City West Journal

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...

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.6% of Lowell Elementary School students passed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

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."

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

Every summer, the Chicago Public Library hosts events centered around a specific theme.

In the 2023-24 school year, 19.4% of Lowell Elementary School students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, 30% of Casals Elementary School students passed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.4% of Casals Elementary School students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2.8% of Cameron Elementary School students passed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, 11.7% of Cameron Elementary School students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The Chicago Public Library has released a list of recommended books for children aged 0 to 13 years, aimed at readers looking for literature in Spanish, bilingual formats, or Spanglish.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have opened applications for the 2025-26 preschool programs, targeting families interested in the District's early education offerings.

McGaw YMCA in Evanston, Illinois, is bringing back its Day of Giving event on May 8, 2025.

9th and 10th grade students are scheduled to take the ACT this Thursday, April 10, 2025.

All 11th-grade students, along with some 12th-grade students, will take the ACT on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

The McGaw YMCA in Evanston, Illinois, is preparing for its annual Healthy Kids & Families Day event.

The Chicago Public Library (CPL) is set to implement new policies on digital borrowing, library card types, and expiration dates starting May 1, 2025.

Summer activities at the YMCA are set to offer exciting opportunities for families, with registration now available for sports programs and swim lessons.

We’re excited to celebrate Week of the Young Child from April 7–11!