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Free Streaming Movies, Magazines Coming to Chicago Public Library

After the library launches its new website Wednesday, patrons can access Hoopla and Zinio for free.

Whitney Young Library Branch Expansion Delayed by Environmental Clean Up

Construction to expand the Whitney M. Young Jr. Library branch in Chatham could begin next year.

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Back of the Yards Library to Open in New High School

The city will rent space from the Board of Education for its newest public library.

Edgewater Library to Reopen Amid Other Developments on North Broadway

A Walgreens and LA Fitness are also set to open soon nearby the two-story, $13.6 million library.

Chatham Residents Impatient for Young Library Expansion

The city announced plans to expand the branch five years ago, but little progress has been made.

Frigid Weather Closes Two Library Branches

Library officials said the branches should reopen Wednesday after boilers are fixed.

City Moves to Buy Land for New Chinatown Library

Proposal would pave the way for new, two-story facility.

Edgewater Eagerly Awaits New $13.5M Library

Edgewater's one-story library on North Broadway was demolished last year.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.