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Resources: Magazines & Newspapers

Access World News Research Collection

Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner.

Addison Press Community History Archive

Search the 1989 – 2000 issues of the Addison Press. Find people, places and events. Search by keyword, exact phrase, use the advanced search feature, or browse by year.

Addison Suburban Life

Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of Addison Suburban Life.

Black Life in America

The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media from 1704-present.

Chicago Tribune

Articles from 1987 to current.

Chicago Tribune Historical

Articles from 1849-1987.

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports is an unbiased, independent organization which provides product and service ratings. Access includes articles and blog posts on ratings, reviews, expert buying advice, product comparisons, consumer user reviews and product video clips for over 7,000 products and services.

Consumers' Checkbook

Find the best-rated doctors, auto repair shops, plumbers, veterinarians, banks, dentists, carpet cleaners...and much more. Checkbook will tell you which Chicago Area service providers and retailers rated best and worst for quality and price.

HeritageHub

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images.

Hispanic Life in America

The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.

India Tribune

Read the latest edition of India Tribune by clicking on the front page picture at the top right of the screen. The current edition is displayed followed by all the editions from the last two years.

MasterFILE Complete

General interest database of journals, magazines, reference books, photos and videos from the Associated Press (AP). Covers topics including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY and fashion.

National Geographic Kids

Complete searchable archive of National Geographic Kids Magazine from its first issue in 2009 through the present. Geared toward kids ages 6-14. Browse the magazines, explore topics, and watch videos.

National Geographic Virtual Library

Complete searchable archive of National Geographic Magazine from its first issue in 1888 through the present. Includes every issue of National Geographic Traveler from 2010 through the present.

New York Times

Articles from 1980 to current.

Press Reader

Read and browse the Chicago TribuneChicago Sun-TimesLA Times, and more. Access over 2,000 U.S. and international titles from around the world.  

For remote access: 

  • Go to PressReader  
  • Click sign in (account icon on top right)
  • Pick "library or group" and search for Addison Public Library 
  • Enter library card number
  • Or download the PressReader app for mobile devices. You will have to create a user name and password in the app.

ProQuest News

Current and archived full-text articles in the Gannett Newsstand, with coverage of leading newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune (1987 to current) and the Chicago Tribune Historical (1849-1987).

The Washington Post (great for browsing and headline news)

For remote access, click the link and log in with your Addison library card. Please select an email and password for continuous 7-day access. After the 7 days are up, just log in again using the same email and password and a new 7-day session starts again.

The Washington Post (great for searching)

Articles from 1987 to current.

Wall Street Journal

Articles from 1984 to current.