Research Tools
Gale In Context: Elementary
Gale PowerSearch
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Search across millions of documents, or narrow your search to one of over 30 specialty databases. A great starting point for researchers at any level.
HeritageHub
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Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 - today.
HeritageQuest
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HeritageQuest provides access to thousands of local and family histories, the complete U.S. Federal Census, Revolutionary War Pension & Bounty Land Warrant Application Files, Freedman's Bank Records, city directories, and more.
Illinois Times
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Search full-text (text only) local news in the Illinois Times, with coverage from 2003 to the present.
Illinois Times Image Edition
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Browse and search the digitized version of the Illinois Times, with coverage from 1975-2014. Available for in-library use only.
Morningstar Investing Center
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An interactive investment database with information on stocks, mutual funds and ETFs. This database provides independent analysis, charts, portfolio building tools and investment education. Allows for only one user at a time.
Newspapers.com World Collection
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Online access to 4,000+ historical newspapers from the early 1700s into the 2000s. Includes thousands of well-known, regional and state titles to small local newspapers in the United States and other countries.
Niche Academy
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Get the most out of your Lincoln Library card with video and/or text tutorials for many of the online services we offer. You can also find tutorials on basic computer skills, social media, and more!