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Subscription databases These databases provide specialized information, including newspaper and magazine articles that are not available for free on the Internet. They are paid for by your library. | Information Guides These guides are lists of library materials and Web sites selected by librarians. | Free Web sites

Subscription Databases

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Consumer Reports
Free access to ConsumerReports.org. Find ratings and recommendations on appliances, electronics, cars, travel and more.

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Consumers' Checkbook
In Library Use Only. Consumer information for the home, cars, health, personal services and more. Includes Chicago Consumers' Checkbook.


Information Guides

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Free Web sites

The Better Business Bureau
Reports on 2.5 million businesses and charities.

Consumer.gov
Consumer information from the federal government.

ConsumerSearch
Reviews, comparison charts and where to purchase a number of consumer items.

CouponMom.com
Lists of grocery deals and coupons updated weekly.

Epinions
Reviews, price comparisons and product details on a variety of consumer products.

Federal Citizen Information Center
Consumer topics and information on how to file a complaint.

Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission’s Complaint Assistant.

Federal Trade Commission - Do Not Call Program
Information about limiting telemarketing calls received at home.

Federal Trade Commission - Opt Out Prescreen Program
Information about how to opt out of prescreened offers of credit and insurance and reduce unwanted mail and reduce potential identity theft.

Household Products Database
Potential health effects, and the safety and handling of household products.

Illinois Attorney General
Illinois Attorney General Consumer Complaint Page.

Illinois Commerce Commission
Dispute resolution and educational information for consumers.

Illinois Extension
Information about gardening, homemaking, nutrition and more.

Looks To Good To Be True - Fraud Information
Investigate different types of fraud: Pharmacy, Identity, Financial, Auction, and more.

Recalls.gov
Recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts from the FDA and the USDA.

Safeshopping.org
American Bar Association Web site with online shopping tips on security, privacy, payment, seller, product, terms, delivery, records and complaints.

This Old House
Expert advice on homebuilding, remodeling and decorating, including free how-to videos online.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recalls and product safety lists, reports on unsafe products and consumer safety publications.

Real Estate

Chicago Tribune Homes
Real estate listings, news and advice, mortgage information and neighborhood profiles from the Chicago Tribune.

Move.com
Real estate listings, apartment listings and advice on moving and finances.

Yahoo! Real Estate
Real estate listings across the United States.



 
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