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News from April 2025
The Chicago Public Library is set to begin the Renaissance Project, supported by the Mellon Foundation, focusing on increasing access to Black history archival materials in the city.

Northlight Theatre remembers directors and playwrights from its history

I first encountered Russell Vandenbroucke in 1987 when he started as Northlight's Artistic Director.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60647 convicted of crimes involving alcohol in 2024

During 2024, one offender charged with a crime involving alcohol was released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60647, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Did West Park Elementary Academy students succeed or fail in their 2023-24 school year mathematics tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 9.5% of West Park Elementary Academy students passed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former City West Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 27?

These former City West Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 27.

Teen Winter Challenge announces prize winners and exhibition details

220 Chicago high school students participated in the 10th Annual Teen Winter Challenge, submitting their portfolios for review by a jury panel composed of library staff and a guest judge.

How many H-1B petitions made by ZIP Code 60612 employers classified under the Manufacturing industry were approved during 2024?

All three H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing 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.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60622 convicted of property crimes in 2024

During 2024, two offenders charged with property crimes were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60622, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Nobel Elementary School: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 21% of Nobel Elementary School students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former City West Journal area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28?

These former City West Journal area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28.

Chicago Park District to host Spring Games Opening Ceremony on May 1st

The Chicago Park District is set to host the Opening Ceremony for the Spring Games at Soldier Field on May 1st.

Sydney J. Morris named chief schools officer for Chicago Public Schools

The Chicago Board of Education has appointed Sydney J. Morris as the new Chief Schools Officer for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), with her tenure set to begin in May 2025.

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

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

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60647 convicted of drug crimes in 2024

During 2024, one offender charged with a crime involving drugs was released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60647, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Which former City West Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 29?

This former City West Journal area high school standout will be in action on Tuesday, April 29.

Did Nobel Elementary School students succeed or fail in their 2023-24 school year mathematics tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 7.9% of Nobel Elementary School students passed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cook County employees join Rebuilding Together to repair Maywood homes

President Toni Preckwinkle, alongside First District Commissioner Tara Stamps and Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker, visited two homes in Maywood, a suburb of Chicago, that were refurbished by volunteers from Cook County in collaboration with...

Chicago Park District promotes wellness with May in motion initiative

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.

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

During 2023, 18 offenders charged with property crimes 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 crimes against justice in 2024

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.