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Ancestry Library Edition

Perform genealogy research with census records, ships’ passenger logs and more.
Only accessible from within the library

ebscohost

EBSCOhost

A database that contains eBooks and journal articles about business, careers, classic literature and a wide variety of other topics.

explora

Explora

A powerful search and discovery engine. Ideal for research assignments or general curiosity.
*Access anywhere with your valid library card and PIN

Friends of the West Chicago City Museum

Heritage Quest Online

U.S. Census Records from 1790 – 1930 and from over 25,000 family and local histories.
*Access anywhere with your valid library card and PIN

HeritageHub

HeritageHub

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.