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Databases
EBSCO
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Find It! Illinois
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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
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General Reference
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Internet Public Library:
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CliffsNotes:
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Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging:
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Business, Careers, and Investing
Yahoo! Financial:
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Export.gov:
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Wall Street Journal:
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Health
Mayo Clinic:
Overviews various diseases, treatments, drugs, and supplements. Includes videos, blogs and slideshows
MedLine:
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PDR Health:
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Go Ask Alice!:
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Clinical Trials:
Lists thousands of studies being done nationwide
AIDS Info:
AIDS medical information, including trials
National Cancer Institute:
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National Institute of Mental Health:
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Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Locator:
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Find Law:
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Illinois General Assembly:
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Library of Congress-Thomas:
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US Census Bureau:
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Literature and Language
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL):
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EasyBib:
Free automatic bibliography and citation maker
Grammar Lady:
Online reference for grammar, writing, punctuation, and learing
Modern American Poetry:
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Science and Technology
Public Library of Science:
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NADA Vehicle Price Guide:
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