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Government and Law Resources
...selected by Cook Memorial Librarians
Databases | Web sites
Databases
The following subscription databases are paid for by Cook Library and available for
home use by Cook Library patrons only. After selecting the database, you'll be asked
for your Cook Library card number (don't put spaces between the numbers).
America the Beautiful
Detailed information on the economies, culture, history, and government of each of
the states and major territories of the United States of America.
Congressional Quarterly Researcher
In depth treatment of topics ranging from government and legal issues to environment, health, education and science and technology. Charts, graphs, a pro-con feature, a chronology, lengthy bibliographies and a list of contacts round out each report.
Legal Forms
Official, State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues that you can complete online and print.
Westlaw (in library use only)
Search the U.S. Code, U.S. Supreme Court Cases, U.S. Congressional and Administrative News, Illinois Administrative Code, Illinois Law and Practice, Illinois Forms and more.
See also Magazine and Newspaper Article Resources; Quick Reference Resources
Web sites
The government-related web sites listed below will link you to the information you need
to become an informed citizen and voter. Voter registration is a service offered at Cook Memorial Library’s Reference Desk. To register, bring two forms of identification, one of which shows your current address. Remember that registration closes 27 days before each election.
Elected Officials | Tax Forms | Lawyer Locators | Federal | State
Elected Officials
Local, State and Federal Officials Complete list of names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and legislative district maps.
Tax Forms
Federal Tax Forms
Illinois State Tax Forms
State Tax Forms for other states
Lawyer Locators
Leading Lawyers Network Illinois attorneys recommended by their peers in a statewide survey.
Martindale-Hubble Lawyer Locator Profiles of attorneys by name, geographic location and specialty.
Federal
Center for Responsive Politics Information on contributions to candidates.
Fedlaw An extensive group of sites for researching federal laws.
Findlaw Comprehensive web locator with links to legal subjects, schools, laws, government and professional information.
First Gov Good general starting point, includes extensive information for businesses.
Supreme Court Decisions Text of many historic decisions and all opinions since 1990.
Thomas Library of Congress site for legislative information.
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
The White House
State
Illinois Compiled Statutes Searchable, full-text Illinois laws.
19th Circuit Court Download court forms, research court opinions, find information regarding jury duty, pro se litigation and much more.
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