The Chicago Public Library will eliminate all late fines starting this week!
On top of that, it will also wipe out all users’ existing fines – becoming the largest public library system in the U.S. to go fine-free.
Mayor Lightfoot encouraged everyone to bring their books back if they are overdue...but you ARE WELCOME to the library regardless!
My family loves the library system here in Chicago and happy to see others will be able to enjoy without being worried of their previous fines.