The Chicago Public Library has a particularly proud history of advancing democratic principles, having been the first to ...

A dangerous heat wave has descended on Chicagoland this week, with extreme heat and humidity to persist through Thursday.

With branches all over the city, from Albany Park to Wrightwood—Ashburn, the Chicago Public Library is a helpful resource and ...

Photo credit: Chicago Public Library, (c) City of Chicago Something for kids of all ages While many ScienceConnections programs are aimed at school-age youth (ages 8 and up), the library also offers ...

How Chicago Public Library is Bringing Art to Kids With The Artist’s Studio in Summer 2025 This summer, the Chicago Public Library is offering children various art activities to help them express ...

Chicago's in for a scorcher. An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect Wednesday through Thursday. Here's how to stay safe.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: From 12 People To 4,000: How A ...

The Downers Grove Library Board has taken its first step in the search for a director to replace Julie Milavec, who will ...

Jen Finnerty, the assistant director at the North Chicago Public Library, also said the was an increase in visitors over a recent weekend, and she anticipates the same when temperatures rise again.

Chicago Public Library representatives wrote to the Tribune that they use a systemwide library suspension matrix to address serious behavioral violations, which includes review by management of ...

The Chicago Public Library added more than 400 new events this year tailored specifically for adults. Plus, Chicago honors people who have left their mark on the city with an honorary street sign.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 <p>Nurses at Veterans Affairs hospitals in the Chicago area are sounding the alarm about staffing levels. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is making a push to allow homeowners ...