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When Walmart closed down four stores in Chicago last weekend, workers got just a few days’ notice. Now, they have to find new jobs. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang

Mayor Lori Lightfoot ended her final City Council meeting on Wednesday without a farewell address of her own. Host: Melba Lara: Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

Families who participate say it’s been essential for their children, while others say it hurts the public schools that most students attend. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Susie An

A new Public Knowledge Ethnic Studies grant from the Mellon Foundation gives the Chicago Public Library $2 million to make access to Black history archives more equitable. Host: Melba Lara: Reporter: Adora Namigadde

One of the four defendants accused of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun her testimony in her own defense and is due back on the stand today. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Dave McKinney

Sunday marked the last day for four of the eight Walmart stores in Chicago: three neighborhood markets and one Supercenter. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Michael Puente

What happens when a patient accuses her doctor of sexual assault . WBEZ's Araceli Gomez Aldana speaks with Jody Madeira, a professor and Co-Director of the Center for Law, Society and Culture at Indiana University’s Mauer School of Law.

Clinicians take walk-ins and appointments at some local libraries. The service is open to all Chicagoans, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Shannon Heffernan

The EXPO Chicago art fair is expected to attract art lovers and collectors to Navy Pier this weekend. The four-day art exposition will feature more than three-thousand dynamic artworks from around the world. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Cianna Greaves

A haircut with Mexican and indigenous roots has gained widespread popularity among Gen-Z Latinos in Chicago — despite the controversy it can stir up. It’s called The Edgar. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Nereida Moreno

The doctor-patient relationship requires trust. What happens when a patient feels like a doctor hasn’t upheld professional responsibility? Host: Araceli Gomez-Aldana; Reporter: Araceli Gomez-Aldana

Rohini Dey, owner of the Indian-Chinese restaurant Vermillion in River North speaks about gender disparities in the industry and her new organization ‘Let’s Talk Women’. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Cianna Greaves

Stephanie Quintana transferred to Northeastern Illinois University because it is structured to support non-traditional students. Now, graduation is in sight. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Lisa Philip

Professors at Northeastern Illinois University say they are fighting for the existence and soul of their institution. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Lisa Philip

Federal prosecutors are expected to finish presenting their evidence this week in the ComEd bribery trial. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Dave McKinney

Faculty at three public regional universities in Illinois are striking or on the verge of striking following years of declining state investment. WBEZ’s Lisa Philip spoke to Ralph Martire, director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, about the link between dwindling state funding and today’s labor strife. Host: Melba Lara

WBEZ speaks with Johnson about the whirlwind of the past 24 hours, how he will try to reduce crime in the city, and how he’ll select his administration. Host: Melba Lara; Reporters: Mariah Woelfel and Lauren Frost

We break down how Brandon Johnson proved victorious in his campaign for Chicago mayor. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

Nine months after a court appointed monitor made the allegations, there is no evidence the corrections department investigated. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Shannon Heffernan

In the April 4 runoff between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, voter turnout may be what decides the outcome. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Amy Qin

The young women started a nonprofit to introduce chess to more girls. So far they’ve reached 550 students with free lessons, a podcast and more. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Nereida Moreno

Pastor Don Abram believes the Black Church exists to uplift those on the margins. Now, he's helping them welcome LGBTQ+ folks. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Adora Namigadde

The Cubs and White Sox play their first games today. WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout talks about whether this is gonna be the year for either Chicago team. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporters: Cianna Greaves and Cheryl Raye Stout

Liesl Olson started as director at The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum earlier this month. She joins WBEZ to talk about her future plans for this landmark of Chicago history. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Lauren Frost

CPCs are accused of deception — and steering patients away from abortions despite an Illinois law requiring facilities to refer patients for services they don’t provide themselves. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mawa Iqbal