A few of the databases are provided by the Illinois State Library and therefore offer wider access. Chicago Tribune Get the full-text of the Chicago Tribune exclusive of paid advertisements. An excellent source for extensive coverage of local and regional news. This research tool with a casual feel digs through a variety of magazines, books, newspapers, pictures, maps, and other resources to find the answers you need. FirstSearch Access to a wide variety of databases that index professional and academic articles.
Some databases have full-text articles available.
This service indexes hundreds of magazines, pamphlets, newspapers, and company profiles. The full text of thousands of articles are ready for delivery to a printer or to an e-mail account. You must be a WNPL cardholder or using a library computer to access InfoTrac. General Reference Center has access to general interest articles on topics ranging from current events, sports, science, and popular culture, from 1980 - today. Health Reference Center uncovers information about fitness, medicine, and drugs, from 1995 - today.