- ProQuest — The library's primary magazine, journal and newspaper database. Contains articles from over 2,500 publications, of which 1,400 are full-text. Coverage dates for each title vary.
- ReferenceUSA — Data for over 12 million U.S. businesses and over 120 million U.S. residences.
- Public Records – Public record data on new homeowners, foreclosures & sales, new businesses, & bankruptcies in DuPage and surrounding counties in Illinois.
- Personal & Business Forms On File — Printable government, business, personal, and tax forms.
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- Autopedia: The Automotive Encyclopedia
http://www.autopedia.com/
Automotive reference source with links to dealers, rebate listings, financing and leasing advice, product comparisons, and recalls.
- Carfax
http://www.carfax.com/
Order Vehicle History Reports for vehicles made after 1981 (report fees vary).
- Carsdirect.com
http://www.carsdirect.com
Research a vehicle, compare rebates and incentives, arrange financing, and make payments -- all at this site.
- Edmunds
http://www.edmunds.com/
Companion website to print guides for used and new car values. Also includes ratings and reviews, car buying and selling advice, and more!
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
http://www.iihs.org/
Research organization supported by auto insurance companies. Find crash test results, safety ratings, and other statistics.
- Kelley Blue Book
http://www.kbb.com/
Companion website to print guides for used and new car values. Also includes ratings and reviews, car buying and selling advice, and more!
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
http://www.nhtsa.gov/
Government agency responsible for reporting vehicle safety problems, crash test results, recalls, and consumer complaints.
- Better Business Bureau
http://www.bbb.org/
Look up reports on specific companies and charities. Also file complaints online and find dispute resolution services.
- Federal Citizen Information Center
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/
Federal agency responsible for distributing free and low-cost consumer education booklets published by other federal agencies. Read the booklets online or order them.
- Federal Trade Commission
http://www.ftc.gov/
Federal agency which enforces antitrust and consumer protection laws. Find news, texts of major consumer laws, articles, and an online complaint form.
- Household Products Database
http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov
Health and safety information on over 4,000 common products. Maintained by the National Institutes of Health
- Illinois Attorney General Consumer Protection Division
http://www.ag.state.il.us/consumers/
State government division that protects Illinois consumers and businesses victimized by fraud, deception, or unfair methods of competition.
- National Do Not Call Registry
https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx
Register a phone number or file a complaint, if you're already registered, with the National Do Not Call Registry.
- National Fraud Information Center
http://www.fraud.org/
National Consumers' League tips on Internet and telemarketing fraud and related issues. Includes contact information for reporting complaints.
- Tox Town
http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov
An interactive guide to common toxic substances encountered in everyday places.
- Do It Yourself Home Improvements
http://www.doityourself.com
Tips on everything from building and remodeling, decorating, home ownership, outdoor projects, and basic repairs.
- eHow
http://www.ehow.com/
How-to articles on just about every topic you can think of (registration required.)
- GardenWeb
http://www.gardenweb.com/
Links to a plant database, online forum for gardeners, directory of mail-order businesses, and an online exchange where gardeners can post requests for seeds and plants.
- The Morton Arboretum
http://www.mortonarb.org/
Learn about the Arboretum, look up plant information and plant health care topics.
- This Old House Online
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/
Expert advice on improving your home.
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