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Angela Bauer has been a copy editor and lifestyles editor for the Journal-Courier since July 2012. The Evansville, Indiana, native grew up in Paducah, Kentucky, and interned with the Paducah Sun.
The American Library Association’s Annual Conference, held in Philadelphia June 26–30, found attendees simultaneously anxious about the future and in a fighting mood.
Chicago Public Schools is laying off more than a hundred workers to help close a big budget gap.
The Waukegan, Zion-Benton and North Chicago libraries are ready for additional visitors over the summer as the crowds increase when the weather becomes hotter.
The interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools said the district's budget deficit is $734 million, more than $200 million more than previously reported.
This summer, the Chicago Public Library is offering children various art activities to help them express themselves.
Photo credit: Chicago Public Library, (c) City of Chicago Something for kids of all ages While many ScienceConnections programs are aimed at school-age youth (ages 8 and up), the library also offers ...
Chicago Public Schools' interim CEO Macquline King addresses a $730 million budget shortfall, advocating for transparent and equitable solutions ahead of the school year.
Adults can travel into the Twilight Zone during a free program at 6:30 p.m. July 23 at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave. The Largely Literary Theater Company will present a ...
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ library is a space for people to ‘find themselves in the shelves’ Gerber/Hart is the largest library and archive of its kind in the Midwest.
This June, the San Francisco Public Library is turning the page on Pride with colorful displays, inclusive stories, and a heartfelt mission to make everyone feel seen.
There's a really exciting and free opportunity to keep kids busy this summer courtesy of our Chicago Public Libraries.