City West Journal

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has announced an expansion of its Dual Language Education (DLE) and World Language Education (WLE) programs, as part of a four-year plan to increase bilingual and biliterate opportunities for students.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is marking National Principals Month in October by organizing a series of events to honor the contributions of more than 600 principals across the district.

A new art exhibition titled The Halo Halo Project opened on October 2 at the Harold Washington Library Center to mark Filipino Heritage Month.

On October 18, 2025, the Harold Washington Library Center will host a pre-parade event ahead of the Arts in the Dark Parade.

A new fully ADA-accessible garden has opened at Southside Occupational Academy, a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) transition center serving students with disabilities aged 18 to 22.

The Chicago Public Library has announced its fall programming for the Renaissance Project, an initiative funded by the Mellon Foundation aimed at expanding access to archival materials highlighting Chicago’s Black history.

The McGaw YMCA has announced a virtual information session for families interested in Camp Echo’s 2026 summer programs.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will participate in the 47th annual Peace Day Chicago event at Richard J. Daley Plaza, with over 1,500 students from 31 schools expected to attend.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has opened the GoCPS application window for the 2026-27 school year.

Chicago Public Library is inviting high school students to apply for its 2026 school year internships, with applications opening on Monday, October 13 and closing on Sunday, November 2.

Chicago Public Library is working with Medicare Teachers to provide free informational sessions about Medicare changes for 2026.

Chicago Public Library (CPL) is preparing to open a new branch at the Obama Presidential Center next year.

Chicago Public Library is offering resources to help children learn to read in Spanish.

Praise & Protest: Voices of the Chicago Black Renaissance will open at the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection at Woodson Regional Library on Wednesday, September 17.