News and current events

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Databases

These databases are available from outside the Library using your Carol Stream Library card and pin number.

Locate articles on business, science, humanities, and popular culture.

This collection contains complete articles from 176 daily and weekly newspapers, blogs and online sources from 125 Chicago area communities. Sources include: the Sun Times, Daily Herald, Crain’s Chicago Business and Chicago Defender.
Search the full-text of all articles in all editions and sections (including the RedEye) of the Chicago Tribune.
Locate in-depth coverage and analysis of social issues, politics, and domestic and international affairs from Congressional Quarterly.
Search full-text of the Daily Herald dating back to 1995.
Look for articles from magazines, newspapers, and reference books covering a wide variety of subjects.
Explore in-depth investigations of today's top issues in business, politics, government, education and popular culture.
An encyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current events for middle and high schools. Access through the link on the left hand side of the main page of Grolier Online.
Search authoritative international business and legal news and information, plus SEC filings and other financial information.
Science and technology, plus science in the news for middle and high schools. Access through the link on the left hand side of the main page of Grolier Online.
Search full-text articles from Illinois newspapers and America's news magazines. Special features include Hot Topics and Special Reports.
Search the Chicago Tribune.
Search magazine and newspaper articles specially selected for elementary school students. Also included are an almanac, encyclopedia articles, a dictionary, and a thesaurus.
   

Websites

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