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Holidays from the Dustbin of History
Everyone has a favorite holiday, whether it entails presents, scary costumes, or sacrificial turkeys. But there are a number of…
Discover the Secrets of Boardman Cemetery on Halloween Night
On the spookiest day of the year, visitors of all ages are welcome to explore one of the oldest pioneer…
Beyond Military Pensions — Seeking Out Court Martial Records
Military pension records can be a rich resource for genealogists. They offer valuable insight to military service, dates and locations…
Echos of the Titanic
Last year, I picked up a book from our new nonfiction section, Sinkable: Obsession, the Deep Sea, and the Shipwreck…
Early DuPage Township Election Records Now Available Online!
The Bolingbrook Historic Preservation Commission has spent the last three years working tirelessly to inventory and catalog its collection of…
Marriages in the Margins – Finding Records Online Indexers Missed
The rise of online genealogy has made genealogical research easier in a variety of ways, but it also has its…
Tax Forms and Free Tax Help
Federal and Illinois State tax returns are due Monday, April 18. If you need help finding tax forms or a…
Treasure Trove of Movies Released on Public Domain Day 2023!
January 1 marks the day when copyrights to certain works expire in the United States, as well as in other…
WWI Military Movies You Won’t Want to Miss!
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, and Veterans Day is on November 11. Our current Veterans Day commemorations…
Bolingbrook’s Pioneer Cemetery is Open on Halloween!
On the spookiest day of the year, visitors of all ages are welcome to explore one of the oldest pioneer…