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  • E-Mail: How to set up a free electronic mail account: www.hotmail.com
    On homepage click on 'Sign-up' dialogue box. Next, on E-mail solution page, click on FREE. Complete the Registration Page and Terms on Agreement. E-mail account is set up within minutes, and available for use.

  • E-Mail: How to set up a free electronic mail acount: www.yahoo.com
    On the homepage click on Free Mail: sign up. Complete the Registration Form and Terms of Agreement. E-mail account is set up immediately, and available for use within minutes.

  • GED: Obtaining, verifying, retesting for the GED
    Obtaining, verifying, retesting for the GED: anyone who might be interested in information in regards to the GED and specifically GED testing in Cook County, Illinois. Basic Information, Test Content, Cost, Registration, Test Dates and Sites at http://www.cookcountyged.org/ or by phone at 847-328-9795.

  • High Scool: Proof of Attendance or Graduation for a Chicago Public School
    The Office of Former Student Records maintains records for some Chicago Public Elementary and High Schools. With written authorization the department can provide a copy of a high school transcript, verify a graduation date from high school, and provide a copy of an elementary registration card or medical records. Contact is available on-line at http://www.cps.k12.il.us/AboutCPS/Departments/student_records/ or by telephone: T 773-535-7722. The APPLICATION FOR STUDENT RECORDS SERVICES is downloadable on this site.

  • Identity: How to Replace a Lost Social Security Card
    Mandatory documentation for employment and/or proof of identity.

  • Internet Access: at Chicago Public Library Branches
    Internet access is free at all of the Chicago Public Library branches with a valid Library Card. Card holders can reserve up to two hours per day; and each one hour session allows printing up to ten pages free of charge. There are over 50 branches of the Chicago Public Library, details are accessible at www.chipublib.org (Please note that some suburban public libraries may charge for internet access use.) Remember during a job search, you should check your email daily for potential job interviews.

  • Legal: Expungement/Sealing/Identy Theft/Certificates
    Beginning January 1, 2004, Illinois law was amended to permit people with qualifying arrests, felonies, misdemeanor supervisions and misdemeanor convictions to ask the court to either expunge or seal the records related to their cases. The law is designed to let people clear their records with or without an attorney. On this page and the associated links, the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County provides helpful information to assist customers in clearing their records: Criminal and Traffic Expungement Guidelines and Forms

  • Online High School: Finish High School by Distance Learning
    1. How to find an online high school 2. BestOnlineHighSchools.com 3. Complete Guide to Online High Schoos: Distance learning options for teens and adults.

  • Travel: Driving directions travel planner
    Need assistance with driving travel planning: go to www.mapquest.com for door to door travel directions. Don't be late for a job interview plan sufficient travel time.

  • Travel: Public transportation direction travel planner
    Public transportation travel direction planner for CTA, Metra or Pace. For Customer Service Assistance, call 836-7000, from any Chicagoland area code.

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