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Online Resources
These website or links may be helpful in research and building skills.
Citizenship
Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview
Citizenship Resource Center
Citizenship Teaching Tutorial
Citizenshipworks.org
Download Civics Lesson Plans
General Forms from USCIS
Guide to Naturalization
Prepare for the Citizenship Exam
Preparing for the Oath
Study Materials for the English Test
Training Seminars
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Local History & Genealogy
Our archive does contain some local history. If you wish to look at it, it is highly recommended to make an appointment.
Local history can also be found at the West Town Museum of Cultural History.
Whether you are searching for your Maywoodian ancestors or for your family in the old country, these websites may be useful for genealogy inquiries:
Atlas of Historical County Boundaries
BillionGraves
Castle Garden
Chronicling America (Library of Congress)
Cook County Vital Records
Ellis Island Passenger Search
Find A Grave
General Land Office Records
Illinois State Archives
National Archives
Newberry Library Genealogy Page
Thoughtco
USGenWeb Project
Reference Websites
Babel Fish
A website that can translate words into other languages.
Bartleby.com
An online reference collection containing resources such as Gray’s Anatomy, World Factbook, Roget’s International Thesaurus, Farmer’s Cookbook, Bulfinch’s Mythology, Cambridge History, and more.
The Best of History Websites
Find websites that discuss Ancient, Biblical, Medieval, and American history. You can also find maps and ideas for forming lesson plans.
CIA World Factbook
Provides information on 267 world entities. Includes information on people, history, government, the economy, military, and issues.
DMV Practice Test
A series of practice exams and information to assist you to take for your Illinois Driver's License, Motorcycle License, and CDL.
Encyclopedia.com
Over 100 dictionaries and encyclopedias can be utilized on this websites. At the end of every article is an example of how to cite this resource according to the Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, and the APA.
The Encyclopedia of Chicago
A visual history of the Chicagoland area.
ProCon.org
This website provides the pro's and con's on issues. Includes history, articles, and citation tools.
Miscellaneous Websites
Caring.com
Information on assisted living in Illinois.
Payingforseniorcare.com
Information on assisted living in Illinois.
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