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Greg Borzo discusses his new book, Chicago Cable Cars.

A recent performance explored the understanding that our bodies store all kinds of knowledge and information, whether it’s an old knee injury that flares up in the rain or the healing touch of a loved one. 

Thirty years after Harold Washington was elected as Chicago’s first black mayor, the Society of Midland Authors will present a panel discussion about Washington’s legacy. 

Novelist Don DeLillo says some of his densest, most complex tomes have been inspired by viewing a single painting or photograph.  

There are immense pleasures in our city’s tradition of reading together. 

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans Wednesday to replace long-time Public Library Commissioner Mary Dempsey.Dempsey will be succeeded by Brian Bannon, who's currently serving as Chief Information Officer at the San Francisco Public Library.Dempsey said leaving her position as the library comm

Some Chicago Public Library employees are not fully supporting the re-opening of branches on Monday afternoons.