The Internet is the world's largest information vending machine. Just like in the vending machines we come across everyday, much of what is available is good, while some is of little value. The problem is it's often hard to tell the good from the bad.

That's why we've taken the time to find sites to suggest to you that will be helpful and that contain lots of good information. We recommend these websites:

1. Illinois Dept. of Transportation: www.dot.state.il.us
2. Illinois Dept. of Insurance: www.insurance.illinois.gov
3. Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund: www.imsif.com
4. National Automobile Dealers Association: www.nadaguides.com
5. Carfax: www.carfax.com
6. Teen Driving: www.teendriving.com
7. Illinois Dept. of Motor Vehicles: www.cyberdriveillinois.com
8. A.M. Best Co.: www.ambest.com
9. Standard & Poor's: www.insure.com
10. J.D. Power & Associates: www.jdpower.com
11. Carbondale Chamber of Commerce: www.carbndalechamber.com
12. Marion Chamber of Commerce: www.marionillinois.com
13. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: www.autosafetyreviews.com
14. Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall: www.sfm.illinois.gov
15. Motorcycle Safety Foundation nm.msf-usa.org
16. U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division: www.uscgboating.org