GCFGlobal

From Microsoft Office and email, to reading, math, and more—GCFGlobal.org offers more than 200 topics, including more than 2,300 lessons, more than 2,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free.

Illinois Career Information System

Develops local, state and national labor market information for businesses, educators, government agencies, researchers, and students. We are also home to the Illinois Career Resource Network which provides career development tools for everyone from elementary school students to adult job seekers and second career seniors.

Brainfuse Adult Learning Center

Career resources, including the ability to submit a resume for review.

WorkNet DuPage

Provides job seekers with the job search tools they need for successful employment and helps local businesses develop their workforce by hiring local talent.

Illinois Job Link

Post and find jobs.

Illinois Department of Employment Security

Find information on employment services, labor market information, and unemployment insurance programs.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Descriptions, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected prospects for different occupations.

Career Onestop

Sponsored by the US Department of Labor.

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Blodgett House

This house has architectural significance as the second or third oldest house in the Village. It also has cultural significance as an active stopover point on the Underground Railroad.

Ellis Island Records

Over 60 million records of immigrants who came through Ellis Island and the Port of New York from 1820 - 1957.

Family Search

Create a free account to access billions of records worldwide including censuses, church records, vital records, naturalization documents, passenger arrival lists, digitized books, and more. Use the FamilySearch Wiki and the FamilySearch Learning Center to learn about topics within genealogy. The Downers Grove Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library which can provide access to locked records.
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Illinois State Archives

Statewide Death Index Pre-1916 – 1950, Marriage Index 1763 – 1900, and Illinois Veterans Index.