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Access World News (formerly known as America's Newspapers)

A screenshot of Access World News search area

Subject/Focus of the Database

Newspaper articles

Link

http://www.wiu.edu/library/direct/?NWSB

Description of Database Content

Access World News (formerly known as America’s Newspapers) is a database that contains articles from over 6,000 U.S. International resources. It includes articles from local newspapers in Macomb, McDonough County, Peoria, and the Chicago area, including the Chicago Sun Times. The date range varies by newspaper.

Instructional Guide

http://wiu.libguides.com/accessworldnews

Search Tips

Searches can be limited by the location, newspaper title, date published.

Cost

$17,025 annually

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