Research Databases & Resources

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

Achieve your undergrad goals and prepare for future success.

is designed for the everyday consumer of health care information. CHC provides convenient access to easily understandable health and medical information. Consumers can search and browse within medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles.
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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.
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Explore West Chicago area 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. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

1. Discover what life was like for everyday people in different cultures.
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Borrow from more than 3,000 titles from Overdrive’s digital magazine collections.

DuPage County IL Government Website

DuPage County launched a new web-based application that will provide navigation tools and information about the DuPage County trail system.

The WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA reference on the Web designed for young Spanish speaking students or those learning Spanish as a second language.
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Brought to you by the Illinois Secretary of State and using Boundless, the West Chicago Public Library offers patrons thousands of free eBooks and Audiobooks.  All you need is a compatible device and a library card!

A powerful search and discovery engine. Ideal for research assignments or general curiosity.
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Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues.

Find a Book or Journal Article by Searching WorldCat; WilsonSelect; ArticlesFirst; WorldAlmanac and GPO
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