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Chicago Tribune

Paywall and ad-free access to the Chicago Tribune online, includes news, opinion, sports and suburban news. (Instructions)

In-Library access offers 72-hour authenticated access (requires a free Chicago Tribune account) or 24-hour anonymous access (no account required). 

Remote access requires a PAPL library card and PIN # to connect.

You can also access the digital edition of the Chicago Tribune (in-library and remote) for a full-image daily edition of the Chicago Tribune, current plus previous months.

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Herald News Collection

Explore Joliet area history through local news, events and people with the Herald News Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

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New York Times

In-Library access | Unlimited access to News, Cooking, and Wirecutter while onsite at the Library. (Instructions)

  • Visit the New York Times website.
  • Log into or create a free account.

Remote access | For offsite access to News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic:

  • Log into your Library Account.
  • Go to My Account, then My Record.
  • Click the link that says New York Times access code.
  • Click Redeem and log into or create a free New York Times account to redeem a 24-hour access code.

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