Reviewed Websites
Library of Congress Collection of Sanborn Maps
Provides a searchable database of fire insurance maps published by the Sanborn Map Company and housed by the Library of Congress.
Library of Congress Digital Collections
Search the Library of Congress’s curated digital collection of primary source material, including maps, photographs, letters, and audio recordings
LitLovers
Find popular book club books, reviews, reading guides, plus tips on how to start a group, discuss a book, and generic discussion questions.
National Archives of Ireland
National Runaway Safeline
Call 1-800-786-2929 The National Runaway Safeline is the federally designated national runaway and homeless youth crisis hotline and online service.
Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
PolishRoots
Portrait and Biographical Record of Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois (1894)
Prairie Farmer’s Directory of DuPage and Northern Cook Counties, Illinois (1918)
RAINN
Reading Group Choices
Browse curated collections of the latest book club recommendations and find discussion questions.
Reading Group Guides
Discover good discussion titles and questions, see what's popular with other groups, and get tips for your group.
Science.gov
Search for scientific information from a variety of databases supported by 13 federal agencies, including NASA and the National Science Foundation
TechBoomers
Articles and tutorials on Internet topics such as online news, shopping and social media as well as specific websites such as Amazon, eBay and Facebook
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database
Contains information about soldiers and sailors who served in the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War.
The Northern Counties Gazetteer and Directory for 1855-6
The Trevor Project
Tinkercad
Free web-based 3D design software. Create an account to save your work, and take advantage of the tutorials