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America's Newspapers: Illinois on Newsbank

Electronic editions of 83 U.S. newspapers are available in an easy to search database. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news. Includes both the Chicago Sun Times and the Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune on Newsbank

Full-text news articles from the Chicago Tribune newspaper can be found on this web site. The Tribune can be searched by both subject and keyword and is updated monthly. Your current KCC ID will provide you access to this database.

ChicagoTribune Historical Archive on Newsbank

Covers news stories of the nineteenth and twentieth century. It provides first hand information on a wide range of key economic, political, legal, education, health, scientific and social issues and events from the early 1900s to 1984.

College Source

The College Source database features thousands of college catalogs in complete cover-to-cover original format. Criteria searches allow potential students to search for colleges based on its location, program and degree offerings. Users can also obtain information regarding financial aid, admissions etc. Users can link to college profiles, web-sites and other useful information.

FindLaw.com

Search for laws, cases and codes, lawyers and legal news. It includes sections for businesses, students, the public, legal professionals and corporate council.

FirstSearch

FirstSearch is an online information system which includes the WorldCat, ArticleFirst, MEDLINE, WilsonSelectPlus and other databases of references, abstracts, full text articles and reports. Information on books and other materials available in libraries world wide can be accessed through this database. Patrons can access interlibrary loan forms online for requesting items not available through the I-Share Catalog. An authorization number and password are required. Contact the LRC for further information.

French Canadian Interview Project

A collection of interviews and historical information of local residents with French-Canadian roots.

Gale Virtual Reference Library

A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you  use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office).

Harper's Weekly – 19^th Century Paper

HarpWeek provides electronic access to Harper's Weekly, the 19th century "Journal of Civilization." Harper's Weekly is perhaps the most important primary resource for examining nineteenth century America on a cumulative week-to-week basis.  Covers the years 1857-1912

IDAL: EBSCOhost

Four major databases plus a number of specialty databases currently comprise the IDAL including: Academic Search Premier, Business Source Elite, Health Source Plus, Newspaper Source and the Auto Repair Reference Center . Each database contains journals that cover a broad range of disciplines including general reference, social sciences, humanities, education, health care, business and multi-cultural studies. Many journals have duplicate coverage through both Academic Search Elite and one of the other databases, providing more flexible access to materials. Your current KCC ID will provide you access to this database.

Illinois Gateway

The Illinois Secretary of State web site features information on services and programs they provide.

Illinois Government Information

Provides easy access to Illinois services and information.

Ilinois Newspapers - Newsbank

See America's Newspapers

ILLINOIS Police

Contains information regarding crime, safety, services, employment, etc. in Illinois.

Illinois Virtual Campus

The IVC Database lists over 4,000 online courses. Users can also browse the online Associates, Bachelor's, Master's and Professional degrees and certificate programs available from 72 Illinois colleges and universities.

IPEDS College Opportunities

IPEDS College Opportunities On-Line links to nearly 7,000 colleges and universities in the United States. It allows you to search for a college based on its location, program, or degree offerings either alone or in combination. Users can also obtain information regarding financial aid, admissions etc.

Kankakee County Legal Self-Help Online

A joint project of the Kankakee County Circuit Clerk and the Kankakee and Iroquois County Judiciary. This website is an online library of legal resources. 

Liebert Online

A network resources page contains links to E-journals published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. The titles cover a variety of medical and health sciences fields. Your current KCC ID will provide you access to this database.

Literature Resource Center

LRC is Designed to meet the research needs of undergraduate and high school students. The Literature Resource Center provides access to biographies, bibliographies and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline. Combining Gale's most used literary databases in a single Internet-searchable service; the Literature Resource Center covers more than 90,000 novelists, poets, essayists, journalists and other writers, with in-depth coverage of 2,000 of the most studied authors. Search by author, title, genre, literary movement or literary themes, or combine criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search path. Your current KCC ID will provide you access to this database.

NoodleTools

Comprised of both NoodleBib and NoodleBib Express this web based tool assists students in compiling accurate bibliographies. To use NoodleTools students must be on campus for initial account setup.

Opposing Viewpoints

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center provides a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. The site gives access to viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to web sites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles.

Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary is a historical dictionary, covering the English language from the earliest times to the present day. It aims to show not only the current meanings of words, but also to trace their development through time. Entries contain detailed etymological analysis, and are illustrated by quotations from a wide range of English language sources from around the world, making the OED a unique historical record.

Proquest Historical Newspapers: National Newspaper Abstracts

Contains concise abstracts and significant items from over 50 U.S. national and regional newspapers including news articles, reviews, editorials, commentaries, editorial cartoons, and other items.

Proquest Historical Newspapers: New York Times

The Historical New York Times gives quick, accurate Web access to history as it was reported by the nation's leading newspaper from 1851-2001. It includes in-depth coverage, editorials and commentaries, photos, maps, etc.

Thomson-Gale Expanded Academic ASAP

Expanded Academic ASAP offers balanced full-text coverage of virtually every academic discipline. It incorporates many leading interdisciplinary journals, national news magazines and newspapers. Your current KCC ID will provide you access to this database.

Westlaw

Westlaw is a Web-based legal research tool for students who need to research law-related issues. It contains law reference sources, laws and statutes, cases, etc. Use of this database is restricted to KCC students enrolled in the Paralegal Assistant Studies Program.

World History Collection

Offers a global look at history with content from Africa, Asia, North and South America, Europe and the Middle East. World History Collection contains cover-to-cover full text articles from 150 titles. This includes many peer-reviewed journals. Full text dates as far back as 1964.