City West Journal

The Chicago Public Library is inviting the public to participate in a new LEGO exhibit that aims to showcase the city’s history and culture through creative brick designs.

Chicago Public Library will increase its social service partnerships at the Harold Washington Library Center this fall.

A new self-guided walking tour in Lincoln Park explores the history of the Young Lords, a group featured in this year's One Book, One Chicago selection, Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez.

In early August, southeastern Wisconsin experienced its worst flash flooding since 2008, with rainfall reaching one to two inches per hour.

The Chicago Public Library will present an exhibit titled "Local Legends: African American Steelworkers of the Calumet Region" at its Douglass, Lincoln Park, and Pullman branches from September 2 to November 30, 2025.

The DePaul Art Museum is presenting an exhibition titled "Tengo Lincoln Park en mi Corazón: Young Lords in Chicago," which examines the history and activism of the Young Lords Organization (YLO) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

The Chicago Architecture Biennial will host an exhibition titled "Melting Solids" at the Stony Island Arts Bank from September 19 through November 30, 2025.

There were 23 incidents of students being suspended in KIPP Chicago Charter School - KIPP One Academy during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Don't miss out on this family & kids event happening in coverage area this week.

There were 22 incidents of students being suspended in Chicago High School for The Arts during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

In the current political climate, citizens are increasingly challenged to find reliable information necessary for making informed decisions about issues and candidates.

There were 18 incidents of students being suspended in Nobel Elementary School during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

In June, Northlight Theatre's Artistic Director BJ Jones participated in the Theater Forward podcast, where he discussed developments in the Chicago theater scene.

On Saturday, Sept. 13, these former City West Journal area high school stars will be competing.

There were 17 incidents of students being suspended in Stowe Elementary School during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Cook County has launched a new Digital Equity website, digitalequity.cookcountyil.gov, aimed at connecting residents and organizations with resources and initiatives that support equitable access to technology throughout the county.

Preschool and kindergarten students at Jose de Diego Community Academy recently hosted their Eagle Grandfriends for Grandfriends Day.

Cook County will observe Digital Inclusion Week from October 6 to 10, 2025, joining other communities in efforts to expand digital access and literacy.

There were 17 incidents of students being suspended in Morton Elementary Career Academy during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

These ex-City West Journal area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Sept. 15.