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Jon Seidel with the Chicago Sun-Times explains the trial's progress and what charges could mean for the singer. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Cianna Greaves

WBEZ found low enrollment in many high-poverty schools and stronger rates in North Side areas, where wealthier families live. Host: Araceli Gómez-Aldana Reporter: Nereida Moreno

The Aux looks to empower Black businesses while providing essential health and wellness services in Evanston. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Melissa Renee Perry

Last month the International Union for Conservation of Nature designated the butterfly as Endangered. Here's what you can do.

Shawn Childs, an antiviolence worker on the city’s West Side, speaks about keeping the kids of Chicago’s Police beat 11-12 safe.

This weekend movie fans gathered armed with their fedoras and sunglasses to celebrate.

As the pandemic enters a new phase, Chicago public schools are scaling back safety mitigation efforts.

"Imagine Englewood if..." is a Chicago-based nonprofit that's expanding and scaling up its programming and resources offered to families. WBEZ’s Natalie Moore talked to Executive Director Michelle Rashad about the future of Englewood. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost

In our weekly climate conversation, we discuss a new poll that shows a change in how many Americans are concerned about climate change affecting them personally. Host: Clare Lane; Producer: Lauren Frost

Administrators are preparing for everyone — whether they’re still struggling or seem fine — and paying attention to both students and staff. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Susie An

The second federal trial against R&B singer R. Kelly begins today in Chicago. The 55-year-old faces charges of producing child pornography, and obstruction of justice. Host: Lisa Labuz, Mary Dixon; Reporter: Jon Seidel

Douglass Park in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood is now home to three of the city’s biggest music festivals. Residents have been organizing to evict them from the park because the festivals block access. Host: Clare Lane; Reporter: María Inés Zamudio

The Schaumburg Democrat joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with the intention of strengthening ties with Taiwan and talking microchip manufacturing. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mawa Iqbal

Only one in 20 eligible kids under 5 in Illinois have received a first dose. That leaves pediatricians and child care providers trying to troubleshoot. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Lisa Philip

But researchers stress the drop could actually benefit the district’s remaining students by allowing CPS to spend more per student. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Sarah Karp

This summer, more kids were able to stay in early intervention programs and get ready for school. Thanks to a new state law, kids who turn 3 over the summer don’t need to be cut from an important early intervention program. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Susie An

A federal judge is holding the Illinois Department of Corrections in contempt for its failures to provide healthcare for incarcerated people. Alan Mills, an attorney involved in the lawsuit, explains the significance of the contempt order. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Rob Wildeboer

You may have heard about the Great Resignation sweeping across the country right now as people reprioritize their lives following the COVID-19 pandemic. Well, the Chicago City Council isn’t immune to the trend. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas examines the late “Star Trek” actress' local roots. Host: Mary Dixon; Producer: Cianna Greaves

A group of teenage interns spent this summer learning about climate change and its sociological impact, as part of the Nature Conservancy’s Youth Environmental Thinkers program. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost

There was still a crowd at Market Days despite rising monkeypox cases that are mainly affecting the queer community. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sonal Sani

Experts say it’s important to be intentional in how we communicate about monkeypox, to avoid stigmatizing. Host: Melba Lara; Guest: Dr. Anu Hazra

According to organizers, Avondale residents say affordable housing is their top priority for the vacant, triangular-shaped lot. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Natalie Moore

Research shows that the number of ‘pharmacy deserts’ on Chicago’s South and West sides has increased in recent years. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang

GOP heavyweights haven’t backed Bailey’s campaign directly since he won the nomination, and even his supporters worry about how he’ll secure statewide support. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Dave McKinney