Midwest -Eastern (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin)

Find resources for the five East North Central states of the Midwest region: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. This region is called "East North Central" by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Resources in this category:

The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History
http://ech.cwru.edu/

A combination of two print publications about the history of Cleveland, Ohio. The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History covers the history of business, industry, government, social agencies, events, and general topics. The Dictionary of Cleveland Biography contains biographical entries, representing a broad spectrum of Clevelanders engaged in a wide variety of endeavors. The Encyclopedia has both general and interpretive essays. It is fully searchable and has two indexes.

Great Lakes Radio Consortium
http://www.environmentreport.org//

"The Great Lakes Radio Consortium is a news service committed to revealing the relationship between the natural world and the everyday lives of people in the Great Lakes region. This is accomplished by thoughtful and provocative explorations of the environment in a way that reaches the widest possible audience."

Illinois - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/il1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to Illinois as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

Illinois Department of Public Health
http://www.idph.state.il.us/

The IDPH website provides information on vital records, health statistics and services, emergency preparedness, health fact sheets and data, environmental health, and licenses and certifications in the state of Illinois.

Indiana - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/in1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to Indiana as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

Indiana Historical Society
http://www.indianahistory.org/

"Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society -- an independent, nonprofit membership organization -- has worked to collect, preserve, research and interpret the unique heritage of our state. Please explore the Society's programs, collections and activities, as well as our mission statement."

Indiana State Department of Health
http://www.state.in.us/isdh/

The ISDH website provides information on vital records, health statistics and data, state public health programs, environmental health, emergency preparedness, licensing and certification in the state of Indiana.

Isle Royale Travelog
http://www.ipl.org/div/isler/

Take a virtual trip to Isle Royale, one of the United States' most remote National Parks.Nat

LIVE @ IO
http://www.ipl.org/div/io/

Experience the history of a new musical venue in Detroit, called IO, through interviews, sound files, and photography.

Michigan - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/kidspace/stateknow/mi1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, and other sites of interest specific to Michigan as well as interesting facts and people related to the state.

Michigan Authors and Illustrators
http://www.hal.state.mi.us/authors/

This is a database of "information on authors and illustrators born in Michigan, who live in Michigan, or who have written books about or set in Michigan. Each entry includes biographical information, and lists of works by the person."

Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH)
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch

The MDCH website provides information on vital records, health statistics, physical health and prevention programs, mental health and substance abuse, health care coverage, provider services, and licenses and certifications in the state of Michigan.

Ohio - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/oh1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to Ohio as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
http://www.odh.ohio.gov/

Provides information about public health services, as well as emergency preparedness and environmental health. Includes links to the following resources: vital records, forms, health resources, ODH programs, health statistics, and rules and regulations.

Ohio Historical Society
http://www.ohiohistory.org/

"The society exists to interpret, preserve, collect, and make available evidence of the past, and to provide leadership on furthering knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the prehistory and history of Ohio and of the broader cultural and natural environments of which Ohio is a part."

State of Michigan
http://michigan.gov/

Official website of the State of Michigan.

State of Wisconsin
http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/home/app?COMMAND=gov.wi.state...

The official site for the State of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/wi1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to Wisconsin as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/

The WDHS website provides information on vital records, health programs and services, health care providers, prescription drug savings, disability determination, filing public complaints and licensing and certifications in the state of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Library and Archives
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/libraryarchives/

Provides access to an online genealogy tool, the Wisconsin Name Index, and a database of Wisconsin Historical Images. Links are also provided for the University of Wisconsin - Madison online library catalog and archives catalog.