Genealogy
Select a database, then enter your Glenview Library card number as prompted. Research databases by subject or A-Z by title. Need help with research or accessing a database? Contact Digital Services Librarian Romi Pekarek Smith.
Ancestry.com – Library Edition
Genealogy and local history research, including digitized images of the U.S. Federal Census from 1790-present, Passenger, and Immigration Lists Index. Available for in-library use only. For remote access to genealogy research, please consider Heritage Quest.
Chicago Sun-Times
Full-color image editions and full-text newspaper articles from 1986 to present.
Chicago Tribune
Full-text articles from 1996-present.
Chicago Tribune Archive
Articles including obituaries and news stories from 1849-1995.
Daily Herald
Full-color image editions and full-text newspaper articles covering communities in North West Cook, DuPage, Lake, McHenry, and Kane counties and the Fox Valley.
E-Journal Index
Index of full-text electronic magazines, journals, and newspapers available through the Library’s databases.
FamilySearch
Access digital genealogical records. Some content is restricted and available in the Library only. Glenview Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library.
Fold3
United States military records from the National Archives and other institutions, including historical documents, photos and personal histories.
Glenview Announcements
Full-text newspaper articles 1995-present.
Glenview Obituary Index
Index of obituaries from local Glenview newspapers. Please contact the Reference Desk at 847-729-7500 x7700 to obtain copies of obituaries.
HeritageHub
United States obituaries and death notices from 1704 to present.
Heritage Quest
Research materials for tracing family history and American culture for beginning to professional genealogists.
New York Times
Full-text articles from 1985-present.
Newsbank: Illinois News Sources
Electronic editions of the Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Glenview Announcements, and other local news magazines and sources.
Newspapers.com
Historical newspapers from the 1700s-early 2000s; over 3,000 news titles from the U.S. and around the world.
Reference Solutions (previously ReferenceUSA)
United States and Canadian telephone directory for residences and businesses. Create customized lists.
US Newsstream
Full-text articles from major newspapers throughout the United States.
Need More Help?
Please email the Reference Services Staff, call 847-729-7500 x7700 or visit the Reference Desk for database help.