The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary program from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that provides eligible households discounts of up to $50 a month on their internet bill.  Who qualifies? Any household with a member that:  *Has income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or participates in other government assistance programs;  *Receives free or reduced school…

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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the Illinois Secretary of State DMV are aware of text and email messages being sent fraudulently on their behalf, asking for personal information.   While the messages might look official, a government agency will never request personal information, such as Social…

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There is a lot of economic news to keep track of these days. If you’ve got your mind on your money, the library has some helpful resources to put those economic indicators in perspective.  These databases are freely available from any public computer in the library, or from home with your library card.  Valueline: This investment…

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Illinois Court Help is a new, free service from the Illinois Courts that connects people to the information they need to go to court. Call or text (833) 411-1121 to connect with a trained court guide who can provide specific answers to questions about the court process, like how to e-file court documents and how…

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A new and notable web resource is available for patrons to use at the library or from home with their library card. O’Reilly for Public Libraries offers current and popular titles in the fields of technology and business. Patrons looking to expand their technical and career skills will be particularly interested in checking out this resource.     The…

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Our Lynda.com service has been upgraded to a new platform with twice the amount of courses in six new languages. You can find it on our web resources page with a new name, LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com).

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An initiative of Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures which is a division of the American Library Association, Preservation Week (April 25-May 1, 2021) highlights what libraries and individuals can do to preserve our personal and shared collections. The American Library Association webpage for this event guidelines for how to preserve items in personal collections (photographs, audio…

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The North Suburban Cook County American Job Center is a valuable local resource for any residents affected by job loss. One of over 3,000 federally-funded American Job Centers in the nation, the center offers free services to job seekers: assistance with resumes, mastering interviews, connecting with job training and more. Did you know: volunteer experiences…

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A technical skills upgrade is one effective way to add valuable, attention-grabbing content to an existing resume. LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft are making several technical courses available for free of charge and certifications in selected skills available at a greatly reduced price for many workers.   LinkedIn Learning has identified ten jobs that are in-demand in today’s economy and are positioned…

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The topic of COVID-19 vaccination is a complex and rapidly changing one. To better understand what vaccines are available and where to register for one, please consult the websites listed below. General vaccine information compiled by the Mount Prospect Village. General information about vaccines in the Cook County area. Suburban Cook County residents can register to…

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