Chicago library cuts could affect job-seekers and children. (Chicago Tribune, 10/25/2011)
Excerpt: Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently proposed saving $6.6 million from 2012's budget by laying off 284 library employees and cutting about eight hours a week at branches. The details ultimately will be worked out in union negotiations, but the current proposal calls for cutbacks on Monday and Friday morning hours.
The city has said the proposed cuts are better than what was originally on the table — closing at least eight libraries — but the city is open to hearing alternatives from aldermen.
"Keeping all branch libraries open provides the greatest amount of access to the largest number of Chicagoans in the most communities," city spokeswoman Jennifer Hoyle said in an email.
Still, the proposal has drawn the ire of aldermen and residents alike.
Link to Chicago Public Library website.
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