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Adult Services recommends these websites to help you with any questions you may have. Need additional assistance? Call Adult Services at (847) 725-2171.

• Automobiles

  Consumer Guide
  Reviews for both new and used vehicles.

  Edmunds
  Information on both new and used vehicles, including mileage ratings.

  Kelley
  Can also search for new and used cars by vehicle type

  Lemon Law
  When that car you always wanted becomes the car you never want to see again

  NADA
  Can also create chart for comparing vehicles

  Regional Scenic Routes
  Where you can drive and enjoy both the scenery and the vehicle

• Business

  Better Business Bureau
  Make sure of companies' reliability and what you can do if they are not

  Big Charts
  An online resource to stock market quotes

  Illinois Business Portal
  Information on starting and running a business in Illinois

  Illinois Department of Commerce
  Find out what the state offers to promote Illinois business

  Illinois Secretary of State
  Information for doing business in Illinois

  Illinois Small Business Advisor
  Resources for small businesses in Illinois

  Motley Fool
  "Fool's" guide to money management

  Occupational Outlook Handbook
  Assists job seekers by describing careers with their suggested education requirements, job duties, and income ranges.

  United States Small Business Administration
  Find the information you need to become your own boss

  Thomas Register
  This well-known business directory is now available online

  Yahoo Finance
  Links to financial sites from different subject headings

• Consumer Information

  Better Business Bureau
  Make sure of companies' reliability and what you can do if they are not

  Catalog Choice
  Eliminate unwanted catalogs from your mailbox

  Consumer.Gov
  Link to different government agencies addressing consumer issues

  Consumer Product Safety Commission
  Learn whether that desired item is safe or unsafe

  Direct Marketing Choice
  Take control of the advertising that fills your mailbox

  Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  Be sure of your doctor's qualifications and licensure

  Illinois Legal Aid
  Find answers to your Illinois-related legal questions

  Identity Theft Resource Center
  Help for those who have been victimized by this modern crime

  National Do Not Call Registry
  Eliminate those unwanted sales calls

  Opt Out Prescreen
  Stop receiving pre-approved credit / insurance applications

  Product Recall Information
  Learn about the products that failed to perform in a safe manner

  Yellow Pages Go Green
  Stop receiving those unwanted phone books

• Education

  Accredited Online Schools and Colleges
  In-depth information on top-ranked accredited national and regional online schools and colleges including degree programs, subjects of interest, accrediting agencies, and more.

  ACT
  Complete practice ACT tests online

  Affordable Colleges Online
  Information about pursuing your education online, financial aid, and other college-related issues.

  Best Trade Schools
  Find those schools by which you can make important contributions to work and society.

  Campus Tours
  Visit the college you want to attend from the comfort of your own home

  Citing Sources
  Enter sources in their correct bibliographic form

  College Abacus
  Calculate your estimated net price direct from schools before you apply

  College Illinois
  Plan ahead for those upcoming college costs

  College Scholarships - American Educational Guidance Center
  Fill out school applications and discover scholarship opportunities.

  FAFSA
  Fill out an online application to receive student loans

  Federal School Codes
  Listing of the Federal School Codes to be used on the FAFSA applications

  GRE
  Be prepared for the test and learn where it is being offered

  Illinois Report Cards
  See how well your child's school performs

  Illinois State Board of Education
  Clearinghouse for education-related information in Illinois

  Online Degree Navigator
  Resource for reviews, ratings, and comparisons of the best online and on-campus college and university degrees.

  Online U
  Find that online course that will propel you to a new career.

  Petersons
  Learn all you need to know about undergraduate and graduate education.

  Web Literacy for Student Fact-Checkers
  Check the facts, know the facts and not be misled by fake news.

• Entertainment

  American Film Institute (AFI)
  Find out what movies the Institute labels 'the best'

  All Music Guide
  Where to find information about that favorite song or that favorite group

  Billboard
  The magazine for almost everything musical

  Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
  Grand database of movies with credits to all who played a part in creating them

  MetroMix
  Find listing for nearly all forms of entertainment in Chicago

  Moviefone
  Find listings for the movies both in theaters now and those that are coming soon

  National Enquirer
  The place for celebrity gossip

  Northwest Special Recreation Association
  Provides opportunities through recreation for children and adults with disabilities

  Parents Television Council Reviews
  Find television shows and movies that are 'parent friendly'

  People
  Source for the latest Hollywood news

  Ravinia
  Home for fine arts on the North Shore

  Rotten Tomatoes
  Bold, honest movie reviews

  Stub Hub
  The place to go to either buy or sell tickets

  Ticketmaster
  Find just the tickets you want for that event you just want to attend

• ENvironment

  Chicago Wilderness
  Care about the Natural Resources of Illinois

  Earth 911
  Find Local Recycling Centers by ZIP Code

  Environmental Protection Agency
  Learn about the issues and laws concerning the environment

  National Do Not Call Registry
  Preserve the quiet environment of your home by eliminating unwanted sales calls

  Natural Resources Defense Council
  Find ways to protect Wildlife and Wild Places

  Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County
  See a list of local communities and the recycling services they offer

• Genealogy

  Cook County Genealogy Online
  Site through which to find Cook County vital records

  Cyndislist
  Clearinghouse of different genealogy-related websites

  Ellis Island
  Find information concerning those who came through Ellis Island by name or ship

  FamilySearch
  Vital Records database with guides and forms to aid you in your search

  Illinois State Archives
  Historical Records held at different libraries around the state

  National Records and Archives Administration
  Collection of documents ranging from genealogies to veteran records

  National Genealogical Society
  Guidelines showing how to successfully research your family history

• General Reference

  Area Code Locations
  Confirm the location of that unfamiliar number.

  Encyclopedia Britannica
  
  

  Merriam-Webster Online
  Offers access to both a dictionary and a thesaurus

  Thesaurus
  
  

  Wikipedia
  The online encyclopedia created by users like you and me

  World Book Encyclopedia
  
  

  ZIP Code Boundary Map
  Search a national map for ZIP Code areas

• Government

  Cook County
  Help for finding answers to questions concerning county-wide issues

  Cook County Assessor's Office
  Help for finding answers to questions concerning your property

  Cook County Election Department
  Where to register to vote for the next election and see who will be running at that time

  County Office
  Find your county assessor, courts, and other county government offices.

  Illinois Legal Aid
  Find answers to your Illinois-related legal questions

  State of Illinois
  Official doorway to sites concerning statewide issues

  US Government
  Official doorway to sites concerning national issues

  US Government Telephone and Email Directory
  Find a way to contact that representative or senator you want to speak with

  Web Literacy for Student Fact-Checkers
  Check the facts, know the facts and not be misled by fake news.

• Health and Medicine

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  Offers a wide range of sites and articles regarding health issues

  Healthy Children
  Comprehensive site for beneficial child & family information

  Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  Be sure of your doctor's qualifications and licensure

  Mayo Clinic
  Find information about specific symptoms and diseases

  Medlineplus
  Government-sponsored website for health news and information

  NIH (National Institutes of Health)
  Information about health-related topics including clinical trials and hotlines

  NIMH (National Institutes of Mental Health)
  Information about mental health-related topics

  Quackwatch
  Nonprofit organization's website warning people of medical fraud

• Jobs and Careers

  Career Builder (Chicago Tribune)

  Glassdoor

  Jooble

  Metro Chicago Jobs

  Monster Board

  Neuvoo

  Yahoo! Hot Jobs (Daily Herald)

• News and Weather

  Chicago Sun-Times

  Chicago Tribune

  Daily Herald

  CBS 2 (WBBM) Chicago

  NBC 5 (WLS) Chicago

  ABC 7 (WMAQ) Chicago

  CW 9 (WGN) Chicago

  Fox 32 (WFLD) Chicago

  National Weather Service (NOAA)

  The Weather Channel

• Seniors

  AARP
  Learn about all of the information and opportunities available to the young at heart

  About Assisted Living
  Provides easy-to-understand guides and information, written by medical professionals, on a variety of topics in assisted living.

  Administration for Community Living
  Discover the many benefits that are available to seniors courtesy of the U.S. government

  City of Chicago - Senior Services
  See what activities and opportunities are available for seniors in the Chicagoland area

  Kenneth Young Center - Senior Services
  Receive support and assistance from someone right here in your neighborhood

  Medicare
  Find the plan and provider that will the best source of caring for your medical needs

  National Council on Aging
  Read important information regarding the issues that are important to senior adults

  Senior Living Map
  Locate Senior and Assisted Living Centers throughout the state of Illinois

• Taxes

  Internal Revenue Service
  Information and forms to be used to file your federal income tax return

  IL Department of Revenue
  Information and forms to be used to file your state income tax return

  Tax forms for other states
  Links to other states' tax forms

• Travel

  Bicycle Maps
  Links to full color maps of popular trails in the area

  CDC
  Health information for worldwide travelers

  Choose Chicago - Things to Do
  Finding events to experience right in our own backyard

  CTA (Chicago Transit Authority)
  Public Transportation schedules for Chicago

  Currency Converter
  See how much your money is worth in over 160 different currencies

  Fodors
  Help in planning that trip to that place you've always wanted to visit

  Illinois Bureau of Tourism
  Find Places to Go and Things to See right here in Illinois

  Mapquest
  Where one can find a destination and directions how to get there

  Metra
  Maps and Information for local passenger train travel

  NPS.gov (National Park Service)
  Just the place to go in order to find a way 'back to nature'

  Pace Bus
  Maps and Information for the bus system

  Road Scholar
  Travel the world with others who are young at heart

  RTA
  Maps and Information for the Regional Transportation Authority

  U.S. State Department
  All the information you need before you travel outside the United States