Carter Woodson was a tireless promoter of Black culture who planted seeds for what became Black History Month a century ago ...

How has the Chicago Public Library impacted your life? Read four other Chicagoans’ stories — and share yours for a chance to win CPL prizes and swag. Maybe it’s story time at the Thomas Hughes ...

When Illinois’ bitter February winds blow, families are itching to kick cabin fever. Luckily, the Chicago Public Library has plenty of clubs, crafts and creativity to help you out! With 81 branches ...

Year of the Snake celebrations across Chicago will feature cultural performances, family crafts and special menus through mid ...

Local singer, songwriter and pianist Dina Bach will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, in the Carnegie Community Room at St.

A federal lawsuit was filed earlier in January, accusing a New York-based construction company of discriminatory actions.

A host of tributes across America recognize the achievements of pioneering Black union leader A. Philip Randolph — his ...

We check in with the Hix Bros Ukulele Band ahead of their performance for National Ukulele Day on Sunday, Feb. 2.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two more community meetings are set for Tuesday to discuss proposed reforms to the Chicago Police Department. The series of meetings was created to meet the goals of the CPD Consent ...

A man sleeping in the men's restroom at the Elmhurst Public Library was found last week with a loaded gun, local police said.