Databases

Live resume reviews. Articles on job search tips and interview preparation.

CFRA Research produces industry surveys, stock reports, mutual fund reports, The Outlook newsletter, and much more (and is the provider of these products to S&P).

Look up public records in northern Illinois across communities quickly by personal or business name. Part of Public Records Online.

Formerly "Chicago Community Collection." From Newsbank. Extensive full-text for many Chicago-area newspapers, including some with full-image titles. Includes full-image content from the Daily Herald. Learn how to create a search alert here.

Full-page image access to the latest 3 months of the Sun-Times.  Learn how to create a search alert here.

7/3/24:  Newsbank is having technical difficulties with all newspapers after June 30 and display of full-image issues.

Articles from 1/1/86-present.  Learn how to create a search alert here.

7/3/24:  Newsbank is having technical difficulties with all newspapers after June 30 and display of full-image issues.

Search the complete text of The Chicago Tribune from 1849-present, including full-image content from 1849-2011 and online-only articles. The most recent four days' daily issues are also available via PressReader. Additional full-page-image access (similar to microfilm) for articles from 2008-3 months ago available through Proquest Recent Newspapers. Browsable text-only issues of the Tribune 1985-present are available here. Learn how to create a search alert here.

Note: Learn more here about Chicago Tribune obituary & death notice coverage in HeritageHub vs ProQuest.

The online edition of Chilton's auto repair manuals, with at-home access. Includes ASE Test prep exam quizzes.

Thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks for your smartphone, tablet, eReader or computer. Apps include "Kids' Mode" to feature age-appropriate content more easily.

Hundreds of read-alongs, many based on popular movies, comics and children's books. (Children with a Kids' World-only card will need to use a parent's/guardian's cloudLibrary account for access.

Part of Nexis Uni. After opening the database, use the "Menu" drop-down menu at the upper left of the page and select "Company Dossier." Millions of public and private companies, with contact information, analysis and news/industry links. No download limit.

Consumer-oriented information and articles on health conditions, medications and alternative treatments. Learn how to create a search alert here.

Reviews of health, wellness and nutritional products, based on test results published by an independent laboratory.

Product reviews for home, health, electronics, etc. You can also browse individual CR issues (2009-present).

Consumer reviews of local services for home/construction, auto repair, medical services/hospitals and more. Includes consumer guides to help you with the decision-making process. (NOTE: Once on the homepage, use the "I'm looking for..." search box at upper right or the "Services We Rate" drop-down menu at upper left.)

More than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Includes sewing/quilting/knitting, paper crafts, food, jewelry, holiday crafts and more. | Privacy note

Free online events: 
See previous online events here, or under Resources > CBTV on the Creativebug menu. 

Learn about the world's countries and peoples.

Seven days' unlimited web access (no app/Roku/smart TV, etc.) to documentaries and nonfiction series. Watch award-winning original and curated factual films, shows, and series covering science, nature, travel, history, technology, and more.