Here you will find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.

GovInfo is a service of the United States Government Publishing Office (GPO), which provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.

Use this research guide to learn how to navigate the United State Census.

Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information. The site provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the public. It is presented by the Library of Congress (LOC) using data from the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, the Government Publishing Office, Congressional Budget Office, and the LOC's Congressional Research Service

Executive orders are official documents, numbered consecutively, through which the President of the United States manages the operations of the Federal Government.

IAR issues monthly and quarterly market reports for the median price and number of homes sold (single-family and condominiums).

Provides information on DCEO administers information and programs in small business, workforce and community development, technology, international trade, tourism, energy, recycling, etc.

Where do workers work? This Illinois labor market information resource includes employment statistics, job forecast, wages and demographic characteristics.

Resources, forms, and information.

Information about the governor, legislation, resources, and more.

This research guide was created by Government Documents librarian, Ben Aldred, to find local information. Explore this guide for more Illinois State Resources.

Fast, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography. This database includes quick facts for all states.

Features include links to the Business Resource Guide and Department of Revenue information.

The City of Chicago's Data Portal is dedicated to promoting access to government data and encouraging the development of creative tools to engage and serve Chicago's diverse community. The site hosts over 200 datasets presented in easy-to-use formats about City departments, services, facilities and performance.

Select “Fact Book” from the site menu. Presents community residential lending profiles from the Woodstock Institute.

The Urban Institute analyzes economics and public policy in the nation's urban environments.

A not-for-profit economic development corporation dedicated to enhancing the Chicago region's global position as a business location. Provides a wealth of information to supplement their cause.