Resources

Explore the past with articles from 1849-1987.

Fix your car yourself with step-by-step repair manuals and service procedures, including wiring diagrams and close-up photographs.

Borrow eBooks to your personal device. 

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Browse and borrow eComics for adults. 

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Browse and borrow eComics in our children's collection. 

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Browse and borrow eComics in our teen collection.

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Up-to-date medical information on a variety of subjects including aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs and alcohol, fitness and nutrition, and dietetics. Includes full-text content from journals and magazines, reference books and encyclopedias, health reports, medical images and diagrams, and pamphlets.

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.

Explore in-depth online instructional videos and classes that span 22 different creative categories, including painting & decorating, crochet and knitting, quilting, woodworking, cake decorating, and more. Also included is a craftsy section and craftsy en español.

Discover online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more.

Showcase your archive, genealogy, and makerspace projects with our Creator tool.

Information on countries and territories including customs, lifestyles and social conditions. Includes a special Kids Version for elementary school students.

Information on more than 162 million businesses, both public and private, around the world; including the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and emerging markets. Search by Company Name, Executives, Industry or by using Conceptual Search and Business Signals.

Business data includes Annual Revenues, Employee Counts, Corporate Family Tree, Key Contacts, Analyst Reports, SWOT reports, stock data, financials, and other vital information.

If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, try these tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

Si necesitas ayuda con las computadoras, trata de usar estas herramientas a tu propio ritmo para ayudarte a abordar la tecnología y ganar la confianza necesaria para tener éxito.

Practice for the Illinois driver's licensing exams using ten car, six motorcycle and three CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) tests; read three online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL); and browse a FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions in English. For Spanish speakers, two tests feature over 60 questions on signs in Illinois.

Puedes ir en línea para practicar para el examen de licencia de conducir en español. Este sitio presenta dos exámenes con más de 60 preguntas acerca de las señales de tránsito en Illinois.

Low cost or free legal aid in areas such as stalking, divorce, custody, child support, guardianship, adoption, probate, or orders of protection. All applicants must complete a telephone or in-person screening to confirm eligibility guidelines.

Ready-to-use, hands-on activities for kids to do at home or at school. Perfect for homeschooling families or working with students who need extra practice in subjects. The content is created by a team of experienced and passionate educators from across the United States.