Goodwill opened a community resource room, 1037 S. Annie Glidden Road, that will offer free public services.

The services include access to computers, training courses and assistance with job searches and identifying community resources. The room, which has 10 computers, a printer, fax, phone line, projector and a resource specialist, is open noon-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, with training courses in the morning.

Organizers will also provide a free income tax preparation program in January in the room.

For more information, contact Courtney Geiger at 815-987-6226.

Training courses for September include:

• Putting your best foot forward, 10 a.m. today

• Finding quality childcare, 10 a.m. Wednesday

• Manufacturing training information and registration session, 10 a.m. Sept. 11 and Sept. 23

• Basic computer skills, 9-10 a.m. Sept. 15-18

• Creating a budget. 10 a.m. Sept. 24

• ID theft — don’t be a victim, 10 a.m. Sept. 25

• Disclosing your disability, 10 a.m. Sept. 30