NewsBank
About NewsBank
This digital platform provides access to current and archived articles in the local newspaper, the JG-TC, and hundreds of other newspaper titles, newswires, web editions, blogs, videos, broadcast transcripts, business journals, periodicals, government documents and other publications. Anyone may access the materials through computers while physically in the library at 1600 Charleston Avenue. Patrons with library cards may access the materials from anywhere by logging in with their library card number.
The Journal Gazette & Times-Courier (JG-TC) is the local newspaper for Mattoon and Charleston. Through the library's NewsBank subscription, cardholders can access current and archived JG-TC articles, plus hundreds of other newspapers.
(Use the In Library link while using the Library's Public Wi-Fi)
The News-Gazette is the local newspaper for Champaign and Urbana. Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the News-Gazette. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Explore Springfield history through local news, events and people with the State Journal-Register Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
America’s News: 2026 Edition is a powerful online resource that empowers patrons to explore a diverse range of popular topics including business, health, politics, careers, entrepreneurship and much more. With current content and archives back to the 1980s from more than 4,200 U.S. news sources, it is the most comprehensive domestic news resource available.
(Use the In Library link while using the Library's Public Wi-Fi)
Explore US history through local news, events and people with the USA TODAY Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
