City West Journal

In the 2023-24 school year, 93.3% of Laura S. Ward Elementary School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, 87.6% of KIPP Chicago Charter School - KIPP One Academy students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, 79.5% of KIPP Chicago Charter School - KIPP One Academy students failed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

McGaw YMCA Board Chair Mark Metz and his wife, Noreen Edwards, have passed the halfway mark in their cross-country bike ride to raise support for the YMCA Men’s Residence housing program and its planned renovation.

In the 2023-24 school year, 91.4% of Lowell Elementary School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Families and community members are invited to participate in the upcoming Trunk or Treat event at Jose de Diego Community Academy.

The Chicago Public Library’s Native and Indigenous Allies Committee has announced a series of events to mark Native American Heritage Month in 2025.

Chicago Public Library is highlighting a range of resources for parents and caregivers to support early childhood literacy and development.

The Chicago Board of Education has approved several leadership appointments aimed at strengthening the administration of Chicago Public Schools (CPS).

In the 2023-24 school year, 80.6% of Lowell Elementary School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, 70% of Casals Elementary School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, 52.6% of Casals Elementary School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Chicago Public Library (CPL) has introduced The Reading Set, a new book borrowing platform designed to simplify the process for book clubs in Chicago.

In the 2023-24 school year, 97.2% of Cameron Elementary School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, 88.3% of Cameron Elementary School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Orr Academy High School in Chicago is preparing for its annual Spirit Week, scheduled for October 6–10, 2025.

Eric has been part of the Mcgaw YMCA staff for 16 years, working in several areas including Membership & Programs and Fitness.

The closing ceremony for the "Above & Beyond" exhibition will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Harold Washington Library Center.

Chicago Public Library encourages families to visit its branches with their babies, highlighting the library as a welcoming space for young children and their caregivers.

Camp Echo has announced the schedule and registration details for its Summer 2026 programs.