Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García and Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are among those calling on the National Archives and Records Administration to reverse its decision to close the South Side center an...

CHICAGO — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) led a letter with 20 members of the U.S. House and Senate to the Archivist of the U.S. Bradford Wilson, expressing strong opposition to the announceme...

Historians, genealogists and other researchers fear losing access to the historical records housed at the National Archives at Chicago, one of two regional National Archives and Records Administration facilities that are set to close.

The National Archives at San Francisco and Chicago faces closure, according to an e-mail sent to staff on June 23. With the closure and the process to move files out […]

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At a time when dubious information runs rampant, we need more — not less — access to our history.

At a time when dubious information runs rampant, we need more — not less — access to our history.

The National Archives at Chicago is a resource for residents and researchers including historians, genealogists and librarians.

The National Archives at Chicago is a resource for residents and researchers including historians, genealogists and librarians.

The National Archives at Chicago is a resource for residents and researchers including historians, genealogists and librarians.

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Stop the Closure of the National Archives at Chicago!

Stop the Closure of the National Archives at Chicago!

Stop the Closure of the National Archives at Chicago!

Stop the Closure of the National Archives at Chicago!

The closure of the South Side center will take place “over the next few years.” The records and documents will be relocated, but it’s unclear where and how many employees are affected.

The closure of the South Side center will take place “over the next few years.” The records and documents will be relocated, but it’s unclear where and how many employees are affected.