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American National Biography (ANB)
Biographies of more than 17,400 men and women who have made an impact upon the nation. ANB includes more than 80,000 linked cross-references, thousands of illustrations and links to websites.
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Chicago Tribune Historical Archive
Historical access to the Chicago Tribune from 1849 through 1988 is available through ProQuest.
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Facts on File
Collection of databases on history, geography, science, and health. Includes career and curriculum resources.
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Grolier Online
Offers access to several online encyclopedias geared toward student users. Includes Encyclopedia Americana, The New Book of Knowledge, the New Book of Popular Science, Lands and Peoples, America the Beautiful, the Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, and Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre Un Linea. Also features an online dictionary. Available in-house and remotely (your browser must be set to accept all cookies).
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World Vital Records
Learn more about your family history and genealogy by searching through more than 3.6 billion records, including vital records, at World Vital Records. |
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Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Information on Illinois history or preservation. Find a museum, a list of historical sites, how to get your building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or read an article from Illinois History Teach.
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