Halving the Chicago library’s collections budget will mean longer wait times for new books and a reduced ability to serve ...

See photos from the Chicago Public Library Foundation gala, where authors, civic leaders and supporters raised $1.4 million ...

Why do Chicago and Illinois celebrate a Revolutionary War hero from Poland who never set foot anywhere near the state and ...

The Waukegan Public Library launched its new website in October, replacing an obsolete software system and adding new ...

Chicago library workers expressed their concerns about proposed cuts at City Hall today. The City Council's 2026 budget calls ...

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"In 50 years, when none of us are here, people will want to pay homage [to Obama's presidency]. This was a crucial time in ...

On its 58th year of touring, multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced Nov.

The city’s proposed 2026 budget would cut CPL’s book-buying budget in half and cut vacant positions that need to be filled.

Mayor Brandon Johnson defended his 2026 budget proposal Thursday following a rating agency lowering its outlook on the city ...

A marathon session before the City Council’s Budget and Government Operations Committee on Monday made it clear there is no ...