America's News

The library is excited to offer patrons access to NewsBank, a comprehensive online collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. Stay up-to-date on current local, state, and national news with access to more than 3,700 trusted newspapers, journals, magazines, and more covering breaking news and the issues you care about. Visit the library to access this online database from our public computers, or use your Alpha Park Public Library card to access from any device 24/7. Get started now with the links and instructions below, or ask a librarian for assistance.

America’s News

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues, and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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Peoria Journal Star Collection

Stay informed with local news and events, or explore Peoria's history with the Peoria Journal Star Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Peoria Journal Star: Search news articles (text only) from July 1991 to present.

Peoria Journal Star Image Edition: View and search full-image daily editions from 2019 to the present.

State Journal-Register Collection

Explore Springfield history through local news, events, and people with the State Journal-Register Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Chicago Sun-Times Collection

Explore Chicago history through local news, events, and people with the Chicago Sun-Times Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

USA TODAY Collection

Explore national coverage through local news, events, and people with USA Today Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

America's News Magazines

Find information on topics of current interest including business, science, and technology. Features more than 40 popular magazines, including The Atlantic, Education Week, Newsweek, Popular Science, Smithsonian, and more for current events, research, and homework help.

NewsBank-AmericasNews-UserGuide.pdf

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