LibGuides: Government Sources: State and Local Sources

State of Illinois Government Sources

The State of Illinois offers access to a variety of online informational resources. Below, you'll find links to resources offered by the State of Illinois, through the State Library and State Archives, Illinois state agencies, or through one of the three branches of our state government.

Illinois.gov
The official website for the State of Illinois. Offers numerous services and information, including reports and documents published by the state, lists of state departments and agencies, and other information about the state government.
Illinois State Library
The Illinois State Library is the primary information resource for the Illinois state government. It offers users access to over 5 million print items and numerous databases.
Illinois State Archives
The State Archives serves as the depository of public records of Illinois state and local governmental agencies which possess permanent administrative, legal, or historical research values.
Illinois Digital Archives
IDA is an online repository for the digital collections of the Illinois State Library and other libraries and cultural institutions in the State of Illinois. Their collection includes historical images, newspapers, maps, manuscripts, and more, that have been digitized to allow remote access.
State of Illinois Data Portal
This portal allows users to explore data collected by the state of Illinois on transportation, education, the economy, and natural resources within the state.