis Post Dispatch Choose IMAGE format

Pekin Daily Times from 2001 to current; Peoria Journal start beginning in 1991; other source start dates vary.  Access from home with your library card number

Illinois state newspaper heritage collection. Find newspapers, farm news, entertainment papers and collegiate (student) newspapers

Request hard copies of articles from scholarly journals.  Not a download; these are requested from holding libraries and universities.  

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eGovernment Web Resources

Federal
  • Copyright Office–Register a copyright; record a document;search copyright records; learn about licensing
  • Government Benefits/Government Grants Information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs; pre-screening questionnaire for eligibility.  Also, find grant opportunities; apply for grants online.
  • IRS-Federal income tax forms and instructions; information for e-filing; tax refund status; etc.
  • Patent & Trademark Office–Patent basics and application process; trademark basics and application process; patent and trademark searches; patent and trademark tracking
  • Social Security Administration–Apply for benefits; check application status; replace Social Security and Medicare cards; manage account – change of address, direct deposit etc.
  • US Citizenship and Immigration Services–Information and forms for filing for citizenship; green card and naturalization testing information; explanation of laws, etc.
  • USA.gov- Contact information for government agencies and elected officials; service and information finder organized by topic
State of Illinois
  • Benefit Access Programs (formerly Circuit Breaker) – Seniors free transit rides; senior license plate discount; persons with disabilities free transit rides
  • Department of Human Services – Apply for SNAP, WIC and other food assistance programs; information regarding programs available for persons with developmental disabilities; emergency services and hotline numbers.
  • Department of Revenue – Tax filing for individuals and businesses; track refunds; information and links for gaming, excise taxes, non-profit exemption numbers
  • Driver Information – New drivers, new to Illinois drivers and drivers license renewal information; vehicle title and registration forms; license plate guides
  • Employment Security – File for unemployment; unemployment taxes and reporting information for businesses; job search links
  • Medicaid –  Apply for benefits online; lists of service providers; explanation of benefits
  • Utility Bill Assistance – Information to determine eligibility and links for community action agency locations