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HUMBOLDT PARK — The Humboldt Park branch of the Chicago Public Library is now open again after a six-month renovation. The ...
Humboldt Park hosts the largest encampment in Chicago, which is facing a spike in homelessness coupled with a shortage of affordable housing. Advocates on Wednesday called for the city to allow ...
The libraries in Back of the Yards, Humboldt Park and Woodlawn “will provide crucial resources and support to our residents,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
Photo credit: Chicago Public Library’s Thomas Hughes Children’s Library inside the Harold Washington Library Center, (c) City of Chicago. Perched on the second floor of the iconic Harold Washington ...
Our picks for events in and around Chicago this weekend, including Puerto Rican Fest, the first Juneteenth celebrations, and ...
An iconic Chicago landmark and the city’s “only inland beach” is back in operation for the first time in four years, as the Humboldt Park Beach reopened to the public on Monday.
Oak Park Public Library offers books, events and STEAM activities for kids in a welcoming space, making learning and exploration fun. If you’re looking for a family-friendly destination that combines ...
Did Chicago-area libraries give in to 'heckler's veto'? The ACLU sent letters to boards of the Northbrook and Highland Park public libraries last month, saying policies that impose extra security ...
On Wednesday, join the Chicago Public Library for story time at the zoo. From 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., enjoy Planet Earth songs and books. Thursday is all about sustainability.
Tansley started CPL’s first cookbook club while working at the Humboldt Park branch in 2010. Since then, CPL has opened five additional clubs spread throughout the city.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are warning residents about multiple armed robberies in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The first robbery happened on Oct. 31, with the latest just on Thursday.
A library in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood is beginning to offer mental health services, aiming to serve a community that has suffered from disinvestment and high crime rates.