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Academic Search Complete
Thousands of full-text journal/magazine articles from across the globe, providing access to critical information.
African-American History
A fresh way to explore the full spectrum of African-American history and culture, covering five centuries.
AGRICOLA
Records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and citations about all aspects of agriculture and related fields, from the National Agricultural Library.
American Indian History
Fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history, covering more than 600 Native American groups.
Article Search
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AtoZ World Culture
Information about world history, cultures, languages, foods, religions, and more.
Biography Reference Source
Thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies and full-text issues of Biography Today and Biography Magazine.
Business Source Complete
Full-text and peer-reviewed business journals covering key areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, and beyond.
Check Illinois
Background checks with search by name, property address, property PIN, or business name, including foreclosures, mortgage records, real estate transactions, building code violations, DUIs, misdemeanors, felonies, tax liens, and more.