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Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

Ratings and recommendations on thousands of goods and services.

Search Illinois bankruptcies, foreclosures, auctions, new homeowners and new businesses.

Offers the everyday user the necessary tools and detailed “how-to” instructions to independently address a wide range of legal issues including business law, financial planning, family law, property & real estate and rights & disputes.

Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Also includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles. Information on more than 25 years of engine models, with new and updated content added regularly.

Find accredited businesses in Chicago and northern Illinois.

Fraud alerts and fraud prevention tips from the National Consumers League.

Find consumer complaint submission forms, information about student debt assistance, an identity theft hotline, and other important information for consumers.

Information of quality and safety data, nurse staffing, patient satisfaction and costs of services in Illinois hospitals and surgical centers.

Find Illinois doctors by metro area and specialty. View their office addresses, educational backgrounds, and other information.

Car evaluations, reviews and compariosns for both new and used vehicles. Searchable by category, make & model, and fuel efficiency standards (MPG).