EBSCO Information Services Suite – Enjoy a whole suite of EBSCO databases from the Illinois State Library, from academic journals to legal information, crafts and hobbies to home improvement.
Explore More Illinois – provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues.
How to Make a FOIA Request – everything you need to know in regards to making a Freedom of Information Act request.
Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) – For more than 20 years, Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) has simplified the law so that people can seek justice and resolve their problems, especially those from historically oppressed communities and groups. Through innovation, we make the law understandable and accessible.
Illinois Courts – links that can be helpful to understanding Illinois Courts and how to access them.
Illinois Veterans History Project – Veterans are invited to contribute their stories to the Illinois Veterans’ History Project. This project was launched by Secretary of State Jesse White to create a permanent record of the names and stories of Illinois war veterans and civilians who served our state and country during war, so that their contributions will not be forgotten. Veterans who live in or have lived in Illinois are eligible to participate. Forms are available at public libraries and driver services facilities throughout the state, or can be downloaded here. Check out veterans’ interviews on YouTube.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources – a compilation of online and library resources including National, Illinois, Clinton & Marion County, for Children, for Veterans, for People of Color, for LGBTQIA+, and library nonfiction resources.
Niche Academy – free online tutorials in Computer Basics, COVID-19, Genealogy, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Online Collections, Social Media, and Tools for Job Seekers.
Resources for Self-Publishing – a compilation of free and paid resources to help you self-publish and market your work.
Digital Public Library of America – Public domain and openly licensed content held by the United States’ archives, libraries, museums, and other cultural heritage institutions. Discover nearly 50 million images, texts, videos, and sounds for free.
Public Domain Image Archive – A hand-picked collection of over 10,000 out-of-copyright works, free for all to browse, download, and reuse. This is a living database with new images added weekly.
Updated 11/4/2025
