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

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.

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.

Read eMagazines. 

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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.

Offers ongoing full text for the most popular magazines for middle schools, including: Astronomy, Cobblestone, Discover, Faces, Newsweek, Ranger Rick, Science News, Sports Illustrated, Sports Illustrated Kids, TIME, TIME for Kids. Middle Search Plus also includes The Encyclopedia of Animals.

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.

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.

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