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Many of our databases may be accessed from home with a Des Plaines library card. Some require an authorization code and password, which you may obtain by calling the reference desk at 847-376-2841.
 Chicago Sun-Times NewsBank |
Full-text from 1986 to the present. |
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Chicago Tribune NewsBank |
Full-text from 1985 to the present. |
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 CQ Researcher |
Reporting and analysis on current topics as well as pro/con arguments on specific issues. | In library use only. |
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Daily Herald NewsBank |
Full-text from 1995 to the present. |
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| Articles, reference books, TV and radio transcripts, pictures and maps. |
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| Newspaper and magazine articles on topics of general interest. |
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Newspaper and magazine articles from popular magazines and academic journals. |
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Type "New York Times" in Publication box to limit your search to this newspaper. |
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 Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Gale |
Looks at different sides of today's hottest social issues. |
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 Student Resource Center - Silver Gale |
Magazine articles, primary documents, photographs and illustrations. |
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 Wilson Select Plus First Search |
Full-text articles on a wide range of subjects. |
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