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Disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich is now a free man. Blagojevich was released from a Colorado federal prison Tuesday night. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Dave McKinney

President Trump is commuting the 14-year prison sentence of disgraced ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. WBEZ's Dave McKinney covered the Blagojevich saga and gets into the details about what happened. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Dave McKinney

Hundreds of Greek-Americans from the Chicago area go north to see NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Dan Mihalopoulos

The fight over transgender student rights in Illinois’ largest high school district is finally over. Palatine based school district 211 approved a legal settlement last night with a transgender student. Host: Melba Lara Interviewee: Nova Maday

The musical "Chicago" is based on real women who, in the 1920s, occupied a section of the Cook County jail known as “Murderess Row.” The new book “He Had It Coming” tells their true stories. Host: Mary Dixon Interviewees: Kori Rumore, Marianne Mather

Young people from around the country are headed to Washington DC this weekend. Human Rights Campaign, a national LGBTQ advocacy organization has named a new class of youth ambassadors. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Susie An

Cook County’s Chief Judge undercounted the number of murders allegedly committed by people out on bail according to an investigation from the Chicago Tribune. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Patrick Smith Interviewee: David Jackson

It is an unprecedented step to make amends after Illinois found an overhaul of special education led to illegal delays and denial of services. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Sarah Karp

After the mass shooting in Aurora last year, the governor, state police, lawmakers and gun control activists promised major changes to address loopholes in Illinois gun laws. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Patrick Smith

Aurora Police Officer John Cebulski was just one of hundreds of officers who responded to an active shooter situation a year ago this Saturday at the Henry Pratt Company. He remembers that day and reflects on his recovery.

Saturday will mark one year since a deadly work-place shooting in west suburban Aurora, IL. Five employees of the Henry Pratt Company died when a disgruntled worker opened fire in a meeting room.

Actor Jussie Smollett has been indicted again after charges were dropped last year by Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.

Chicago baseball gets underway this week as pitchers and catchers report for spring training in Arizona. WBEZ's Cheryl Raye Stout breaks down how each team is shaping up.

It's been less than a year since Lori Lightfoot became the first black woman to become Chicago’s mayor. Mayor Lightfoot joins WBEZ's Mary Dixon to review what's been a busy start to her term.

The works by contemporary Chinese artists use unusual materials such as human hair and cigarettes to create monumental-sized works spread over two museums.

A 30 year agreement between the City of Chicago and Commonwealth Edison to provide electricity to city residents expires at the end of the year. A growing number of activists and aldermen wants to take ComEd out of the picture.

Delphine Cherry has lost not one but two of her children to gun violence. She spoke to her daughter, Tamika Howard, at the Chicago StoryCorps booth about living with pain.

Richard Miller, from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine​ says last month's executive order is a good start, but more will be needed to deal with Illinois' opioid crisis.

Chicago Police Board members did not review key evidence about Sgt. Khalil Muhammad’s off-duty shooting of an unarmed teenager with autism before they decided in December to keep him on the force, a WBEZ investigation has found.

Erosion is becoming a bigger problem for those living along an ever-rising Lake Michigan. Residents and officials in Northwest Indiana say the situation is being made worse by their state’s inaction.

Tony Sarabia moved to Iowa last year after retiring as a host at WBEZ, and he give us the highs and lows of Monday night’s Caucus.

Four-year college isn't right for all students, and a group in north suburban Waukegan says that's OK.

Sunshine couldn't draw out the usual parade crowds. But officials stress that the risk of contracting the virus in Illinois remains low.

The Chicago police pension board had approved a pension for former Officer William Pruente but reversed itself Thursday.

A significant collection of 87 paintings and sculpture created by African American artists are up for auction Thursday in New York City. The collection is another asset being sold off by Chicago-based Johnson Publishing.