For assistance with searching for articles in databases or Web sites, please contact the Reference librarians at 630/887-8760 ext. 240 or 241.

 DATABASES

NewsBank

Chicago Tribune

Full-text newspaper articles from 1985 to present.

Chicago Tribune Historical Archives

Full-text newspaper articles (1920-1984); front pages (1900-1984); and obituaries and death notices (1860-1984).

Chicago Sun-Times

Full-text newspaper articles from 1986 to present.

Daily Herald

Full-text newspaper articles from 1995 to present.

First Search
Collection of databases free to Illinois residents made possible by The Illinois State Library.  Includes WorldCAT, ERIC, MEDLINE and many more.  An Indian Prairie Library card number is required for access outside the library.  Non-Indian Prairie cardholders should click here and call the Reference Desk at 630/887-8760 ext. 240 or 241 for an authorization and password.

General Reference Center Gold

(Available from home to Indian Prairie Library cardholders.)
Magazine and newspaper articles on business, current events, popular culture, sports and entertainment  Access hundreds of full-text periodicals, newspapers and general interest sources.

Health & Wellness Resource Center

(Available from home for Indian Prairie Library cardholders)
Delivers up-to-date reference material as well as full-text magazines, journals, and pamphlets from a wide variety of authoritative medical resources. For consumers, students, and professionals on disease and health issues, pharmaceutical drugs, health organizations, and more.

 WEB SITES

Newspaper Links
Provides several free newspaper sites.
 

Ecola
Search for magazine and newspaper titles.  Site also links to television stations and additional research options, including the ability to search for magazines by region and for government information.