Consumer Information
Consumers' Checkbook
A nonprofit consumer information and service rating resource for the Chicagoland area.
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Access Consumer Checkbook remotely, enter your library card number, then fill out the registration form.
Consumer Health Complete
by EBSCO
Provides full-text content, images and diagrams, and audio narration on a variety of subjects in health and wellness including aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs and alcohol, fitness, and nutrition and dietetics.
Consumer Reports
by EBSCO
Automobile ratings, buying guides, and recommendations from the publishers of Consumer Reports Magazine.
Public Records
by Record Information Services
Illinois Records of new homeowners, new businesses, foreclosures and auctions, and bankruptcies.
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Access Public Records remotely, select Elk Grove Village Public Library from the dropdown menu, enter your library card number, then click the "Remote RIS Library Login" button.
Reference Solutions
by Data Axle
Create a customized list or search for individuals in the U.S. New Movers and Homeowners database. Formerly called Reference USA.
Recommended Websites
Better Business Bureau
Make sure of companies reliability and what you can do if they are not.
Consumer.Gov
Link to different government agencies addressing consumer issues.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Learn whether that desired item is safe or unsafe.
Identity Theft Resource Center
Help for those who have been victimized by this modern crime.