Email us. 1863: The Emancipation Proclamation took effect. 1873: Chicago Public Library opened its doors at the southeast corner of LaSalle and Adams streets in a circular water tank that survived ...

1873: Chicago Public Library opened its doors at the southeast corner of LaSalle and Adams streets in a circular water tank that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. A large donation of books ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --A Chicago Public Library employee has been arrested for uploading dozens of child pornography videos, including from work. Jose L. Rodriguez, 56, has been charged with one felony ...