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Two artists-vandals explain how they edited 47 Chicago Park District signs in Douglas Park, and then maintained them for more than a year. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Linda Lutton

During the pandemic many medical providers have expanded access to telehealth, a safe way to meet virtually with a doctor. And thanks to an executive order issued in March by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, insurance companies regulated by the state have to cover telehealth like any office visit. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Vivian McCall

Immigration advocates are shifting gears to lobby for President-elect Joe Biden to rescind many of Trump’s executive orders. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: María Inés Zamudio

What tips do teachers have for making remote learning work? One WBEZ reporter (and mom) shares her family’s story. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Adriana Cardona Maguigad

Just moments after Pennsylvania was called for Democratic president-elect Joe Biden, Chicagoans took their celebration outside. Residents of one northwest side Chicago neighborhood shared their reactions to news of Joe Biden’s win. Host: Marie Lane Reporter: Odette Yousef

WBEZ’s education team has been following teachers and students during this semester of the coronavirus pandemic. While a lot of activities high school students look forward to during the year have been sidelined, that’s not stopping some kids from enjoying milestones of teenage life. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Susie An

Workers at the Midwest branch of the Environmental Protection Agency have a heightened interest in this year's presidential election results. They say the Trump administration has made detrimental changes to their workplace and their ability to protect the public. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Jerome McDonnell

The $4.5 million settlement comes more than six years after agents raided the suburban offices of Concept Schools Inc. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Dan Mihalopoulos, Sarah Karp

Criminal justice reformers are cheering the re-election of Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. Foxx beat back a law-and-order challenge from former judge and prosecutor Pat O’Brien. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Patrick Smith

Election Day has come and gone in Chicago. And given the worries about a global pandemic, potential unrest related to a heated presidential race, and the worry of poll staffing and lines things went very smoothly. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Claudia Morell

Voters all around the country and here in Chicagoland are waking up to uncertainty. Several of the key races we’ve been watching leading up to Tuesday's election are still too close to call. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Dave McKinney

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights partnered with dozens of community organizations to push for pro-immigrant policies and candidates. During this election cycle, immigration advocates have made over 1.3 million calls and sent hundreds of thousands of text messages to potential voters. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Maria Ines Zamudio

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, many people are out of work and can't pay their rents. Illinois has a statewide moratorium on evictions. But renters worry what happens when the moratorium is lifted. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Natalie Moore

With Illinois all but certain to vote blue again, liberals from the big city turn their attention to nearby battleground states. Dan Mihalopoulos reports

Spiking positivity rates and hospitalizations are the metrics behind the renewed restrictions. But officials aren’t really telling us where the new cases are coming from.

Chicago United for Equity is a nonprofit focused on reforming the city's budget to meet the needs of communities. Esther Yoon-ji Kang reports.

Vendors at the Little Village Discount Mall fear a redevelopment plan will wipe them out. Alderman Cardenas says there’s room for everyone: “Target’s not going to sell a quinceañera dress.”

Chicago Public schools want to return some students with special needs to the classroom, saying these students need more support and services. But many parents of students with disabilities are against that. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Adriana Cardona Maguigad

Journalists from the Better Government Association, The Chicago Reporter and Injustice Watch have been digging into the data relating to millions of Cook County criminal cases. Emily Hoerner shares what this investigative collaborative called ‘The Circuit’ was able to uncover about justice in Cook County. Host: Mary Dixon Producer: Araceli Gomez-Aldana

Democratic Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is taking aim at her challenger’s record on wrongful convictions a week before the election. Her Republican challenger is former judge and prosecutor Pat O’Brien. Libertarian candidate Brian Dennehy is also running for state’s attorney Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Patrick Smith

Loans were approved for an Illinois company tied to Betsy DeVos, crooked contractors and a congressional candidate whose family business employs 1,400 workers. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Dan Mihalopoulos

Since remote learning began in Chicago Public Schools, many teachers say sitting for long hours in front of a computer is not only hard on students, but also on them. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Adriana Cardona Maguigad

Something happened in Chicago’s suburbs in 2018: two reliably red congressional districts turned blue. Now, those two Democrats are fighting to hold on to their seats. Democrat Sean Casten is being challenged by Republican Jeanne Ives in the 6th district. Lauren Underwood represents Illinois' 14th, where she is facing a challenge from Republican Jim Oberweis. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Mariah Woel...

An annual commemoration at Chicago's National Museum of Mexican Art takes on new meaning in a pandemic year. Host: Marie Lane Reporter: Minju Park

Crain’s Chicago Business published its annual list of the region’s most innovative companies on Friday. While the coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for the economy and businesses, there have been some bright spots if you know where to look. Host: Melba Lara Guest: John Pletz