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Description
 
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A collection of full-text articles with extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, and other subjects. YES YES
Business and  Company Resource Center Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information. YES YES
Chicago Consumers' checkbook logoChicago Consumers' Checkbook This resource evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies. YES NO
Chicago Tribune (1985 - present)
Full-text of the newspaper from 1985 - present.
YES
 
YES
Historical Chicago Tribune logoHistorical Chicago Tribune (1849 - 1987)
Full-text of the newspaper from 1849-1987. The collection provides access to every page from every available issue.
YES
 
YES
Newsbank logoChicagoland Newspapers
Chicago Tribune (1985-present), Chicago Sun-Times (1986-present), Daily Herald (1995-present), and Park Ridge Herald Advocate (1995-present) full text articles.
YES
 
YES
Financial Ratings Series Online Combines Weiss Ratings and TheStreet Ratings to offer a single source for financial strength ratings and financial planning tools covering Insurance, Banks, Mutual Funds and Stocks YES YES
gale onefile icon A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.
 
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YES
gale directory library icon Contains a variety of electronic versions of print directories with company information, directories in print, and consultants. YES
 
YES
Gale virtual reference library icon More than 200 full text reference sources including arts, biography, business, history, literature, medicine, and more. YES
 
YES
Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more. YES YES
Global Issues in Context logo Offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. YES YES
Thousands of legal forms for Illinois with more forms being added daily. Official, State Specific, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues.
YES
 
YES
Resource Name
 
Description
 
Library Access
 
Remote Access w/Library Card
lexis nexis logoLexis Nexis Library Express This resource provides access to full-text news, business, and legal publications, using a variety of flexible search options. The Legal information is available in the library only. YES YES
morningstar logoMorningstar Investment Research Center
Online financial information for stocks, funds and much more! Generously provided by the Bruce A. Michel Library Trust.[Limited to 3 simultaneous users. Please logoff when finished!]
YES
 
YES
Historical New York Times (1851-2007)
Digitized cover to cover from 1851-2007 The collection includes access to every page from every available issue.
YES
 
YES
OmniFile Full Text Select (formerly Wilson Select Full Text)
Full text articles in science, humanities, education and business.
YES
 
YES
 
Public Records online logoPublic Records Online
Public records of new homeowners, new business licenses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies in Cook County and the surrounding area.
YES
 
YES
Reference USA logoReferenceUSA
This database contains detailed information on U.S. businesses, U.S. residents, U.S. health care providers, Canadian businesses, and Canadian households.
YES
 
YES
Safari Tech Books and Videos Online The best technology books from the leading authors and publishers compiled into an on-demand digital library including videos. Generously provided by the Bruce A. Michel Library Trust. [Limited to 3 simultaneous users. Please logoff when finished!]
YES YES
SIRS logoSIRS Government Reporter, Renaissance and Researcher
Magazine articles on social, health, business, economic, political and global issues as well as information on music, literature, performing arts, culture, architecture, and visual arts.
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YES
standard & poor's logoStandard & Poor's NetAdvantage
Collection of over a dozen business databases for financial and investment information
YES
 
YES
valueline logoValue Line
Online investment research service including stocks and mutual funds. Generously provided by the Bruce A. Michel Library Trust.[Limited to 3 simultaneous users. Please logoff when finished!]
YES
 
YES
worldcat logoWorldCat
Catalog of books, web resources, and other material worldwide with millions of bibliographic records representing 400 languages. Part of OCLC FirstSearch.
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YES
 

 

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