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.

Presidents' Day
In honor of Presidents' Day, have a look at the biographies of all 44 men who have served as U.S. President at the White House website.

Heart Health
February is American Heart Month, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have a web page with valuable information about staying "heart healthy."

African American History Month
Take some time this month to learn more about African American history and culture. Here are just a few of the valuable resources that the government offers:

African American History Month – A collaborative government website that pays tribute to generations of African Americans.

Smithsonian Institution – Find a wide range of offerings, including a cultural heritage tour, stories for children, and teaching resources.

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence – Peruse nearly 70 offerings that address important events, individuals, or periods in African American history.

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. The U.S. government and relief organizations are helping with the relief effort, but your help is also welcome. To help provide relief and recovery here are a few options for offering assistance:

Contribute online through ClintonBushHaitiFund.org.

Text “QUAKE” to 20222 to charge a $10 donation to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.

Find more ways to help at usaid.gov/Haiti.

The Tax Man Cometh
It's that time of year when we're starting to prepare to file our tax returns. There are a number of federal tax law changes this year that can save filers money. Find them at the IRS website. And did you know that the IRS offers free tax help to people with low to moderate income, senior citizens, and military personnel and their families?

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