Research Databases & Resources

Search Chicago Metro news sources. This extensive collection is available in the library and remotely with your library card on an easy-to-use mobile responsive interface. Includes easy citation tools, article sharing and email capability for your convenience.

Research Chicago history through the Chicago Daily News Historical Archive Collection with coverage from 1875-1978. Primary source information to examine events, issues and daily life in the context of the historical period, featuring archived full newspaper pages. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Research Chicago history through the Chicago Sun-Times Historical and Current Collection with coverage from 1929 through current. Study trends, issues, events, advertisements, companies and more through historical and current full newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Prepare for important exams like the ACT, SAT, AP Tests, and more.

Achieve your undergrad goals and prepare for future success.

The most comprehensive full-text database for the latest, most accurate, reliable and easy-to-understand health and wellness content on topics ranging from mental health to public health to holistic medicine. It offers expanded collections of e-books and videos covering exercise, nutrition, communicable diseases, health disparities, child and teen health, and more.
*Access anywhere with your valid library card and PIN. 

Consumer Reports enables consumers to make better purchasing decisions on the products they are shopping for. Whether a user is looking to find the best deal on an LCD TV, or researching the top-recommended used vehicles, ConsumerReports.org provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
*Access anywhere with your valid library card and PIN. 

Explore DuPage and Arlington Heights 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. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Borrow from more than 3,000 titles from Overdrive’s digital magazine collections.

DuPage County IL Government Website