Since 1963, the Oak Park Public Library has been designated a depository for United States government publications in order to make them available to all residents of the 7th Congressional district. The United States government is one of the most prolific publishers in the world; the Library receives approximately 18% of what is available. Over the years, the variety of formats has increased. Although documents in paper still exist, a large portion of documents are now created electronically.

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Public Officials
Find federal, state, county and local public officials representing citizens of Oak Park.

Online Tools
GPO Monthly Catalog (US government publications through FirstSearch)
Public Records

Taxes
Circuit Breaker Form
Federal Taxes (IRS)
Illinois Tax Forms (Department of Revenue)
IRS Face-to-face Tax Help
Other State Taxes

Voting and Elections
Register to vote at the Library
GoVote.com
Illinois Board of Elections
Illinois Voters Guide
Vote for Judges
Voterinfonet.com provided by the Cook County Clerk's Office
Voter Resources provided by the League of Women Voters Oak Park/River Forest
League of Women Voters of Illinois

Census Data for Oak Park
Learn about the population of Oak Park through 2000 and 1990 census data.

Haiti
The recent tragic earthquake in Haiti might prompt you to want to learn more about this country. Here is the State Department's in-depth Haitian profile.

It's a New Year!
Find information at various government websites that correlates to popular New Year's resolutions.

Save Energy at Home
Unless you live in a moderate climate, energy bills can soar this time of year. Check out Energy Savers from the U.S. Department of Energy. Doing an energy audit on your home might be a great place to start and will probably reveal lots of small ways to save energy. In addition to getting ideas for heating your home more efficiently, you'll find energy-saving tips on appliances, landscaping, design, and more.

February 5th--Wear Red and Show Support for Women’s Heart Disease Awareness
One in four women in the United States dies of heart disease, while one in 30 dies of breast cancer. You can help raise awareness of heart disease in American women by wearing red on February 5.

Census 2010
The Census is Coming! The 2010 U.S. Census is around the corner. Look for a census form to arrive at your household in March. The census counts every resident in the United States, and is used to distribute federal funds for hospitals, schools, emergency services, and more. By Federal law, your answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court.

To Flush or Not to Flush? Disposing of Unused Medicines
Start the New Year with a clean medicine cabinet. Pull out your unused and expired medicines and get rid of them—properly. For the vast majority of medicines, that means bringing them to a community drug take-back program or household hazardous waste collection event, or mixing them with coffee grounds or kitty litter, sealing them in a plastic bag and throwing them out with the trash. Only a few specific types should be flushed down the toilet to avoid harming children, pets or anyone else who might ingest them accidentally.

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