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Virtual

AI SIG

Explore practical ways artificial intelligence can support genealogy research, organization, and problem solving. Designed for curious members who want real examples without needing a technical background.

Typical schedule: First Wednesday each month, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

SIG leader: Janet Blake and Howard Cameron

Email: ai_sig@nwsgs.org

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Virtual

Irish SIG

Focus on Irish family history research, records, migration patterns, and problem solving. A welcoming group for both beginners and experienced Irish researchers.

Typical schedule: Second Tuesday each month, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

SIG leader: Lynda Roddy Ozzauto

Email: IrishSig@nwsgenealogy.org

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Virtual

RootsMagic SIG

Learn how to use RootsMagic more effectively for organizing, cleaning up, and sharing your family tree. Sessions often highlight reports, mapping, workflows, and member questions.

Typical schedule: Friday group: third Friday, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Saturday group: fourth Saturday, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

SIG leader: Jenny Warner

Email: jennywarnergenealogist@gmail.com

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In Person

RoundTable SIG

An informal genealogy discussion group where members share research wins, challenges, and ideas. Beginners and friends are welcome to join the conversation in person.

Typical schedule: Second Wednesday each month, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL, Shackley Room

SIG leader: Celeste Kuta

Email: RoundTableSig@nwsgenealogy.org

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Upcoming SIG Meetings Next 40 Days

Irish
May 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM America/Chicago

The 1926 Census of Ireland and Irish Newspapers

Join us for our Irish SIG as we explore two valuable resources for Irish family history research: the 1926 Census of Ireland and Irish newspapers. We’ll look at how the census can help place your ancestors in a specific time and place, and how newspapers can add the stories, details, and context that bring those ancestors to life.

RoundTable
May 13, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM America/Chicago

General Discussion - In Person Meeting

The meeting will be held the second Wednesday of each month and held at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL in the Shackley Room.

RootsMagic Friday
May 15, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM America/Chicago

DNA

DNA Tools in RootMagic looks at how genealogists can use RootMagic to organize DNA information, track matches, and connect genetic evidence to their family tree research.

RootsMagic Saturday
May 30, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM America/Chicago

DNA

DNA Tools in RootMagic looks at how genealogists can use RootMagic to organize DNA information, track matches, and connect genetic evidence to their family tree research.