For use inside the library only  Search billions of records on the world's largest genealogy site.  Investigate photos, census, church, court, or immigration records and more. 

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Receive help with homework, build and sharpen your skills, visit the writing lab or the language lab, obtain assistance filling out your FAFSA application and discover much more.  Online help from a Brainfuse-certified tutor is available between the hours of 3pm-11:55pm. 

Find free, verified, and unbiased information on more than 5 million businesses in the United States and Canada. 

The BBB also provides trusted consumer resources, so you can make informed buying decisions, obtain tips, learn about and report scams, plus much more. 

Provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date "do-it-yourself" service and repair information, powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR. 

You may also want to try the Small Engine Repair Source for smaller engines and vehicles. 

Access hundreds of full-text consumer periodicals, small business reference eBooks, and industry and market research reports. Includes videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-up kit and tips for writing business plans.  Includes access to EBSCO’s Small Business Source Reference eBook Collection.

Browse millions of annual returns filed by tax-exempt organizations with the Nonprofit Explorer.

Access the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State's portal for searching various business entities throughout the state of Illinois.

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Access digital copies of the Economist, courtesy of PressReader. 

Using PressReader at the Northbrook Public Library.

Full-text from 1992-current 

In-depth global news and analysis, covering world politics, business, tech, culture, and more. 

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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)