Chicago Public Library switches its museum passes program to a digital format
Chicago Public Library abandoned its physical kids museum passport program in favor of a new digital program. The offerings increase and decrease access in different ways.
Adora Namigadde
Metro Reporter
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Ibram X. Kendi to headline Right to Read Rally in Chicago
Kendi is a National Book Award-winning author and wrote the New York Times bestselling book “How to be an Antiracist.” He is in Chicago this week for the American Library Association’s national conference.
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Why is the only Baháʼí temple in North America in Wilmette?
The Baháʼí House of Worship stands in contrast to its suburban surroundings. Known as the holiest Baháʼí temple, it’s also the oldest in the world.
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‘State of Black Chicago’ highlights outcome disparities between Black and white Chicagoans
The new report spells out the disparities Black residents face in the city when it comes to health, wealth, education and more.
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More people can access Black history with Chicago Public Library’s new $2 million grant
A new Public Knowledge Ethnic Studies grant from the Mellon Foundation gives the Chicago Public Library $2 million to make access to Black history archives more equitable.
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‘Holy Week’ looks at the aftermath of MLK’s death
A new podcast looks at the religious implications of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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How Pride in the Pews builds inclusivity in the Black Church
Pastor Don Abram believes the Black Church exists to uplift those on the margins. Now, he’s helping them welcome LGBTQ+ folks.
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Life, prayer and basketball: Sister Jean’s new memoir spans 103 years of life lessons
The first book from the Loyola basketball team’s beloved chaplain is fittingly called “Waking Up With a Purpose! What I’ve Learned in My First Hundred Years.“
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As book bans rise, Chicago-area libraries fight to protect access to reading materials
Libraries of all sizes across the Chicago area are taking on fights about the First Amendment in their children’s sections.
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The Rundown: Dixmoor’s water woes are plaguing residents
The south suburban city of Dixmoor has aging water infrastructure, but no money to replace it. That’s a big problem for residents.
