Adams County GIS
A new website for Adams County Geographical Information System. An interactive map
viewer that allows users to see maps of Adams County, Illinois showing, property lines, addresses,
photography, streets, historical information and more. This is a very user friendly program
designed for the novice user.
Government, Federal
United States Federal Government
This main portal provides access to agencies and information. The website links to all major branches of
government, provides information on government jobs, auctions, passports, and anything else associated with
the federal government.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Vital transportation statistics. Did you know that Illinois ranks third in the nation in the total number of interstate
highways with 2,169 miles?
CIA: Electronic Reading Room
This site provides "an overview of access to CIA information, including electronic access to previously released
documents. Because of CIA's need to comply with the national security laws of the United States, some
documents or parts of documents cannot be released to the public." Includes collections in areas such as
Vietnam and China, and specific documents such as a report on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
Climate of 2007
This site provides data about potential drought conditions throughout the United States. It includes an overview,
state and regional analysis, and material about drought indicators.
Geographic Information System (GIS)
This site "is a geographic information system (GIS) portal, also known as the Geospatial One-Stop," "designed
to facilitate communication and sharing of geographic data and resources to enhance government efficiency and
improve citizen services." Search for federal, state, and local geographic data, maps (such as of transportation
and natural hazards), and statistics. Also includes discussions of key resources for topics such as atmosphere
and climate, business, and human health.
Justice, U.S. Department of
Inside the Courtroom: This site provides an introduction to the workings of U. S.
courtrooms. It includes a
description of federal prosecutors and U.S. Attorneys, an illustrated guide to a courtroom and its participants,
and a glossary.
The White House
Links to the President, Vice President, History & Tours, First Lady, and more.
Government, County
Adams County GIS
A new website for Adams County Geographical Information System. An interactive map
viewer that allows users to see maps of Adams County, Illinois showing, property lines, addresses,
photography, streets, historical information and more. This is a very user friendly program
designed for the novice user.
Taxes You Pay
Are you interested in knowing the taxes you pay to the Illinois State Government? This site, provided by the
Illinois Department of Revenue, includes a comprehensive web page about the taxes currently paid by state of
Illinois taxpayers.
American Rhetoric
Site provides an online audio speech bank. Also included are the top 100 most significant
American political speeches of the 20th century. Included speeches are John F. Kennedy's
Inaugural and Martin Luther King's "I have a dream..."
