Resources

This comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource offers peer-reviewed, full-text content covering a wide range of subjects, including adult education, higher education, public health, and more.

Access full-text content from 350+ business and law journals, regional news, and industry sources across North America, covering markets, companies, executives, and products for all your business needs.

Access the largest historical newspaper database, featuring tens of millions of pages spanning from 1607 to today.

Stay informed on local, national, and global topics with credible news sources covering business, health, education, politics, and more. Includes trusted publications like the Beacon-News, Chicago Sun-Times, USA Today, and others.

This database from the National Agricultural Library offers citations on all areas of agriculture and related fields. It includes journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, and more.

Explore this genealogy research tool from the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Available for use at the library only.

Explore this comprehensive online source for genealogical and local history research. Available for use at the library only.

Powered by MOTOR, Auto Repair Source delivers accurate, up-to-date OEM service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles, including step-by-step instructions, diagrams, parts estimates, and more.

Explore over 20 years of Aurora area history with the Beacon-News Collection, featuring full-text articles, web-only content, and full-color image editions from 1997 to today.

This biographical database features in-depth profiles, full-text articles, images, and abstracts from sources like Current Biography and World Authors, Biography Index, and Junior Authors & Illustrators.

Learn more about Black Freedom through select primary source documents highlighting key people and events in African American history, curated by ProQuest.

For grades PreK - 3, this online literary resource helps early readers develop and practice essential reading skills, and introduces them to a world of knowledge and exploration.

This database offers full-text access to valuable journals and periodicals in business, management, and economics, covering topics like accounting, finance, marketing, and international business.

Check Illinois provides consumers and businesses with a fast, easy, and affordable way to conduct background checks on individuals and organizations.

Search Chicago Metro news sources in the library or remotely with your library card. Mobile-friendly interface includes citation tools, sharing options, and full-text article access.

Explore over 100 years of Chicago history with the Chicago Daily News Historical Archive, featuring full newspaper pages and primary source content from 1875 to 1978.

Explore over 30 years of Chicago area history with the Chicago Sun-Times Collection, featuring full-text articles, web-only content, and full-color image editions from 1929 to today.

This collection features Chicago Tribune articles from the 19th and 20th centuries, including obituaries and death notices.