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To search for all your elected officials by address, visit the DuPage County Election Commission.

Databases

Public Records is a database of new homeowners, new businesses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties.

Federal Government

Budget of the United States Government
Browse or search the budgets of the federal government back to 1997.

C-Span: Congressional Information Center
Locate federal, state, and local officials by entering your zip code, and track current legislation.

Congress.Org
Directory information, the status of legislation, and voting records. Congress.org To Go allows you to track your Senators' and Representative's votes by email. Includes weekly information on: • Key votes by your two Senators and U.S. Representative. • Links to send email to your members of Congress. • Upcoming votes, and a chance to offer email input before they vote.

Congressional Directory
The official directory to the U.S. Congress contains brief biographies of the members of the House and Senate.

Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
The University of North Texas Libraries provides searchable access to many full-text Congressional Research reports.

Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President is an annual report written by the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. It overviews the nation's economic progress using text and extensive data appendices.

Federal Citizen Information Center
A guide to federal agencies and their toll free numbers.

FEDSTATS
The Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy provides easy access to over 70 federal agencies that produce statistics of public interest.

FedWorld.gov
Provides a gateway to federal agencies' websites.

GovSpot
Includes links to federal agencies' websites as well as to a number of other government related sites.

THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet
Provides House and Senate directories, guides to legislation, committee information and roll call votes.

U.S. House of Representatives
Official website of the U.S. House of Representatives. Find your representatives and read about the latest House issues.

U.S. Senate
Official website of the U.S. Senate. Find your senators and keep up with the latest Senate issues.

White House
Provides information on the Executive office, tours, and the White House Library.

Illinois

Cash Dash
From the State Treasurer's office. Find cash or valuables owed to you in the State of Illinois.

FindIt
Your portal to Illinois governmental and library information on the Web!

Illinois Digital Archives
View digital images of Illinois history and view every Illinois Blue Book back to 1900.

Illinois Secretary of State's Gateway
Provides information on the Secretary of State's services and departments.

Illinois General Assembly
Links to Illinois Senate and House of Representatives, pending legislation, and the Illinois Compiled Statutes.

Illinois State Telephone Directory
The State Telephone Directory is available online to provide contact information for state agencies, boards and commissions, as well as for most state employees.

State and Local Government on the Net
Provides links to U.S., state, and county government websites.

State of Illinois Homepage
Links to Illinois government, state agencies, public services, and tourism.

University of Illinois Extension Programs and Resources
Links to the University of Illinois' regional and county Cooperative Extension offices.

DuPage County

DuPage County Illinois Government Website
Links to county officials and agencies, county board agendas, and meetings.

• Access DuPage
  Access DuPage is a collaborative effort whose mission is to provide access to medical services to those people in DuPage County who lack access because of economic reasons.

• Building Codes
  The Building Codes are available in PDF format.

• Code of DuPage County

• Community Resource Information System (CRIS)
  Access to the most current, accurate, and comprehensive social service information available for DuPage County.

• DuPage Housing Authority
  Provides rental assistance vouchers through a program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Housing Choice Vouchers allow income eligible families and individuals, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities to live in decent, affordable rental units. Participants locate a private market unit for rent. The participant pays no more than 40% of his or her adjusted monthly income towards rent and utilities.

• DuPage Human Services
  Mission: to enable and equip people with needs in DuPage County to become self-sufficient and lead enriched productive lives.

• Financial Reports (Quarterly)

• Minutes and Agendas of the DuPage County Board and Committees

• Sheriff's Office
  Links to a list of registered child sex offenders, victim's assistance, and information for senior citizens.

• Zoning
  Link to DuPage County's Zoning Ordinance.

Local Government

Burr Ridge, Village of, IL
The official website of the Village of Burr Ridge includes village officials, news, and village board agendas and actions.

• Budgets and Financial Reports
• Code of Burr Ridge
• Comprehensive Plan
• Minutes
• Zoning Ordinance

Darien, City of, IL
The official website of the City of Darien includes city officials, community calendar, local ordinances, etc.

• Budget and Financial Report
• Code of Darien
• Minutes

Darien Park District
The official website of the Darien Park District includes programs and events, information on parks and facilities, etc.

• Budget
• Minutes

Downers Grove Township
Information about Downers Grove Township. Click on "Assessor" to perform a tax parcel search by address or parcel number.

Downers Grove Sanitary District
The Downers Grove Sanitary District is responsible for providing sanitary sewer service for the Village of Downers Grove, the portion of the Village of Westmont west of Cass Avenue, and portions of Woodridge, Lisle, Oak Brook, and Darien, Illinois.

• Board Meeting Schedule, Agendas & Minutes
• Financial Report
• Five Year Financial Plan (pdf)

Willowbrook, Village of, IL
The official website of the Village of Willowbrook contains a list of village officials, police department, and community development information.

• Budget and Financial Report
• Code of Willowbrook
• Minutes of the Board

Elections

Congress.org: Elections, Candidates, Issues
Select Illinois from the U.S. map to browse federal and statewide races.

DuPage County Election Commission
Provides voter registration information and sample ballots.

FactCheck.org
Excellent at debunking false claims and myths promoted by both sides in the election.

Illinois State Board of Elections
The website is organized into five categories: campaign disclosure, election information, voting information, about the board, and county clerks and election commissioners.

League of Women Voters of Illinois
The League offers non-partisan voter information, as well as links to national and local league chapters.

Politics 1
This non-partisan website contains the most comprehensive listing of the federal and state candidates along with candidate profiles, information about current political issues, and news.

Project Vote Smart
An excellent non-partisan guide to current elected officials and candidates.