| Reading Related
Links
Google
Books
Homework &
Home Schooling Links
Find A Topic
Automatic Bibliography & Citation
Maker
The fastest way to create accurate, comprehensive
works cited lists.
Fantastic
Fiction
First
Search
First
Search offers electronic access to abstracts
of journal articles and scholarly publications,
Internet resources, index to journal articles.
In addition there are more than 10 million
full-text and full-image articles available.
To access First Search an authorization and
password are required. These may be obtained
by contacting the library.
Gale Virtual Reference Database
Gale Virtual Reference Library provides access
to a world of reliable information for students,
academics, and the general public. Nearly
300 works of reference material in e-book
format can be accessed through this link.
Each one is fully searchable. This includes
titles in areas such as arts, biography, business,
history, law, literature, medicine, geography,
religion, science, technology, and more. A
password is required for access. This may
be obtained by contacting the library.
Home
Schooling
Resources and information on home schooling.
News
Bank
Search
local, state, national and international full-text
articles including print and online newspapers,
blogs, journals, newswires, broadcast transcripts
and videos. Explore a specific issue
or event or compare a wide variety of viewpoints
on topics such as business, health, education,
government, politics, sports and more including
the Sauk Valley News, Chicago Sun-Times
and USA Today. Also includes
Acceda Noticias and Access Military, Government
and Defense.
Read
Kiddo Read
Great site dedicated to
helping make children readers for life. Suggestions
on books and more information for anyone with
a child in their life.
Peterson's
Comprehensive College Guide
Student
Loan Report
Guide
to paying for college - financial aid, scholarships,
savings, & student Loans
LendEDU
How to consolidate student loans Video course
TheBestColleges.org
Choosing an online school
Info Please
All the knowledge you need.
RefDesk
Fact Checker for the Internet
Presidential
History
Online
Reputation Checker
Local
Links
Franklin Creek Park
Lee
County Genealogical Society
Lee
County Historical Society
Lee
County Tourism Council
Nachusa
Grasslands
State
and Local Government
A directory of official state, county and
city government websites.
Village
of Franklin Grove
Lee
County Health Department
Legal
Self Help Center
Weather
Illinois
Route 66
Illinois Tourism Office
Governmental
Links
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
IRS
Medicare
US
Fire Administration
Food
Safety
Free Online Tax Software (not related
to the IRS official website)
Law
Related Links
Illinois
Public Records
Search IL for Free Public
Records, Criminal Records and Court Records
Law
- Criminal, Family, Labor Laws and more
Laws.com is extremely dedicated
to stop crime and award heroes. Laws.com is
a firm believer in providing the public with
a free flow of information, especially, in
the area of crime prevention.
Law
School.org
Site for law students,
future lawyers and lawyers. Reliable information
about law schools.
Legal
Zoom
Legal
Self Help Center
Other
Links
Angie's List
Annual
Credit Report
ApartmentList.com
Help finding top apartments to rent
Digital
Librarian
A librarian's choice of the best of the Web
Kelley
Blue Book
Trusted source for vehicle valuation.
Physicians Desktop Reference
Resources and information on health topics,
prescription drugs and more.
Family Doctor.org
Health Information for the whole family.
Illinois Hospital Report Card
Consumer guide to health care.
Grocery
Coupons
HotPads
Apartment finder
Green
Home Guide
Planet
Green
Earth 911
Appliance
411
Jigsaw Puzzle Games
Games
For The Brain
Online
Manuals
Recipe
Source
Kids
Recipes
Recipe
Goldmine
Pet
Finder
Traffic
& Road Information
Mom's
Minivan
Car Games, Travel Games, Etc.
Hotels.com
Expedia
Orbitz
Frommer's
Travel Guide
Pet
Travel Guides
Public
Records Resource
Aggregates
billions of public records into one easy-to-use
interface and manages the information with
cutting-edge privacy technology
Self
Storage
Cheap
Flights
Job Hunting
GlassDoor
Jobs on Jobfox
The
Riley Guide
Vault
Career
Profiles
CareerBliss
Resume
Builder
Cost of Living Calculator
Important
Local Numbers & Information
Emergency
Emergency .....................................
911
Fire & Ambulance ........................
911
Franklin Grove Township Supervisor ................................
815-456-3400
Franklin Grove Township Road Commissioner
................ 815-535-1688
Franklin Grove Village Hall ...................................................
815-456-2131
Lee County Sheriff ................................................................
815-284-6631
Schools
Ashton - Franklin - Center
Elementary ..................... (815)456-2325
Middle ............................ (815)
456-2323
High ............................... (815)
453-7461
AFC Boosters ................ (815) 456-2846
PTO................................ (815)
456 4278
Trash Pickup is every Tuesday & Friday.
Community Resources and Contacts
David
Atkinson,
Mayor (815)456-2584
Lori Smith, Village Clerk/Treasurer
(815)456-2131
Keith Roop, Water & Sewer Chair
(815)456-2289
Ron Miller, Water & Sewer Supervisor
(815)440-4631
Tony Schaneberg, Streets & Alleys Chair
(815)456-2125
Don Fore, Streets & Alleys Supervisor
(815)440-4632
Ed Uphoff, Finance Chair
(815)456-2234
David Atkinson, Community Development Chair
(815)456-7028
Milton Wilcox, Zoning Chair
(815)456-2202
Disposal Plant
(815)456-2501
American Legion Post #497
(815) 456-2446
Chaplin Creek Muzzle Loaders
(815)453-2322
(815) 498-2969
Franklin Grove Area Business
Association
(815) 456-3030
Franklin Grove Area
Historical Society
(815)990-5090
Franklin Creek State Park
(Preservation Committee & Shelter Reservations)
(815) 456-2718
Franklin Grove Summer Harvest
Festival Committee
(815) 456-2584 or (815) 456-3030
Franklin Grove Township Office
(815) 456-3400
Franklin Grove Woman's Club
(815) 456-3400
Illinois Atlatl -Association
(815) 456-2305
Kreider Services Group Home
(815) 456-2708
Lee County 4-H Club
(815) 456-2531
Lee County Homemakers
Education Association China Unit
(815) 456-2477
Lee County Tourism Council
(815) 288-1840
(Toll Free: 877-833-8687)
Scouts
(815) 456-2335
T.O.P.S
(815) 456-2519
Church of the Brethren
121 West North Street
815-456-2422
First Congregational UCC of Lee Center
(815) 456-8804
First Presbyterian Church, USA
106 S. Walnut Street
(815) 456-2462
St. Paul's Lutheran Church (ELCA)
107 W. Lahman
(815) 456-2457 or (815) 732-1405
United Methodist Church
223 Middle Street
(815) 456-2379
Franklin Grove
Cemetery Association
(815) 456-2400
Fire Department (815)
456-2350
Park Board (815)
456-2850
Public Library
(815) 456-2823
fax: (815) 456-2823
Public Library Board (815) 456-2546
meets the 1st Tues of each month
Road Commissioner (815)
456-2854
Township Supervisor (815) 456-2348
Village Board (815)
456-2516
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month
Village Hall
(815) 456-2131
Lee County Sheriff (815)
284-6631
Chaplin Creek Village Sponsored
by the Franklin Grove Area
Historical Society
1715 Whitney Rd
PO Box 20
(815) 456- 2382
www.chaplincreek.com
Open to the public from Memorial Day weekend
through Labor Day weekend from 12 - 4PM
on Sat & Sun. The site can be open by
appointment at other times & is
available for special events.
Franklin Creek State Natural Area &
Grist Mill
1893 Twist Rd.
(815) 456-2718
essex.com/people/fcpac
The Grist Mill is open for tours April through
Oct:
Sat & Sun: 12 - 4 PM
Other time by appointment.
Lincoln Highway Association
National Tourism Headquarters
136 N Elm St
(815) 456-3030
lnchwyhq@essex1.com
Open Mon - Sat: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sun: 12 - 4 PM
Living History Antique Machine Association
815-284-3030
Nachusa Grasslands
8772
S. Lowden Road
Phone: 815-456-2340
The Nature Conservancy Open Year Round.
|
