Genealogy & Biography

Ancestry Library Edition
This resource is only available in the library.
One of the most popular resources for genealogical information, with family history data for over 500 million names, including census information for 1790-1930, city directories, military records, and much more.
Biographies Plus
Biographical coverage of notable, famous and historical figures in over 56,000 profiles, articles and essays. Includes 20,000 images.
Family Search
The largest collection of free family history, family tree and genealogy records in the world.
HeritageQuest
Family history resource that includes U.S. federal census, family genealogies, local histories, tax lists, city directories, land and probate records, birth, marriage and death records, genealogical and local history serials, and more.
Historic Map Works™ Library Edition
Our high quality, full color digital collection of historic maps is one of the most extensive available. The core of the collection consists of over 100,000 cadastral, land ownership maps detailing the geographic and development history of the United States over several hundred years. There is extensive coverage of rural and suburban areas, as well as cities and towns across America.
Illinois State Archives
Illinois State Archives Online Databases