The move expands an initiative between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Public Library that aims to make it easier for students to get resources at all of the city’s public libraries.

When we envision a stronger Chicago, we typically emphasize the same essential priorities: safer communities, affordable housing and economic opportunity. But when it comes to actually realizing this ...

Chicago's literary and civic community gathered at the Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum at the University of Illinois Chicago on Oct. 21 for the Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards dinner. Themed ...

The Chicago Public Library announced “Olga Dies Dreaming” by Xochitl Gonzalez as its 2025 One Book, One Chicago pick on Wednesday. Annually, the library pulls together community leaders to select a ...

‘Say More’ celebrates National Library Week with Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown.

White House advisor Valerie Jarrett was in Chicago Monday and addressed the controversy surrounding the multi-million dollar presidential library that has come under fire. Jarrett was in Chicago to ...

Twenty-five years. That’s how long the Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards have been honoring writers, artists and local changemakers. In a quarter of a century, the honorees have been many. This ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Library and Mayor Brandon Johnson announced "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xotchil Gonzalez as the 2025 One Book, One Chicago (OBOC) selection Wednesday. "For more than 20 ...

Soaring open spaces, vibrant graphics and fun activities are hallmarks of this modern library, which opened in 2019 but has roots tracing back to 1891. The children's area features a wilderness scene, ...

Former President Obama was in the Windy City to check on the progress of the nearly finished Barack Obama Presidential Library. Former President Barack Obama made a holiday pop-up visit to a Chicago ...