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Aaron Allen is a young Chicago journalist wrestling with why the white and black neighborhoods near him looked so different growing up. He recently discovered a big reason why. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Linda Lutton, Andrew Fan Producer: Joe DeCeault

Businesses owners along one of Chicago's longest streets, Western Avenue, share how they are faring at the start of the city's latest phase of reopening during the pandemic. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

Some business owners and residents have been trying to prevent looting during ongoing unrest. In Chicago's Humboldt Park, gang members have been guarding the central business corridor there at night. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Patrick Smith

Redlining is supposed to be illegal, but a new WBEZ analysis shows how closely home loans are tied in Chicago to the race of the neighborhood. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Linda Lutton

Some Chicago businesses have had to put reopening on hold after the past few days of unrest. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Kate McGee

The bloodshed has violence prevention organizations scrambling to prevent retaliation, while at the same time helping their communities recover from the recent destruction. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Patrick Smith

Dozens of activists stood outside a police station for hours Monday demanding the release of a prominent activist and poet, Malcolm London. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Maria Ines Zamudio

Marshall Hatch is the senior pastor of New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church on the city’s West Side, where there’s now no place to buy groceries because of looting. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Chip Mitchell

Chicago community activist Xavier Ramey says there are coordinated attacks on the Black Lives Matter movement. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Natalie Moore

Residents in Garfield Park said the chaos Sunday was “stupid” “hooliganism.” But they also understand the anger driving it. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Patrick Smith

A look at how Chicago's City Hall is cleaning up after a weekend of civil unrest, and how they're preparing to keep the peace Monday night. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Becky Vevea

Chicago is under curfew each night until further notice, after days of protests were set off by the police killing of George Floyd of Minneapolis. Host: Susie An, Shawn Allee Reporter: Dan Mihalopoulos

One family is recovering from COVID-19 together after two siblings and their elderly parents were all hospitalized with the virus. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Kate McGee

Looters hit retailers in the suburbs and in city neighborhoods like Chicago's the South Side. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Chip Mitchell

BLM Chicago cofounder Aislinn Pulley spoke with WBEZ about the many factors she believes have culminated in people taking to the streets. Host: Melba Lara

Allure Dyer ended up at a Chicago high school she didn't want to attend, but this valedictorian found it to be a place of unexpected opportunities. Host: Susie An Reporter: Sarah Karp

No gym? No problem. Competitive bodybuilder Daniel Zhou says significant others make great weightlifting equipment during quarantine. Host: Melba Lara Producer: Lynnea Domienik, Joe DeCeault

Along with restaurants, businesses like salons, non-essential retail stores, and gyms are opening back up under tight restrictions across the state Friday. Patrons said nothing about returning to their favorite businesses felt normal. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

Certain businesses are reopening in Illinois, including restaurants. Some essential workers are worried about the influx of thousands of new people they'll be interacting with. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Michael Puente

Data kept by the state show that in 80% of COVID-19 cases, the patient’s job is unknown — vital to preventing potential future outbreaks. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Kristen Schorsch

Salons preparing to re-open are putting state-mandated protocols in place: temperature checks, social distancing, face masks. But some stylists don’t feel safe to face clients. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

College prep usually ramps up during junior year. But with no in-person school and SATs postponed, anxiety among the class of 2021 grows. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Adriana Cardona Maguigad

Chicago renters who rely on their landlords to pay for water services have few options when the water has been shut off by the city. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: María Inés Zamudio

A valedictorian from the south suburbs wants to help girls of color get into the sciences. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Susie An

Millions may recover from COVID-19's physical symptoms, but the anxiety of 'what-ifs' may haunt us for some time. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Kate McGee