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Got Library Late Fees? The Chicago Public Library Will Forgive Them

Whether they're five days or five years late, the library will waive your fines.

Beverly Crochet Club Meets At Chicago Public Library

The club welcomes both beginners and crochet enthusiasts from 1-2:30 p.m. on Friday and June 12 and 26.

Origami Workshop Coming to Beverly Library

A member of the Chicago Area Origami Society will host a workshop on May 13 at the Beverly library.

Beverly Library Welcomes Kelly Clark As Its New 'Teacher In The Library'

Kelly Clark will be available at the library at 1962 W. 95th St. to help with homework.

Beverly Library Will Host Foster Parent Workshop on April 20

The branch library at 1962 W. 95th St. in Beverly has partnerered with the Children's Place Association.

Beverly Library Hosts Youth Program Centered on 'Henry's Freedom Box'

Beverly library's Expressions of Me program on March 9 features read-aloud stories and an art project.

Chess Club For Kids Available at Beverly Branch Library

The Beverly library at 1962 W. 95th Street will host Chess Club for Kids from 4-5 p.m. on Feb. 23.

Chicago Public Library's Walker Branch Hosts Preschool Storytime

Preschool story time is available from 11-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the library in Morgan Park.

Free Homework Help Available Mondays to Thursdays at Beverly Library

The Chicago Public Library's Teacher in the Library program is available at its Beverly branch.

Free Punk Rock Show, Doughnuts at Bridgeport Library

The all-ages event will feature punk performances, coffee and doughnuts.

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Ghost Hunters Teach Tools of the Trade in McKinley Park

Volunteer investigators have led dozens of paranormal inquiries by wannabe ghostbusters.

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.