Cutting less than one day of the Chicago police would cover the $4.5M needed to ensure there are no cuts to library staffing ...

The 2026 budget proposes eliminating library vacancies and cutting about half the funds for new materials, security, and custodial services.

Check out the top titles in three categories: books for adults, books for teens and books for kids.

Explore the Little Italy, Thomas Hughes, Bucktown-Wicker Park and Chinatown branches — top Chicago Public Library spots packed with fun for kids and teens. Photo credit: Chicago Public Library’s ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago Public Libraries welcome millions of visitors every year. But some library workers fear there’s not enough being done to keep those visitors and staffers safe. “Every day is ...

Libraries represent the kind of infrastructure progressive leaders must fortify at all costs, especially in this moment.

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Former President Barack Obama surprised elementary students at a Chicago Public Library branch, reading to them and joking ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The city's Summer Learning Challenge returned to Chicago public libraries Monday. The program engages students academically throughout the summer. Students can learn how to code, take ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Overdue library fines will now be a thing of the past for Chicago residents. Starting Tuesday, October 1, the Chicago Public Library will eliminate overdue fines for all CPL-owned ...

Former President Barack Obama surprised a group of elementary school students at a branch of the Chicago Public Library in ...

Former President Obama got into the holiday spirit by surprising students at a Chicago Public Library on Tuesday. He joined ...