City West Journal

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) joined students, educators, families, and school districts from across Illinois in Springfield to advocate for increased state funding for public education.

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Teens seeking summer jobs can apply for paid internships at the Chicago Public Library (CPL) through the One Summer Chicago program.

The Chicago Public Library has unveiled an exhibit featuring the works of artist Diana Noh.

In the 2023-24 school year, 4.2% of Stowe Elementary School students passed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

These former City West Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2.

Scores from high school matches games during the week starting April 20.

During 2024, five offenders charged with homicide were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60624, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Both H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in ZIP Code 60612, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

A new exhibit titled "Local Legends: African American Steelworkers of the Calumet Region" will be showcased at three Chicago public library branches—Avalon, Vodak-East Side, and Woodson Regional—from May 1 to August 31, 2025.

The United Church of Christ's (UCC) Earth Summit took place virtually on April 26, 2025, facilitated by Environmental Justice Minister Brooks Berndt.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has chosen Devon Morales, Sr. as the Executive Director of the Office of Sports Administration. Mr. Morales, who was the principal of Roberto Clemente Community Academy, brings a wealth of experience to this role.

In the 2023-24 school year, 11.2% of Stowe Elementary School students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

This former City West Journal area high school standout will be in action on Thursday, May 1.

During 2024, 35 offenders charged with crimes involving weapons were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60612, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Today, the Chicago Park District hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Revere Park, unveiling four new tennis courts and two pickleball courts.

Of the seven H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located in ZIP Code 60612, six were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

During 2024, two offenders charged with crimes against justice were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60612, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

During 2023, 18 offenders charged with property crimes were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60639, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

The Chicago Park District is launching the second year of its "May in Motion" initiative to promote wellness and health activities in the city's parks throughout May.