Articles
MasterFILE Complete
Search full-text articles from popular magazines and journals covering areas of general interest.
PressReader
Apps availableCurrent newspapers and magazines from around the world, including The Economist and The New York Times, presented in full-image format.
4/30/24 update: Recent Chicago Tribune issues aren't available on PressReader; they're attempting to resolve this with the Tribune. In the meantime, you can access text-only Trib articles in our Chicago Tribune (1849-present) database.
Chicago Tribune (1849–present)
Search the newspaper’s complete text. Content from 1849 to 1987 includes images of articles, photographs, death notices, and ads. From 1987 to present, only text versions of articles and obituaries are available.
New York Times Online
In library use onlyFree, unlimited access to The New York Times website and mobile app on any device during your library visit. To activate, you’ll need to register for a free NYTimes.com account or log into an existing account.
You must be 13 years or older to use this service. Users under 18 need parent or legal guardian permission to sign up.
New York Times Online
Free, unlimited 72-hour access to the New York Times website and mobile app from outside the library. To activate, click on “Redeem,” then register for a free NYTimes.com account or log into an existing account. Once your pass expires, return to this page to renew for another 72 hours.
You must be 13 years or older to use this service. Users under 18 need parent or legal guardian permission to sign up.
Black Life in America
Explore three centuries’ worth of news articles about the Black experience through full-image primary sources from 1704 to today.
Chicago Community Newspaper Collection
Search full-text articles from more than 250 local news sources, including the Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Daily Southtown, and Evanston Review.
HeritageHub
U.S. obituaries and death notices from from 1704 to today, including hard-to-find content from the mid-1900s and original obituary images.
Historical Skokie Newspapers
In library use onlySearch the complete text of local Skokie (and Niles Center) newspapers, which have been digitized from Skokie Public Library's microfilm collection. Coverage starts in the 1930s, with select issues available before, and runs through 2008 with full-page images of each edition.
JSTOR
Full-text access to historical and current academic journals and primary sources in the arts, sciences, humanities, social sciences, and medicine. Note: Some recent articles may not be accessible because of publisher restrictions.
Newspaper Source from EBSCOhost
Full-text articles from hundreds of U.S. and international newspapers such as The Washington Post and USA Today; also features transcripts from CNN, Fox News, and NPR.
Nexis Uni
Find newspaper and magazine articles, media transcripts, business information, and legal sources such as federal and state court cases dating back to 1789. Please note that the legal portion of this product is only available for use in the library.
Skokie Newspaper Index
Find citations to articles that appeared in the Skokie Review, The News, and Life: Skokie edition. To request full articles, email or call the library at 847-673-7774.
Skokie Newspaper Obituaries
Find citations to obituaries that appeared in The News (1960–1984), Skokie Review (1981–present), and Life: Skokie edition (1978–Oct. 2004). To request full obituaries, email or call the library at 847-673-7774.
Skokie Review from Newsbank
Search full-text local news, obituaries, and death notices from the Skokie Review from 1995 and full-image issues from November 2020 to the current issue.
Wall Street Journal Online
In library use onlyFree access to The Wall Street Journal website during your library visit.
Wall Street Journal Online
Free 72-hour access to The Wall Street Journal website. To activate, click above and register for wsj.com or log in to an existing account. Once your pass expires, return to this page to renew for another 72 hours. Access to the WSJ mobile app or WSJ+ content isn’t included, and you must be 13 years or older to use this service. Users under 18 need parent or legal guardian permission to create a WSJ.com account.
Washington Post Online
Free, unlimited 7-day access to the Washington Post website from outside the library. To activate, create a free Washington Post account. Once your pass expires, return to this page to activate a new 7-day pass. You must be 13 years or older to use this service. Users under 18 need parent or legal guardian permission to create a Washington Post account.
Washington Post Online
In library use onlyFree, unlimited access to The Washington Post website during your library visit.