Upcoming Genealogy Events in Illinois

There are several genealogy events coming up in the Land of Lincoln.  Here is a listing of just some of those events.

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Illinois State Genealogical Society Spring Tour & Workshops
When:  April 10, 2010
Where:  Springfield
Details:  Sign up for a tour of the Illinois State Archives and/or the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, a workshop in military records and/or land records, or gain assistance in locating Illinois death certificates.  Use the Spring Tours & Workshop form for additional information and to sign up.

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Chicago Genealogical Society – Digital Restoration of Photographs 
When:  February 6, 2010
Where:  Chicago
Details:  Larry L. Pepper will demonstrate how to restore photos using image editing software.  Visit the CGS Calendar for additional information.

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Genealogical Forum of Elmhurst, Illinois – German Ancestry Research
When:  February 7, 2010
Where:  Elmhurst
Details:  Patricia Reaves will be presenting on German ancestry “researching in different time periods using available source materials.”  Visit the Genealogical Forum’s website for additional information.

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Kane County Genealogical Society – A Genealogist’s Introduction to WorldCat 
When:  February 25, 2010
Where:  Geneva
Details:  Learn about WorldCat from speaker, Sarah A. V. Kirby.  Visit the KCGS website for more information.

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DuPage County Genealogical Society Conference – Genealogical Building Blocks
When:  February 27, 2010
Where:  St. Charles
Details:  Featured speakers include Elissa Scalise Powell, John P. Colletta, Kathy Meade, and Jeffrey A. Bockman.  Program details and a registration form can be found at the DCGS website.  

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Lake County Genealogical Society – They Came on Ships
When:  February 16, 2010
Where:  Mundelein
Details:  Jeffrey A. Bockman will be the speaker.  Visit the LCGS website for additional information.

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McLean County Genealogical Society – Brick Walls & Break Throughs
When:  February 16, 2010
Where:  Bloomington
Details:  Share your brick walls with other genealogists who may be able to help you break through.  Help others by sharing your success stories.  Visit the MCGS website for more information.

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Chicago Genealogical Society – Swedish American Museum & Genealogy Research Center Tour 
When:  March 6, 2010
Where:  Chicago
Details:  Visit the CGS Calendar for additional information.

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Lake County Genealogical Society – Write Your Family History NOW!
When:  March 9, 2010
Where:  Mundelein
Details:  Mike Karsen will be the speaker.  Visit the LCGS website for additional information.

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Kane County Genealogical Society – Start Your Family Social History Right Write Now
When:  March 25, 2010
Where:  Geneva
Details:  Roger Higgs will be the speaker.  Visit the KCGS website for more information.

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Chicago Genealogical Society – Genealogy Roundtable Discussion 
When:  February 6, 2010
Where:  Chicago
Details:  Visit the CGS Calendar for additional information.

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Genealogical Forum of Elmhurst, Illinois – Naturalization—Congratulations-You Are Now a Citizen
When:  April 11, 2010
Where:  Elmhurst
Details:  Kathryn Barrett will be the speaker.  Visit the Genealogical Forum’s website for additional information.

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Kane County Genealogical Society – You Can Pick Your Relatives—Connecting the Living Through Genealogy
When:  April 22, 2010
Where:  Geneva
Details:  Mike Karsen will be the speaker.  Visit the KCGS website for more information.

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Lake County Genealogical Society – Nordic Family Genealogy Center Resources
When:  April 23, 2010
Where:  Mundelein
Details:  Learn about the resources available at the Nordic Family Genealogy Center in Chicago from Kathy Meade.  Visit the LCGS website for additional information.

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Lake County Genealogical Society – Irish Immigration Library
When:  May 11, 2010
Where:  Mundelein
Details:  Incoming president of the Irish Genealogical Society of Wisconsin will discuss the varied resources available in the Irish Immigration Library in Milwaukee, Wisconsin..  Visit the LCGS for additional information.

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Kane County Genealogical Society – Marriage—More Than a Date
When:  May 27, 2010
Where:  Geneva
Details:  Jeff Bockman will be the speaker.  Visit the KCGS website for more information.

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Genealogical Forum of Elmhurst, Illinois – Breaking Down Brick Walls
When:  June 6, 2010
Where:  Elmhurst
Details:  Nancy Salmela will be the speaker.  Visit the Genealogical Forum’s website for additional information.

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Kane County Genealogical Society – Genealogy Research Reasoning—Learning to Think Like an Expert
When:  June 17, 2010
Where:  Geneva
Details:  Everett Butler will be the speaker.  Visit the KCGS website for more information.

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Illinois State Genealogical Society Fall Conference
When:  October 23, 2010
Where:  Peoria
Details:  Attend this year’s conference to hear wonderful presentation on a variety of genealogy topics, network with other genealogists, and visit an array of exhibits.  This year’s conference will also feature a Youth Workshop for children 12 to 15 years of age.  Refer to the conference flyer for additional information.

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Be sure to attend!!