Research & Learn
Our resources can help you write a paper, learn a language, fix a car, plan a vacation, and a whole lot more. Almost all resources are available anytime, anywhere.
Flipster Magazines
- Digital editions of popular magazines
- Unlimited magazine checkouts
- Back issues available
- Use your computer or download the app to your mobile device
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Historical Chicago Tribune
- Full text of the Chicago Tribune from 1849 to 1997
- Includes photographs, ads, and obituaries
Use it for: Locating a specific article or obituary, historical and genealogical research
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Libby, by OverDrive
- Collection of ebooks, eaudiobooks, and magazines
- Use your computer or download the app for your mobile device
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MasterFILE Complete
- Contains full text for more than 1,000 reference books and over 164,400 primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps & flags
- Covers an extensive range of subject areas including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY and fashion.
Use it for: Any research project
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NewsBank
- Current and archived issues of Chicagoland newspapers
- Image editions of the Daily Herald, Chicago Sun-Times, Lake County News-Sun and more
- Full-text articles, color images, and content only published online
Use it for: Staying up-to-date with the latest news, genealogy research, and general research
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U.S. Newsstream
- Full text of premium newspapers from 1980 to present day; includes Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, LA Times, and Washington Post
- Daily papers are added at 8am each morning.
Use it for: Locating a specific article or obituary, general research, reading current local, national, and world news
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