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Treaties and Native Land in Illinois

February 21, 2025 by Perry Nelson in Community Information

Throughout the last 200 years, American colonizers and the United States government acted to remove Indigenous Americans from the Chicagoland area. See how the federal government used treaties to claim this land.

Telling the Story of Irene Higginbotham

February 7, 2025 by Christie Robinson in Books, Movies, and More

Women's contributions to jazz are often overlooked. Musician Christy Bennett provides an overview of Irene Higginbotham, a woman who deserves to have her story told.

The Beginnings of Fair Housing in Skokie

January 31, 2025 by Amber Hayes in Community Information

It took many people to make fair housing a reality in Skokie during the 1960s. Learn more about the effort and browse our online exhibit.

BOOMbox at Home: Time

January 23, 2025 by Marni Balint in BOOMbox

Visit the BOOMbox to explore all things related to time, we also have fun at-home activities you can try too!

Spotlight on Women Directors

December 9, 2024 by Rummanah Aasi in Books, Movies, and More

Women have been making movies for centuries but rarely win the coveted Oscars. We dive into some of the barriers women directors face, and recommend movies and documentaries.

Meet Your Match: Suggesting Titles for You

October 24, 2024 by Amber Hayes in Books, Movies, and More

We're always happy to provide personalized recommendations, whether it's in person or in your inbox!

Preparing for Upcoming Elections

October 15, 2024 by Research Team in Community Information

We outline the elections coming up in November and April and how you can file your candidacy for local elections.

Tools for Meaningful Media Consumption

October 15, 2024 by Amy Budzicz in Community Information

These four tips and tricks will help you become media literate.

Media Literacy Still Matters

October 15, 2024 by Amy Budzicz in Community Information

October 21-25 is National Media Literacy Week and we've got resources to help you engage with media in a meaningful way.

BOOMbox at Home: Nature

September 27, 2024 by Marni Balint in BOOMbox

It's the perfect time for the BOOMbox to dive into the wonders of nature! Stop by to explore the changing leaves, weather patterns, and even dinosaurs!

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