Databases
Access Newspaper Archive
400 years of family history, small-town events, world news and more. A great resource genealogy or historical research.
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Ancestry Library Edition
Genealogy research tool, including census records, military records, probate records, directories, and more.
In library use only.
Ancestry.com
Access to approximately 12.7 billion genealogy records, including census records, military records, probate records, directories, and more.
In library use only. Please see a staff member to login.
ArticleFirst
OCLC index of articles from the contents pages of journals.
AtoZdatabases
AtoZdatabases provides reference, research, marketing, mailing lists/sales leads, and job-search capabilities.
Auto Repair Source
Accurate, authoritative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
Biography In Context
Biographies and full-text articles from magazines and newspapers, as well as images and links to vetted websites.
Black Life in America
The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.
BrainFuse HelpNow
Free one-to-one homework help, skills building, test preparation, and writing assistance. LIVE tutoring assistance is available daily from 2-11 PM.
BrainFuse JobNow
Live interactive online help and resources to help you get a job.
Business Insights: Global
Global business case studies, statistical data sources, news articles, academic journals, and topical reference materials organized by country, company, and industry.
Chicago Community Collection
Newspapers from Chicago and surrounding areas.
Chicago Sun-Times Collection
Explore Chicago history through local news, events, and people with the Chicago Sun-Times Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Chicago Tribune
Full text from 1985 to the present.
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Chicago Tribune Historical (1849-1990)
Online, searchable, first-hand accounts and news coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
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Consumer Health Complete
Consumer-oriented information and articles on health conditions, medications, and alternative treatments.
Consumer Reports
Find ratings and recommendations on a variety of products.
Creativebug
Presented by Jo-Ann Stores, Creativebug, offers educational and professional tools that focus on arts and crafts presented by recognized experts. Browse and get inspired by thousands of classes on sewing, illustration, painting, crafting, holiday décor, and much more!
Note: Creativebug requires a free user profile that will appear in class user lists and will be used to participate in discussion forums. When posting messages, your profile and comments are visible to the general public.
Daily Herald Archive
Arlington Heights history from 1901-2016.
In library use only.
Daily Herald Collection
Explore Palatine area history through local news, events, and people with the Daily Herald Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Driving-Tests.org
Access to Illinois Rules of the Road and practice driving tests.
ECO
An index of articles from scholarly journals.
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ERIC
Journal articles and reports in education.
Fold3.com
Access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
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Gale Business - Entrepreneurship
Information for starting and operating a business. Includes sample business plans and research directories.
Gale Business Courses
Online courses from accounting and finance to starting your own business. Courses are offered once a month and span 6 weeks.
Gale Courses
Over 350 online courses in personal and professional development. Courses are offered once a month and span 6 weeks.
Gale LegalForms
Legal forms to downloaded, edit, print, and save.
HeritageHub (Obituaries and death notices 1704 – present)
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 - today.
HeritageQuest Online
Resource for census data, family records, and local histories.
High School – Gale in Context
Reference sources, full-text articles, primary documents, creative works, and multimedia on history, literature, science, social studies and more.
Hispanic Life in America
The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
Home Improvement Reference Center
Detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
Illinois Library Catalog
Access online resources including ArticleFirst, MedLine, and the Illinois Catalog.
LinkedIn Learning
Thousands of video tutorials on business, technology, and digital media. Available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, French, German, and Portuguese.
Mango Languages
An online language learning tool that offers courses in Spanish, Polish, English, Mandarin, and more.
MasterFILE Premier
Provides full text to magazines, reference books, and primary source documents. This database also provides an Image Collection
Medline
Full-text articles on all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing.
Miss Humblebee's Academy
Online curriculum for children preschool through kindergarten. Includes math, science, social studies, language, art, and music.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Access Morningstar financial reports, analyst reports, and portfolio screenings.
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NetAdvantage from Standard & Poors
Includes Standard & Poor's Bond Guide, Corporation Records, Dividend Record, Earnings Guide, Industry Surveys, Mutual Fund Reports, The Outlook, Standard & Poor's Register, Stock Guide, and Standard & Poor's Stock Reports.
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New York Times
Full-text newspaper articles from June 1, 1980 to the present.
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New York Times Magazine
Full-text coverage from January 5, 1997 to the present.
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NewspaperDirect Press Display
Full-text access 6000+ newspapers from 100 countries in 60 languages. Current back to 90 days.
Follow these steps to access PressReader:
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2. Click Library or Group and search for your library
3. Enter your library card number and PIN
Newspapers.com
Access to 3400 U.S. newspapers from the 1700s-2000s.
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NoveList K-8 Plus
Discover great books for children from kindergarten through grade 8. Browse lists of award-winning titles, or search for books by grade level or Lexile score.
NoveList Plus
Book recommendations and reviews for adult and teen fiction and non-fiction.
Plunkett Research Ltd.
Company profiles, industry data, competitive intelligence, and technology analysis for business research.
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ProQuest Newsstand
Full-text articles from hundreds of newspapers and periodicals, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and the Chicago Tribune, Issues may go back as far as 1984.
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Public Records
Find new homeowners, new businesses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties.
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ReadIt!
Read It! is for middle/high school students, and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills.
Science – Gale in Context
Information for assignments and projects, covering subjects like earth science, life science, space, technology, mathematics, and science history and biography.
Tumblebooks
An online collection animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love.
ValueLine
Current and historical market and financial data. Includes over 1,700 actively traded U.S. stocks.
Wall Street Journal
Full text from 1984 to the present.
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Weiss Financial Ratings Online
Independent ratings on U.S. banks, thrifts, and insurance companies. Also distributes independent ratings on publicly traded companies, mutual funds, closed-end funds, and ETFs.