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SCOTUS leaves Illinois’ assault weapon ban in place 18.05.2023 13:01
The Supreme Court’s decision is the latest development in the legal battle over the state’s ban on assault weapons.
Illinois bill would make it easier to sue ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ for deception 18.05.2023 14:40
The bill passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and is expected to be signed by Governor JB Pritzker.
How to grow meaningful representation, visibility of AAPI communities 18.05.2023 32:59
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are seeing significant gains in representation. But what do AAPI communities want to do with that?
Why do we struggle to hire young people? 17.05.2023 33:50
Rates of joblessness for people ages 16 to 24 are worse in Chicago and Illinois compared to the U.S. overall.
Cook County felony diversion programs fail to keep records clean 17.05.2023 10:56
Cook County has mistakenly put felonies on people’s records for at least three years.
Chicago Bulls leave their first-round selection to Orlando Magic 17.05.2023 12:02
The Bulls did not end the lottery draft with a top-four pick, limiting their selection in June.
Breaking barriers to culturally-informed health care for AAPI 17.05.2023 34:33
A panel of experts weigh in on cultural and structural barriers to mental and physical health care for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
What Asian American youth need to thrive 16.05.2023 31:37
Stereotypes around being academically gifted and inclined are hurting Asian and Asian American students.
New biography offers a more revealing portrait of MLK 16.05.2023 31:14
“King: A Life” makes use of new source material to deliver the first fresh assessment of Martin Luther King Jr. in decades.
Mayor Brandon Johnson promises to reopen mental health clinics 16.05.2023 13:48
So far, the incoming administration has shared little on how the new mayor will tackle the issue in his first days in office.
How the Johnson administration can prioritize the arts 16.05.2023 13:48
The chairs of the Arts and Culture subcommittee on Brandon Johnson’s transition team lay out their ideas for revitalizing the arts in Chicago.
Mayor-elect Johnson becomes Mayor Johnson 15.05.2023 1:47:00
The inauguration took place at UIC pavilion and was open to the public.
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 12, 2023 12.05.2023 46:53
Mayor Lightfoot delivers her farewell address and later declares a state of emergency as more migrants arrive in Chicago from Texas.
MC Omar Offendum’s show pays tribute to Chicago’s Arab history 12.05.2023 24:00
In his show “Little Syria,” MC and rapper Omar Offendum explores the forgotten history of Syrian Americans in Manhattan.
Food Friday: How to cook sweet and savory with fruit 12.05.2023 13:38
The book also includes tips on how to prevent food waste in your kitchen.
Cook County erasing nearly $80 million in medical debt for residents 12.05.2023 10:22
A partnership with the national nonprofit RIP Medical Debt has is abolishing the debt of 73,000 people.
‘What’s That Building?’ 15-19 S. Wabash Ave 11.05.2023 11:52
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The First 12 Weeks of Parenthood 11.05.2023 46:14
The experience of parenthood is both common and unknown. Celebrated yet isolating. Fulfilling but tiring.
How will the Johnson administration tackle environmental justice and climate issues? 11.05.2023 21:11
The transition team includes an environmental justice subcommittee.
Chicago declares a state of emergency over migrant crisis 11.05.2023 14:56
Immigration advocates say the issue may only get worse with the end of Title 42 today.
What lies ahead for Chicago’s incoming City Council? 10.05.2023 28:36
An alderman and two political watchdogs weigh in on the opportunities and challenges ahead for Chicago’s City Council.
The Jazz Institute of Chicago is fostering the next generation of jazz improvisers 10.05.2023 22:33
A trio of students perform jazz improvisations in WBEZ’s studio and discuss what they love about the art form.
Nicole Chung’s new memoir is a deeply personal look at ‘grieving under capitalism’ 10.05.2023 18:59
In “A Living Remedy,” Chung reflects on the loss of her parents and the failures of America’s healthcare system and social safety net.
How to save for retirement at any age 10.05.2023 25:34
Nearly half of all Baby Boomers report having no money saved for retirement.
Keep your eyes peeled for these upcoming summer films 09.05.2023 21:32
Summer is just around the corner, and whether you prefer a bucket of popcorn at a movie theater or kicking back on the couch at home, there are a ton of movies making their debut in the coming months. And according to our Sun-Times colleague, there are 15 we should add to our watch lists. Reset gets a summer movies preview. GUEST: Richard Roeper, entertainment columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times
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