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Thornton Public Library

115 E. Margaret St

Thornton, IL 60476

708 – 877 – 2579

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Community, Civic & Government Organizations

  • AARP
  • Altrusa International, Inc.
  • Better Business Bureau
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
  • Illinois Department on Aging
  • Illinois General Assembly
  • Illinois Government – State Agencies
  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Illinois.gov
  • League of Women Voters
  • Lions Clubs International
  • USA.gov (Senior Citizens’ Resources)

Employment

  • Career Builder
  • Illinois Department of Employment Security
  • Illinois Job Link
  • Monster.com
  • State of Illinois Employment Opportunities
  • Glassdoor

Entertainment

  • Entertainment Tonight
  • Moviefone
  • People
  • Red Hat Society
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
  • Soap Opera Digest
  • TV Guide

Health & Medical

Health-related information should not be used to make a diagnosis or to replace or overrule the advice of a qualified healthcare provider.  Users should consult with a qualified healthcare professional for answers to specific health-related questions.

  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • American Cancer Society
  • Arthritis Foundation
  • FamilyDoctor.org
  • Illinois Department of Human Services
  • Mayo Clinic
  • MentalHealth.net
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus
  • National Women’s Health Information Center
  • WebMD
  • Paying for Senior Care
  • Assisted Living for Seniors with Disabilities
  • Rehabnet

Tourism & Travel

Whether you live in Illinois or another state, Illinois is a magnificent destination catering to every kind of traveler.  Check out vacation attractions and events located in Illinois.

  • Chicago Office of Tourism
  • Expedia
  • Illinois Tourism
  • Mapquest
  • Orbitz
  • Southern Illinois Tourism
  • Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau
  • Tourism Bureau of Southwestern Illinois
  • Travelocity
  • Visit Northern Illinois
  • Visiting Illinois
  • Western Illinois Tourism
  • Yahoo Maps
  • Google Maps

News

  • Chicago Tribune
  • CNN
  • New York Times
  • News Connect
  • Newsweek
  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch
  • Times Magazine

Reference

  • Britannica Online Encyclopedia
  • Dictionary.com
  • Merriam-Webster Dictionary
  • Wikipedia

Community, Civic & Government Organizations

  • AARP
  • Altrusa International, Inc.
  • Better Business Bureau
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
  • Illinois Department on Aging
  • Illinois General Assembly
  • Illinois Government – State Agencies
  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Illinois.gov
  • League of Women Voters
  • Lions Clubs International
  • USA.gov

Thornton Public Library

May you find adventure on your way to the library. Take a stroll in the far-off lands of your favorite fantasy or chill in your favorite mystery. May you always find your place within the library!

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