eResources
Access our eResources by entering in your Northbrook Public Library card number (on the back of your card), without spaces. Some resources are only available in the library. Review vendor privacy policies.
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Illinois' largest information database gathered from county, state, and federal public record sources. Access over 35 million records on real estate & mortgage transactions, business licenses, criminal background information and much more.
Find consumer advice on a variety of topics such as auto, home, healthcare, financial services and more. Locate local service providers through unbiased ratings, and verified customer comments.
Also check out Consumerpedia (the Consumers' Checkbook podcast), featuring advice from experts, empowering consumers to save money and make smarter choices.
Chicago Daily News
Microfilm only The library has access to microfilm covering the period from 1969-April 1975. Speak with library staff in the Reference Department on the 2nd floor regarding access and viewing.
Full-text from 1986-current
Coverage includes:
> Full-text from 1847-1999 (Tribune Archives)
> Full-text from 1985-1996
> Full-text from 1996-current
> Full-text of Online Edition from 2017-current
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Nonprofit, nonpartisan group fighting for the rights of utility customers in Illinois. Created in 1983 by the Illinois General Assembly.
Explore detailed city profiles from information collected and analyzed from both government and private sources.
Music Education Outreach, courtesy of WGUC from Cincinnati
Expert reviews and analysis on consumer technologies, services and trends.
Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga
Access thousands of comics, graphic books, graphic novels, and manga in eBook or eAudiobook format. Digital comics and graphic novels are available either through Hoopla or Libby, each with a different selection of titles and content available for all age groups.
> Hoopla collection
> Libby collection
Using Hoopla at the Northbrook Public Library
Using Libby at the Northbrook Public Library
Find unbiased ratings and reviews for thousands of consumer products and services. With over 80 years of expertise and experience providing trusted in-depth advice, consumer safety information, and research through product testing.
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Consumer education resources courtesy of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Access Cook County Clerk's Office official birth records, death records, marriage certificates, and more.
Key voter information provided via the Cook County Clerk's Official Website unique to you and your voting address. Find information on voter registration, polling places, election ballots, elected officials and more.
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FREE health and medical research database for openly available content related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Full-text from 1996-current.
Read the latest business news and analytics including healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, government, sports and more.
Crain's Chicago Business can be accessed either through EBSCO or through ProQuest. (Each presents results differently, so you can determine which suits your research needs)
> EBSCOhost
> ProQuest
JoAnn Fabrics, offers over 1,000 instructional arts and crafts workshops and tutorials. Topics covered include: painting, knitting, crocheting, sewing, screen printing and more. You'll also find templates, patterns and additional downloadable examples.
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Your FREE genealogy research starting point.
