This weekend marks 30 years since the 1995 Chicago heat wave that claimed the lives of 739 people over a five-day stretch of extreme temperatures.

The Wizard of Oz mural in Humboldt Park, the Haymarket Memorial downtown and the Buddha heads in Lincoln Park are among the works that readers called out in a diverse list.

Otis Library is celebrating its 175th year. This includes kindness rocks, a puzzle contest, a time capsule, and more.

Northwestern University researchers are giving the city 30 recommendations to better prepare for heat waves and potentially ...

The Riverside-based artist has designed a delightfully detailed sheet of 20 Forever stamps, in honor of the Postal Service’s ...

Designer Annie Alwine's new Pride library card celebrates LGBTQ+ history with style, sparking curiosity and empowerment in San Diego's community.

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