Databases

Published by the American Physical Society. High-end journals on physics, astrophysics, optics, etc.

Provides rich pro/con content to help assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills. Learn how to create a search alert here.

Choose from thousands of U.S. and international newspapers and magazines on your PC or mobile device. NOTE: PressReader's authentication process has recently changed. See details here.

Antiques collectibles and fine art database of U.S. auction prices.

Search for full text for the most popular children's magazines, eBooks, and easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids.

U.S. citizenship preparation course from the makers of the Pronunciator language-learning product.

UPDATE: Lessons in over 315 languages, including English, from dozens of source languages. Also try Pronunciator's new Bluebird app for quick audio-based lessons on mobile devices. Those preparing for the US Citizenship test can also use the ProCitizen preparation course by Pronunciator. Now offers an AI-based multilingual conversation partner for language practices, enhanced grammar tools and a high-quality translator from English to dozens of other languages.

Search over 2,800 news sources including newspapers, newswires, transcripts, video, and digital-first content in full-text format. Access Chicago Tribune (1851-present), Wall Street Journal (2009-present), New York Times (1980-present), etc. Learn how to create a search alert here.

Search the historical archives of the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Defender, St. Louis Dispatch, Baltimore Sun, and the Irish Times.

Full-page scans of recent Chicago Tribune issues (2008-4 days ago).

Illinois home sales business licenses foreclosures, mortgages, bankruptcies and more. Now includes access to CheckIllinois (quick searching by personal/business name, across communities and record types).

NEW: Designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects.

Historical index for magazine and journal articles.

Business directory, residential listings, demographics and health care listings. Records can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists. Use the "Consumers & Lifestyles" module for a powerful analytics tool. Includes job listings from ZipRecruiter.

NEW: The world's largest archive of music journalism, featuring over 50,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top from hundreds of published magazines. Also features audio interviews and podcasts.

From the Illinois Secretary of State. Includes a link to the most recent Illinois Rules of the Road booklet.

From the Illinois Secretary of State. Prepare for your written driving test with this helpful review booklet (PDF).

Searchable database of the fire insurance maps published by the Sanborn Map Company housed in the collections of the Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress.

Online tool offering unlimited access to award-winning activities and printable skills sheets, lesson plans, clip art, games, and other resources for teaching kids grades Pre-K to 8.

Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos, as well as science experiments, images, and curriculum-aligned lesson plans. Learn how to create a search alert here.

NEW: A comprehensive mapping, analytics, and data visualization tool with 100,000+ variables. It includes US Census and ACS demographic data, Consumer Expenditure Survey insights, D&B's premium business directory (30 million profiles), and the premium MRI-SimmonsLOCAL dataset covering 8,000+ brands, 450 categories, and detailed psychographics. Users also have access to the Community Lifestages dataset based on Age, Income, and Family Status, along with Claritas PRIZM Premier for marketing segmentation data. Additionally, CDC PLACES health data with 27 diverse health measures is available. Users may log in as a Guest, or create an account to save their work.

SizeUp Arlington Heights provides business owners, start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs with market research and business insights to help them make smarter decisions with data to effectively grow their business.

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NEW: Offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to understand and address a wide variety of small business topics. The database includes business videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-up kit and tips for writing business plans. Learn how to create a search alert here.

NEW: Provides detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment.

Simple, straightforward tutorials from Niche Academy on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GMail, Google Drive/Docs/Sheets and more. Use these as a "quick start" before trying more in-depth tutorials from GCFLearnFree.org, Udemy or Gale Courses.

Selected news and reference articles on current "hot topics" around the world.

Web design, coding, mobile app development and more. Earn points/badges to track your progress and create a showcase for potential employers.

If you signed up for a library card online, you must receive a permanent library card (sent to your Arlington Heights address) before signing up for Treehouse.

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Animated stories you can read along to, as well as story books, full eBooks, graphic novels, nonfiction, puzzles & games and more.  Also try the iOS and Android apps.

Live tutors online to help with math, science, English, social studies etc., as well as standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GRE, etc.) and career help (1-on-1 resume reviews, etc.). Also features on-demand practice tests, learning materials and video tutorials from The Princeton Review. IOS & Android Apps available. Limit 6 live sessions/document drop-offs per week (no limit on test prep, resume creation tools, etc.). Requires creation of a free profile in Tutor.com (at the upper right of the sign-in page).

Visit Tutor.com's Webinar Hub to register for free upcoming and recorded webinars on topics such as College Readiness, Job and Career Support, Student Success, K–12 Education, Test Prep and Higher Education.

Preserves US historical documents and manages federal records. Of use to genealogists, historians and legal researchers.