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Check out Peoria County Genealogical Society's upcoming events on their website: PCGS Events   Be sure to sign up for CAGGNI's upcoming program on April 20 CAGGNI is hosting Suzanne Hoffman, professional genealogist and member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild, on April 20, 2024, from 10:30 am – 12:15 pm, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL, and via Zoom. Her topic will be "Why is Jewish Research Different from All Other Research?" Suzanne will explore why Jewish research is so difficult and why the historical impediments to research make collaborative research a must. She will explore the obstacles and the promise of solutions to solving family mysteries. This will be hybrid event, allowing in-person and Zoom attendance. But we hope anyone in the area will take advantage of the opportunity to meet with fellow genealogists in person. For information on other upcoming CAGGNI events, please visit:  https://caggni.org/Event...

The latest issue of the ISGS Newsletter is now available on the ISGS Website-  CLICK HERE  to view! This issue includes news from March-April and information on our upcoming conference in October! Be sure to check out the President's letter - new information for you. The upcoming conferences - virtual and hybrid - are on page 18. © 2020, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

The latest issue of the ISGS Newsletter is now available on the ISGS Website-  CLICK HERE  to view! This issue includes news from January-February and includes highlights about the 2023-2024 IRAD Interns, ISGS Committees Highlights, the Executive Board and Associate Societies Highlights. CLICK HERE  to view past issues of the ISGS Newsletter! © 2024, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

The latest issue of the ISGS Newsletter is now available on the ISGS Website-  CLICK HERE  to view! This issue includes news from November-December and includes highlights from the 2023 Fall Conference, Board Member election results and the 2023 Award Winners! CLICK HERE  to view past issues of the ISGS Newsletter! © 2023, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

The 2023 ISGS Honors & Awards recipients were announced at the Annual Meeting held this past Sunday. This year honored a fantastic group for their hard work in "Honoring Illinois Ancestors!" Community Service Award:  This award may be given to an individual, company, or institution for service or contributions to genealogy. Nominations may be made by local genealogical or historical societies. The Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society’s Underground Railroad Conductor Recognition Project Left to right: Susan Rynerson, TCGHS Past President, Candace Marx, ISGS 2nd VP, and John Ackerman, Tazewell County Clerk Beginning in early 2021, TCGHS embarked on a journey to create historical markers and events honoring the men and women that made the Underground Railroad successful in Central Illinois. John Ackerman was the event planner and Susan Rynerson researched the individuals to be honored. As each event was held, the stories of these Underground Railroad conduct...

Follow Us On Instagram! The Illinois State Genealogical Society now has an Instagram page! Check us out at ilstategenealogicalsociety ! Thanks to our Social Media Chair, Roseanne, for keeping our social media exciting and up to date! © 2023, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

The North Suburban Genealogical Society will hold their next meeting on Saturday October 14th at 1:00pm. Dan Jungclas will present "The Best Websites for German Genealogy." This meeting will be in person at the Glenview Public Library, and on Zoom. CLICK HERE for more info and to register! The Fox Valley Genealogical Society will hold their next meeting via Zoom on Thursday October 12th, at 7:00pm. Click the graphic above for details and to register! The DuPage County Genealogical Society will be hosting several events this month! October 7th: "Going Vital! Birth, Death and Marriage Records" with Suz Bates (virtual via Zoom) October 14th: "Local Histories at Clues and Color to your Genealogy" with Kimberly Nagy (Wheaton Public Library) October 18th: "Beginning Polish Genealogy" with Jason Kruski (Wheaton Public Library) October 28th: "Assembling the Pieces of Your Family History Puzzle" with Debbie Kroopkin (Wheaton Public Library) C...