Altgeld Gardens Finally Gets a New Library
Gapers Block (blog)
More than a year after broken pipes destroyed their library, the residents of Altgeld Gardens will be able to check out books in a space named for the first …

NIU library displays Frank Lloyd Wright collection
Northern Star Online
During January, however, NIU students only have to trek as far as Founders Memorial Library to get a glimpse inside of this historic figure. …

Due to tight budget, Charleston library will hold off on hiring new director
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier
The Charleston Carnegie Public Library will be operating without an executive director for a few more months due to …

Davlin’s budget: Cut 55 jobs, close library branches
The State Journal-Register
The mayor’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2011, which begins March 1, also suggests closing Lincoln Library’s two branches — the southeast branch on …

Library unveils restructuring plan
Rockford Register Star
Marvin Walters might be from Loves Park, but he does most, if not all, of his genealogy research at the Rockford Public Library. …

Yorkville Library trims budget
Aurora Beacon News
The Yorkville Public Library Board of Trustees passed its 2010 budget on Monday night, steering clear of any drastic …

SXU to receive $1.25 million to upgrade campus library, develop STEM education center
Orland Park Prairie
Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) and Senator Dick Durbin worked together to secure funding for Saint Xavier’s library improvements and other local projects a …

Gates Foundation to support librarian training
Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette
The two-year, $484000 contract with the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will support a …