Resource Description
Chicago Tribune digital access provides library patrons with unlimited access to online content at chicagotribune.com, access to an E-Edition copy of the current newspaper, and web articles dating back to the 2000s. Patrons access the content by authenticating using their library card and selecting 72-hour access using their Chicago Tribune login or 24-hour anonymous access with no login required. Access is available both onsite and remotely and includes the content available to individual subscribers on chicagotribune.com.
Ordering
Sign up now for an October 1 start date. The prorated cost is $405 for a nine-month subscription from 10/1/26 – 6/30/27, and order form must be completed by September 18 to join for October 1. Contact deals@railslibraries.org for more information.
Group Purchase
- The RAILS group purchase runs July 1 - June 30. Onboarding after July 1 is available quarterly on 10/1, 1/1, and 4/1. Libraries who sign up after July 1 will be given a prorated price to align with the next year's group purchase dates.
- Libraries will be billed by RAILS after their start date.
Pricing
Annual subscription cost is $540 per library, a 25% discount on the standard $720 consortia rate.
Pricing is confidential to RAILS members and Chicago Tribune/MediaNews Group only. Please do not share outside of these organizations.
The RAILS Deals & Discount team is excited to be able to offer this opportunity for discounted Chicago Tribune digital access to your libraries and communities! Contact deals@railslibraries.org if you have any questions.