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News from April 2025
Following the approval by the Chicago City Council of two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposals amounting to $12.7 million, the Chicago Park District is set to invest nearly $15 million in capital projects at Piotrowski Park and Douglass Park.

Chicago Public Library hosts annual gaming event for teens

Registration has opened for the fourth edition of Gamer’s Universe, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, at the Harold Washington Library Center.

Chicago Public Library plans events for AANHPI Heritage Month in May

Chicago Public Library is set to commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month this May with a program titled "History/Herstory/Theirstory/Ourstory."

Chicago library offers STEAM programs for kids across the city from April to June

The Chicago Public Library has announced a series of ScienceConnections programs for children and families across the city, running from April through June.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60624 convicted of crimes involving alcohol in 2024

During 2024, four offenders charged with crimes involving alcohol were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60624, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Applications open for Chicago's next Poet Laureate from April 17 to May 29

Applications are now open for the position of Chicago's next Poet Laureate, as announced today by Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and in collaboration with the Chicago Public Library...

Belmont Village praised in U.S. News' 2025 senior living awards

Belmont Village Senior Living has been acknowledged for the fourth consecutive year with recognition from U.S. News & World Report.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60651 convicted of drug crimes in 2024

During 2024, 20 offenders charged with drug crimes were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60651, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60639 convicted of homicide in 2023

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

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60612 convicted of sex crimes in 2024

During 2024, one offender charged with a sex crime was released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60612, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.