See a Selection of our Historic Photos Online We are happy to announce that more than  8,000 digitized images in our photo archive are available for viewing online. Now you can browse our collection or search for photos of specific people, places or events from your computer, phone or tablet. The photos are for viewing […]

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A Living History Update from Alderperson Andre Vasquez. Since August 2022, Chicago has experienced a surge in forced migration. Over 19,500 asylum seekers have been bused from Texas to Chicago in order to stress the city’s status as a “Sanctuary City. Alderperson Andre Vasquez, Chair of the Chicago City Council Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights, will […]

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