July 09, 2009

Summer Reading for Business

For our patrons who can't get into escapist literature.

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July 08, 2009

Summer Non Fiction

Believe or not some readers bring non fiction books to the beach, bless their souls.

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July 07, 2009

Useful Travel Information

This site form the U. S. government covers a lot of ground, from travel warnings, and real-time airport status to National Parks and Historic Places and preservation, and much much more.




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July 06, 2009

Fourth of July Birthdays

Yankee Doodle was not the only one.

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Time Lines

We've had a couple of patrons come in asking for information for family reunions and birthdays. This might be helpful for you fact finders.

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Best Parking Rates and Locations

If you find that you can't  take Metra or need to go a little further then the Loop.


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July 03, 2009

Happy Fourth of July

Make a commitment to your country by volunteering for service projects, this could be done on an individul basis as well as with groups and families.


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June 30, 2009

Answers to Questions in the News

From Slate answers to questions that might be puzzling you, like how many balloons would be needed to lift a house?


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June 29, 2009

Marisha Pessl's Book Picks

The author of the bestseller Special Topics in Calamity Physics, recommends a few of her favorites.

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June 26, 2009

Chicago's Outdoor Concert Series

Compiled by Amanda Ruzin.


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