An Illinois bill that outlaws the banning of books in public libraries in the state was signed into law by Gov JB. Pritzker on June 12, 2023. The new Illinois law will go into effect on Jan. 1 2024, ...

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Illinois’ two regional library systems are hosting a virtual event on Jan. 20, 2026, aimed at strengthening school libraries ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — After recent threats against libraries and their workers in Illinois and around the country, state lawmakers are putting in protections to ensure the spaces stay safe. Secretary of ...

Yolanda Perdomo is an award-winning journalist and a digital producer for CBS Chicago. Previously, Yolanda was a producer and reporter for WBEZ, WCPN, and WXXI. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Dolly Parton is ...

America's singing sweetheart, Dolly Parton, is expanding her passion project in the Metro East. On Friday, Madison County ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois House passed a bill Wednesday that would prohibit libraries from banning books or other material because of partisan or doctrinal pressure, prompting strong ...

Peggy Frank loves old research books, especially ones about history. But they aren’t always available through her local library collection in Naperville, where she’s lived for the past 45 years. But ...

When Julie Milavec thinks back on the past 12 months, her sigh gets long and heavy, almost comically so. Not that there was anything funny about being director of the Downers Grove Public Library this ...

CARBONDALE — Illinois residents of African descent are invited to learn more about their heritage by engaging with the ...