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Picture of house CultureGrams
Provides information on over 180 countries including daily life and culture, history, customs, and lifestyles of the world’s people. Recipes, maps, and flags are included.
Picture of house Public Records Electronic Database
Lists of new homeowners, new businesses, foreclosures and sales, and bankruptcies in DuPage, Cook, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties.

• Country and State Information
Background Notes
Country information from the U.S. Department of State.
Country Reports
Country information from around the world.
Country Studies
Geography IQ
Summaries of each country’s culture, economics, politics and history. Includes maps and flags for each nation.
Nationmaster
Country information, comparative ratings, maps and statistics. Make a graph.
Statemaster
State information, comparative ratings, maps and statistics.
World Factbook

• Moving and Relocation
BestPlaces
Use to look for the best places to live.
City Top Lists
Rankings of top U.S. cities in numerous lists.
Realtor.com
Comprehensive site with help on planning a move, community rankings and school report cards. A salary calculator allows you to compare the cost of living between cities.
Retirement Living Information Center
Use to find retirement housing.

• Time around the World
Time and Date
Current time anywhere in the world.
Time Zone Converter
Convert time as well as look up local time.

• Travel
Bureau of Consular Affairs
State Department info for travelers.
Currency Converter
Enter the amount of money in your choice of currency and find out its current value in most countries of the world.
Expedia
Travel information including making reservations.
Fodor’s
Links to selected Internet travel sites.
Hotel and Travel Index
Detailed information on more than 79,000 hotels.
Subway Navigator
Provides access to subway maps for more than 100 cities worldwide.
TripAdvisor
Useful for planning a trip, this site includes information on places to go, hotels, attractions, and restaurants. It also includes user reviews.
Travelocity
Travel information including making reservations.

• Weather
Midwest Regional Climate Center
Weather statistics for Chicago from 1970 to 2000.
NOAA Weather Archives for the Chicago Area
Weather statistics for Chicago from 1998 to the present.
Weather Information
Current weather searchable by city or zip code, as well as statistics back to 1970.

Booklists
Across America
Click On DuPage Attractions
Find local activities, special events, museums, and more.
Click On Explore Chicago
One-stop shopping for Windy City events, arts, museums, and more.
Click On Languages and English as a Second Language
Learn the language basics for your travel or business destination. Also links to sites for those learning English as a second language.
Click On Road Trip USA
Plan a motor or bike vacation touring the U.S., and find suggestions for an enjoyable trip with kids and pets.
Click On Travel
Research your destination and find the best accomodations and air fares.
Moving Places
A list of library resources for people who are considering moving to another part of the country.
Which Travel Series Is Best?
Each series of travel books has a different focus and special strengths. Find the one that is best for your needs.
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