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Federal judge blocks motion to halt Illinois assault weapons ban 21.02.2023

In her ruling Friday, U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall said the ban was “constitutionally sound.”

Florida Gov. DeSantis speaks to Fraternal Order of Police in Chicago suburbs 20.02.2023

The governor says he is visiting “liberal cities” who he says are too soft on crime.

What you need to know about Chicago’s municipal election 20.02.2023

Early voting is well underway across Chicago’s 50 wards.

New study examines everyday life, challenges of Chicago area Arab Americans 20.02.2023

A new study explores why Arab Americans do not have a racial category of their own.

Movement and history coalesce in exhibit highlighting The Great Migration(s) 20.02.2023

The Promised Land exhibition is on view at the South Side Community Art Center through March 25.

Rebecca Makkai's new novel has ‘Some Questions for You’ 20.02.2023

Rebecca Makkai pulls from her own life to explore the country’s problematic obsession with true crime in her new novel. Reset untangles the intersection of cancel culture, systemic racism, and the fetishization of the missing white woman in Makkai’s I Have Some Questions For You. GUEST: Rebecca Makkai, Chicago novelist, author of The Great Believers and I Have Some Questions For You

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Feb. 17, 2023 17.02.2023

The governor proposes a new spending plan for Illinois. Meanwhile, the Chicago mayoral race heats up with high early voting turnout.

Virtual Chicago restaurant Funeral Potatoes is rethinking Midwestern comfort food 17.02.2023

Coming up on three years of the partnership, the chefs at Funeral Potatoes work out of a ghost kitchen in Logan Square and update their menu weekly on Instagram. Reset hears how the cooking duo keep it fun for themselves and nostalgically delicious for their customers. GUESTS: Alexis Thomas, executive chef and co-owner at Funeral Potatoes Eve Studnicka, executive chef and co-owner at Funeral Potat...

Pritzker wants to invest more in home visiting programs. So what do they need? 17.02.2023

Home visitors work directly with expectant families or parents with young kids to help them prepare for the years ahead. In Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker says not enough families are being reached during those vital years. Reset talks about what home visiting programs are like now and what resources providers need to support more families moving forward. GUESTS: Katelyn Kanwischer, director of matern...

What would happen if Chicago leaders brought back the Department of Environment? 16.02.2023

The department was disbanded under the Emanuel administration in 2012. Most mayoral candidates are in favor of reviving it.

Vocalo’s Winter Block Party returns from a pandemic hiatus 16.02.2023

Catch the free all-day, all-ages event on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Metro and Soundbar.

Vocalo’s Winter Block Party returns from a pandemic hiatus 16.02.2023

Catch the free all-day, all-ages event on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Metro and Soundbar.

Proposed diaper legislation could lighten the financial load for parents in need 16.02.2023

Advocates say diapers could cost families between $80 to $100 per month.

Up-and-coming Chicago artists bring new energy to Vocalo’s February playlist 16.02.2023

Check out new tracks added to Vocalo Radio’s on-air rotation this month.

New food education program encourages CPS students to be ‘SnackTime Explorers’ 16.02.2023

The program brings bite-sized lessons to the classroom, teaching students how to make smart food decisions.

Free preschool could be coming to Illinois by 2027 16.02.2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a four-year plan to make preschool available to every 3- and 4-year-old in the state.

Analysis of Gov. Pritzker’s FY24 budget 15.02.2023

The governor focused his budget address on education, public safety and pension funds. Reset turns to a reporter and a lawmaker for analysis.

Listen: Governor Pritzker’s full State of the State address 15.02.2023

Governor JB Pritzker provides an overview of his 2024 proposed budget for Illinois.

Toni Preckwinkle pushes for guaranteed income at the national level 15.02.2023

Preckwinkle is a founding member and co-chair of the new group, Counties for a Guaranteed Income.

Chicago Auto Show expects 500,000 to attend this year 15.02.2023

Crowds are getting a charge from electric vehicles at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, which is in high gear at the McCormick Place this week.

Beyond Braille: Hadley creates resources for people with visual impairments 15.02.2023

The Winnetka nonprofit has been serving people with visual impairments for over 100 years.

Two million Illinoisans set to lose pandemic food benefits 14.02.2023

Starting Feb. 28, families are expected to lose $95 to $200 per month due to policy changes on the federal level.

Southside Blooms teaches young people to grow flowers, create arrangements 14.02.2023

In recent weeks, the young people aged 16 to 25 in the program prepared tulips for Valentine’s Day.

Poll reveals Black & Latino priorities in upcoming mayoral election 14.02.2023

A new poll shows there’s common ground between Black and Latino voters, but that many are still undecided.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s how to create strong relationships 14.02.2023

There’s no single trick to making a relationship work, but there are ways you can set yourself up for success.

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