Business and Legal

AtoZdatabases: AtoZdatabases is a reference and marketing database including 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents.  Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more! If asked to enter your password please use your entire 14 digit Ella Johnson Library barcode.

EBSCO Small Business Reference Center: Small Business Reference Center contains hundreds of full-text reference books and full-text magazines. This database provides the everyday user with the necessary tools and detailed “how-to” instructions to independently address a wide range of small business topics including buying/selling a business, managing employees, writing a business plan, understanding legal information, marketing a business, and much more! Log in with your entire 14 digit Ella Johnson Library barcode.

Gale Legal Forms: Access to thousands of legal forms available with more forms being added daily. The database includes Official, State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues. If asked to enter your password please use your entire 14 digit Ella Johnson Library barcode.

Illinois Public Records: Access Illinois public records through online databases. Look up real estate transactions, copies of mortgages, business licenses, and foreclosure records. These databases are great for getting an extra copy of mortgage or deed information, tracking down the status of a property in foreclosure, or looking up specific business information. Public records are provided by Record Information Services. If asked to enter your password please use your entire 14 digit Ella Johnson Library barcode.

Illinois Legal Aid Online: Learn about Illinois law and take action with free legal forms, referrals and clear information on issues dealing with family, housing, debt, work, and more.