Laws and Legal Information

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Databases

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All other databases are available in the Library only.

Gale Virtual Reference Library
A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.

LegalForms
Provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas and includes a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language. Once you are at the page listing the Thomson Gale databases provided by the Library, LegalForm is listed at the bottom of the page.

Websites

Legal Research

Legal Information Institute sponsored by Cornell Law School
Nolo Press
Findlaw.com
DuPage County Law Library Legal Research Sites

Law and Regulations

United States Code
Popular Name Table of federal laws
Thomas The official U.S. Congress site includes federal legislative information.
Government Printing Office site includes the Federal Register, the Code of Federal Regulations, the Congressional Record, and more.
U.S. Supreme Court

Laws and Regulations - Illinois

Laws and Regulations - Carol Stream

Carol Stream Code of Ordinances

Legal Assistance and Pro Bono Services

DuPage Bar Association's Legal Aid Service
Kane County Bar Association Legal Aid Resources
Illinois Legal Aid Online
American Bar Association's Directory of Local Pro Bono Programs