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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.