The U.S. government unveiled their new census website this week.

Here, visitors can learn how the census works, why it is important and how to get involved.

To keep up to day, you can follow census updates on Twitter and YouTube.

There is also a section for news and information from news agencies visitors can visit.

The 2010 census will help determine the distribution of an estimated $400 billion a year in federal funds to state and local governments. This includes more than $14 billion to Illinois every year. Minorities, low-income, immigrant, children and non-English speaking communities have been under-counted in previous census’.