We hear from new mother Kristal Acuña Pitts. She shared her experience with an intimate audio diary that begins with an early morning feeding. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Araceli Gomez
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Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson pledged to reopen mental health clinics. But now that approach is “yet to be determined.” Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Tessa Weinberg
In a new series, we talk to some of the city’s unsung heroes: people who make schools run. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Nereida Moreno
The University of Chicago Press is pleased to announce that Civic Gifts: Voluntarism and the Making of the American Nation-State by Elisabeth S. Clemens is the recipient of the 2023 Gordon J. Laing Award. The award was presented by the University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos at a gala reception
After a tumultuous and historic four years in office, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is bidding farewell to residents. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Cianna Greaves and Mariah Woelfel
The National Weather Service office in suburban Romeoville issued its first-ever dust storm warnings. The State Climatologist joins us to explain. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Lauren Frost
The data analyst spoke at length about deliberations in the high-profile trial and how she perceives the once-powerful former House speaker. Host: Araceli Gomez-Aldana; Reporter: Dave McKinney
Illinois lawmakers are debating a measure to reimburse benefits skimmed from people who need financial help buying food. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Kristen Schorsch
Texas Governor Gregg Abbott continues to send asylum-seekers crossing the border, many from Venezuela, by bus or plane to Chicago. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Michael Puente
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson today named his selection to head the Chicago Police Department as the city searches for a permanent leader. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Chip Mitchel
The convictions could impact the bribery trial next year of one-time House Speaker Michael Madigan, but could also ignite new ethics reforms and questions about how politicians are lobbied. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Dave McKinney
Professors at Chicago State University striked for two weeks last month to fight for fair salaries and workloads. Many students supported their professors. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Lisa Philip
Four former executives and lobbyists at ComEd were convicted on every count they faced related to a wide-ranging bribery scheme. WBEZ’s Dave McKinney recaps the scene. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Dave McKinney
In an Oct. 25 scuffle, a sergeant claimed that a detainee in a wheelchair tried to break his wrist using handcuffs. Body cam videos don’t back that up. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith
Chicago pays tribute to Jerry Springer, the former daytime talk show king whose controversial and dramatic program aired from NBC Tower in the 1990s. WBEZ's Natalie Moore offers reflections on his legacy beyond weekday afternoons. Host: Mary Dixon
Efforts include more janitors, more powerwashing and two dozen station upgrades, part of a bigger effort to boost public confidence in public transit. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Samantha Callender
In a new book, Wesley G. Skogan says stop-and-frisk helped cops seize guns but damaged community trust — and efforts to solve shootings. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Chip Mitchell