Consumer Information & Legal Forms
Consumer Reports
We offer free access to ConsumerReports.org to anyone at the library and to Des Plaines residents from home. You'll find ratings and recommendations on appliances, electronics, cars, travel and more.
Consumers’ Checkbook - in library
This is a good source for local consumer information for the home, cars, health care (including physicians & dentists) personal services and more. It includes Chicago Consumers' Checkbook. You'll be asked to register with Consumers' Checkbook for home use. Watch our video Help With Finding Good Service Providers!
Legal Forms Library
Free forms for divorce, leases, wills, power of attorney, name changes, leases and more.
Legal Information Source
Offers everyday users the necessary tools and detailed how-to instructions covering a wide range of legal issues. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo. Includes a wide selection of federal & state legal forms.
MasterFILE Complete
Full text for periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education and science. Links to video files including television shows like the Today Show and Meet the Press. Full text from reference books and more.
Medigap from Weiss Ratings
Build Your Own Customized Medicare Supplement Insurance Planner. Get step-by-step guidance on how to select a Medigap insurance plan, which plans are right for you and which insurance company has the lowest rates. CLICK HERE to watch a video presentation from Weiss ratings.
New York Times All Access - free, unlimited access to NYT.com. This includes News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter & The Athletic.
To activate your access, click on "Redeem," then log in or register. You'll have 24 hours of unlimited access to News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter & The Athletic before you will need to reactivate your "subscription." Please note that each product requires its own app for access.
Weiss/Financial Ratings Series
Find out how your bank or credit union is doing by checking its financial strength rating. You can also find ratings for mutual funds and stocks. Consumer guides for auto, health, homeowner's and long-term care insurance are also included. Sign up for a Personal Account to build your own Watchlist & get email updates when companies in your Watchlist are upgraded or downgraded