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 and accessibility (VPAT) policies.
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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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Unlimited access to The Chicago Tribune website.
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Unlimited access to digital editions of The Chicago Tribune's newspaper collections.
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Newspapers available include:
> Chicago Tribune (Daily edition, from Dec 2022-current)
> Chicago Tribune (Evening edition, from Aug 2025-current)
> Daily Southtown (Chicago's south side and south suburbs, from Feb 2024-current)
> Beacon-News (Aurora, from Jan 2025-current)
> Courier-News (Elgin, from Jan 2025-current)
> Lake County News-Sun (From Jan 2025-current)
> Naperville Sun (From Jan 2025-current)
> Post-Tribune (Northwest Indiana, from Jan 2025-current)
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.
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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's Explora or through ProQuest. (Each presents results differently, so you can determine which suits your research needs)
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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Offers anytime access to high-quality eBook collections curated by EBSCO experts. Access hundreds of juvenile fiction and non-fiction titles by Cricket Media that support students from pre-K to 8th grade in building strong literacy skills. (Select titles may either be viewed via internet browser or as downloadable PDFs)
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Offers anytime access to high-quality eBook collections curated by EBSCO experts. Access over 53,000 titles for both adults and juveniles, covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, cooking and more. Includes access to EBSCO eBooks Public Library Collection. (Select titles may either be viewed via internet browser or as downloadable PDFs)
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EBSCO in collaboration with BiblioLabs, provides FREE access to over 1.5 million electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) from hundreds of worldwide universities.
Full-text from 1992-current
In-depth global news and analysis, covering world politics, business, tech, culture, and more.
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In-depth global news and analysis, covering world politics, business, tech, culture, and more.
Access digital copies of the Economist, courtesy of PressReader.
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Provides an easy-to-use full curriculum from Pre-K to 5th Grade, especially helpful for homeschooling needs. Learning plans and activities cover a wide range of subject areas, including a focus on Social and Emotional Learning methods.
