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Wednesday, February 19
February Research Discussion Hour (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance.
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Tuesday, March 11
CCGS March General Meeting: Gravestone Symbols from A to Z (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A is for anchor; B is for book; C is for Celtic Cross . . . "Gravestone Symbols from A to Z" will help you learn to "read" a cemetery so you can discover your ancestors' interests, religion, club memberships, values, and more. Learn about BillionGraves and see hundreds of gravestone photos from around the world. Enjoy fun stories that will help you find clues to grow your family tree.
Cathy Wallace is the Special Projects Coordinator for BillionGraves, the world’s largest GPS-linked cemetery database will be our guest speaker.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at the Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Sunday, March 16
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm The Urbana Free Library (TUFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills.
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Wednesday, March 19
March Research Discussion Hour (Research Night)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance.
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Tuesday, April 8
CCGS April Monthly Meeting: Diamond in a Cornfield (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm
Glen Young has been chronicling his family history for several years, with the ambitious goal of uncovering the lives of each generation in a way that captures their experiences and preserves their legacy.
Join us on April 8th as he explores the remarkable life of Arnold ‘Dutch’ Young— a player-manager and the only individual to compete in the first 14 seasons of the Eastern Illinois (EI) baseball league—provides compelling insights into the league’s deep ties to local communities from its founding until his life was tragically cut short by polio in 1949.
Glen’s research draws on historical records, vintage newspapers, and personal archives to gain insights into the inception and evolution of the EI league—its influential characters, memorable highlights, and profound tragedies.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at the Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Wednesday, April 16
April Research Discussion Night (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
Register in advance using the following link:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance. |
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Wednesday, April 30
CCGS Newsletter Deadline (Quarterly Deadline)
Vice and Crime. We are seeking articles about those risky ancestors, the ones who defied traditional life for the seedier side, and those who found themselves in strange and awkward situations. We are especially interested in court cases with extensive narrative that tie together legal process and personal reflection. Submit by April 30, 2025 to editor@ilccgs.org |
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Tuesday, May 13
Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to assist in translating, transcribing, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. A faded newspaper obituary? No problem. We’ll cover the best AI platforms as well as how to craft a solid prompt to get you the results you need.
Our speaker this month is Thomas MacEntee, author, educator, student, advocate, marketer, storyteller, entrepreneur, and that “genealogy guy” who helps you accomplish your family history goals!
Please register for this event at the following link:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at the Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Sunday, May 18
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm The Urbana Free Library (TUFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills.
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Wednesday, May 21
May Research Discussion Night (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance. |
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Sunday, June 15
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm The Urbana Free Library (TUFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills.
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Sunday, July 20
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm The Urbana Free Library (TUFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills.
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