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Business Source Elite
This database provides full-text coverage of top business, management and economics
journals and periodicals. These valuable publications cover topics such as accounting,
banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales and more. Try our tutorial for using Business Source Elite!
Chicago Consumers’ Checkbook
This resource evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies.
Gale Directory Library
Contains a variety of electronic versions of print directories with company information, directories in print, and consultants.
Gale eBooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Thousands of full-text reference sources including arts, biography, business, history, literature, medicine, and more. Try our tutorial to help you use Gale eBooks.
Illinois Legal Forms
Thousands of legal forms for Illinois, with more forms being added daily. Official, State Specific, Business, Personal, Real Estate, and General forms cover hundreds of legal subjects and issues. Try our tutorial to help you use Illinois Legal Forms!
Legal Information Source
Thousands of legal forms by topic, including Bankruptcy, Divorce, Name Changes, Wills & Estate Planning, and more. Most of the full-text legal reference books are provided through NOLO. Try our tutorial to help you get started!
LinkedIn Learning
Video tutorials on software, web design, business/management skills, financial literacy, job/career skills, social networking, etc. Includes Microsoft Office, Windows, and Mac OS. (This database uses your online catalog password. Any questions, please contact Reference Staff. ) Mobile apps and a tutorial are available.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Online financial information for stocks, funds, and much more! Try our tutorial to help you get started!
Public Records Online
Public records of new homeowners, new business licenses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies in Cook County and the surrounding area.
Reference Solutions by Data Axle (formerly Reference USA)
This database contains detailed information on U.S. businesses, U.S. residents, U.S. health care providers, Canadian businesses, and Canadian households. Try our tutorial to help you use Reference Solutions.
Value Line
Online investment research service including stocks and mutual funds. [Limited to 3 simultaneous users. Please log off when finished!] Note: If you get an error message, try refreshing the browser. May not be accessible through the Safari browser. Try our tutorial to help you get started with Value Line!
